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Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

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

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

Category

Late 20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American 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 Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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 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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

1960's Italian console or desk
1960's Italian console or desk

1960's Italian console or desk

$935

H 35.83 in W 25.6 in D 16.93 in

1960's Italian console or desk

Located in BE

Italian design. Beautifully crafted in rich rosewood; it features a clever flip-top that reveals a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Mahogany Spinet Piano Style Flip Top Secretary Writing Desk. Item features 3

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

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
Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk
Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Unavailable

H 40 in W 42 in D 26 in

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Desk

Located in New York, NY

Antique Belgian Oak Flip Top Angled Writing Desk with New Metal Base Antique Oak Desk Top Antwerp

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Desks

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Elegant Leather Clad Writing Desk
Elegant Leather Clad Writing Desk

Elegant Leather Clad Writing Desk

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H 29.75 in W 33.75 in D 21.75 in

Elegant Leather Clad Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Flip top writing desk with embossed leather interior and brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Flip Top Console Table or Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Flip Top Console Table or Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Flip Top Console Table or Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style flip top expanding console, game table, or writing

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Maison Jansen Mahogany Flip Top Writing Table
Maison Jansen Mahogany Flip Top Writing Table

Maison Jansen Mahogany Flip Top Writing Table

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H 29 in W 43.25 in D 21.5 in

Maison Jansen Mahogany Flip Top Writing Table

Located in Manhasset, NY

A very fine mahogany writing table, circa 1940s in the taste of Russian Neoclassical, the top flips

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Flip-Top Teak Desk Writing Table for Peter Lovig Nielsen by Jens Quistgaard
Flip-Top Teak Desk Writing Table for Peter Lovig Nielsen by Jens Quistgaard

Flip-Top Teak Desk Writing Table for Peter Lovig Nielsen by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Telgte, DE

Flip-top teak desk writing table for Peter Lovig Nielsen by Jens Quistgaard Danish modern. Flip

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian 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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s
Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s

Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, flip down writing desk, with a glass top and three drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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

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.

Category

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

Category

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

Category

Mid-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

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
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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern 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

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Teak

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

Category

Late 20th Century 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...

Category

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

Materials

Wood

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 Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

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...

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

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.

Category

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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

Category

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century 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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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 BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique petite Austrian campaign desk retaining it's original key. Having a curvaceous accented

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

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

Materials

Teak

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

Category

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

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

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

By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design

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

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Danish Teak Desk, circa Early 1970s
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Danish Teak Desk, circa Early 1970s

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Danish Teak Desk, circa Early 1970s

By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Peabody, MA

desk is 28 5/8". With flip top in upright position, this is 33 7/8" high and 28 7/8" deep. When flip

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk
Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk

Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Lovig Style Teak Flip-Top Partners Desk. Featuring

Category

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

Materials

Wood, 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

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

Category

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

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

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

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

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Flip-Top Wall Hanging Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen in Teak
Large Flip-Top Wall Hanging Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen in Teak

Large Flip-Top Wall Hanging Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen in Teak

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful and convenient wall hanging teak desk featuring a flip open black laminate workspace

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Teak

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 Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

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

Outstanding Danish Mid Century Flip Top  Executive Desk By Peter Lovig Nielson
Outstanding Danish Mid Century Flip Top  Executive Desk By Peter Lovig Nielson

Outstanding Danish Mid Century Flip Top Executive Desk By Peter Lovig Nielson

Located in Portlaoise, IE

This Danish mid-century modern desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and dated 1973, is a stunning

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

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Flip Top Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the flip top writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each flip top writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer flip top writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right flip top writing desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Lovig Dansk each produced at least one beautiful flip top writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Flip Top Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a flip top writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,848, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-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.