What is a roll top desk?

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.

What era are roll top desks from?

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.

What is a roll top desk called?

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.

What is the point of a roll top desk?

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.

How much is a roll top desk worth?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

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Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890 Measures - 95 1/4" x 36" x 23 7/8" This antique Eastlake cylinder roll top desk, crafted around 1890, showcases the design and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers

By Biedermeier

Located in Pasadena, TX

A fine example of a classic Biedermeier design desk. Clad in fine mahogany veneer and sophisticatedly book matched, the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done in a beau...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Extraordinarily pleasing. The desk presents with a very old and likely original gray marble top projecting slightly over a full-width top drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily...

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Victorian Cylinder Desk Mahogany Roll Top 1880

$2,248

Victorian Cylinder Desk Mahogany Roll Top 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fine Victorian mahogany cylinder desk of impressive proportions and exceptional character Crafted from richly figured flame mahogany with a substantial plinth base Circa 1880 The low...

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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4" x 31 3/4" x 20 5/8" This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1890, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Period Victorian Cylinder Desk Roll Top Mahogany 1860

$3,338

Period Victorian Cylinder Desk Roll Top Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine Victorian mahogany cylinder desk, featuring an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs Circa 1860 period Victorian antique The desk stands o...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

$3,200

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

Located in Toronto, CA

Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay– English Craftsmanship Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian cylinde...

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20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Signed Gervais Durand Cylinder Roll Top French Louis XVI Desk C.1880

$13,495

Signed Gervais Durand Cylinder Roll Top French Louis XVI Desk C.1880

By Gervais Durand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The defining feature is the roll-top cylinder, a curved tambour that glides open to reveal a fitted interior of orderly compartments and drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

$3,808

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved William IV Legs. Period 19th Century Having an Arrangement of 5 Mahogany Lined Drawe...

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Antique 19th Century William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1800 roll-top desk featuring a cylindrical body enclosed by a tambour shutter

$13,643

1800 roll-top desk featuring a cylindrical body enclosed by a tambour shutter

Located in Milano, IT

A rare roll-top desk featuring a cylindrical body enclosed by a tambour shutter, supported by elegant carved elements depicting swan necks and heads with large, finely carved feather...

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Antique 1830s Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Desk Bureau A Cylinder Roll Top Roi Louis XV

$7,834

French Desk Bureau A Cylinder Roll Top Roi Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A very decorative French Louis XV style bureau à cylindre, finished in richly figured mahogany veneers and mounted throughout with extensive ormolu bronze mounts Bought from a dealer...

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Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

$16,000

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Known as Model No 1 this desk was one of the very first model desks made by Cutler to show off its recently patented roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk fold...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Ormolu Cylinder Desk c1869

$81,069

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Ormolu Cylinder Desk c1869

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The importance attached to the cylinder and roll-top desk has a long history in French furniture.

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

$2,950

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part construction, 2 wavy glass doors, 3 adjustable wooden shelves, 3 lower drawers, r...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wood Victorian Storage Chest With Leather Top

$1,595

19th Century Mahogany Wood Victorian Storage Chest With Leather Top

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a roll-top/cylinder desk, its dark mahogany, turned legs the first thing to catch the eye.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th-century Flame Mahogany Dressing Table Swivel Mirror

$1,245

Early 19th-century Flame Mahogany Dressing Table Swivel Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mechanical furniture—such as roll-top desks, cylinder desks, and drum-shaped moving compartments—saw a massive surge in popularity during this exact window.

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Empire Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Unavailable

H 95 in W 40 in D 23 in

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary

Located in Manhattan, NY

19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk by Egon Ostergaard

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Chesham, GB

A Swedish teak cylinder roll top desk/bureau designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1960s.

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

Materials

Teak

Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 53.15 in D 24.02 in

Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)

Located in Poole, GB

Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk ( cylinder bureau ) A very elegant and with great proportions, late 18th century French walnut and parquetry Cylinder bureau with chevron...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Unavailable

H 44 in W 56 in D 32 in

19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Miami, FL

19th c. Louis XV roll top cylinder desk, the rectangular marble top with three quarter pierced gallery, the cylinder opening in conjunction with a leather-lined writing surface to re...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Toorak, VIC

An Early 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk. Handsome in presence this impressive large desk in walnut and beautifully figured burr walnut veneer p...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345

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H 48 in W 47.5 in D 30.5 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut Original Finish Galleried Top Free running roll top Enclosing a leathe...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

Unavailable

H 34.75 in W 25.25 in D 17 in

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top

Located in South Newfane, VT

This museum-worthy piece has a Tambour cylinder roll-top that opens as the main drawer is opened, a felt writing surface and a working brass drawer lock with original key.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Roll Top (Tambour) with Top Gallery

Unavailable

H 56 in W 47 in D 29 in

Roll Top (Tambour) with Top Gallery

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Eastlake era tambour cylinder roll top walnut desk. 4 turned legs, pair of drawers each side.

