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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
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
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Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A Superbly made George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk The rectangular leather inset
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Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

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
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in D 27.17 in
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
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
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
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
; corners of the desk top and some spots along the edges with veneer patching and stained splices; we would
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920
Located in GB
sophisticated and extremely well made. The main frame is light walnut with the top lifting to reveal a satinwood
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Vintage 1920s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 32.29 in
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX
By Peter Hayward, Uniflex
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser. Designed by Peter Hayward as part of
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Modern kidney top Solid Wood Oak Work table desk with brass inlay & storage
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The Jazba work/writing desk table in solid Oak, is designed thoughtfully to address all the needs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to
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Antique 1860s Syrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded
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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
and fitting into a recess , leather top of Tiffany blue. A button released the pop up desk with
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Antique 1770s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
distinctive hinged top that lifts to reveal a spacious interior, complete with multiple compartments for
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 46 in W 42.9 in D 24.6 in
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

​​Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shaped lift up burr walnut
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
drawers & side cupboards with central green tooled leather writing surface with lift up writing slide. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
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).  
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with storage beneath
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Compartment with lift up lid along with a storage well beneath the writing slope for paper Lovely quality and
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
multiple compartments, including a spacious interior when the top is lifted, revealing a reddish-brown
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

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
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
sliders on each side of the writing surface are covered with the original leather and extend the desk out
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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.    
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a leather topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pull-out drawers along
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bit of wiggle when lifting and moving the desk, but when it is in place the desk is incredibly sturdy
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

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
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

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Lift Top Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lift top writing desk for your home. A lift top writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and bamboo — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a lift top writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A lift top writing desk, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one lift top writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Manchip & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lift Top Writing Desk?

Prices for a lift top writing desk start at $475 and top out at $25,669 with the average selling for $2,498.