What is a flip top table?

As 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.

What is a roll top desk?

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.

What is a roll top desk called?

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.

What do you call the leather top on a desk?

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.

What is the point of a roll top desk?

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.

Can I paint a leather desk top?

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.

What era are roll top desks from?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

How much is a roll top desk worth?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

Flip Top Desks

Lovig Danish Design

Scandinavian Walnut Desks

Arne Hovmand Olsen Wall Mounted Desk

Jens Quistgaard For Peter Lovig Nielsen

Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk

$2,800

H 46 in W 30 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This mid-century modern walnut flip-top secretary desk is a wonderful tall station to work at

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

Materials

Brass

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

$2,400

H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard, H.W. Klein

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a

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

Materials

Brass

Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table

$4,500

H 37 in W 38 in D 26.5 in

Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen

$16,500

H 8 in W 59 in D 23 in

Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wall-mounted rosewood flip-top desk, with a black laminate writing surface over three drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

$5,500

H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile

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

Materials

Teak

Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s

$7,150

H 29 in W 64 in D 29 in

Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s

Located in Deland, FL

This sophisticated Danish Mid-Century Modern flip-top executive desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

$3,295

H 29 in W 37 in D 18.25 in

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

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

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

$6,394

H 33.86 in W 63.78 in D 37.8 in

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Refined flip-top partners desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig, Denmark 1954

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

$795

H 37 in W 28 in D 21 in

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

By Brandt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters

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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen

$7,500

H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

brass hinges. This ingenious design is extremely versatile transitioning from a single desk with top

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Colonial Campaign Style Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk with Side Chair

$1,850 / set

H 36 in W 47 in D 20 in

Vintage Colonial Campaign Style Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk with Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Colonial Campaign Style Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk with Side Chair. Item features a flip top

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Late 20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scrivania scandinava di Børge Mogensen con piano “flip-top”

$3,345

H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Scrivania scandinava di Børge Mogensen con piano “flip-top”

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brescia, IT

top “flip-top” che ruota e si apre a libro raddoppiando l’area di lavoro. Blocco laterale con tre

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

$3,100

H 31.5 in W 59 in D 17.5 in

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

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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

$2,750

H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top

Located in Germantown, MD

out to support the open flip top with green leather. Light weight and great space saver. Measures

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Campaign Style Desk

$3,687 / item

H 34 in W 29.25 in D 27 in

Campaign Style Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk

$12,500 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in

Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored flip-top vanity desk with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

$17,500 / item

H 30 in W 44 in D 18 in

Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves. Currently out of stock but

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

$2,450

H 31 in W 29 in D 17 in

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

Located in Bridgeport, CT

honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown

Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 92.25 in W 53.25 in D 24 in

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet

Located in Chicago, IL

flip-top desk with green felt pad and carved slots for pens and other desk accessories, and robust

Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s

$4,400

H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in

Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Shippensburg, PA

DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Vanity/Desk with Flip-Top Mirror and Stool

$2,275

H 27 in W 34 in D 18 in

Mid Century Danish Vanity/Desk with Flip-Top Mirror and Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Danish Teak Vanity with Flip-Top Mirror and Storage with Matching Stool Beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak

$2,940

H 28.75 in W 45 in D 33.75 in

Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: Andreas Tuck Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: Closed: 33.75" wide x 22.5" deep x 29" tall Open: 45" wide x 33.75" x d...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark

$3,500

H 28 in W 45 in D 33.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St. Louis, MO

Danish flip-top table with pivot by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck of Denmark, circa 1950s. Can be

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Peter Lovig Nielsen 'Cubus' Rolling Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood, Denmark

$2,500

H 18.5 in W 32 in D 32 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen 'Cubus' Rolling Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood, Denmark

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nielsen, best known today for his innovative boomerand desk, minimalist credenzas, and flip-top partners

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

Unavailable

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk

Unavailable

H 40 in W 28.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk

Located in Katonah, NY

Serpentine front painted Chippendale style mahogany desk. Three large drawers and 3 small interior

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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs

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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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

Unavailable

H 27 in W 24 in D 30.5 in

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

and maple desk top and chair seat. Flip-top desk, swivel seat on one side only, adjustable height desk

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rosewood Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Flip Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig

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H 29 in W 64 in D 34 in

Danish Teak Flip Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish teak flip-top desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning Danish rosewood "flip-top" desk designed by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood flip top desk by Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig

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H 28.75 in W 63.75 in

Rosewood flip top desk by Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rosewood flip top desk Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig Denmark ( Dansk )

Category

20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Lovig Dansk "Flip Top" Desk Scandinavian Design Circa 1970s

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H 34 in W 64 in D 28.75 in

Lovig Dansk "Flip Top" Desk Scandinavian Design Circa 1970s

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Oakland, CA

Walnut "Flip Top" desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen and made by Lovig Dansk, a favorite among

