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ikons Postmodern Glass Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
ikons Postmodern glass top desk with four polychromed metal legs in differing geometric designs
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
wood with two drawers. This beautiful piece is completed by the glass top and the brass drawers handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
key. This beautiful piece is completed by the black glass top and is ideal in any room as a small
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
black glass top, the glass and brass drawer handles. Ideal in any room as a small stand alone corner
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Pasadena, CA
For California Contemporary Co. glass top desk .48" X 22 1/2" X 30".
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Paul Evans Attributed Cityscape Chrome & Brass Patchwork Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual brass and chrome patchwork desk with floating glass top attributed to Paul Evans. Consists
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Glass Top Bamboo Desk/Table
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Glass top bamboo desk/table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Glass Top X-Base Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique antiqued glass writing table features a wonderful chrome X-style base and two drawer
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Thick Glass Top Glass Base Writing Table Compact Desk
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick Mid-Century Modern all thick 3/4" glass design writing table or small desk.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Desk with Black Glass Top
Located in Baambrugge, NL
slightly rounded black glass top.
h 76 x w 110 x 60 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Architectural desk in walnut with sculptural legs with brass sabots and floating thick glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished tempered glass top. Fine metal accents
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Leather Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco style desk on aluminum metal base with single drawer. Glass top protector over the leather
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Trestle Leg table desk with two-tiered glass top, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Trestle Leg table desk with two-tiered glass top, 1970s
Chrome and glass desk, 1970s
Trestle leg
Category
20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Stately Wooden Desk with Glass Top, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Italian mid-century stately wooden desk with glass top
1950s
Sturdy multipurpose desk with eight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
N2 Desk, Handcrafted in Solid Wood with Clear Glass Top
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/8" thick, tempered glass top.
The N-series uses rotational symmetry to explore the relationship
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Italian Midcentury Desk with Glass Top from the 70s
Located in bari, IT
Typical 70's desk with chromed steel trestles and smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Leather Top Deco Style Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This writing desk features a leather top with glass protector on an aluminum base. Single drawer
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Glass Top Writing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with the Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Writing Desk by Henry Link. Crafted with
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV style executive office writing desk with glass top. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Desk With Rebar Frame Macassar Ebony Drawers And Custom Glass Top
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
rebar desk is integrated with Macassar Ebony in high gloss and a custom glass top that is 1" thick. The
Category
2010s Canadian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Blackened Steel and Tinted Glass Top Console Table or Standing Desk
By Ellen Pong
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural blackened steel and smoked glass top console table or standing desk by New York-based
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 40 in W 24 in D 41 in
Midcentury Glass Top, Bamboo and Wicker Italian Desk with Drawers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury glass top, bamboo and wicker desk with drawers. This excellent piece was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Glass
H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr white, glass top & white base.
By Marco Zanuso Jr.
Located in PARIS, FR
, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a storage below and has
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr white, glass top & bronze base.
By Marco Zanuso Jr.
Located in PARIS, FR
, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a storage below and has
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr white, glass top & gold base.
By Marco Zanuso Jr.
Located in PARIS, FR
, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a storage below and has
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Adentro Cosimo Desk design Marco Zanuso jr white, glass top & chrome base.
By Marco Zanuso Jr.
Located in PARIS, FR
, Adentro Paris.
The desk is composed of a central extra clear glass panel with a storage below and has
Category
2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
delicate painted glass surface, the desk exudes an air of sophistication.
Embodying the essence of
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.55 in D 25.6 in
Postmodern Desk / Dining Table with Rounded Triangular Glass Top and Marble Legs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990s marble double pedestal desj with chrome crossbar and rounded scalene triangle glass top (3/4
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 28 in W 85.5 in D 47 in
19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rosewood Desk with Painted Glass Top by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
rectangular box with three drawers with a rosewood structure and a top in painted glass.
