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Midcentury Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk by Tri Bond Furniture, with floating top and finished back.
Please confirm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Drexel "Perspective" Floating Top Desk Style After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century floating top desk design by Milo Baughman for Drexel "Perspective collection" in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Double Pedestal Floating Top Desk
Desk measures: 50 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Unique Midcentury Style Floating Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian style desk makes a unique and stylish workspace for home or office. Two sets of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Floating-Top Desk with Brass Accent
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern floating-top desk with brass accent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 56.25 in D 24.25 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
This Danish modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Rosewood and Polished Aluminum Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Restored.
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Brazilian rosewood and aluminum floating top desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three shallow
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 38 in
H.P. Hansen Floating Executive Desk in Teak
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century executive floating top desk by H.P. Hansen manufactured in Demark circa 1970s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Floating Modern Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a hand-painted faux horn tiled top with two frieze drawers. Acrylic baton pulls with stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
impression of a floating top. Its versatility and timeless design make it a perfect fit for any decor. Key
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950's Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
surface work area has an advantage over a traditional rectangular desk. Twin, floating pedestals sit atop
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Wood Mid-Century Modern Style Arezzo Desk with Floating Crystal Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This desk was inspired by the Mid-Century Modern style. It is made from Koa wood and has four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Floating Walnut Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Alma furniture floating walnut desk
Super rare floating desk with finished back.
Walnut with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top that floats over
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century 6 Drawer Teak Tijsselling Desk with Floating Top and Chrome Legs
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
made of teak with a floating top and a black painted wood riser. Three sliding drawers on each side
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 55.5 in D 23.75 in
Exposed Dowel Shape Legs Floating Top 3 Drawers Walnut Desk Table Console Mint
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Exposed dowel shape legs floating top 3 drawers walnut desk table console mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk
By G.V. Gasvig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk with floating top
Located in Chicago, IL
1960's Mid Century Modern Walnut Executive desk.
Features a "floating" desktop and (6) drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Burlwood Mid-Century Modern Floating Desk, Console, 1960s, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Burl-wood minimalist desk with a solid wooden top and aluminium base. The top of the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Hairpin Desk with Floating Drawer and Custom Free Edge Walnut Top
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Fantastic 1950s wrought iron hairpin desk with a floating ash drawer with white laminate top and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Bespoke Solid Walnut Desk Dining Table Floating Top Tapered Legs New Hope School
Located in Forest Grove, PA
four. The piece features solid walnut throughout, a floating top and tapered legs. Custom made, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 48 in D 27.75 in
Danish Cantilever Floating Desk by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
beautiful teak wood. Unique architectural designed sturdy desk top accompanied by 3 drawers with sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller. This enormous desk has three
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
Custom Floating Lucite, Steel and White Lacquered Two Drawer Desk Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage custom made sensational floating desk with 2 drawers has a recessed glass top that
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with Floating Drawers, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
with four floating drawers and an impressive large wood top. The quality of the Rosewood is nothing
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 29.5 in W 78.7 in D 35.4 in
1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table
By Gianfranco Frattini, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
shaped top and beautiful floating side drawers standing on central legs and junctions completed with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Floating Desk Attributed to Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 54.75 in D 28.5 in
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top.
Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Henry Rosengren, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Brazilian Rosewood
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Mobelfabrik, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28 in W 70.75 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Walnut Floating Tambour Desk Attributed to Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage desk features a beautiful walnut grain and floating leg connected to the top, giving it the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style writing desk or console table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece offers plenty of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could be used floating in a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 38.75 in W 53.5 in D 34.25 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
L’Atelier, is gorgeous!
The desk is made of Caviuna hardwood and Formica finishes. It has 6 floating
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 29 in W 48.5 in D 30 in
Pierre Paulin for Baker Art Deco Birdseye Maple Leather Top Executive Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Pierre Paulin
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture. The desk features gorgeous birdseye maple and a leather top writing surface. This desk
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 29 in W 72.13 in D 36 in
Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern writing desk or executive desk
By Bert England for John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XV Kingwood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk
France, Circa 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.38 in W 52.5 in D 26.63 in
Pagodic Desk
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The style of this standing desk is a mix between Japanese pagodas and modern skyscrapers.
It is an
Category
2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Bamboo, Padouk, Purpleheart, Teak
Sanne Desk
By Ben Kicic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inset floating storage box. Its dual-plane top allows additional versatility and use.
Available in any
Category
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ebonized Contemporary Desk in Wood, Chrome, Glass Top, 21st-Century
Located in Miami, FL
contemporary ebonized wood and chrome desk with a white glass top. The desk has a floating feel and has one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
on the back with false drawer fronts, suitable for floating in a room. This desk has the most perfect
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookshelf Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superbly proportioned Danish teak desk with rear bookshelf and floating pedestals from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuss, NW
veneer with four drawers, a floating table top, one bookcase on the rear and solid wood legs.
Quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Herbert Hirche Desk for Holzäpfel
By Herbert Hirche
Located in Neuss, NW
steel frame in black with a floating table top in teak veneer, a pull-out compartment for writing
Category
Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the rear and solid wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Torben Strandgaard Desk by Møbelfabriken Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Torben Strandgaard
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Danish modern writing desk by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sleek Mid-Century Modern twin pedestal desk, circa 1960s. Featuring Classic blonde wood and simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Executive Desk by Hooker w/ Finished Back
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage American desk made by Hooker Furniture with floating top. Finished back with wicker panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Walnut
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Find many varieties of an authentic floating top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every floating top desk was constructed with great care. Find 124 options for an antique or vintage floating top desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect floating top desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A floating top desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one floating top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Milo Baughman and Peter Løvig Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.
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- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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