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk Danish Flip Top Desk

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H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk Danish Flip Top Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

We are selling a wonderful Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Desk. Fully Marked. Top flip down to make

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood

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H 33.86 in W 63.78 in D 28.75 in

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood

By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk

Located in Halle, DE

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig

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H 29 in W 64.5 in D 29 in

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig

Located in New York, NY

extra large work space, or additionally to function as a partners desk. Four deep drawers on the apron

Category

20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960

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H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in

French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960

Located in Paris, FR

oak structure with a central flip-top storage space and two layered design for even more storage

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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H 28.5 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Highland, IN

This fantastic desk is handsome and versatile. The top storage cubby has open storage, letter

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Flip-Top Desk

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H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Flip-Top Desk

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Late 1960s Løvig teak desk in very nice condition! Retains it's labels and original key. Upper

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

Materials

Teak

Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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H 28.75 in W 63.75 in D 37.75 in

Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

shelf that flips open, creating a flat work surface. Ideal as a shared partner desk in an office. Two

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished

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H 34.25 in W 63.75 in D 29 in

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

flip top desk is hinged with classy and attractive brass hinges and flips backward to expand the depth

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

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H 28.35 in W 63 in D 33.47 in

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

Located in Utrecht, NL

hinged flip top compartment allows this desk to expand for a partner, into a conference or dining table.

Category

20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 26 in

Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen features a shelf that flips

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak "Flip Top" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Danish Modern Teak "Flip Top" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard

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

Materials

Teak

Fabulous Danish Modern Teak Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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H 34 in W 64 in D 28.75 in

Fabulous Danish Modern Teak Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful signed teak desk by Peter Lovig made by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. The top has lovely

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

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Jens Quistgaard Teak Flip Top Desk for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s

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H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Jens Quistgaard Teak Flip Top Desk for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in New York, NY

An incredibly versatile desk that can be used as a partners desk or simply as a desk with generous

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Wall-mounted Rosewood Three-drawer Flip Top Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen

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H 8.25 in W 59 in D 12 in

Wall-mounted Rosewood Three-drawer Flip Top Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pristine example of this Danish mid-century classic. The streamlined desk, with its near absence

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Peter Løvig Nielsen/Jens Quistgaard Flip-Top Desk in Teak for Løvig Dansk

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen/Jens Quistgaard Flip-Top Desk in Teak for Løvig Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

sleek, angular and functional design is very innovative with a hinged top that flips down to expand the

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

Materials

Teak

Svend Langkilde Danish Teak Flip Top Desk or Dining Table or Work Table

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H 29.25 in W 69 in D 23.75 in

Svend Langkilde Danish Teak Flip Top Desk or Dining Table or Work Table

By Svend Langkilde

Located in Cincinnati, OH

swing out the double legs, flip the top and it converts into a large dining table or work table

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969

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H 34 in W 63.75 in L 34 in

Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969

By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful expandable Danish modern teak partners desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Flip-Top Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 63.78 in D 28.75 in

Danish Modern Flip-Top Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1970s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful desk has a shelf that flips open, creating a flat work surface. As a beautiful

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

Materials

Teak

Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table

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H 37 in W 38 in D 26.5 in

Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Flip-Top Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1972

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H 33.86 in W 63.78 in D 28.75 in

Flip-Top Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1972

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Nice Flip-Top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and often attributed to Jens Quistgaard, this

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk

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H 29 in W 63.75 in D 28 in

Danish Rosewood Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Peter Lovig Nielsen flip-top desk. Nice 'platform' design for single use or partners desk.

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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Dansk

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H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flip-top desk by Jens Quistgaard features four drawers, storage trays and two-sided function.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen

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H 8 in W 40 in D 12 in

wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wall mounted rosewood flip-top desk, with a black laminate writing surface over a pair of drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk by Jens Quistgaard

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H 29 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Danish Modern Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk by Jens Quistgaard

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Teakwood Classic Jens Quistgaard designed Pigeon hole flip-top desk by Lovig Dansk. THis

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Fliptop Desk by Peter Lovig

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H 28 in W 63 in D 33 in

Danish Teak Fliptop Desk by Peter Lovig

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Southampton, NJ

Peter Lovig Nielsen flip top desk. Gorgeous teak desk that’s been freshly restored. This has

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen

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H 8 in W 59 in D 23 in

Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wall-mounted console/flip-top desk in rosewood, having a black laminate writing surface that

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

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H 70 in W 45 in D 28.5 in

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

and lower flip top desk over turned legs. Made from poplar and walnut; first half 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX

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H 17.72 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in

Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX

By Uniflex, Peter Hayward

Located in Torquay, GB

Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser. Designed by Peter Hayward as part of

