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Dale Holub Studio Craft Lift-Top Desk
By Dale Holub
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage mid-century modern studio craft lift-top desk by Dale Holub. Crafted out of solid walnut
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 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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1970s Italian Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather

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 Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Chestnut

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
Retro Leather Top Desk/Dresser with Mirrored Interior Peter Hayward for UNIFLEX
By Peter Hayward, Uniflex
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century two tone walnut and leather flip top desk/dresser. Designed by Peter Hayward as part of
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Military Campaign Style Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
excellent for its age. The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
a free standing item. The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
this drawer. The desk top is veneered in book match crown teak. The legs have the original brass bolts
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Ormolu

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Under the sloped top is a storage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Brass

Mid Century Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
whorl and line adding to the unique character of the piece. The desk features a classic rectangular top
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Rosewood

A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Achille Castiglioni & Paolo Ferrari Desk 'Quark' in Black Lacquered Wood
By Achille Castiglioni, Bonacina, Paolo Ferrari
Located in Waalwijk, NL
has four of these legs that lift up a rectangular top. Additionally, is a triangular shelf adjusted on
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Wood

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Custom made high style bird's-eye maple George Washington double end desk by Drexel. The desktop
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Glendale, CA
lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contains two fitted
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
screws from the underside, the top lifts off on large dowels, the drawer lifts out from the center, the
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20th Century European Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Oak

French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
; corners of the desk top and some spots along the edges with veneer patching and stained splices; we would
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Small Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
four drawers a storage cabinet and an additional storage area underneath a lift up top.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Small Art Deco Desk
Small Art Deco Desk
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 22.5 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Stainless Steel

1960s Czech Metal School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
with various supporting bars, this desk stands the test of time. Its clever design features a lift-up
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Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal

1960s Czech Metal School Desk
1960s Czech Metal School Desk
H 47.6 in W 31.7 in D 20.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
extension that extends the top to 74.5in when drop-leaf is lifted, reducing it to 61in when it dropped. Very
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Teak

1960s Italian Ico Parisi Rosewood President's Writing Office Desk for MIM Roma
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
the 1960s. The polished rosewood desk top is supported by beautifully detailed aluminium corner joints
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
By General Fireproofing Company, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
removable box with dividers. Made of Cherry wood . Good condition. On the desk top there was a hole that has
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1990s European Post-Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Cherry

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop
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1960s French Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Brass, Metal

Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta Adjustable Table ‘Leonardo’ in Blond Wood
By Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, adjustable desk ‘Leonardo’, beech, laminated wood, Italy, design
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Beech

Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell
By Must De Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
features a stunning crystal body with an opalescent lift top adorned with silver and gilt metal mounts
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Crystal

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality mid 20th Century teak davenport, the top structure having two panelled hinged doors
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1960s Indian Victorian Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Anglo Indian teak davenport
H 48.75 in W 24 in D 24 in
Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, Classique Design, Manufactured in 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
case can still be read from the top in the usual place: 21989. The serial number of the movement can be
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Brass

Georgian Style Directors Twin Pedestal Walnut Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Pulborough, GB
. The desk still has the original aged inlaid green leather top with lovely golden embossing. Circa
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20th Century European Georgian Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather

Romeo Rega Brass Large Pyramid Step Box Sculpture Desk Accessory Italian Vintage
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
a square part on the top to lift. Pyramids are a great object in a home or office setting and bring
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Brass

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
double brown leather desk top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
knob and the center metal at the base are chrome. The finial screws off so you can lift off he top to
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal

D.L Hadden Design for Executive Desks Geo.M.Hammer 1959 Watercolour and Pencil
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded, and always carried their
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1950s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Arne Vodder Secretary / Vanity / Dresser In Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
functionality! Top drawer pulls out to create a desk and when the top plate is lifted, a vanity mirror and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Teak

French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style side table made of solid walnut with hidden desk. Table top slides forward
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Low Boy Dresser Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
lively wood grain and a slide our top drawer that can be used as a writing desk or a vanity with built-in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

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Teak

Vanity + Matching Flip-Over Stool / Table in Danish Rosewood
Located in Kensington, MD
elegant and functional detail. Nice sized mirror on lift-up top. Two levels of storage inside. Cushioned
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Design for Tapestry c. 1930s for George M Hammer furniture designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded, and always carried their brass name plate
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Italian Midcentury Brown Leather Neoclassical Humidor with Gilt Tooling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
other valuables. The lift top opens to reveal a white MDF lined interior, offering a clean and pristine
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather

Exclusive & Attractive 1930s poster design - George M Hammer furniture London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Hammer, designers and retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Design for Bedroom Furniture. 1930s for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
, designers and retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Design for Walnut Cabinet with Silver Decoration 1930 for George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
for Geo M Hammer, designers and retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Furniture of Distinction 1930s poster design - George M Hammer designers London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
Hammer, designers and retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Design for Art Deco Marquetry Panels 1927 for Furniture George M Hammer London
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded, and always carried their brass name
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Design for Lounge Furniture. 1929 for George M Hammer designers, London UK
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded
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1930s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

D.L Hadden Design for Coat of Arms for Derby County Council Chambers 1956
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded, and always
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1950s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Calligraphy for George M Hammer London Church Fitters post-war reconstruction
By Donald L. Hadden
Located in London, GB
retailers of school and ecclesiastical furniture. Their lift-top school desks are particularly well regarded
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1950s Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Watercolor

Prince De Galles Hotel Paris, Adjustable Bronze Desk Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Encino, CA
the side lifts up to adjust the angle of the lamp. At the base of the lamp is a bronze plaque
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1930s French Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Bronze

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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Palermo, Italia
of the chair and the desk top are covered in green imitation leather. The desk is composed of a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal

20th Century Inlaid Vanity Desk
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
. Top lifts up in three panels. A mirror to the underside of the central lid, the two side lids open
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20th Century Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Inlaid Vanity Desk
20th Century Inlaid Vanity Desk
H 29.53 in W 30.91 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsigs
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian secretary desk in teak manufactured by Gunnar Falsigs in Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Teak

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 Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Metal

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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1930s French Other Vintage Lift Top Desk

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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1950s American Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
condition is excellent for its age. The top lifts right off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vintage Lift Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
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Vintage Lift Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage lift top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage lift top desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage lift top desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage lift top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage lift top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gio Ponti, American Waltham Watch Co. and Beaver and Tapley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Lift Top Desk?

The average selling price for a vintage lift top desk at 1stDibs is $2,114, while they’re typically $36 on the low end and $52,015 for the highest priced.