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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique late Victorian inlaid mahogany cylinder bureau, circa 1890 in date
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1890s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French Empire cylinder bureau or writing desk from the early 19th century. Mahogany solid and
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Granite, Brass

Plum Pudding Mahogany Cylinder Top Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century plum pudding mahogany cylinder top writing desk the raised top fitted with three
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Late 19th Century British Antique Cylinder Desk

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
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1870s American Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Pine Cylinder Roll Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
This splendid Swedish writing desk is one of the nicest antique pine cylinder rolls we have ever
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Cylinder Desk

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Pine

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
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Late 19th Century European Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Leather, Felt, Walnut

19th Century French Palisander Demi-Cylinder Writing Desk, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French demi-cylinder writing desk with two interior drawers resting on arched carved feet. There is
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Palisander

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. Made of
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Antique Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk Shoolbred 19th Century
By Jas Shoolbred Co.
Located in London, GB
A superb late Victorian flame mahogany, floral marquetry inlaid and crossbanded, cylinder bureau
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1870s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Three Drawer Desk with Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood desk from the 19th century with three drawers and bail
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Paul Sormani Cylinder Writing Desk in Walnut
By Paul Sormani
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French Paul Sormani cylinder writing desk in walnut Offered for sale is a 19th
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Brass

English Pedestal Desk in Mahogany with Cylinder Top, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
drawers and with pull-out desk drawer and cylinder top opening to a series of small interior drawers and
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Antique Eastlake Walnut Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass door bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior over lower with barrel roll desk
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Late 19th C. Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk with felt
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
chair originally belonged to a salon with a cylinder desk, a bench and two other chairs. The cylinder
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Early 1800s German Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady s Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany lady's cylinder bureau, circa 1900. It is
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Early 1900s English Antique Cylinder Desk

Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau, Attributed to Godefroy Dester
By Godefroy Dester
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant freestanding mahogany roll top desk attributed to Godefroy Dester (maitre 1774). The
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau Howard Sons, 19th Century
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
cylinder which encloses a fitted interior with three drawers and a pull-out slide fitted with a blue gold
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1880s French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style cylinder mahogany bureau. Having a marble top
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Amber Bubble Glass Cylindrical Inkwell with Brass Lid by John Armer Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare amber bubble glass cylindrical inkwell with brass lid by John Armer & Co., circa 1940s. The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
quarter gallery above three small frieze drawers and a retractable cylinder enclosing a fitted interior
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Late 19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
North German Provincial Biedermeier Secretary in Pine with Cylinder Top. A rare cylinder top pine
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Birch, Pine

Antique Italian Inlaid Mixed Wood Musical Instruments Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Italian mixed wood cylinder form front writing desk. Oval inlay designs of musical
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1910s European Other Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Eastlake Walnut Burl Cylinder Roll Desk Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake barrel roll desk offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper mirror
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Metal

Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base has a large two door cupboard, on top a cylinder domed secretaire desk. You roll the top back
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1870s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Secrétaire à Abattant, by Leclaire, circa 1860
By A. Leclaire
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, cylinder desks and pianos. Leclaire is also likely to have retailed furniture made by some of the other
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Beautifully Mahogany English Bureau a Cylinder
Located in Larkspur, CA
Mid 19th Century Beautifully Matched Crotch Mahogany English Bureau a Cylinder with Three Upper
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19th Century Antique Cylinder Desk

Regency cylinder desk
Located in London, GB
A Regency brass inlaid mahogany cylinder desk with a fitted interior and turned front legs, circa
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice quality elaborately inlaid neoclassical cylinder desk made in Holland about 1790.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

MARQUETRY CYLINDER DESK
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice neo-classical marquetry cylinder desk from Holland circa 1790. The oak case is
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Somerville, MA
This diminuitive tamboored cylinder desk features a fitted writing compartment with slide out
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
English cylinder desk, mahogany with bird's eye maple drawers with secret compartments. Other
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

Spanish 19th Century Cylinder desk
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 19th century Spanish cylinder desk with four small drawers over the fitted cylinder section
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19th Century Spanish Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Oak Cylinder Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A stunning Victorian solid oak cylinder desk of outstanding workmanship and design. The galleried
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1890s English Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Oak

Early 19th Century Northern European Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Northern European Mahogany Cylinder Desk
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Period Parisian Cylinder Desk in Walnut
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XVI period Parisian cylinder desk in walnut also writing table, bibliotheque desk.
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18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Antique Cylinder Desk

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A superb late Victorian Sheraton revival mahogany cylinder desk of attractive proportions. The base
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1890s British Sheraton Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

British Mahogany Cylinder Desk c.1850 England
Located in San Francisco, CA
A c.1850 British Mahogany cylinder desk. The molded gallery top over cylinder roll revolving to
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

French Kingwood and Rosewood Parquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Edinburgh, GB
French kingwood and rosewood parquetry cylinder desk, circa 1920. The parquetry pattern continues
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Early 20th Century Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Antique French Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Louis XVI, Brass Bound, Marble-Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French mahogany cylinder desk, Louis XVI, brass bound, marble-top.
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English MahoganyTwo Part Cylinder Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A spectacular antique two part cylinder desk from England. The color and patina of the mahogany are
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

An 18th Century French Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Louis XVI
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine French, Louis XVI mahogany cylinder desk with blue turquin marble top, having a bronze
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Marble Top
Located in Oaks, PA
Louis Philippe Burled Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Marble Top. Fitted with three concealed drawers
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Cylinder Desk

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Marble

Superb Quality Sheraton Period Mahogany and Boxwood Cylinder Desk
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A superb quality late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany and boxwood strong cylinder desk with a
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Cylinder Desk

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Boxwood, Mahogany

Art Nouveau Cylinder Desk
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Nouveau marquetry cylinder roll desk with pull out writing surface, four fitted drawers
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Early 20th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Kingwood

Napoleon III Cylinder Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Louis XVI Style desk is a very old and faithful copy of an 18th century design. It has a pull
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Mahogany

Inlaid Continental Cylinder Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pleasing warm original color makes this stunning highly inlaid desk a show stopper. Neoclassical
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19th Century European Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

Small French Cylinder Desk
Located in Sarasota, FL
This rosewood desk with ormolu trim is completely finished all around. marble top with bronze gilt
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

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Rosewood

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
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Cylinder Desk

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Walnut

Antique Secretary Desk, Cylinder Desk, East Lake Desk, Walnut Desk, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique secretary desk, cylinder desk, East Lake desk, walnut, Antique Furniture, America 1880
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1880s Scottish Eastlake Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
The cylinder lid rolling back to reveal a leather writing surface and fitted interior with six
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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1880s English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Mahogany Edwardian Period Ladies Cylinder Desk by Maple Co
Located in Darwen, GB
A beautiful mahogany Edwardian period ladies cylinder desk by Maple & Co. Having a rectangular
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cylinder Desk

Sheraton Style Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine Sheraton style carved and inlaid mahogany cylinder front writing desk, with reeded edge inlaid
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19th Century English Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Cedar, Satinwood

LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY CYLINDER DESK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French clinder desk with leather writing surface
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century French Antique Cylinder Desk

Small French Louis XVI Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in San Mateo, CA
A beautiful, Mahogany Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau with an embossed leather pull out writing surface
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Cylinder Desk

Materials

Marble, 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

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