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Mcm Walnut Flip-Down Front Media Cabinet with Flip-Up Top
Located in Kensington, MD
MCM Walnut Flip-Down Front Media Cabinet with Flip-Up Top
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Flip-Top Bar Cabinet, 1950s, Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique flip-top bar cabinet by Harvey Probber, circa 1950s, is packed full of useful features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Wooden Flip Top Map Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
drawers and a flip top compartment divided into three separate sections.
The total dimensions of this
Category
Vintage 1910s American Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Chino Hills, CA
your favorite spirits and bar accessories. Additionally, the top flips open to provide additional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Burl
1960s Solid Wheeled Walnut Flip Top Server Bar Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
wheels for easy handling.
Buffet measures 42W X 20D X 31H( flipped top). 68W x 20D x 31H ( unflappable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Brass, Other
Campaign Style Flip Top Fruitwood Server Liquor Cabinet Drexel
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style fruitwood server bar liquor cabinet on wheels with brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Flip-Top Bar Cabinet By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Scandinavian Modern rolling, flip-top extension bar cabinet was designed by the
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style flip top buffet server or bar cabinet.
By Thomasville
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Vintage French Oak Flip-Top Confiturier, Cabinet, Cupboard or Dry Sink, or Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
solid oak with raised panels, a full door hinge, and a wonderful flip open top, give this fine cupboard
Category
Vintage 1930s French Country Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 43.75 in W 25.75 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Flip Top Oak Liquor Cabinet Server Small Sideboard on Wheels MINT
2x19” leaves with an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 38 in D 18 in
Rosewood Flip Top Bar Cart Cabinet By Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An absolutely stunning Vintage Rosewood Flip Top Bar Cart Cabinet By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar / Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Carved Ornate Chinese Rosewood Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
Introducing the Mid
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style flip-top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet
By Henkel
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
Fold Away Flip Top Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Oak MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fold Away Flip Top Box Shape Bar Wine Rack Liquor Custom Cabinet Ebonized Blackened Oak MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Lift Flip Top Burl Wood Campaign Style Server Bar Liquor Cabinet Mid Century
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Light Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet Storage Console King Bed Headboard MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Petite Flip Top Cocktail Table Bar Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Petite Flip-Top Cocktail Table Bar Cabinet, likely an
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
H 42.25 in W 24 in D 12 in
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Cabinet on Wheel
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Credenza Bar Liquor Cabinet on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top teak desk for Dansk Designs
circa 1970s
Beautifully grained teak
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Campaign Style Mahogany Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet Server or Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish mid-century campaign style rolling dry bar cabinet server or chest. The functional and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
1960s George Zee Mid-Century Asian Heavily Hand Carved Flip Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By George Zee
Located in Charleston, SC
central front doors, and 4 side doors, two on each side. Open Flip top to reveal an amazing carving job on
Category
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks
Materials
Brass
Asian Chinoiserie Flip Top Server Drexel Ming Style
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Drexel Heritage style Asian style flip top server in light oak wood with burl wood faced doors with
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Console Table with Flip Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made, solid feeling Console Table with the ability to double its size with a flip top
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage American Drew Solid Cherry Flip Top Buffet
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s American drew flip top buffet server, dry bar in pristine condition. This piece is on wheels
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Unique, Flip-Top, Inlaid Italian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, hinged, flip top. The drawers featuring whimsical scenes of a herald blowing a trumpet, surrounded by
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
1970's Mastercraft Flip Top Serving Bar/Buffet
Located in Hartville, OH
Beautiful Mastercraft Flip Top Dry Bar or Serving Buffet. Extremely Fine Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Other Dry Bars
Materials
Burl
Vintage Chippendale Style Flip-Top Dresser by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Stiehl Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique flip-top chest of drawers from the master craftsmen of North Carolina’s Baker Furniture. Featuring
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Metal
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Lovig Mid Century Danish Teak Flip Top Desk
This desk measures: 63.75 wide x 28.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Flip Top Display Vitrine C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Style Giltwood Flip Top Display Vitrine C1930.
