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Swedish Unique Natural Wood Flip Top Desk
Swedish Unique Natural Wood Flip Top Desk

Swedish Unique Natural Wood Flip Top Desk

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique Swedish Country flip top desk. its in a natural wood finish. its RAW and I have left it that way because I asked Many Many people how should I finish it and ea...

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table
1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table

1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table

By Lovig Dansk, Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Miami, FL

Danish Modern Teak flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, featuring a sleek wooden frame, 4 dovetailed Writing Desk drawers, and a removable top section with 2 dovetailed drawers and ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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 either standing or with a stool.

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark
1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark

1950s Peter Løvig Nielsen Partners Flip Top Desk by Løvig, Denmark

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in teak by Løvig, Denmark.

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

Materials

Teak

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary

By H.W. Klein, Egon Ostergaard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a number of similar pieces, and the quality is always excellent. This desk is the same...

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

Materials

Brass

Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table

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 panels.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen

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
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk

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.

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

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, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, exemplifies the era’s seamless blend of form and fun...

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

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Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Seattle, WA

Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...

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

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Brass

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

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960

By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen

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

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Rosewood

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut
Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

Professionally Restored Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Partners Desk in Walnut

By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The flip-top deck converts this desk from a single-user experience to a desk for two, a large work surface, or a small conference table.

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Danish Teak Flip-Top Partner Desk Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk
1970s Danish Teak Flip-Top Partner Desk Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk

1970s Danish Teak Flip-Top Partner Desk Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed in Denmark in the 1960s-1970s, beautiful clean lines and functional Scandinavian craftsmanship. Branded Mark underneath, Løvig Dansk Design, Made in Denmark. Deep cleaned an...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk
Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

Vintage MCM Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Flip Top Writing Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This iconic "flip-top" partner's desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, is a masterpiece of Danish Modern engineering.

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

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, cast iron accents, stretched base, solid wood construction, beautiful wood ...

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Late 20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian desk by Børge Mogensen with "flip-top" top
Scandinavian desk by Børge Mogensen with "flip-top" top

Scandinavian desk by Børge Mogensen with "flip-top" top

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brescia, IT

1950s/60s teak desk with flip-up and rotatable top, three-drawer hanging block, carved handles, and tapered turned legs. Elegant desk designed by Børge Mogensen in teak with "flip-t...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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

Located in Germantown, MD

Measures 27.25 inches wide, 16 inches deep and 23.5 inches deep with flip top open. Stand 43 inches overall tall. Desk knee clearance is 24 and writing table height is 29.75 inches.

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

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

19th c. Shop Keeper's Table Top Desk c.1850
19th c. Shop Keeper's Table Top Desk c.1850

19th c. Shop Keeper's Table Top Desk c.1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique oak slanted shop keeper's table top desk with flip top, four cubbies and one drawer with brass handle.

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Antique 19th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Campaign Style Desk
Campaign Style Desk

Campaign Style Desk

$3,687 / item

Campaign Style Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled leather writing surface, raised on splayed legs with a stretcher.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk

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, finish and hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk
Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk

Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown leather writing surface and slotte...

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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 # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...

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

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Teak

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

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

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

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

Located in Chicago, IL

The hinged flip-top opens to reveal a mirror and divided interior compartments for makeup and personal storage, seamlessly blending form and function.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

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

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.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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

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

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this coffee table was designed by Danish modernist Peter Lovig Nielsen, best known today for his innovative boomerand desk, minimalist credenzas, and fl...

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

Materials

Chrome

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Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk

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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.

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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk
Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk

Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk

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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 drawers and cubbies. Depth measures 28.5 when top is open.

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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs
Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs

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 with maker's stencil underneath.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

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H 27 in W 24 in D 30.5 in

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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

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

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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.

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

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Flip Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig
Danish Teak Flip Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig

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.

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard
Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard

Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard

By Løvig Design, Jens Quistgaard

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood flip top desk by Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig
Rosewood flip top desk by Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig

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 )

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20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

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 designers for its flip top that converts into additional work surface area.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk Danish Flip Top Desk
Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk Danish Flip Top Desk

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 larger flat desk pr perhaps a partners desk.

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

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.

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

Materials

Oak

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig

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

Lovely example of this popular design in teak. Large work surface with secretary unit, including the 2 original letter drawers, and dividers. Secretart section is hinged to rotate 18...

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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960
French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960

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

20th century vintage desk manufactured in France between the 1950s and 1960s composed of a wooden oak structure with a central flip-top storage space and two layered design for even ...