This piece is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Lovely Vintage Writing Table Desk in Hardwood with Silk Embroidered Glass Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage writing table with silk embroidered top and glass
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silk, Glass, Hardwood
H 29.53 in W 48.23 in D 24.41 in
Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative cane & reed three drawer compact entry hall desk writing table or console with glass top.
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Glass
1980s Spanish Four Drawer Wood & Wicker Office Desk w/ Glass Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1980s Spanish four drawer wood and wicker office desk with glass top.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Saw Horse Desk with Steel Base and Rectangular Glass Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic desk, designed in steel and glass, grounds a room without taking up visual space, thus
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.25 in W 74.5 in D 28.25 in
Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
with Glass top on white background so its not see through, it also has a modesty panel to the front for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Exotic Peacock Feather Top Ormulu Desk
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Classic design meets exotic opulence. French cabriole legs and exquisite metal ormolu support an exuberant peacock feather surface.
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modular Desk Set with Black Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
- desk: 120x40x75cm
They can be combined in various combinations, as shown in the photos.
The set is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Lucite and Inset Mirror Top Desk
By Geoffrey Bradfield
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary lucite desk with 3 inset antiqued mirror squares on the top surface, a shallow glass
Category
20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Lucite
Italian Brass and Wood Writing Desk or Dining Table with Glass Top, C 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian brass and wood writing desk or dining table with glass top, C 1955.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 71 in D 35.25 in
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Modern Small Desk with Brown Lacquered Glass Top and Black Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer.
The top is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Modern Small Desk with Green Lacquered Glass Top and White Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer.
The top is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Modern Small Desk with Orange Lacquered Glass Top and White Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer.
The top is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Modern Small Desk with Black Lacquered Glass Top and White Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer.
The top is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Modern Small Desk with White Lacquered Glass Top and White Frame, Made in Italy
By Matthias Demacker
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
)
Dining table with aluminum legs, structure and drawer.
The top is made of 8 mm thick tempered glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 75 in W 247 in D 90 in
Industrial Modern Wrought Iron Tilt Top Drafting Desk / Table
By Jorge A. Marien
Located in Weymouth, MA
Extraordinary modern wrought iron and glass tilt top drafting desk/table. Glass top is framed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 75 in W 247 in D 90 in
MidCentury Black and Creme Glass Desk, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and refined desk in black lacquer and glass. Particular its design which provides for a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
John Mascheroni Polished Aluminum and Glass Desk
By John Mascheroni
Located in New York, NY
John Mascheroni polished aluminum and glass desk. Desk has a tubular frame with a 1/2 inch thick
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant vintage Italian desk with green glass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
capture the essence of the era.
At the center of this artistic creation lies the Bumerang-shaped desk top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
White Kidney Shaped Desk, Gesso, Antique Mirror Top
Located in Miami, FL
White kidney shaped desk with Gesso finish. The top is antiqued mirror glass. Ready for a new home.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Olivier Mourgue Textured Crystal Glass Desk
By Cassina, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful compact desk designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue.
Unique example executed with a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
wood, which creates a very beautiful and useful compartment. Above this top we see a glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Wood and Glass Desk at cost price.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
One-drawer desk with onyx, top in glass showing a ceramic plate.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
By Franco Albini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
with a chrome-plated rod. A studded octagonal top is covered with red "panno Lenci" fabric and glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Contemporary Writing Desk In Solid Wood and Glass Worktop
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
satin glass writing top, providing a contemporary contrast to the wood's natural warmth. Designed to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
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Glass Top Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of glass top desks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique glass top desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 100 antique and vintage glass top desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass top desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Glass top desks made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small glass top desks measuring 5 inches across. Glass top desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Matthias Demacker, Pace Collection and Vittorio Dassi are consistently popular.
How Much are Glass Top Desks?
Prices for glass top desks start at $10 and top out at $37,500 with the average selling for $3,900.
Finding the Right Desks and Writing Tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Glass Top Desks
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 3, 2023You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
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