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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

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H 38 in W 36 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A Mid-Century Danish cylinder roll top desk marked on bottom with "MIS" made in Sweden emblem that was manufactured by Egon Ostergaard, circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Modernist Cylindrical Roll-Top Desk

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H 40 in W 51 in D 37.5 in

Modernist Cylindrical Roll-Top Desk

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An innovative teak roll top desk of cylindrical shape having a unique desk surface that emerges when the desk is opened.

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

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H 45 in W 47 in D 24 in

Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

By Karl Emil Jensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elmwood desk with beautiful patina. Has many compartments and drawers. Behind the 3 large drawers there is an inscription that reads Norskov (Denmark) December 23, 1844 Karl Emil Jen...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Elm, Ivory, Bone

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s

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H 45.5 in W 45 in D 22.5 in

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional cylinder top desk with great patina, complete and very original.

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Antique 1840s Danish Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

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H 45 in W 45.5 in D 23 in

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

18th-19th century Bombay Dutch marquetry cylinder desk. Having an open desktop that measure 18.75 inches in depth and 41.5 inches in width, this stunning work of art can easily hold ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI 19th C. Bronze Mounted Figural Marqetry Inlaid Roll Top Desk

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H 42.75 in W 45.25 in D 24.5 in

Louis XVI 19th C. Bronze Mounted Figural Marqetry Inlaid Roll Top Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

More than simply a functional desk, this French Louis XVI style cylinder roll-top desk is a celebration of artistry, engineering, and luxury.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hobbs & Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk

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H 46.07 in W 56.3 in D 42.13 in

Antique Hobbs & Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk

By Hobbs & Co.

Located in Den Haag, NL

A truly outstanding piece of Victorian mahogany antique furniture this beautiful flamed mahogany cylinder desk features a small up stand to top, a large barrel fronted desk compartme...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk

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H 45.5 in W 35.75 in D 19.75 in

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this Louis XVI style roll top cylinder desk dates from approximately 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top

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H 48 in W 56 in D 27 in

Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Superb Georgian mahogany cylinder desk. This cylinder desk stands upon tapered legs with brass castors. Period Georgian The desk features 3 oak lined drawers (note the fine dovetails...

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Vintage 1980s Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Inlaid Brass Boulle Rosewood English Regency Cylinder Roll Desk with Leather Top

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H 77 in W 48 in D 24 in

Inlaid Brass Boulle Rosewood English Regency Cylinder Roll Desk with Leather Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic and very clean 1840s era English Regency desk. Made of rosewood with brass inlay in the style of Andre Boulle, this desk is a handsome addition to you office or l...

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Antique 1840s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary

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H 38 in W 36 in D 19 in

Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This uniquely sized Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk provides a beautiful workspace for any room.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table

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H 35 in W 30 in D 18 in

Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring two drawers, a writing slide, a half cylinder roll top and interior cubbies.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968

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H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968

Located in Portland, OR

A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968. The desk with a locking roll top cylinder, that is cross-banded with teak, the interior is fitted with a single d...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Brutalist Style Half Cylinder Oak Roll Top Marble Writing Desk 53"

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H 49 in W 53 in D 25 in

Mid Century Brutalist Style Half Cylinder Oak Roll Top Marble Writing Desk 53"

Located in Dayton, OH

A quaint mid century Brutalist style office desk. Features a dark oak finish and half cylinder form that opens to cubbies and a green marble work surface flanked by a Matchbook "V" ...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Desks

Materials

Marble

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk

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H 37.5 in W 19 in D 24.25 in

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2 drawers and a pull out writing surface over 1 drawer and 2 doors containing 1 shelf.

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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

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H 46 in W 32 in D 19.5 in

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Aesthetic period cylinder roll top secretary writing desk. Made of maplewood featuring lower chest with three knapp joint drawers, a roll top that opens to leath...

