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Cylinder Bureau, Austria, 1780
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Cylinder bureau Austria, circa 1780, richly inlaid with cherrywood veneered, secret drawer
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1780s Austrian Other Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Cherry

A Russian or Baltic Bonheur du Jour à Cylindre
Located in Vienna, AT
On a corpus with two drawers a cylinder desk. Set on the cylinder desk is another corpus with two
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18th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Cylinder Desk

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
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk from France
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant freestanding antique French cylinder writing desk veneered with polished Acajou
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau - Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
pierced, brass gallery above 2 waterfall shelves, batwing inlaid cylinder fall which opens to reveal
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
Located in South Newfane, VT
Exquisitely detailed late 18th century French rosewood Campaign style writing desk, inlaid with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Highly Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Cylinder-Bureau
By G. None
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany Cylinder-Bureau. A marble toped rectangular top above
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Dutch Mahogany, Rosewood, and Brass Cylinder Bureau
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
This bureau features inlaid brass detail along with rosewood cross-banding. The leather writing surface is surmounted with 4 drawers, pigeonholes in each end and a large open center ...
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1830s English Regency Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Impressive French Empire Cylinder Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
With extraordinary quality mahogany and gilt bronze. Topped with grey marble. Very unusual model of Empire Furniture.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Brass-mounted Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRASS-MOUNTED & CHECKER-INLAID MAHOGANY AND PLUM-PUDDING CYLINDER BUREAU
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Rosewood Cylinder Bureau with Gilded Bronze, Louis XVI Period
By Dubois Fils
Located in Madrid, ES
French rosewood cylinder bureau. Louis XVI period. With gilded bronze. The back also veneered
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Cherry Cylinder Top Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
cherry. The black accents are very chic. Desk writing height is 31" The cylinder opens smoothly, but work
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Wood

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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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

French provencial bureau a cylindre
Located in San Francisco, CA
French provincial grained walnut and ebonized bureau a cylindre (desk), the cylinder simulated as a
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cylinder Desk

Early 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Grecian Plain Style Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1844. The cylinder desk cover opens and is supported by extending arms to reveal pigeon holes and
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1830s American American Classical Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Stamped by Jean Caumont French Louis XVI Period Commode, circa 1775-1780
By Jean Caumont
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
both in their manufacture and in the materials used. If we know of him cylinder desks, hot-water bottle
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An Imposing Swiss bells-in-sight Six Cylinder Music Box Samuel Troll, 1880
By Samuel Troll
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Imposing Swiss Mandoline And 'bells-in-sight' Interchangeable Six Cylinder Music Box And Desk
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19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk
By François Linke
Located in Parkesburg, PA
with marble inset, concave frieze above the cylinder, exterior 3 short, and 1 long drawer, floral motif
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Kingwood

Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Clean lines define the look of this attractive cylinder desk with ebony inlay. A certain flair was
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19th Century British Antique Cylinder Desk

English Edwardian Cylinder Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
Wonderful quality English cylinder desk. Mahogany and satinwood inlaid with flower swags and urn
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Early 1900s English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Highly Inlaid French Cylinder Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Superior quality on this 19th century highly inlaid and marquetry cylinder desk. Features secret
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Cylinder Desk

Petite English Cylinder Desk
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice English cylinder desk in Cuban mahogany with ebony and satinwood inlay, circa 1840, with
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
American Walnut Cylinder Desk c.1860 with Original Glass
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19th Century American Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XVI Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI pear wood cylinder desk, early 19th century. Features on this desk include a marble top
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Napoleon III Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual Napoleon III marquetry inlaid cylinder desk, circa late 19th century. The cylinder top is
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Cylinder Desk Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A stunning quality George III period rosewood and satinwood cylinder desk Bureau having glazed
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch marquetry cylinder desk, 19th century. The top with conch shell and floral inlay, exposed
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK RARE DESK FEATURING A BRUSHING SLIDE EACH END
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Cylinder Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany graduated three drawer cylinder desk with original knobs on fitted interior
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Cylinder Desk

French Antique Cylinder Desk, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant French antique cylinder desk from the 19th century. In superior original condition with
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Victorian mahogany 3 part cylinder desk, late 19th century. With a rectangular top with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, South Germany, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI cylinder desk, South German 1780. Walnut veneer with intarsia in yew and mahogany. The
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Fine Antique Cylinder Desk, circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very fine French Antique Transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style marquetry cylinder desk from
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Kingwood

Edwardian Cylinder Desk by W.J Mansell, London
By W.J Mansell
Located in Stamford, CT
An Edwardian satinwood marquetry inlaid cylinder desk by W.J Mansell.
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Early 20th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany cylinder desk, the top structure having three drawers above the
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive French Mulberry cylinder desk. Standing Upon Square Tapered Legs. Featuring an
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1850s Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Rosewood

French Antique Louis XVI style Cylinder Desk/Marquetry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cylinder desk with Marquetry inlaid, Brass Gallery. Fitted with 9 drawers. Leather surface
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century mahogany cylinder desk, the top structure having three drawers above the
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Very Good Quality Cylinder Desk in Mahogany
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very good quality cylinder desk in mahogany with pull-out platform which has a central rest which
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1850s Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany cylinder desk in the Chinese Chippendale style, the top has a gallery
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1910s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

An Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood 2-Drawer Cylindrical Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Austrian biedermeier cherrywood 2-drawer cylindrical desk with ebonized highlights; the
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19th Century Austrian Antique Cylinder Desk

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
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Large Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Ormolu Cylinder Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen Directoire style marble-top cylinder desk with brass sabots and accents. 18 drawers
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Bonheur Du Jour cylinder desk Louis XVI Style This beautifully crafted Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cylinder Desk Sheraton Revival Mahogany, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have an excellent quality cylinder desk standing upon tapered legs with original brass
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1880s Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

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. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Cylinder Desk Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
Inlaid Edwardian mahogany cylinder desk bookcase/secretary inlaid with satinwood, ebony and boxwood
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Hobbs Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
cylinder desk features a small up stand to top, a large barrel fronted desk compartment, and a quality
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1880s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
cylinder desk is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! This piece is in the
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, late 18th century French cylinder desk from the period around 1780. Beautifully
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Late 18th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Desk
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Edwardian mahogany Sheraton Revival mahogany cylinder top desk. Having
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian satinwood cylinder desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English edwardian satinwood desk with rosewood banding, circa 1910
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Early 20th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Eastlake Carved Walnut Burl Barrell Roll Cylinder Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake cylinder desk offers paneled walnut and burl construction with upper double
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire, Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This beautiful desk has the
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1860s French Empire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Superior 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Parquetry/Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine cylinder desk in the style of Louis XVI features a three-quarter pierced brass gallery
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Figural Dore Bronze Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
many people working together to create one of the best French cylinder desks we have ever seen. The
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

Stunning 19th Century French Mahogany Brass Inlay Cylinder Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
closing of the cylinder desk functioning with a mechanism by opening the long central drawer. Its interior
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Cylinder Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique cylinder desk you’re looking for. An antique cylinder desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique cylinder desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cylinder desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique cylinder desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hobbs Co., Maple Co. and Paul Sormani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cylinder Desk?

The average selling price for an antique cylinder desk at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Cylinder Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 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.

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