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French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
glass to protect the leather is also included. H to glass top 30.5” x H to desk top 30.25” x H skirt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
paperweight is designed with a sculptural knob top in clear frosted matte glass resembling a bell. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

70s Desk with Chrome Trestles
By Atelier A, François Arnal
Located in Milan, IT
Compact desk with glass top and chrome trestles.
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Leather Top by Milling Road
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Glass Top This elegant Mid-Century Modern desk designed by Milling Road Furniture, a division of the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Petit Chrome Brass and Thick Glass Top Dining or Writing Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Mid-Century Modern 42 x 30" brass chrome and 3/4" thick glass dining or dinette table in
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Bespoke 1950 s French Desk
Located in London, GB
A bespoke oak wood desk. France, circa 1950's. Featuring a glass desk top centre piece the desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Oak

Oval Coffee Table with Dark Marble Base Smoky Glass Top by Antonio De Marco
Located in Geneve, CH
Opus Mod 3 Marble, Extrawhite Glass And Metal Writing Desk by Antonio De Marco Dimensions: D 85,5 x
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Jefferson 500 Space Age Chrome Rocket Shape Desk Top Clock
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine working order. Jefferson 500 desk top clock. Minor paint loss to face. Tiny bit of pitting to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
is distinguished by its beautifully fluted Art Deco rosewood façade and thick raised glass top. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Leather Basket Weave Glass Top Foyer Console Table Attributed to McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
allure. The table top features a drop in piece of glass which sits tucked and flat. Additionally, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Cut Glass and Brass Crown-Top Inkwell, Early 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Cut Glass and Brass Crown-Top Inkwell, Early 20th Century England, circa 1900–1920 A
Category

Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Maison Jansen Style Steel and Bronze Table with Glass Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen style steel and bronze table, circa 1970. New glass top.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Steel

English Silver Plated Gallery Top Footed Holding Base / Cut Glass Inkwell
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Top Rectangle Footed Holding Base, featuring an exquisite cut glass inkwell. The silver plate holding
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
completed by a clear crystal top. This wonderful desk was produced by Dal Vera in Italy during the 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Office Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass top, solid wood construction, lightly distressed finish, nicely carved details, finished back, 5
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
deep green glass with a strong iridescence and a squat squared shape. The collar and top of the inkwell
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Wood Side Table Writing Table Glass Top One Drawer, c 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique wood and glass side or writing table, circa 1920. Made in the art Nouveau period
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vienna Secessionist Bronzed Metal Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
profile. Solid and strong with a removable glass top for transport. The desk measures 24.5 inches from the
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20th Century European Vienna Secession Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Table Desk, Roman Travertin, Glass and Gold Brass, circa 1970, France
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Table desk, Glass top, The Roman travertine base decorated with gilded brass bars, Visible nuts
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Style Writing Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
glass top adds a functional touch of elegance, while the stylish piece brings a sense of history and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Coastal Faux Bamboo Wicker Writing Desk by Henry Link
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Coastal Faux Bamboo Wicker Desk with glass top, woven wicker panels, and faux bamboo trim
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
surface with a protective glass pane fitted on top. The desk is fronted by three locking storage drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
of Baughman, Springer etc, it is unsigned. Included is the original plate glass protective top. Desk
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Studio Desk, designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large desk with glass top and tabletop extension on the left side. The desk is slightly curved and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Metal Details
Located in Sacramento, CA
drawer pulls. There are three drawers and a pull-out glass-topped pull-out tray. This desk not only
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Oval Writing Desk Studio Crafted Walnut Spider Leg , 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
in a walnut veneer with hand shaped removable legs and an inset black glass top. The desk is in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Lion in Frost Marble Lucite Brass Desk Console Table 1970s Postmodern 1980s
By Lion in Frost
Located in London, GB
This striking glass top desk or table, manufactured by popular 1970s acrylics company Lion in Frost
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian desk with dark green glass top.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dark green glass top. The front features two slim drawers without handles, keeping the look clean and
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Palm Beach Regency Coastal Console Desk in Split Rattan, Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Palm Beach Regency Coastal Console Desk in Split Rattan, Glass Top Offered for sale is a
Category

Late 20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass, Wood

MCM Peter Ghyczy Style Beveled Glass Top Pedestal Dining/Conference Table/Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk The Mid Century Modern Peter Ghyczy Style Beveled Glass Top Pedestal Dining/Conference Table
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Ebonized Wood Glass Top Console/Sofa Table/Desk C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ebonized wood glass top console/sofa table/desk C 1950 in the manner of Ico Parisi.
Category