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

Materials

Oak

Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen

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 dividers, two removable trays and is hinged to flip over, creating a partner's desk or e...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Flip-Top Desk
Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Flip-Top Desk

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 Cubby Hole Section folds down to make a deeper work surface when needed. Two sliding do...

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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
Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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

Year of production is 1966. 63.75" long by 28.75" deep by 28.75" high. Flip top adds 9" in depth when open.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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

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

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The upper section of this ingenious teak flip top desk is hinged with classy and attractive brass hinges and flips backward to expand the depth of the tabletop from 29"-38".

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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
Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig

Located in Utrecht, NL

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

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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen

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 over creating a larger, flat work surface. With storage components on either side, th...

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

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

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

The top has lovely cubbies for open storage which flips open to create more space-possibly used as a partners desk.

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

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 storage and organizational possibilities.

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

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 of ornament, seems to float, yet the densely figured grain of the rosewood gives it...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

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

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

By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The sleek, angular and functional design is very innovative with a hinged top that flips down to expand the work surface to accommodate a two-person work space in a partner desk styl...

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

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

By Svend Langkilde

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The measurement of the top fully flipped open for dining is 47.5" D x 69" L, closed for desk size it's 23.75" D x 69" L.

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

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

By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Hamburg, PA

A beautiful expandable Danish modern teak partners desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen.

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

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 detail it includes two original tray organizers. This is the rare version with rectangul...

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

Materials

Teak

Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table
Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table

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 panels.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

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

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 ingenious desk has a shelf that flips, creating a flat work surface.

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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk
Danish Rosewood Desk

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
Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Dansk

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen
wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen

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
Danish Modern Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk by Jens Quistgaard

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 piece is in excellent original condition with only the slightest signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Fliptop Desk by Peter Lovig
Danish Teak Fliptop Desk by Peter Lovig

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen
Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen

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 opens over three parallel drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

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

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful plantation or secretary desk featuring primitive styling with upper cabinet or bookcase and lower flip top desk over turned legs.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar, Walnut

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

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

By Peter Hayward, Uniflex

Located in Torquay, GB

Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser. Designed by Peter Hayward as part of the M' range for UNIFLEX Furniture GB, circa 1950.

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

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Leather, Mirror, Wood

Hormand Olsen Rosewood Wall Mounted Desk
Hormand Olsen Rosewood Wall Mounted Desk

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen

Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen

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H 7.5 in W 59 in D 23 in

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 drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk
Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk

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

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
Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk

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

Beautiful chest of drawers with a concealed flip top writing desk. Perfect for small spaces or even a guest room.

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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Desk with Flip Top File Storage
Rosewood Desk with Flip Top File Storage

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
Rare Campaign Desk with Flip-Top Storage

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, removable top.

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Vintage 1960s Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Flip-Top Partner Desk by Løvig Nielson
Flip-Top Partner Desk by Løvig Nielson

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 see in the picture minor scratch on top.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood
Danish Flip Top Writing Desk In Rosewood

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

Wonderfully compact, this Danish export features a large center drawer and a slanted writing surface. A flip-top lifts to reveal internal compartment with a sliding tray and file com...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk

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 hutch with dividers for organization. Multiple drawers allow this desk to be a styl...

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen “Flip-Top” Teak Desk
Peter Lovig Nielsen “Flip-Top” Teak Desk

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

Materials

Teak

Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk
Modern Studio Craft Flip Top Secretary Desk

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Flip-Top Deco Style Rosewood Desk
Mid-Century Flip-Top Deco Style Rosewood Desk

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

The overhanging flip-top over two drawers and a cupboard door has line inlays and brushed chrome handles, curved supports resting on a plinth base.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Rosewood Desk, circa 1969
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Rosewood Desk, circa 1969

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
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk, circa 1960

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip Top Teak Desk, circa 1960

By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Purchased form the original owners it has been beautifully restored. It has the signature flip-down cubby with drawers and bins that can expand the flat desk surface. with the cubby ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe
Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe

Antique Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk, Empire Revival, Carved, Europe

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition. Stunning stretchers & base.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk
Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk

Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Seattle, WA

Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig, this flip top executive desk is made of teak with brass fittings.

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings
Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings

Antique Austrian Mahogany Flip-Top Campaign Desk Original Interior Fittings

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique petite Austrian campaign desk retaining it's original key. Having a curvaceous accented base and sturdy construction besides, being in great original condition make this desk...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk
19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

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 with Poplar wood with hand carved geometric legs that feature ball accents at the t...

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

Materials

Steel

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Chorzów, PL

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Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood desk 1965 Scandinavian and Danish Modern design

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By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

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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.