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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple

Space Age "Telstar" Telephone

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H 11.25 in Dm 5.5 in

Space Age "Telstar" Telephone

By AT&T

Located in Hanover, MA

Smoked translucent acrylic cylindrical roll-top cased executive desk phone with retractable cord, brushed aluminum fascia and white on black square key dial pad.

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desk Accessories

19th Century Mahogany Wood Victorian Storage Chest With Leather Top

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H 16.9 in W 18.1 in D 17.7 in

19th Century Mahogany Wood Victorian Storage Chest With Leather Top

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a roll-top/cylinder desk, its dark mahogany, turned legs the first thing to catch the eye.

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875

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H 47.5 in W 42 in D 22 in

Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American Eastlake walnut cylinder roll-top desk, 1875. The desk having a carved gallery, below is a cylinder roll-top having burl walnut panels.

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Antique 1870s American Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table

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H 38 in W 34 in D 23 in

Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern brass cylinder top faux bamboo base legs, embossed black leather pull out top two drawers desk writing table by Mastercaft.

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard

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H 38 in W 35 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Redding, CT

This desk is very practical desk with it's smart design and ample storage. Comes with two original keys to lock both the top compartment as well as the top drawer. Has a retractable ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Cylinder Desk

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H 38 in W 35 in D 18 in

Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Scandinavian Modern rosewood roll top cylinder desk. The fitted interior of teak with a pull out writing surface.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk

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H 38.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful teak desk features a wonderful pull out workspace (17.5 x 34) and plenty of options for organization. In excellent condition and retains makers mark.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Eastlake Half Cylinder Walnut Roll Top Secretary Writing Desk

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H 44 in W 36 in D 20 in

Antique Victorian Eastlake Half Cylinder Walnut Roll Top Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian period Eastlake cylinder roll top secretary writing desk, circa 1880s.

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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890

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H 97 in W 40.25 in D 23.25 in

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Eastlake secretary offers walnut and burl construction with pierced crest over double glass door bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior over lower wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk

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H 38 in W 35.5 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful teak writing desk offers a wonderful pull out workspace (17.5 x 34) and plenty of options for concealed organization. Unique small size perfect for small spaces, pleas...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Ormolu Marble Cylinder Desk, 1880

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H 44 in W 31.5 in D 20 in

Antique French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Ormolu Marble Cylinder Desk, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A good quality antique French walnut ladies Louis XVI cylinder/ roll-top writing desk, circa 1880. The desk mounted with gilt bronze and having a pierced 'heart-from' gallery to the ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors

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H 81.7 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in

Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1870 Victorian Eastlake cylinder roll top secretaire desk bookcase A good looking well made and multi-functional piec...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Cylinder Roll Top Desk

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H 44 in W 48 in D 31 in

English 19th Century Cylinder Roll Top Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

a very handsome English Mahogany Roll Top Cylinder Desk c. 1850. Classic form with a gallery top and draw front desk fitted with an adjustable leather top writing surface and storage...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th century French Provincial Cylinder Desk

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H 39 in W 40.5 in D 23 in

19th century French Provincial Cylinder Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century French Provincial pine Cylinder roll top desk with drawers and interior drawers and shelves

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique British Edwardian Cylinder Writing Desk

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H 17.72 in W 25.2 in L 17.72 in

Antique British Edwardian Cylinder Writing Desk

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Cylinder roll top desk. Early 20th-century Edwardian mahogany cylinder roll top desk bureau.

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Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk, Roll Top Cylinder Desk, Scotland 1880, B2183

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H 43.5 in W 47.5 in D 27 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk, Roll Top Cylinder Desk, Scotland 1880, B2183

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian mahogany desk, roll top desk, cylinder desk, Scotland 1880, B2183 Scotland, 1880 Solid mahogany and veneers Original finish Three quarter gallery with moulded...

