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Sorrel Ash-Flip Top Trestle Based Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall-mounted rosewood flip-top desk, with a black laminate writing surface over three drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
H 29 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Seattle, WA
Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outstanding Danish Mid Century Flip Top Executive Desk By Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This Danish mid-century modern desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and dated 1973, is a stunning
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
out to support the open flip top with green leather. Light weight and great space saver. Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Campaign Style Desk
Campaign Style Desk
H 34 in W 29.25 in D 27 in
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored flip-top vanity desk with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
Mirrored Flip-Top Vanity Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 20 in
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
flip-top desk with green felt pad and carved slots for pens and other desk accessories, and robust
Category

Antique 1830s American American Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom modern flip-top mirrored vanity desk with glass shelves. Customization is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Located in Bridgeport, CT
honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish flip-top table with pivot by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck of Denmark, circa 1950s. Can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Antique American pine flip top desk. Beautiful natural patina with many signs of use. Very sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Chippendale Style Flip Top Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
Serpentine front painted Chippendale style mahogany desk. Three large drawers and 3 small interior
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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Flip-top desk by Dansk Designs with hinged, shelf-top compartments, lock and key, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
and maple desk top and chair seat. Flip-top desk, swivel seat on one side only, adjustable height desk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

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Steel

1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
1950s Industrial Child's School Desk
H 27 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rosewood Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Teak Flip Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish teak flip-top desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Rosewood "Flip-Top" Desk by Jens Quistgaard
By Løvig Design, Jens Quistgaard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish rosewood "flip-top" desk designed by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood flip top desk by Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rosewood flip top desk Peter Lovig Nielson for Lovig Denmark ( Dansk )
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20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Lovig Dansk "Flip Top" Desk Scandinavian Design Circa 1970s
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Oakland, CA
Walnut "Flip Top" desk designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen and made by Lovig Dansk, a favorite among
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Dansk Danish Flip Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
We are selling a wonderful Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Desk. Fully Marked. Top flip down to make
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Halle, DE
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
Located in New York, NY
extra large work space, or additionally to function as a partners desk. Four deep drawers on the apron
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
Teak Flip Top Desk by Lovig
H 29 in W 64.5 in D 29 in
Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Neilsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
the writing surface is 28.75". When the top is flipped down, the desk is 37.75" deep.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Neilsen
Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Neilsen
H 34.25 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in
French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960
Located in Paris, FR
oak structure with a central flip-top storage space and two layered design for even more storage
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960
French Midcentury Flip Top Desk, 1950-1960
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic desk is handsome and versatile. The top storage cubby has open storage, letter
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
H 28.5 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Flip-Top Desk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 1960s Løvig teak desk in very nice condition! Retains it's labels and original key. Upper
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
the writing surface is 28.75”³. When the top is flipped down, the desk is 37.75”³ deep.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
H 34.25 in W 63.8 in D 28.75 in
Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
the writing surface is 28.75″. When the top is flipped down, the desk is 37.75″ deep.
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
H 34.25 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in
Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shelf that flips open, creating a flat work surface. Ideal as a shared partner desk in an office. Two
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
Walnut Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
H 28.75 in W 63.75 in D 37.75 in
Flip-Top Desk by Peter Løvig Nielson for Løvig Dansk, 1977 Denmark, Refinished
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flip top desk is hinged with classy and attractive brass hinges and flips backward to expand the depth
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Iconic flip top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
Located in Utrecht, NL
hinged flip top compartment allows this desk to expand for a partner, into a conference or dining table.
Category

20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen features a shelf that flips
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak "Flip Top" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Fabulous Danish Modern Teak Flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful signed teak desk by Peter Lovig made by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. The top has lovely
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Jens Quistgaard Teak Flip Top Desk for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
An incredibly versatile desk that can be used as a partners desk or simply as a desk with generous
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Løvig Nielsen/Jens Quistgaard Flip-Top Desk in Teak for Løvig Dansk
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sleek, angular and functional design is very innovative with a hinged top that flips down to expand the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Langkilde Danish Teak Flip Top Desk or Dining Table or Work Table
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Cincinnati, OH
swing out the double legs, flip the top and it converts into a large dining table or work table
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Danish Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Teak, 1969
By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful expandable Danish modern teak partners desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Flip-Top Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful desk has a shelf that flips open, creating a flat work surface. As a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Sorrel Ash Flip-Top Trestle Base Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Counter height ash wood flip top desk or writing table finished in sorrel tones with incised back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Flip-Top Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1972
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice Flip-Top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and often attributed to Jens Quistgaard, this
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Peter Lovig Nielsen flip-top desk. Nice 'platform' design for single use or partners desk.
Category

20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Rosewood Desk
Danish Rosewood Desk
H 29 in W 63.75 in D 28 in
Teak Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Lovig Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flip-top desk by Jens Quistgaard features four drawers, storage trays and two-sided function.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall mounted rosewood flip-top desk, with a black laminate writing surface over a pair of drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen
wall mount desk by Hovmand Olsen
H 8 in W 40 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Teak Wood Flip Top Writing Desk by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Teakwood Classic Jens Quistgaard designed Pigeon hole flip-top desk by Lovig Dansk. THis
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Fliptop Desk by Peter Lovig
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Peter Lovig Nielsen flip top desk. Gorgeous teak desk that’s been freshly restored. This has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall-mounted console/flip-top desk in rosewood, having a black laminate writing surface that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen
Wall Desk By Hovmand Olsen
H 8 in W 59 in D 23 in
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
and lower flip top desk over turned legs. Made from poplar and walnut; first half 19th century.  
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Hormand Olsen Rosewood Wall Mounted Desk
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Danish rosewood flip top desk with black laminate interior surface. Three drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Wall Mount Console/ Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall-mounted rosewood flip-top desk/console with a black laminate working surface over three
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: 63.75" long by 28.75" deep by 28.75" high. Flip top adds 9" in depth.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk
Teak Flip-Top Lovig Desk
H 28.75 in W 63.75 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
concealed flip top writing desk. Perfect for small spaces or even a guest room. Gorgeous wood grain detail
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Desk with Flip Top File Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
A well designed rosewood desk with brass hardware and flip top file storage.
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Campaign Desk with Flip-Top Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage captain's desk with great detailing and X base legs. Flip top storage, brass hardware
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Vintage 1960s Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Flip Top Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of flip top desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct flip top desks — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 91 antique and vintage flip top desks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Flip top desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Flip top desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some flip top desks are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller flip top desks, measuring 18.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Flip top desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Jens Harald Quistgaard and Lovig Dansk are consistently popular.

How Much are Flip Top Desks?

Flip top desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,995, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $15,500.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Flip Top Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, a flip top table is that piece of furniture with a hinged leaf that lies flat on the top of the table and folds outward to double the size. Flip top tables are both elegant and stylish and can add a modern element to any room at home, a workplace or at school. The tables are easy to set up and help create ample space for use. Find a collection of antique and vintage flip top tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.