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Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe
Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe

Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe

$1,977Sale Price|40% Off

H 29 in W 37 in D 18.25 in

Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Flip Top Campaign Desk on Stand
Antique English Flip Top Campaign Desk on Stand

Antique English Flip Top Campaign Desk on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

inlays, featuring a flip top compartment with tooled leather writing surfaces over storage nooks, pull

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk

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

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Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

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H 34 in W 27.5 in D 24 in

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

Located in Livingston, NJ

Antique American pine flip top desk. Beautiful natural patina with many signs of use. Very sturdy

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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk
Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Unavailable

H 40 in W 42 in D 26 in

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Located in New York, NY

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Angled Writing Desk with New Metal Base Antique Oak Desk Top Antwerp

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Desks

Materials

Iron

Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings
Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings

Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique petite Austrian campaign desk retaining it's original key. Having a curvaceous accented

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Antique 1890s Austrian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Flip Top Dictatype Shorthand Machine, c.1910-1930
Antique Flip Top Dictatype Shorthand Machine, c.1910-1930

Antique Flip Top Dictatype Shorthand Machine, c.1910-1930

By The Stenotype Co. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original flip top Dictatype shorthand machine and original leather and brass case. All

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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

H.E. Shaw Furniture Antique Mahogany Spinet Piano Desk Spiral Twist Flip Top
H.E. Shaw Furniture Antique Mahogany Spinet Piano Desk Spiral Twist Flip Top

H.E. Shaw Furniture Antique Mahogany Spinet Piano Desk Spiral Twist Flip Top

By Shaw Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

H.E. Shaw Furniture Co. Antique mahogany spinet "Piano" desk spiral twist carved legs flip top

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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Flip Top Envelope Library Table Console Sofa Entry Table Oak
Antique French Flip Top Envelope Library Table Console Sofa Entry Table Oak

Antique French Flip Top Envelope Library Table Console Sofa Entry Table Oak

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Versatile Size Antique French Oak Flip Top Envelope Table, Writing Desk or Sofa Table

Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original Corona 3 Flip Top Typewriter. The top flips over and converts to a

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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917
Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

Early 20th Century Antique Corona Flip Top Portable Typewriter, circa 1917

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This is an original Corona 3 Flip Top Typewriter with original gold lettering label and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk
Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk

Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk

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H 38 in W 25.75 in D 15.5 in

Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk

Located in Kensington, MD

Petite Antique Walnut Flip Top Writing Desk View our complete collection

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730
Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730

Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Metal, Brass

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

$2,400

H 80.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk. Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...

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Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk
Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk

Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 42.25 in D 23 in

Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Edwardian style inlaid walnut desk with chinoiserie style top is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance with functionality. The beautifully curved...

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Miami, FL

An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...

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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables

$6,950 / set

H 27.25 in W 18.75 in D 12.75 in

Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...

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Vintage 1970s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

$4,831Sale Price|30% Off

H 57.09 in W 36.23 in D 14.97 in

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

Located in Lucenec, SK

The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James Monroe brought back from France in 1797. These desks are elegant examples of the popu...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

$7,800

H 37.01 in W 38.59 in D 23.23 in

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk, Renaissance Revival, 19th Century
Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk, Renaissance Revival, 19th Century

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk, Renaissance Revival, 19th Century

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 84 in D 35 in

Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk, Renaissance Revival, 19th Century

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Spectacular Antique Carved Wood Writing Desk. In good condition. This table has so many carved details. Really easy to transport it from a place to another because the top comes out ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing...

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Wood

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk

$21,500

H 35.75 in W 44.75 in D 18 in

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Upholstery

Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk
Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

$2,750

H 45.25 in W 52 in D 24 in

Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing the 'Vintage Italian Inlay Secretary Desk', a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Adorned with intricate inlay work and rich wood tones, this desk...

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Late 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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Antique Flip Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique flip top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique flip top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the antique flip 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. An antique flip top desk made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Flip Top Desk?

Prices for an antique flip top desk start at $899 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $3,704.
Questions About Antique Flip Top Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.