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Dutch Baroque Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Cylinder Desk w Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely Dutch baroque style bombe-form mahogany 3-drawer cylinder desk with gilt-bronze mounts
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19th Century Baroque Antique Cylinder Desk

Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Top Quality Bureau Cylinder Desk In Burr Walnut Circa 1870 Comprising Of 3 Sections, The Top
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Bureau Bookcase Cylinder Desk Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very handsome piece of classic English furniture in the form of a bureau bookcase with cylinder
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1880s Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Late William IV 19th Century Scottish Mahogany Cylinder Desk Bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb cylinder desk bookcase circa 1830. Certainly in the manner of trotter of Edinburgh
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian ebony line inlaid cylinder top desk, the raised gallery over three short drawers with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

French Louis Philippe Walnut Cylinder Desk, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Louis Philippe walnut cylinder writing desk with curtain, opening to reveal an
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Cylinder Desk, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Louis Philippe walnut cylinder writing desk with curtain, opening to reveal an
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Cylinder Desk, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Louis Philippe walnut cylinder writing desk with curtain, opening to reveal an
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Magnificent Japanese Marquetry and Parquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The lowest section with four drawers on either side of the kneehole and side cupboards, the central section with the roll top opening to reveal a pull out writing slide, pigeon holes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Cylinder Desk

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK France, c. 1880-1910 This is an
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase. This Quality Bookcase Stand Upon Bracket Feet. The Lower
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1860s Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Cylinder Desk
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th century Louis Philippe period cylinder writing desk is a true masterpiece of French
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Bronze

Edwardian Period Mahogany Cylinder Desk by Maple Co
By Maple Co.
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality, early 20th century, Edwardian period mahogany free standing roll top desk from
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Brass

19th century French Louis Philippe Walnut Cylinder Desk, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Louis Philippe walnut cylinder writing desk with curtain, opening to reveal an
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Important French Louis XVI Cylinder Desk, circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French marquetry and parquetry bureau a cylindre After Francois Linke. This secretaire a cylindre is in the Louis XVI style. The top has a gallery along the back and sides....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Kingwood, Walnut

19th Century Rosewood French Louis XV style Cylinder Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
bronze. The top is mounted with a bronze gallery around the perimeter. The cylinder itself is hand
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Cylinder Desk

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Oak, Rosewood

Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adam decorated ladies desk offers satinwood construction with roll top opening to
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Cylinder Desk

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Satinwood

Antique Dutch Early 19th Century Walnut Marquetry Cylinder Desk / Bureau 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A Fine & exceptional antique early 19th century Dutch Rococco marquetry inlaid cylinder bureau/desk
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1820s Dutch Rococo Antique Cylinder Desk

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Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Period Bureau à Cylindre or Cylinder Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or cylinder desk with bookcase, giving you a
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

19th Century English Cylinder Desk and Bookcase or Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century two part walnut English cylinder secretary desk and bookcase with nicely
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19th Century English William IV Antique Cylinder Desk

19th Century Desk with Cylinder Japanese Lacquer Decor
Located in Marseille, FR
Early 19th century magnificent cylinder desk in Japanese lacquer decorated with flowers and plants
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III mother of pearl inlaid cylinder
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III mother of pearl inlaid and lacquered cylinder desk on cabriole legs
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th-19th century Bombay Dutch marquetry cylinder desk. Having an open desktop that measure 18.75
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Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Eastlake Walnut Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Big Flats, NY
double glass doors opening to shelved interior and surmounting cylinder desk having central drawer tower
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19th Century European Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Walnut Cylinder Davenport Desk, circa 1875
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Victorian aesthetic movement walnut cylinder davenport desk, circa 1875. The desk having a
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Inlaid Desk with Fine Marquetry and Parquetry
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine late 18th century Italian neoclassical parquetry and marquetry inlaid cylinder desk with
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cylinder Desk

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Ormolu

Best Dore Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an absolutely stunning gold dore' bronze mounted cylinder desk with the best cherub or
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

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Bronze

Antique Diminutive Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Cylinder Secretary, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival diminutive cylinder desk offers walnut and burl construction with
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut, Glass

