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Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with sliding top surface above three drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, veneered and inlaid, sliding top writing table inset with drawer and an embossed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Olive, Walnut
Danish Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
3 drawers on the leftside. This clever design features a top surface which slides to the left and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine quality slide top Davenport desk in Gillows of Lancashire manner
Brass gallery on top
Four
Category
Antique 1820s Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with sliding top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Walnut Sliding Glass Top Secretary Tall Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
, secretary with sliding top with black glass for a seated position when extended, a top shelf and 2 front
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
Dutch Oak Desk Letter Cabinet with a Round Sliding Top
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch oak desk letter cabinet with a round sliding top.
A drawer lockable with a key, for
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Italian Writing Table with Sliding Top and Pull Out Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sliding top, pull out desktop with leather and a drawer, all on tapered legs. Bronze pulls.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
Category
Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
super cute desk, or occasional table from Italy, with simply lines. The top of this piece slides back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Other
H 33.08 in W 18.71 in D 18.51 in
Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
By Rolex
Located in East Freetown, MA
slide out work top. This desk also has a foot rest. The two tone wood gives the desk a modern-antique
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood/Italy
By Stilwood, Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood / Italy, 1970's. Desk top
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 40.325 in D 56 in
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
spindles is missing from the gallery rail, there would have been a sliding desk top on top of the drawers
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
Located in Sherborne, GB
4 side drawers
Sliding desk top
Brass gallery
Pen drawers to the side
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawer
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
patina. Desk top slides forward to reveal a hidden storage area under back side of desk. Danish mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak drop leaf desk, Denmark, attributed to Arne Vodder, great design. Sliding top enables
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750.
The desk/ top slides forward, thus
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Raymond Loewy Desk with Drawers for Doubinsky Freres, DF2000 Series
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Raymond Loewy DF2000 desk in red, orange, and white. See photos for how the desk top slides
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
with 3 drawer and 1 removable extension leaf on the right side. Desk top slides left to be fully
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 65.5 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Bachelor’s Chest is so called because it features full toilette drawers beneath a sliding desk, the top
Category
Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Secretaire Campaign Chest by Army and Navy c1910
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in London, GB
secretaire drawer with slide out desk top and unusual folding mechanism that provides two smaller cupboards
Category
Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Period Mahogany Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Regency period mahogany sliding top davenport with original drop leaves with extend the writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
interior drawer.
This most extraordinary period French Empire secrétaire slide top desk displays superb
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
Regency Rosewood Davenport with a Sliding Top in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Regency rosewood davenport, the sliding top in the manner of Gillows and a brass gallery to the
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 24.81 in
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
Category
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk
By Richardson Brothers
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
piece flips up, and stays up with a slide out support underneath. Formica top desk. Minor dings here and
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
, features a vibrant wood grain, two small drawers on its top, a slide out writing desk, a large cubby, three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
professionally refinished. The top slides and folds up or down for extra space as needed and the set of drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Drexel Heritage Bonheur du Jour Federal Style mahogany tooled leather slide top desk with 10
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Antique Italian Walnut Sliding Top Secretary Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
sliding top-front. On the top level we have 4 smaller front drawers while under the sliding top, where we
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Danish Modern Teak Desk with Sliding Top
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Danish modern teak desk with sliding top and sliding drawers. Legs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Secret Compartment Sliding Top Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
By Westnofa Furniture, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Slick profile Danish Mid-Century Modern teak desk with secret compartment.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Custom Made Desk Marylebone London Sliding Top & Keyboard Shelf Burr Walnut
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
partner desk with rare sliding top.
This desk is very rare, the entire desktop sides forward which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
H 30.91 in W 72.05 in D 35.83 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
flanked by acanthus carved corbels and fluted pilasters. The sliding top with a pierced brass gallery and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk Sliding Top by Peter Lovig Nielson
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. The top teak desk surface slides to the left and right to reveal a hidden storage area. Great Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 52 in L 29 in
Mid-century Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk with Sliding Top c.1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Quistgaard. This Danish design desk has 3 drawers on the lower left. The top teak desk surface slides to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Desk with Sliding Top C.1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawers on the lower left constructed with dovetail joints. Original brass key. The top teak desk surface
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Extension Top Sliding Drawer Desk by Arne Vodder / H. Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and thought out teak wood desk with sliding drawer banks for left or right
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Walnut Writing Table with Sliding Top
Located in Woodbury, CT
What you see here is a delightful example of 19th century Italian engineering. The top slides back
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Theodore Alexander Campaign Laptop Desk with Sliding Leather Writing Surface
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little Theodore Alexander campaign desk with sliding
Category
20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 28.94 in D 16.93 in
Teak Writer's Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk, 1960
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Deland, FL
mesmerizing in natural light.
The cleverly designed desk top slides with ease in each direction to expose
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Adam Style Desks
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 52 in D 27 in
Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Marquetry Money Changer's Table, Sliding Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
changer. The characteristic feature of a money changer's table is its top which slides forward, obliging
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers, C.1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
right and one extension leaf. Desk top slides right to be fully extended.
CREATOR Arne Vodder, Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Stamped underneath "Made in Sweden" and retaining SMI label. Teak. The roll top encloses slide out desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ebonized French LXVI Bureau Plat w/Slides, Brasses & Tooled Top
Located in Chicago, IL
polished brasses give this desk a distinguished attitude. Classic style, form and function make this desk
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
slide out desk top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables
Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat with Leather Top and Slides, 18th Century, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV period Bureau plat or writing desk in walnut with leather top and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29 in W 64 in D 30.5 in
John Van Koert Desk for Drexel
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stylish floating leatherette topped desk with sliding door upper storage area for letters and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Danish Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak desk with sliding top which can be extended or folded down depending on your requirements
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Danish Drop Leaf Desk in Rosewood by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Finn Juhl, Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
down leaf that can be brought to the top by sliding the desk top, to make a large work space. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood, Rosewood
John Van Koert Desk
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A true Mid Century classic desk from Drexel with upper storage compartment hidden by sliding wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Teak Cylinder Roll Desk
Located in Garnerville, NY
sliding interior desk top for laptop or writing surface, three small drawers, cubby holes, recessed
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
convenient work station. Desk top slides out easily. Mini drawers keeps small items organized. Locking
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Antique British Edwardian Cylinder Writing Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
.
The cylinder front opens to a compartmentalised interior and a slide-out green leather-top desk over
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Burl Wood and Brass Writing Desk by Mastercraft
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
slides from top to close desk. Stunning design and functionality!
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Four Drawer Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique English mahogany Davenport desk with sliding top. Provenance from the Vancouver Dueck
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slide top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A slide top desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slide top desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A slide top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slide top desk over the years, but those crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk and Bert England are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Slide Top Desk?
Prices for a slide top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $13,692, while the average can fetch as much as $3,147.
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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.