Vintage 1950s Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Iron Dining Table / Desk, Cantilevered Glass Top, Saint Gobain
By Saint Gobain
Located in New York, NY
. The table works as dining table, center table or large desk and has a cantilevered top of St. Gobain
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Huge Octagonal Brass Dining Table or Desk Smoked Glass Top, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive octagonal brass dining table by Maison Jansen. Floating top with smoked Glass. Can be
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Dining Table Writing Desk Spider Leg Glass Top Mirror Steel Collectible Design
By Barberini Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
-clear crystal glass. Dining table dimension: L 190 x W 90 x H 75cm. Dimensions are customizable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Brass Desk / Table with Glass Top, Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, USA, c. 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne
Located in Deland, FL
original shape. The beveled edge, thick-cut glass top shows only minor surface scratches (the worst of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction, 2 wavy glass doors, 3 adjustable wooden shelves, 3 lower drawers, roll top desk area with fitted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Italian Glass Top Trestle Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1/16") 1970's Italian trestle table with plate glass top. Great as a desk, serving or dining table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Butlers Drop Front Leather Top Desk Breakfront MINT
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early Modernist Desk Side Table, Nickel Patina, Opaline Top, France, c. 1920
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Modernist Desk Side Table, Nickel Patina, Opaline Top, France, c. 1920 Excellent example of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Art Deco Chromed Bronze and Glass Dining Table or Desk
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful vintage chromed bronze Art Deco dining table or desk. Includes glass top. Good structural
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Decorative Aluminium Table or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Decorative aluminum table or desk with glass top.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Breccia Verde Marble + Bent‑Glass Console Table, Europe Circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
ateliers first mastered the effortless union of stone and glass. The desk‑height top, cut from a single
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Stacked Lucite Dining Table or Desk Base Vintage Architectural Hollywood Regency
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
office desk. Glass top not included. The many cuts and facets on the edges make this sparkle and shine
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Style Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
brass and chrome striped design with smoked glass top. A stunning oversized desk or console table option.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Henredon circa 1975 Glass and Marbleized Base Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
top, would make an intriguing desk as well. Measures: Base is 50.25" x 26" x 28.25" high.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Henredon "Circa 75" Oil Drop Lacquer and Glass Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Henredon from the "Circa 75" group. Ochre base lacquer with bronze/brown oil drop finish. Beveled glass top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Lucite Glacier Iceberg Dining Table or Desk Base Style of Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Lucite glacier, iceberg style dining table or office desk base. Glass top not
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1860 WALNUT SCRIBAN BUREAU BOOKCASE MUST SEE PICTURES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a real tour de force of style and design, it has the original water glass to the top, a desk section
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Pair of 20th Century French Steel Sawhorses / Trestle Legs With Lions Paw Feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Peabody, MA
style trestle legs would make excellent supports for a glass or wooden desk top. Unmarked, most likely
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Tables

Materials

Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Vintage CHJ Lucite and Brass Metric Dining Table Base Rare
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Metric" dining table, dinette, kitchen, game table base or desk. Glass top not included. This is a very
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Glass Top Desk VanderBorght
By Vanderborght Frères
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and a rounded top covered in green linoleum with a glass top and aluminum edging. Drawer block left
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Alberto Orlandi Glass Top Desk in Steel with Brass Accents
By Alberto Orlandi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very chic bureau plat.
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Black Lacquered Desk With Blue Glass Top
Located in Sausalito, CA
This beautiful desk has a lacquered black paint and a blue glass top, as well as enough storage
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Paint

Nayd Desk with Black Glass Top Surface
By Dyan Ditolla Grey
Located in New York, NY
-Blackened steel base and 2" angled black glass. -Desk has two levels, one for computer and lower
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each glass top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and wood. Find 143 options for an antique or vintage glass top desk now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the glass top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A glass top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Matthias Demacker, Pace Collection and Vittorio Dassi each produced at least one beautiful glass top desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glass Top Desk?

A glass top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,650, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.
Questions About Glass Top Desk
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you should put glass on top of your dining table to minimize scratches and wear. Glass allows you to see the beauty of the wood while protecting it from everyday wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best thickness for a glass table top depends on usage. If the glass is used just as a cover, then ¼-inch thick glass is likely good enough. If the glass will be used is as a table surface, then you should choose the thickness of the glass according to the size of the table. If the glass used is supporting heavy items, or its size is more than 24 inches, then choose glass that is thicker than ¼ inch. Thicker glass will feel and look more substantial, but thicker glass becomes heavier with increasing size. On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage glass-top dining room tables, glass-top coffee tables, side tables and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    You can substitute a number of things for a glass table top. Try painted wood, marble or sheet metal. To decide what to use, consider the overall style of your room and the other types of materials featured in the space. Shop a selection of tables from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.