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Desk With Hinged Top

Italian Baroque Walnut Writing Table with Hinged Top, c1700
Located in valatie, NY
An Italian Baroque walnut writing table with unique hinged top, the rectangular top with bread
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary English regency desk with hinged sides and red leather top. 5 drawers in the front
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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Southern Mahogany plantation desk with a molded edge hinged top, upper case with a fall
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine

American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton mahogany campaign desk with hinged flip top, pull out writing surface, recessed
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite birch fall front desk with carved hinged molded edge top, fitted interior
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Flip-top desk by Dansk Designs with hinged, shelf-top compartments, lock and key, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century
By Derby Desk Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
the 20th century. This grand mahogany roll top desk features S roll top with hinged wings, 19 drawered
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Writing Table with Hinged Top
Located in High Point, NC
black desk has a hinged top that reveals two secret drawers with intriguing handwritten notes on them
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large teak desk with expanding top on hinge creating either a flat or raised level surface with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk
Jens Quistgaard Desk for Lovig and Dansk
H 33.75 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
in date. The desk has a hinged top with a pierced brass three quarter gallery which encloses a
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small 19th Century Mahogany Bonheur de Jour or Ladie's Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A small 19th century mahogony bonheur de jour or ladie's desk with a rectangular hinged top fitted
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Leather, Mahogany

Modernist Make-Up Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Make-up desk in wood with hinged top and mirror. Interior lighting in working order.
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Make-Up Desk
Modernist Make-Up Desk
H 27 in W 51.75 in D 17.5 in
George III adjustable desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual George III mahogany adjustable small desk fitted with a rectangular hinged lectern top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

George III adjustable desk
George III adjustable desk
H 38 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
American Poplar Cotton Factor Desk
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American poplar slant front cotton factor desk with hinged flip top, leading to an open interior
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

American Poplar Cotton Factor Desk
American Poplar Cotton Factor Desk
H 50.75 in W 61 in D 30.5 in
18th Century Oak Maitre 'D' Stand or Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak maitre' d stand / desk with the hinged top opening to reveal a nice fitted
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Danish Teak Modular Shelf by Poul Cadovius 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
with a hinged door on top that opens onto storage lockers, 48 ??cm deep. - A large desk shelf 48 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Very Large Danish Rosewood Wall System by Poul Cadovius 1960
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
shelves 30 cm deep 3 shelves 36 cm deep 1 desk module with a hinged door on top that opens onto 48 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Poul Cadovius Danish Midcentury Floating Royal System Wall Unit and Shelving
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Highclere, Newbury
with a hinged top and a storage cabinet with sliding doors, two integral draws and shelf, and five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Moorish 18th Century Spanish Vargueño Cabinet Desk on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
portable desk with a hinged desk top. Originating in Spain from the 16th century through the 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Moorish Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron

19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
Located in Tarry Town, NY
with a hinged desk top. The cabinet is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with
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Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Excellent Walnut Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Løvig
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
clever desk can be used with its hinged top section up or down. When up, one can easily access the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cork and Chrome Desk Set
Located in Stonington, CT
A six-piece cork and chrome-banded desk set: comprised of a desk blotter, a small box with hinged
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Child's Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Oak Hinged-top Desk with chamfered legs and stretchers. Retains nice paper Paster. English
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

JENS QUISTGAARD FOR LOVIG
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Unusual and super functional desk with hinged gallery on top which folds down to create a flat work
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

JENS QUISTGAARD FOR LOVIG
JENS QUISTGAARD FOR LOVIG
H 34 in W 64 in D 28.75 in
1960s Danish Modern Poul Cadovius Cado Teak Wall Unit
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Sacramento, CA
of a 4-drawer dresser piece, a storage box with sliding doors, a desk piece with hinged top, 8 small
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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$1,200 / set
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Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Located in Odense, DK
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By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
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18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
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35% Off
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
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$5,900
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George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
$4,800
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By Baker Furniture Company
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Desk With Hinged Top For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desk with hinged top available at 1stDibs. A desk with hinged top — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a desk with hinged top, we have 934 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk with hinged top — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each desk with hinged top bearing Victorian, mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk with hinged top that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Løvig Nielsen, Edward Wormley and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Desk With Hinged Top
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Sometimes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 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.
  • 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.