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Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Halle, DE
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
was made in Denmark and has gorgeous rosewood grain across the top. This desk features a unique flip
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
Category
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk, Danish Modern
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Miami, FL
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen flip-top teak desk, Danish Modern.
Offered for sale is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Theodore Alexander Burlwood Leather Flip Desk, Cubby Holes and Keyed Drawer
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
lovely Burlwood and leather flip-top desk with one long fitted drawer. The top lifts and folds to reveal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Desks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 33.75 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX
By Uniflex, Peter Hayward
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser.
Designed by Peter Hayward as part of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Wood
H 17.72 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top teak desk for Dansk Designs
circa 1970s
Beautifully grained teak
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Room Dividing Bookcase
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
be placed anywhere in your home or office. Shelving, cabinets storage and a flip top desk area
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category
Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Flip-Top Executive Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Danish teak executive desk with flip-top mechanism. Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and having the top removable drawers flipped to allow additional storage on both sides. While at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
out to support the open flip top with green leather. Light weight and great space saver. Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Flip Down Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen in Light Teak
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
midcentury Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik in light teak desk Model No. 68. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
This
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 44 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Leather Top Vanity Desk Mirror and Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style leather top vanity desk with mirror and side chair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
Biedermeier Cigar Desk
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier cigar desk made of solid oak with etched glass flip top with interior compartments.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
form. A flip-top opening reveals a practical, hidden storage compartment, a quaint nod to the
Category
20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1900s Belgian Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
sturdy build promises resilience and longevity. A quaint, flip-top reveals a practical space to stash
Category
20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Victorian-style bowfront Campaign desk, the flip-top enclosing a fitted interior and a leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese High Victorian Desks and Writin...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored flip-top vanity desk with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
1830. The desk features a pretty kingwood veneer on the outside. It has a flip up top which reveals a
Category
Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and
Category
Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Espresso Finish Art Deco Style Vanity/ Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Parsons style, simple and stylish desk has an added feature of a flip top vanity area with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves. Customization is available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style case has a flip top opening to reveal a pull-out writing table with a leather surface and small
Category
20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
flip-top desk with green felt pad and carved slots for pens and other desk accessories, and robust
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
mahogany hinged flip-top chest, which lifts open and folds back opens to reveal a fitted interior work
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
features a flip-top compartment concealing three shelves, two sliding doors concealing one drawer and four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple drawers for file
Category
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
H 40 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in
Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's folding or flip-top walnut writing desk or console with two faux drawers, the top
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 30.75 in W 46 in D 19.75 in
American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton mahogany campaign desk with hinged flip top, pull out writing surface, recessed
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and a small support the flips up on the top. The locking mechanism appears complete, but there is no
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern "Magic" Adjustable Teak Desk / Dining Table / Coffee Table
Located in San Diego, CA
height of 28.5" to a coffee table height of 19". The top can also flip to double the usable footprint
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Ebony Ladies Desk Louis XV Style Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency ebony ladies desk. Finley crafted Louis XV style stamped Jansen flip front desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Art Deco Palisander Desk and Chair by Robert Bloch
By Athelia by Robert Bloch
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Bloch for Studio Athelia - A fine French Art Deco rosewood secretary desk with a flip top
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Hutch Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late VictoruiaTiger bamboo secretary desk with handwoven rice mat coverings and cut bamboo floral
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Midcentury Organic Modern Wicker Flip-Top Vanity Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with woven wicker. The vanity has a clamshell style flip-top to reveal a large storage area below with
Category
20th Century French Organic Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern School Desk by James W. Leonard For Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Esavian, James Leonard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
James W. Leonard features a flip top with interior storage. Manufactured by the Education Supply
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Campaign Style Teak Wood Fliptop Writing Desk with Side Chair, 2pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign style teak wood flip top writing desk with side chair - 2pc set. Item features a flip top
Category
Late 20th Century Campaign Desks
Materials
Teak
Johann Tapp Custom Built Art Deco era Cartoonist Desk with Hidden Compartments
By Johan Tapp
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pulitzer prize winning cartoonist Carey Orr. Both top side panels flip inward to create drafting workspace
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in W 56 in D 33.5 in
HARRODS KENNEDY DOUBLE SIDED TWO PERSON MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWiN PEDESTAL DESK
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
pedestals meaning you can flip one round so both sides have one filing drawer. The top is green leather, it
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.61 in W 66.15 in D 41.34 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk. Item features 3
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish flip-top table with pivot by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck of Denmark, circa 1950s. Can be
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Curvy Vanity Table Available
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
Easily transferable from the bedroom to the living room, where it can be used as a writing desk
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
to be a drawer actually allows the top to hinge open and reveal an antique mirror plate affixed to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Henredon Country French Oak Parquetry Extension Flip Top Game Table Console Desk
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French Country swivel top game / dining table by Henredon. Part of the Four Centuries
Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Game Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 24 in
Flip Top Space Age Desk Lamp By Richard Carruther for Leuka 1970s
By Richard Carruthers
Located in Čelinac, BA
Postmodern Leuka desk lamp by Richard Carruther 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
Baded top.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 30 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Silver Plate Engraved and Monogrammed Notepad Holder - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite silver plate monogrammed desk pad and pen holder. This piece features a flip-up top
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
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Flip Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the flip top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A flip top desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 128 variations of the antique or vintage flip top desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a flip top desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A flip top desk, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one flip top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Løvig Design produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Flip Top Desk?
A flip top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,898, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.
Questions About Flip Top Desk
- What is a flip top table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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