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20th Century Italian Art Deco Writing Desk in Walnut Veneered and Glass Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
walnut wood and a spacious glass top Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk is finished in every
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Glass
Wood Executive Desk by Dakota Jackson
By Dakota Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Glass top exectuive desk/table with wood and metal base by Dakota Jackson. USA, circa 1980
Category
Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The roll top opens by pulling out the leather covered worktop.
Composed by 10 drawers on the front
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century European Workbench as Glass Top Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Danish carpenters workbench with modern tempered stand-off glass top. The workbench has
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Desk/ Dining Table with Wood Top and Black Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian table composed of a wooden top and wooden baguettes on which glass plateau is placed
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Stainless Steel Desk with Smoked Grey Glass Top, France, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Rare Stainless Steel Desk with Smoked Grey Glass Top, France, c. 1970
This exquisite table sports
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bamboo Trestle Table with Glass Top and Chrome Detail
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo Table with Glass Top and Chrome Corner Details.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Empire Style Brass and Glass Desk and Matching Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stylish brass and glass claw foot desk with glass top and a matching armchair. The design is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ethan Allen Queen Anne Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Curio Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Queen Anne cherrywood drop front secretary desk with curio top. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Robert Josten 1970s Metal Grid and Glass Desk with Wood Chair
By Robert Josten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Robert Josten 1970s aluminum grid desk with glass top and wood chair.
Chair dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Postmodernist Nero Marquina Marble and Glass Top Table
Located in London, GB
pillars supporting a thick glass rectangular top.
Can be used as a generous desk as well as a dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Italian Midcentury Floating Glass Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Westport, CT
in the 1950s for professionals. The thick floating glass top rests on the desk legs while a thin
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
"Nomos" Style Chrome and Glass Desk after Norman Foster
Located in San Francisco, CA
thick glass top. Works as a desk or dining table. Very good construction and quality.
Category
20th Century Argentine Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Clear Glass Inkwell with Sterling Silver Top
Located in Troy, MI
Inkwell found in Italy with clear glass body and sterling silver top, circa 1880s.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Solid Heavy Steen U Base French Art Deco Style Leather Top Desk style of Ruhlman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ruhlman. The desk wil show minor signs of age and wear to the case and leather top. The desk is extremely
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Early German Carpenter
s And Joiner
s Workbench with Chrome Standoff Glass Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early German carpenter's and joiner's workbench with chrome standoff glass top.
Clear 1/2" thick
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Venetian Neoclassical Style Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
The ikons Post-Modern glass top desk features four polychromed metal legs in differing geometric
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large molded and cut glass sterling topped inkwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A molded and cut clear glass inkwell of square outline with ribbed molding and sterling cover
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut
Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
with single glass door opening to shelved interior over barrel roll top desk with lower drawers, c1890
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Glass
Scarred Art Deco Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
massive frence walnut Art Deco desk with glass top
the center drawer, the two shelves behind
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
$2,800
New Tendency Masa Table with Iridescent Glass Top
Brass Base
Located in Vancouver, BC
simplifying material and design. Glass surface with polished brass legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
top
By Henkel Harris
USA, 1970
Carved solid mahogany, with glass front doors and original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest having satinwood inlaid elements over double glass door bookcase surmounting roll top desk with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
Boho Modern Wicker Writing Desk
By American of Martinsville, Henry Link
Located in Trenton, NJ
placed. Topped with a sleek glass surface, this desk offers a smooth, practical workspace that enhances
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Bamboo Base Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s French bamboo base writing desk with glass top.
The desk has been recently refurbished and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Writing Table or Vanity in Rosewood with Green Glass Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern writing table in rosewood with a green glass top having two drawers and a knee
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe period French bureau à cylindre, or roll top secretaire with bookcase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Brass
Waring
Gillow Writing Desk
By Waring
Gillow
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A glass topped writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Curved shape, in Australian oak, walnut and
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Clear Dome Top Glass Inkwell Bottle Reservoir Stand Morgan
s Patent 1867
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique clear dome top glass inkwell bottle reservoir stand Morgan's patent 1867 with paper label.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Paper
Italian Modern Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare executive desk glass top designed by Italian designer Vittorio Dassi.