Measures - 30.25"H x 31.5"W x 17.5"D.
A striking
Category
20th Century Vitrines
Materials
Giltwood
Danish Modern Flip Top Gentlemans Chest / Vanity in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.5 wide x 17.25 deep x 30.75? tall
Condition: In excellent original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern rolling server cart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Hickory Chair Crossbanded Mahogany and Satinwood Flip-Top Buffet Server
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hickory Chair Furniture Company Crossbanded Mahogany and Satinwood Flip-Top Rolling Buffet Server
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Buffets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server
By George Zee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century flip top server/bar by George Zee of Hong Kong. From the estate of an
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Steel Flip Top Trunk with Brass Lock by Bates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial looking metal flip top trunk sports a brass latch, corner clamps, metal handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
Wooden Free-Standing Dry Bar with Flip-up Top
By Dyrlund
Located in Madrid, ES
A free-standing bar of hardwood with flip-up top and door that opens to reveal a bar inside. Top
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
Category
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Flip Top Buffet Server
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Italian Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style flip top buffet server or bar
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 31.75 in W 41.13 in D 17.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and having the top removable drawers flipped to allow additional storage on both sides. While at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Baker Neoclassical French Empire Flame Mahogany Flip Top Server Dry Bar Buffet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Baker Furniture Company flip-top server, circa 1980s. Inspired by English Regency
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 34 in D 16 in
19th Century French Renaissance Flip-Top Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance flip-top dessert buffet in stripped oak is a remarkable variant of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire mahogany flip top sewing table on cornucopia carved legs with interior mirror and
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Pair Black Lacquer & Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
By James Mont, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer & Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
H 49 in W 34 in D 22 in
English Walnut 19th Century Flip Top Sideboard with Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut flip top sideboard from the 19th century with faux drawers, four lower ones and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 66 in D 21.5 in
Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 59 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Free Standing Flip Top Dry Bar c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid Century Danish Modern 1960s Rosewood Dry Bar goes from proper to party in just two flips. When
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Flip Top Serving Sideboard Bar on Wheels Chinoiserie Style Black Lacquer MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
H 33 in W 39 in D 18 in
1960s Henredon Bar Cart/Server With Flip-Top Extension and Brass Hardware
Located in Austin, TX
server, with its optional black flip-top extension. It has hidden wheels with a very smooth glide, which
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Vintage Provincial Style Fruitwood Jewelry Chest with Flip Top Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
, 11.75" in depth and standing 32" tall. It stands 43.25" with open top revealing a mirror and 36.75" wide
Category
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Server or Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style five-drawer flip top server or chest of drawers
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 32.25 in D 14.25 in
Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech Teak Flip Top bar cart Table 149
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech and Teak Flip Top bar cart Table by Søborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26 in D 19 in
Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Georgian style flip-top rolling bar cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top Side Table Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A sunning Mother-of-Pearl Decorated Rattan Flip Top side table cabinet in good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style flip-top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet
By Kindel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 18.75 in
Henkel Harris American Colonial Cherry Wood Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style flip-top rolling bar cabinet
By Henkel Harris
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 34.38 in D 19.25 in
Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet
By Henredon, Dunbar Furniture, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Burl Wood Fruitwood Flip Top Expandable Serving Bar Cart Liquor Cabinet Clean!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 42 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Flip Top Black Laminate Serving Cart Bar Cabinet Wheels MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Flip Top Black Laminate Serving Cart Bar Cabinet Wheels MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 38 in D 17 in
Asian Camphor Dry Bar Cabinet Mid Century Chinoiserie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Oriental Hand-Carved Camphor Wood Dry Bar Cabinet Flip Top
Wonderfully detailed piece with many
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
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Flip Top Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic flip top cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every flip top cabinet was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect flip top cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right flip top cabinet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flip top cabinet over the years, but those crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Flip Top Cabinet?
Prices for a flip top cabinet start at $650 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $3,800.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Flip Top Cabinet
- What is a flip top table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.
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