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1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Midcentury Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk by Tri Bond Furniture, with floating top and finished back.
Please confirm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Mengel Floating Top Desk
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a large, modern floating top desk designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. It is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
surface work area has an advantage over a traditional rectangular desk. Twin, floating pedestals sit atop
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and refinement. The floating effect of the glass top enhances its sense of lightness, while the clean
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Wood Mid-Century Modern Style Arezzo Desk with Floating Crystal Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This desk was inspired by the Mid-Century Modern style. It is made from Koa wood and has four
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top that floats over
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Exposed Dowel Shape Legs Floating Top 3 Drawers Walnut Desk Table Console Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exposed dowel shape legs floating top 3 drawers walnut desk table console mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk.
Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fantastic 1950s wrought iron hairpin desk with a floating ash drawer with white laminate top and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Attributed Executive Rosewood Desk with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century executive rosewood desk with floating top and two side cabinets, each with three
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
featuring a sophisticated floating top design. The desk is accented with elegant brass details and cane
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Writers Desk in Teak by Morredi, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Morredi
Located in Deland, FL
featuring new, custom-welded fasteners to secure the "floating box" design. The desk top and frame are in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 29.75 in W 60.5 in D 29.5 in
Milo Baughman Floating Top Desk, Model 1625
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Desk in walnut with floating top, flanking drawers on the front, and a rectangular open space for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The odd shaped desk top is supported by a painted wood "pipe" column sitting on a laminated wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Teak Desk with Floating Top, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Teakwood desk with floating top, open shelves, six drawers and a bookshelf on the back. The two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 59.65 in D 30.32 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk with Floating Glass Top, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A stunning, Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk with floating black glass top. Front side has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 31 in W 60 in D 31.5 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Desk Vanity Floating Top
Located in Fairfield, ME
A classic floating top writing desk/vanity designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for G Plan.
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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Desks
Milo Baughman Executive Desk with Floating Top, Glenn of California, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quintessential California Modern executive desk in walnut veneer with drawers and open front in an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Italian Wood Desk with Floating Drawer and Curvy Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Wood topped desk with floating drawer and looped brass base, Italy, circa 1950s.
Available to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 51.5 in D 27.5 in
Impressive Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern executive power desk with floating top.
Superb style from every angle.
Richly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Fantastic Rosewood Desk by Osvaldo Borsani Model T96 for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Megeve, FR
More pictures to come.
Floating desk top sits on tripod nickel bases with articulating left side
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Free Standing Executive Teakdesk with Floating Top Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 59.65 in D 30.32 in
Hooker Floating Top Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century walnut Hooker floating top desk with caned back. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Floating Top Desk with Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark ebony finished floating top desk with two drawers and built in bookcase to the backside
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Milo Baughman Walnut Floating Top Desk by Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MId Century Modern Milo Baughman floating-top desk in walnut by Drexel. Desk features two shallow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” Floating-Top Desk for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall “Declaration” floating-top desk for Drexel.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fully restored Milo Baughman Floating-Top Desk from the Perspective line by Drexel. Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Floating Top Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Double-pedestal Form Desk with Six Drawers with Carved Handles (two locking), Rear Exposed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Floating Top Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
contrasted handles, black iron base, and brass tapered feet. Floating top surface and 4 drawers on both sides
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Danish Modern Floating Top Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish modern floating top desk designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfrabrik in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by Tijsseling for Hulmefa, 1960s
By Tijsseling, Hulmefa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern teak floating top desk by Tijsseling for Hulmefa, 1960s.
Three drawers with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 68.51 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Vintage “Biscayne” Floating Top Desk by Drexel, circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top desk by Drexel circa 1960s. The left drawer has a file
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish modern "floating" top desk.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish modern " floating " top teak desk. High quality design and construction. Signed G.V. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. The top has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Unique Midcentury Floating-Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage desk features a large, uniquely shaped, floating top workspace which is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Johannes Sorth Rosewood Floating Top Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Cambridge, US
rectangular pulls, tapered legs, and floating top enhance overall design. Clever open shelf to front offers a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by a.a.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s.
The original plastic
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 57.29 in D 29.73 in
Teak and Walnut Trim Mcm Floating Top Desk from G Plan by Ib Kofod–Larsen
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
This is an incredible teak and walnut trim mcm floating top desk from G Plan designed by Ib Kofod
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Poly-Z
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z.
Striking Dutch design from
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Top Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Danish Teak desk features classic mid-century floating top design, and plenty of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Peter Løvig Nielsen Executive Floating-Top Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen
Manufacturer: Lovig Dansk
Period/Style: Danish Modern
Country: Denmark
Date: 1970’s
Dimensions: 29.5″H x 60.75″L x 27.75″W
Materials: Teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Floating Top Desk in Teak, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury teak desk. The floating top design rests on one large cabinet with one shelve
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique mid-century desk features turned edge floating top, five drawers for storage, and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Floating-Top Desk with Brass Accent
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern floating-top desk with brass accent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 56.25 in D 24.25 in
Danish Teak Floating Top Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
FM 60. This freestanding desk features a floating top, six dovetailed drawers in the front, at the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Floating Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish Modern desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Design. Sculptural floating
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Smart Hooker Mid Century Walnut Floating Top Desk
Located in Miami, FL
by Hooker is superb. With its floating top hovering above a single large pencil drawer to the left
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Danish Modern Floating Top Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An amazing Danish executive teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, model
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This spectacular vintage desk was designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel's "Perspective" collection
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk By Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern American desk by Hooker for their Mainline collection. Featuring a "floating
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1950s Milo Baughman for Drexel Blond Floating Top Desk
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
with a floating top and a chartreuse or lime green Micarta finish. In restored condition. Very nice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Teak Floating Top Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Miami, FL
table top, giving it and the drawers a floating appearance, while allowing for additional storage space
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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Floating Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic floating top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every floating top desk was constructed with great care. Find 124 options for an antique or vintage floating top desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect floating top desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A floating top desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one floating top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Milo Baughman and Peter Løvig Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Floating Top Desk?
Prices for a floating top desk start at $1,400 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $3,400.
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- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-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.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.