Gilt bronze base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul Evans Style Cityscape Desk Or Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cityscape chrome base with 1" thick glass top; great size for a desk or fairly wide console table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Rosewood and Aluminum Desk/Dining Table
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970s Brazilian Rosewood with aluminum stretcher desk with glass top, it can also be use as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Mobili Moderni, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Antwerp, BE
glass under layer with a floating clear glass top.
Dimensions of the desk 177 W x 76 H x 88 D cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
Industrial Midcentury Brushed Steel Police Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
removeable glass top. This minimal desk can do double duty as a great work station or Industrial dining table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Gauthier Poinsignon Desk
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Hudson, NY
Gauthier Poinsignon Macassar Desk with glass top. Signed on base.
PICK UP LOCATION:
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Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
$15,000
Desk Designed In 1958 By Franco Albini For Knoll International.
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Early edition of this minimalist pedestal desk with glass top. All original unrestored condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Writing Desk in the Neo-Classic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Iron Glass-top, writing desk in the neo-classic manner
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk or Console Table from Up Zavody, 1960s
By Up Závody
Located in Żory, PL
Bučovice in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. Features two drawers and white glass on the top.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Collection of Three Art Deco Table Top Picture Frames
Located in New York, NY
Collection of three rectangular table top photo frames with chrome Machine Age mounts.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Steel A Frame Desk
Located in New York, NY
Steel A Frame Desk with Glass Top 3/8" thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Desks
Materials
Steel
$1,200
Mid Century Italian Small Desk by Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
desk features two functional drawers and a luxurious dark coloured shaped glass top that exudes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Mid Century Italian Desk by Carlo Ratti c1950
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
five drawers with brass inset handles metal frame and a green glass top. The wood on the desk has all
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Desk with a Box of Drawers in White Lacquer, Pierre Cardin Style, circa 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
section shape decorated with gilt bass. The whole ensemble receives a smoked glass top in dark grey.
The
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Lacquer
Antique French, Louis XV Style Mahogany Glass Top Kittinger Dressing Table
By Kittinger
Located in Big Flats, NY
style, bronze pulls, glass top and bears Kittinger, Buffalo, NY plaque, circa 1940.
Measures - 30"
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Desk, Italy
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Italian design desk with original black glass top. Chic looking desk from a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Maison Jansen Louis XVI style bronze mounted rosewood writing desk with glass top. The tapering
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Floating Pedestal Desk
Located in Stratford, CT
Three-drawer pedestal desk with glass top in aluminum and glass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
$2,600
Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Formanova desk by Gianni Moscatelli. Prominent 3/4 inch smoked glass desk top floats on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Sterling Silver Topped Horse Hoof Inkwell, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
form of a horse hoof, perfect for the desk-top of the equestrian devotee.
The collar, and hinged lid
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cantilevered Desk Attributed to Paul Evans
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A stylish piece, in polished metal with brass details at each corner, rectangular glass top. Could
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Sterling Silver Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Edward VII period cane cut crystal inkwell with sterling silver hallmarked top and star cut
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells
Materials
Crystal
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
recommend placing a piece of glass on the top of the desk to preserve the parchment for the years to come; a
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Style Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Toronto, ON
black glass top. This sumptuous desk has beautifully proportioned cabriolet legs and two drawers with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Crystal Table Top with Two Inkwells, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal table top with two inkwells, 19th century
Rare crystal, brass and blue opaline table top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Syrian Inlaid Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Antique inlaid desk w/ glass top, Syrian, finest quality marquetry of various exotic
Category
Antique 19th Century Syrian Desks
Materials
Wood, Bone
Mid Century Italian Desk by Vittorio Dassi c1950
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
four dovetail constructed drawers and shaped floating pedestal with black glass top
This desk has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Stow
Davis Kidney Shape Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kidney shaped Stow & Davis desk with glass top. Label on top drawer says Stow & Davis Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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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.
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- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 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, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 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.
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