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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176

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H 49 in W 53 in D 27 in

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Three quarter carved gallery on top The cylinder (lockable with ...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cylinder, Roll Top, Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1890, H1176

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H 49 in W 53 in D 27 in

Victorian Walnut Cylinder, Roll Top, Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1890, H1176

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176 Scotland 1890 Solid Walnut Original Finish Three quarter carved gallery on top The cylinder (lockable with ...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful And Rare Cylinder Bureau Cherry Wood 1790

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H 85.5 in W 46.1 in D 24.8 in

Beautiful And Rare Cylinder Bureau Cherry Wood 1790

Located in Senden, NRW

Rare Cylinder Bureau - Roll-top desk with top - Cherrywood veneer - Louis Seize, southern Germany around 1790 - absolutely unique - excellent, au...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Louis XVI Cabinets

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890

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H 56.75 in W 57 in D 32.5 in

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

This large desk features beautiful, solid walnut with extensive storage and organization. A three drawer, gallery top rests above the walnut cylinder, which rolls open to a pull-out ...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Desks

Materials

Leather, Felt, Walnut

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

$24,500

H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Located in Troy, NY

French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pearwood

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

$6,895

H 44 in W 47 in D 23 in

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

$3,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 88.25 in W 45.75 in D 23.25 in

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Secretary Desk Unsigned C1880 Measures - 88 1/4" x 45 3/4" x 23 1/4" A striking example of Renaissance Revival design, this walnut and burl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

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Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

$4,797Sale Price|20% Off

H 87.8 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in

Antique 19th century solid warm brown teak slant front desk with upper cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

This slant-front secretary with upper cabinet is an impressive example of colonial furniture craftsmanship, made from solid teak in Indonesia after an English model. The piece consis...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Victorian Desks

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Vintage Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style

$1,762

H 63 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This 19th-century secretary desk, also known as an escritoire, is a stunning piece crafted from exquisite burr veneer with rich grain patterns and a warm glow throughout. Reflecting ...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets

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Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk, Cuban Flamed Mahogany, 1890s

$5,950

H 44 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk, Cuban Flamed Mahogany, 1890s

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century cylinder desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This desk has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. It is made of solid wood construction, pri...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

$7,153

H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 48.82 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and rare antique burr walnut Victorian Revival twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1900 in date. It is made from beautiful burr walnut. The shaped rectangular top i...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820

$4,434

H 37.41 in W 46.66 in D 24.41 in

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Four-drawer Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in cherrywood, featuring ebonized full columns and key escutcheons. The piece rests on cylindrical front legs and square back legs. ...

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

$2,450

H 38 in W 27 in D 21 in

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

$35,000

H 32 in W 72 in D 42 in

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

This is a walnut and Kashmir walnut partners desk made in England, circa 1890. The top of the desk is Walnut with 3 shaped pieces of beautiful brown leather with gold embossed toolin...

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Antique 1890s English George III Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 87.5 in W 38 in D 22 in

Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Eastlake Chip Caved Walnut Barrel Roll Cylinder Secretary Desk C1890. Measures - 87 1/2" x...

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Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires

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Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 85 in W 36 in D 22.25 in

Victorian Walnut & Burl Roll Top Secretary Desk C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Victorian secretary desk, crafted around 1880, features a sophisticated design in walnut and burl wood. The upper section presents a bookcase with two glass-paned doors,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

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Walnut

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

$7,900

H 45.28 in W 42.52 in D 24.41 in

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an elegant mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. It has five exterior drawers. Behind the...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Biedermeier Birch Cylinder Desk

$2,500

H 50.5 in W 39 in D 22 in

Biedermeier Birch Cylinder Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Biedermeier birch cylinder desk, circa 1830. With a black lacquered rectangular top, below is a drawer with a shield shaped escutcheon, a cylinder that when opened has a prospect doo...

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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks

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Antique Mahogany Secretaire with 4 Drawers from the 1840s

$1,874

H 61.42 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 in

Antique Mahogany Secretaire with 4 Drawers from the 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique secretaire from the 1840s made of hand-polished mahogany. The secretaire features four drawers and a writing flap, with a classic design typical of the mid-19th century. — P...

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Antique 1840s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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English Mahogany 18th Century Slant Top Desk

$5,600

H 42.75 in W 47.5 in D 22.25 in

English Mahogany 18th Century Slant Top Desk

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a Classic George III mahogany slant top desk. The slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments over four long graduated drawers and raised ...

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Antique 1780s English George III Desks

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Mahogany

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Cylinder Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cylinder roll top desk for your home. A cylinder roll top desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cylinder roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cylinder roll top desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cylinder roll top desk over the years, but those crafted by Egon Ostergaard and Mastercraft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cylinder Roll Top Desk?

Prices for a cylinder roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

Questions About Cylinder Roll Top Desk

What is a roll top desk?
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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.
What era are roll top desks from?
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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.
What is a roll top desk called?
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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.
What is the point of a roll top desk?
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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.
How much is a roll top desk worth?
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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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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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.

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