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Dale Holub Studio Craft Lift-Top Desk
By Dale Holub
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage mid-century modern studio craft lift-top desk by Dale Holub. Crafted out of solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
Located in Troy, MI
French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
storage drawers. The lift-top reveals an angled surface with many divided compartments for tools, pins
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
order.
It's rare to find a set this complete. The set is comprised of a lift top desk pad with a new
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage
Please note
Category
Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment.
Beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
.
The hinged top section lifts to reveal a further 7 open cubbies.
Dimensions: 64.5 inches tall, 41.25
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
bases and have porcelain casters underneath so this can be wheeled around. The top lifts off and this
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
here and there beneath the polish.
The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
needs and elevate your creative workspace.
Specs as pictured:
Table top: 48" x 36" x 1" inch thick
Top
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English mahogany and leather top architect's style desk with
inset tooled leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Inlaid English Walnut Slant Top Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid English walnut slant top desk with shelves has a slant top that lifts to expose a storage
Category
Antique 1860s English Desks
Materials
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
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
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
sides. When you lift the cylinder top you reveal six additional drawers, two secret compartments behind
Category
Antique 1810s Russian Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Modern kidney top Solid Wood Oak Work table desk with brass inlay & storage
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
in your study/productive spaces. The organic kidney bean shaped top and cylindrical bases of the desk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Desk on Legs with Slant Top and Inside Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
, and features a slant top that lifts up to reveal inside storage. The surface is embellished with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily lifts with a pair of original stamped brass knobs to reveal a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
swivel top allowing the writing slope to turn through ninety degrees offering knee room whilst sat at the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery.
The
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up (attributed to Danhauser).
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
excellent for its age. The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
fitted compartments, the top of the super structure decorated with a pierced brass gallery. The desk
Category
Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
top with a cross-banded moulded edge,
and a lift up central panel, above three freeze drawers, support
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers.
Writing slope lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
a free standing item. The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
this drawer. The desk top is veneered in book match crown teak. The legs have the original brass bolts
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
writing surface garnished with gilt brass flower tacks. The top lifting to reveal open interior storage
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830.
Stunning quality Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Alabaster
English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk
Located in New York, NY
a front and side drawer with adjustable leather inset lift top on brass castors.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful mid-19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk hand-crafted in France circa 1850
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
retractable pen and ink well draw all below an oak slide.
The lifting top reveals draws within.
Stamped T
Category
Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Mahogany top with removeable book rest,
Top lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
drawings and plans.
The ratchet top of the desk got the most use. The top lifts over hinges and can be
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mahogany, unusual
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Under the sloped top is a storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interior for pens and
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
whorl and line adding to the unique character of the piece.
The desk features a classic rectangular top
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari Desk 'Quark' in Black Lacquered Wood
By Achille Castiglioni, Paolo Ferrari, Bonacina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
has four of these legs that lift up a rectangular top. Additionally, is a triangular shelf adjusted on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 22.84 in
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lift top, slanted surface, tall legs, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, but unlocked
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
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
High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts, circa 1880 in date.
The desk features a hinged crossbanded lift-up architect's top with ratchet
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Glendale, CA
lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contains two fitted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lift top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lift top desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lift top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lift top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Manchip & Sons each produced at least one beautiful lift top desk that is worth considering.
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A lift top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,625, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $25,669.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.
- 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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