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praia desk
By Carlo Cumini
Located in Azzano Decimo, PN
, ribalta con vano attrezzato, struttura in MDF con finitura top superiore in larice spazzolato
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Organic Material

praia desk
praia desk
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
versatility of this piece makes it ideal as an easel, occasional table, or standing desk. c. 1880. Tray 35" X
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Bronze

Yellow Ochre Leather Top Maitland Smith Regency Mahogany Desk with Trays
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
signs of age and use. The top is intentionally distressed to look antique. The tablet trays are also
Category

2010s Philippine Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Leather Top Directoire Writing Desk with Pull Out Trays
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good French mahogany Directoire desk with bronze ormolu and restrained and simple
Category

Vintage 1930s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Tray, Desk Tray, Hazelnut, Signed "Louchet Ciseleur", circa 1900
By Louchet Ciseleur
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful naturalistic utensil desk tray in the design of two hazelnut leaves and hazelnuts on top
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pottery Ceramic Decorative Bowl Brown and Turquoise Vide Poche Blue Mineral 1960
Located in Miami, FL
bowl for Your keys on top of a sideboard, dresser, credenza, hallway table or as a desk top tray
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Rock Crystal

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass feet support and pull-out trays. Large storage
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
. Retains original trays for the upper level cubbies. The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Architectural desk in walnut with sculptural legs with brass sabots and floating thick glass top
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Limousine Tray in Polished Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite tray is part of the Tip Top collection and was entirely made in stainless steel that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Limousine Tray in Rose Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite tray is part of the Tip Top collection and was entirely made in stainless steel that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Eagle Design Leather Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Russian (19th Century) mahogany desk with inset black leather top, key-locked drawer & pull out
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Egyptian Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino Legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Burl

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Verger's Table Top Desk, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's table top desk. An English, oak ecclesiastical writing table, dating to
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Leather Tray, Medium Square Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Savannah
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Savannah
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Black
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray - Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray - Handmade in Brazil - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray - Handmade in Brazil - Color: Clay
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray - Handmade in Brazil - Color: Saffron
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large B Square Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Caramel
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Saffron
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Military
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Clay
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
handcrafted, which allows us to transform our work into art. ( Ps. Objects on top of trays are not for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
and letter holders and a gold embossed leather desk surface, topped with a bronze-filigree framed tray
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Asymmetrical "Linda Marie" Writing Desk with Leather Top by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Riffing on a traditional writing desk, our writing desk is made to order in a variety of sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Ebonized Pine Pedestal Desk
Located in Batley, GB
An attractive ebonised pine pedestal desk with green baize top. Handy pull out tray drawers and
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Ebonized Pine Pedestal Desk
Antique Ebonized Pine Pedestal Desk
H 81 in W 160 in D 81 in
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray, Of Unusually
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
H 3.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
drawers, one false and three functional, as well as a pull-out swiveling pen tray. The desk is accompanied
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
French Directoire style desk in oak
Located in Landivy, FR
black leather desk pad equips the top. The top is sliding and gives access to the drawers also from
Category

2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Directoire style desk in oak
French Directoire style desk in oak
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

French Neo Classic Inspired Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Leaf. Desk top insert is vinyl material with silkscreen applied. Drawers with silkscreen trellis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Tray dimensions: L180 x P90 Desk dimensions: L138 x P65 x H73 Smoked glass top Good condition
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
Michel Ducaroy 'attributed to', Desk, Circa 1975
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
base and sides of the desk are upholstered in a very dark brown faux leather. The top and drawers
Category

20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
Minimalist Space Age Desk by Planmöbel, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique midcentury writing desk is long and narrow with a durable laminate top and sturdy metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer
H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 19.25 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
, having fine carved gallery to top above three mahogany lined and satinwood crossbanded drawers fitted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bainbridge, NY
ebonized Mahogany surround. Large top pencil drawer with removable organizational Black tray. Clean desktop
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood

18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
box interior and fitted tray. Period locks and Key. Top and lateral pulls sheathed in original
Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
the desk are 34 inches wide by 22 inches deep by 51 inches tall and the tray shelf is 17 inches high.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

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
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

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Desk Top Trays For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of desk top trays for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct desk top trays — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 10 antique and vintage desk top trays for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Desk top trays have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Empire desk top trays are consistently popular styles. Many desk top trays are appealing in their simplicity, but Ghidini 1961 and William Sklaroff produced popular desk top trays that are worth a look.

How Much are Desk Top Trays?

Prices for desk top trays can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, desk top trays begin at $278 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.
Questions About Desk Top Trays
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers 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 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 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
    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 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 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.