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

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Hormand Olsen Rosewood Wall Mounted Desk

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H 7.5 in W 59 in D 23 in

Hormand Olsen Rosewood Wall Mounted Desk

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Danish rosewood flip top desk with black laminate interior surface. Three drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables

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Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen

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Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wall-mounted rosewood flip-top desk/console with a black laminate working surface over three

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Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk

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H 28.75 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

: 63.75" long by 28.75" deep by 28.75" high. Flip top adds 9" in depth.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk

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H 32 in W 29 in D 19 in

Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

concealed flip top writing desk. Perfect for small spaces or even a guest room. Gorgeous wood grain detail

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Desk with Flip Top File Storage

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H 34 in W 57 in D 39.25 in

Rosewood Desk with Flip Top File Storage

Located in Dallas, TX

A well designed rosewood desk with brass hardware and flip top file storage.

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Campaign Desk with Flip-Top Storage

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H 35 in W 49 in D 25 in

Rare Campaign Desk with Flip-Top Storage

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage captain's desk with great detailing and X base legs. Flip top storage, brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1960s Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Flip-Top Partner Desk by Løvig Nielson

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H 28.75 in W 63.75 in L 28.75 in

Flip-Top Partner Desk by Løvig Nielson

Located in Pomona, CA

Danish teak flip-top partner desk by Løvig Nielson. This item is in wonderful condition as you can

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Materials

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Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood

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H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 25 in

Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood

Located in Chicago, IL

writing surface. A flip-top lifts to reveal internal compartment with a sliding tray and file compartment

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk

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H 34 in W 64 in D 29 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century Modern campaign desk features a glass cover on its writing surface, and a folding

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk

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H 44 in W 28 in D 18.5 in

Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice modernist design. It appears to be a custom one-off. Plywood with walnut veneer and trim with solid walnut base support. Sculpted walnut pull. Nice storage compartments wit...

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

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Peter Lovig Nielsen “Flip-Top” Teak Desk

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 29 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen “Flip-Top” Teak Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Peter Lovig Nielsen Manufacturer: Lovig Dansk Period/Style: Danish Modern Country: Denmark Date: 1970’s Dimensions: Materials: Teak Condition: Excellent – Newly Re...

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

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Teak

Mid-Century Flip-Top Deco Style Rosewood Desk

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H 30.25 in W 60 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Flip-Top Deco Style Rosewood Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

overhanging flip-top over two drawers and a cupboard door has line inlays and brushed chrome handles, curved

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Rosewood Desk, circa 1969

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Rosewood Desk, circa 1969

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Peter Løvig Nielsen flip top rosewood desk, circa 1969.

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

Materials

Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk, circa 1960

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H 34 in W 63.88 in D 28.88 in

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk, circa 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Peter Løvig Nielsen flip top teak desk, circa 1960. This piece has been professionally restored.

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

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Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-top Partners Desk, circa 1960s

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H 34 in W 63.75 in D 38 in

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-top Partners Desk, circa 1960s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

primary image, the height to the top is 34". The height to the desk top is 29".

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk

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H 28.5 in W 64 in D 29 in

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Seattle, WA

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings

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H 31 in W 26.25 in D 16 in

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

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Mahogany

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

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H 35.75 in W 53.5 in D 22 in

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning piece of history in this circa 1860 American Slant Front Schoolmasters desk constructed

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jens Quistgaard for Løvig Teak Flip-Top Executive Desk, 1966

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H 29 in W 64 in D 38 in

Jens Quistgaard for Løvig Teak Flip-Top Executive Desk, 1966

By Løvig Design, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An expansive and expandable Danish modern teak executive partners desk designed by Jens Quistgaard

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Løvig Walnut Flip-Top Executive Desk, 1966

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H 29 in W 64 in D 38 in

Jens Quistgaard for Løvig Walnut Flip-Top Executive Desk, 1966

By Løvig Design, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An expansive and expandable Danish modern walnut executive partners desk designed by Jens

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Flip Top Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of flip top desks available for sale. The range of distinct flip top desks — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. We have 17 antique and vintage flip top desks in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of flip top desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern flip top desks are consistently popular styles. Large flip top desks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller flip top desks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 16.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Peter Løvig Nielsen, Brandt and Lovig Dansk each produced beautiful flip top desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Flip Top Desks?

Flip top desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Finding the Right Desks And Writing Tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Flip Top Desks

What is a flip top table?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
As 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.
What is a roll top desk?
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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.
What is a roll top desk called?
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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.
What do you call the leather top on a desk?
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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.
What is the point of a roll top desk?
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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.
Can I paint a leather desk top?
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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.
What era are roll top desks from?
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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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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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.
How much is a roll top desk worth?
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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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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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.

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