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Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the quaint charm and practical elegance of this Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top
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Early 20th Century Philippine Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk
Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk

Vintage Boho Rattan Lift Top Desk

$1,950
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinese Chippendale style tall bamboo secretary from the 19th century, with slanted lift
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Style Bamboo Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

$14,400
H 52.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
Located in Troy, MI
French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top

French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top

$4,195
H 29.5 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
order. It's rare to find a set this complete. The set is comprised of a lift top desk pad with a new
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set

$6,560 Sale Price
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H 0.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!

Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!

$2,200
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk or Work Table. Features two drawers with
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table

19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table

$2,995
H 30 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage Please note
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE

$4,739
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

$4,600
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inches high, and 5.5 inches deep. The lift top reveals a working desk interior, complete with two
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith
Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith

Regency Style Leather Wrapped Davenport Desk, Atrib. Maitland-Smith

$2,796 Sale Price
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H 40 in W 24 in D 19 in
Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
most distinctive feature is its lift-top mechanism: the surface doubles in depth when opened, resting
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk
Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk

Georgian English Oak Lift-Top Table, Circa 1800 – Versatile Antique Desk

$5,500
H 29 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early antique English Georgian secretary offers lift top and drop-down desk over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750
Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

Early Antique English Georgian Secretary, circa 1750

$1,160 Sale Price
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H 29.25 in W 26 in D 16.25 in

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Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Located in New Hope, PA
A Chippendale mahogany slant-top desk, the lift top opening to reveal a well featuring a gallery
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk
Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk

Chippendale Mahogany Lift-Top Desk

H 35.25 in W 26.75 in D 20.75 in
Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s
By Dale Holub
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing custom hand-built lift-top desk and chair by the super talented Northern California
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s
Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

Hand Built Lift-Top Desk and Chair by California Artist Dale Holub circa 1970s

H 40.5 in W 46.5 in D 28 in
Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
very primitive lift top desk from a school in old green paint
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in
Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian
By Manchip & Sons
Located in Cookeville, TN
A detailed Victorian lift top writing desk by Manchip and Sons of Bridgewater. Has detailed inlay
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian
Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian

Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian

H 40.75 in W 20.88 in D 18.75 in
Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk with two drawers and intricate fretwork.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk
Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk

Queen Anne oak lift-top secretaire-desk

H 38 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This Spanish writing desk for a child has a lift top for storage. It features great metal detailing
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century
Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century

Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century

H 19.13 in W 27.88 in D 24.5 in
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Georgian mahogany kneehole desk lift up top, 18th century, circa 1780 A rare 18th century
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780

Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780

H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
French Turn of the Century Pine Desk with Lift Top, Inner Cubbies and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French lift top pine desk from the turn of the century (late 19th to early 20th). You don’t have
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

French Turn of the Century Pine Desk with Lift Top, Inner Cubbies and Drawers
French Turn of the Century Pine Desk with Lift Top, Inner Cubbies and Drawers

French Turn of the Century Pine Desk with Lift Top, Inner Cubbies and Drawers

H 58 in W 37 in D 31 in
Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
executed, which reduces the mass of the form. With, basically, a lift-top and drawer, it has a lightness of
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810
Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810

Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810

H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 16 in
Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern lift top desk drafting writing table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table
Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table

Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table

H 28 in W 30 in D 46 in
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC UNUSUAL LIFT TOP DESK/TABLE FROM NEW ENGLAND IN ORIGINAL LIGHT SAGE GREEN PAINT, THE TOP
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Antique 19th Century American Tables

Materials

Pine

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

H 28 in W 42 in D 27 in
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk

H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL DIMENUTIVE LIFT TOP DESK IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THE TAPER LEGS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK

H 33 in W 30 in D 20 in
French Mahogany Lift Top Architect's Desk, circa 1930
Located in Dallas, TX
French mahogany lift top architect's desk from Marseilles area, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Other Desks and Writing Tables

French Mahogany Lift Top Architect's Desk, circa 1930
French Mahogany Lift Top Architect's Desk, circa 1930

French Mahogany Lift Top Architect's Desk, circa 1930

H 42 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's
Located in Austin, TX
Charming lift top desk or lectern with inset leather buckram desk top, fitted interior, storage
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Vintage 1920s French Cupboards

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's
Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's

Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's

H 53.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
, and a lift-top which reveals an angled surface with many divided compartments for tools, pins, etc
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 31 in
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
storage drawers. The lift-top reveals an angled surface with many divided compartments for tools, pins
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 31 in
Landstrom Furniture Walnut & Mahogany Lift-Top Vanity
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully designed flip top vanity/desk by Landstrom Furniture. Mahogany tapered dowel legs
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Landstrom Furniture Walnut & Mahogany Lift-Top Vanity
Landstrom Furniture Walnut & Mahogany Lift-Top Vanity

Landstrom Furniture Walnut & Mahogany Lift-Top Vanity

H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 26 in
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk
Located in Milford, NH
with turned legs and single stretcher, the upper case with a single centre hinged lift top which opens
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk

H 47.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Late Regency Tulipwood & Leather Lift-Top Writing Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late Regency Tulipwood and leather lift-top writing table, 19th century Fitted interior with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Tulipwood

Late Regency Tulipwood & Leather Lift-Top Writing Table
Late Regency Tulipwood & Leather Lift-Top Writing Table

Late Regency Tulipwood & Leather Lift-Top Writing Table

H 30 in W 21 in D 18 in
Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top Drawer on Polished Steel Legs. Restored
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Steel

Walnut Writing Desk
Walnut Writing Desk

Walnut Writing Desk

H 44 in W 41 in D 32 in
19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
drawers on either side, lockable by a side locker. In the centre of the desk top there is a lift up
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk
19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk

19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 38 in W 54 in D 31 in
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, at the top there is a lift up desk top with more storage inside The Reception desk is in good sound
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board

Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board

H 40 in W 26 in D 21 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
lift-top writing table, doors and drawers. Born during the second decade of the 20th century, this
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk
Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

Chinese Chippendale Style Faux-Bamboo Tall Secretary with Slanted Lift-Top Desk

H 50.5 in W 32 in D 23 in
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An antique writing desk from France, produced during the turn of the century. An elegant lift-top
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk

H 39 in W 30.9 in D 27.2 in
19th Century Bamboo & Leather Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century bamboo & leather lift top writing desk Outstanding antique bamboo writing desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Bamboo & Leather Lift Top Writing Desk
19th Century Bamboo & Leather Lift Top Writing Desk

19th Century Bamboo & Leather Lift Top Writing Desk

H 54 in W 31 in D 23 in
Vintage Oak Slant / Lift Top Travel Desk / Laptop Desk, C.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage oak slant / lift top travel desk / laptop desk, C.1930, 20th century writing desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Slant / Lift Top Travel Desk / Laptop Desk, C.1930
Vintage Oak Slant / Lift Top Travel Desk / Laptop Desk, C.1930

Vintage Oak Slant / Lift Top Travel Desk / Laptop Desk, C.1930

H 4.5 in W 13.5 in D 15 in
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage

19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage

H 31 in W 47 in D 24 in
Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Standing Desk with Dovetailed
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk
Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk

Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk

H 46.5 in W 37.5 in D 24.5 in
Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage architect's campaign desk. Top lifts up to display plans. Desk has brass pulls and trim
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20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk

Classic Campaign Style Leather Top Desk

H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
., The tilt top Desk has a Beautiful Wine colored Leather top, in great condition, which opens to hold
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple, Wood, Bamboo

Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk
Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk

Chinese Chippendale Style English Bamboo Slanted Lift-Top Secretary Desk

H 52.5 in W 31.88 in D 23.75 in
19th Century English Clerk's Lectern
Located in Calgary, Alberta
. The desk top lifts for storage and it also has a single drawer. The swing sign reads "Liberty Hall" on
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Antique 19th Century British Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Clerk's Lectern
19th Century English Clerk's Lectern

19th Century English Clerk's Lectern

H 59 in W 25 in D 19 in
18th Century Louis XVI Italian Marquetry Dressing Table Lift Top Vanity Table
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a late 18h century Louis XVI lift top lady's vanity desk, an antique walnut veneer and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Italian Marquetry Dressing Table Lift Top Vanity Table
18th Century Louis XVI Italian Marquetry Dressing Table Lift Top Vanity Table

18th Century Louis XVI Italian Marquetry Dressing Table Lift Top Vanity Table

H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920
By Harris Lebus
Located in Portland, OR
Lebus Cabinet Co., Circa 1920. The cabinet having an adjustable lift up desk top, to the front is a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920
Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920

Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920

H 48 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Lift-Top Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lift-top desk, pine, with one drawer below two false drawers – a rare form. The desk has an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

Lift-Top Desk
Lift-Top Desk

Lift-Top Desk

H 36 in W 51 in D 19 in
Davenport Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wonderful antique English Burl walnut Davenport desk with hand-tooled leather lift-top desk with
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Davenport Desk
Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk

H 30 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Davenport
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lift top desk with inlaid back-splash and pinstripes. Leather topped with minor distressing
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Davenport
Davenport

Davenport

H 40 in W 21 in D 18 in
Victorian Carved Oak Lift Top Writing Table, Desk, Secretaire
Located in Vancouver, BC
A late Victorian carved oak lift top, slant writing table with three-quarter gallery above slant
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Carved Oak Lift Top Writing Table, Desk, Secretaire
Victorian Carved Oak Lift Top Writing Table, Desk, Secretaire

Victorian Carved Oak Lift Top Writing Table, Desk, Secretaire

H 38.5 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in
Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine English bamboo lift top writing desk with gold tooled leather writing surface,upper
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Lift-Top Writing Desk
Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Lift-Top Writing Desk

Very Fine 19th Century English Bamboo Lift-Top Writing Desk

H 47 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Rare Georgian mahogany kneehole desk lift up top, 18th century, circa 1780 A rare 18th century
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780
Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780

Rare Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk Lift Up Top, 18th Century, circa 1780

H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 22.84 in
Antique Schoolhouse Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoolhouse desk with lift-top and storage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Schoolhouse Desk

Antique Schoolhouse Desk

H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 22.25 in
Desk and Chair by Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Savona, IT
. Chair sitting and desk top lined with green leatherette. Desk with liftable top and two drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Desk and Chair by Reguitti
Desk and Chair by Reguitti

Desk and Chair by Reguitti

H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 28.75 in
Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fantastic Conoid desk custom made by George Nakashima, with matching New chair. The desk top lifts
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair
Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair

Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair

H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fantastic Conoid desk custom made by George Nakashima, with matching New chair. The desk top lifts
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair
Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair

Nakashima "Conoid" Desk with "New" Chair

H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top
Located in Paris, FR
Very unsual chest with 2 drawers and one lift top writing desk. In painted wood imitating faux
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top
Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top

Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top

H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
lower drawers to provide an amazing amount of storage. When the roll top is lifted on this desk a
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Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Secretaires

Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830
Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830

Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830

H 53 in W 50 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century Sheraton Country Slant Lid Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Country Sheraton cherry lift top desk with scrolled galler, compartmented interior featuring four
Category

Antique 1820s American Sheraton Desks

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Sheraton Country Slant Lid Desk
Early 19th Century Sheraton Country Slant Lid Desk

Early 19th Century Sheraton Country Slant Lid Desk

H 45 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in
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Located in Wilson, NC
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English Stand Up Desk with Lift Top
English Stand Up Desk with Lift Top

English Stand Up Desk with Lift Top

H 39.5 in W 49 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents
Located in Munster, IN
something special. We love the abundance of inchoate blooms and stems. She features a lift-top desk and two
Category

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents
Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents

Vintage Wood Vanity with Floral Botanical Accents

H 56.25 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Unusual Antique Oak Freestanding Cylinder Desk
Located in Stutton, GB
interior, lift up desk top, one long drawer to the frieze, supported by square tapering legs with spade
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique Oak Freestanding Cylinder Desk
Unusual Antique Oak Freestanding Cylinder Desk

Unusual Antique Oak Freestanding Cylinder Desk

H 35 in W 30 in D 18 in

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Lift Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lift top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A lift top desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the lift top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lift top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Manchip & Sons each produced at least one beautiful lift top desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lift Top Desk?

A lift top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,625, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $25,669.
Questions About Lift Top Desk
  • How high should a lift top coffee table be?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The height of a lift top coffee table should match the sofa or chairs that it is used with. The top of the coffee table should reach the height of the seat of the sofa, or within one to two inches lower than it. On 1stDibs, find a range of lift top coffee tables.
  • What is a roll top desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a roll top desk called?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • What do you call the leather top on a desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the point of a roll top desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • Can I paint a leather desk top?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • What era are roll top desks from?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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