19th Century Louis XV Influenced Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality ladies cylinder desk stamped and by S&H jewells of Holborn, circa 1870. Superb
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Late 19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Secretary-Desk, CA 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice Eastlake Victorian oak cylinder desk with a bookcase top section. The drawers and door
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1890s English Early Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Oak

Concierge Desk from the Savoy Hotel
Located in New Orleans, LA
writing surface and satinwood fronted drawers. The cylinder desk also houses two hidden compartments on
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1880s English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century French Cylinder Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century French cylinder writing desk, the upper section with raised pierced three-quarter
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Decorated Cylinder Roll Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE DECORATED CYLINDER ROLL DESK
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry "Bureau a Cylindre"
Located in Pembroke, MA
A high-quality Louis XVI style cylinder desk (or "bureau a cylindre") from the Faubourg Saint
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Marble

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
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19th Century Danish Antique Cylinder Desk

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Elm, Ivory, Bone

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique late Victorian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau, by the renowned retailer
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1890s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Ct. English Regency Mahogany Bookcase / Desk with Fitted Interior
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Early 19th Century English Regency cylindrical desk and bookcase. Bookcase is mahogany with ebony
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

C19th European painted cylinder writing desk
By Bonzanigo
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th European painted cylinder writing desk Cream with blue stencil decoration. Recently re
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1860s Italian Baroque Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

19th century French cylinder writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century French cylinder writing desk, the raised three quarter gallery to the rectangular
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional cylinder top desk with great patina, complete and very original. Roll up the top to
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1840s Danish Antique Cylinder Desk

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Wrought Iron

Antique Lady s Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A superb late Victorian rosewood and marquetry cylinder front desk, circa 1880. The retractable
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Rosewood

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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19th Century Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Leather, Oak

Edwardian mahogany and satinwood cross banded cylinder top desk by Maple Co
By Maple Co.
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian mahogany and satinwood cross banded cylinder top desk, the raised gallery over three
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

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
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1840s English Regency Antique Cylinder Desk

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Brass

Antique Swedish Inlaid and Marquetry Cylinder Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Very elegant antique Swedish cylinder top desk in a Neoclassical style and with some wonderful
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1920s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Cylinder Desk

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Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Cylinder-Top Bureau Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good north Germany (possibly Hamburg) Biedermeier Cylinder Bureau overall of beautifully figured
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Exceptional English George III Cylindrical Mahogany Leather Writing Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
refinish. Smooth drawer and cylinder operation; desk is sturdy and strong. Professional restorations: large
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Cylinder Desk

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Bronze

Rare French Louis XVI Mahogany Antique Cylindrical Writing Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare find in this form and condition, this fine Louis XVI cylindrical writing desk is a powerful
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Cylinder Secretaire
Located in Hixson, TN
Louis XVI Cylinder Secretaire in beechwood and cherrywood. Wonderful front carvings of a basket
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Center Cylinder Bureau Desk
Located in Milano, MI
An early 19th century Empire walnut bureau of Italian origin. A cylinder front, opening to reveal
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

French Louis Philippe Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk Centre Bureau, 1850
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful cylinder front desk, opening to reveal an arrangement of small drawer and compartment
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Antique Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk, Victorian, English, Mahogany, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Antique cylinder bureau writing desk, Victorian, English, mahogany, circa 1850 This is an antique
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
arch crest over double glass door case seated on desk with cylinder opening to writing surface and
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Late 19th Century American Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut, Glass

English Pedestal Desk in Mahogany with Cylinder Top. c. 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine English pedestal desk in mahogany with cylinder-top opening to an ample desk surface
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Cylinder-Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood cylinder-top ladies writing desk with
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique French Desk Louis XV Style Cylinder Bureau de Dam
Located in Buxton, GB
This fabulous Bureau de Dam Writing Desk, has a Cylinder Roll Top and has been designed in Louis XV
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Desk Secretary
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A German ‘Biedermeier’ secretary in flame mahogany, the cylinder roll opening to an interior with
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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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 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 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 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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