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Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
The Bookcase is double sided with very attractive
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Fruitwood
Classic by Carpanelli Book Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Its lines and volumes remind ones of a book. The solid wood structure is enriched by different kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Maitland Smith leather wrapped writing desk having trompe l'oeil book decoration with two
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk
French late 19th-early 20th century
Bureau a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
book matched on the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done is beautiful lighter wood
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 34 in D 18 in
Restored Stacked Rattan Executive Desk W/ Solid Mahogany Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, and desk top. The desk features a center drawer and six side drawers. Beautiful stacked rattan legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
Modernist Italien writing desk with drawers and light blue Formica table top.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rare modernist desk with mahogany veneer and light blue Formica table top. The three drawers are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning faux book back and sides Kidney desk with brown
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 55.52 in D 29.73 in
Desk, Vintage, Mahogany, Gilding, Book-Spine Form Drawers, History of England
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
I have never seen a desk like this before, it is really quirky, a great conversation piece.
Tan
Category
Vintage 1980s English Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
H 31.11 in W 42.13 in D 26.78 in
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with original distressed green leather top
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.12 in W 53.35 in D 29.14 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.73 in W 47.64 in D 31.11 in
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet Desk in Book Matched Walnut by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This rare and captivating Art Deco Drop Front Secreter Desk in Book-matched Hand-Rubbed Walnut is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Carved Walnut Desk on Legs with Slant Top and Inside Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
Place a large book, architect plans, or even a Bible on this antique lectern cabinet; crafted in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 26 in D 20 in
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
slide for the raising of the table's top. Metamorphic tables are especially interesting as they served
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
elegant acanthus leaf decor in high relief, are connected to the manual screw controlled by a wide top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
seamless symmetry. The top drawer is a perfectly book-matched selection that billows like flames from the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
Danish Modern Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Robust desk with curling top edges and ample storage for your
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI /Directoire Cylinder Desk with Bookcase Top, France, 1790-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire cylinder desk with a book case on top, France 1800, mahogany veneer. The desk has its
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 59.85 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Located in Vancouver, BC
Solid walnut and Veneers
Original Finish
Book match veneered rectangular top
Slant front opens to
Category
20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 31 in D 18 in
Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 45 in W 43 in D 28.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
top and ample book storage on the far side. In very good condition with only a few signs of use on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arts and Crafts Desk in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5363 Stylish Arts and Crafts solid oak desk, having oversailing top and a frieze drawer above
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
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
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
fabulous book incidentally).
See plate 50: ''generally made of mahogany, covered on the top with leather or
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
, one door, a book compartment on the rear and tapered feet. The top is coated with creamy white Formica
Category
Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
ingenuity.
There are partitions inside the desk to hold four drawers and a pen shelf on top. The pen shelf
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Large Napoleon III Ebonized Partners’ Desk, circa 1860
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Napoleon III ebonized partners’ desk, the rectangular leather inset top with copper
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony
George III Mahogany Rent Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
similar desk illustrated in the two volume book on Gillows.
Category
Antique 1770s George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rockefeller Center* Circular Reception Desk / Bar, Attrib. Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
period furniture.
This unique sculptural circular desk, (can be used as a dry bar) the top fitted with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
crannies. Tiny bone knobs. The top drawer acts as the desk top, and slides out. A portion can be put at an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
book is great for any newcomer to rattan wanting to learn as well as a top resource for dealers and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
19C British Coromandel, Brass with Large Jasperware Medallions Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Jasperware Medallions Book Slide.
Probably made in England circa 1870-80, from glorious imported Coromandel
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 13.75 in D 6.5 in
Restored Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk W/ Side Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Finished in rattan and mahogany, this Mid-Century era desk has an attached single drawer for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
facade, and the top is connected to the manual screw controlled by a wide top double-handle. This heavy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Patinated Brass Desktop Book or Mail holder by Kronheim & Oldenbusch
Located in San Diego, CA
piece stamped at the bottom with company logo great desk top piece and very rare.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Mahogany secretary desk with mahogany top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rattan
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
facade, and the top is connected to the manual screw controlled by a wide top double-handle. This heavy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
controlled by a wide top handle. This heavy tool is in very good working order for thick books, and adorns a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
H 13 in W 20 in D 10.25 in
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
spindles is missing from the gallery rail, there would have been a sliding desk top on top of the drawers
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
pigeon holes
Pair letter slots each side on top, concave shaped book slides with locks & keys, under
Category
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk
In the manner of Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar, Burl
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 34 in
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
wide top handle. This heavy tool is in wonderful working order and adorns a rich patinated bronze and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
the Palácio do Planalto.
A similar desk is featured in the book Brazil Modern by Aric Chen. This is
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in GB
important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 25.4 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
height, 79cm to the top of the book holder tabs
Width:- 140cm
Depth:- 80cm
Legroom height:- 62cm
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 45 in D 27.25 in
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary desk, attributed to Maison Millet. The superstructure centered by a clock with a porcelain face
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 41.5 in W 43.25 in D 22 in
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original photos of the desk pre-restoration.
Armrest clearance is 26.25"
Jeanneret Chandigargh Book
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Desks
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Desks
Materials
Leather, Teak
French Bombe Slant Front Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French Bombe slant front ladies desk, the slant front is painted with a figure of a woman holding a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Kidney Shaped Marquetry Desk
Located in Toronto, CA
front drawers and throughout, with book matched satinwood veneers on the back. Gilt bronze galleried top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Bronze
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan& Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored very large stacked rattan desk, with Filipino mahogany top. Drawer fronts, side panels
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Rattan
H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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