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Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Roll Top Secretaire n. 804 Walnut Wood Italy 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Catania, IT
Secretaire roll top nr. 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in Italy, 1960s. The self
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Roll Top Bureau or Desk by John Mortensen for Brdr. Andersen, Cabinetmakers
By John Mortensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Roll top bureau or desk by John Mortensen for Brdr. Andersen, cabinetmakers. Solid teak and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Derby School Oak S-Curve Paneled Roll Top Desk, Circa 1910
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with s-curve top opening to
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Italian Louis XV Bombe Style Marquetry Roll Top Secretary Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superior Italian Marquetry inlaid roll top secretary bookcase features a scrolled broken up
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XVI style French bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid and veneer
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black Lacquer Brass Faux Bamboo Base Campaign Secretary Roll Top Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Campaign style desk! Featuring low roll tops or tambour doors on each side of the desk top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Oversized Raised Panel S-Roll Top Oak Desk, Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large desk offers raised panel quarter sawn oak construction with s-roll top opening
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Mahogany S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior by Gunn, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk by Gunn offers paneled mahogany construction with s-roll top opening to full
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Austrian Biedermeier Figured-Maple Roll-Top Antique Writing Desk circa 1830-1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Biedermeier figured maple roll-top desk Austrian, circa 1830-1850 Item # 007HQP30L With rich and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Baize, Maple

Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970 s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
roll top comes up to reveal the desk within, where a leather lined surface can be pulled out and work
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe period French bureau à cylindre, or roll top secretaire with bookcase
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Roll Top Desk, Oak, Tambour, William Angus and Co Ltd London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
enclosed show back Made by renowned cabinet maker, William Angus and Co Ltd, London Tambour roll top in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

1920s English Antique Oak Desk D Shaped Tambour Roll Top Library Home Office
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A good example of a 1920s roll top desk in a lovely honey-coloured quarter-sawn oak. It’s a very
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak Art Deco Haagse School Roll Top Desk by Allan Co. Rotterdam, 1920s
By Allan Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Art Deco Haagse School roll top desk. Solid oak with ebonized handles
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Horner School Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior c1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Horner School s-roll top desk in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Signed. Roll top works and 4 shallow storage drawers present.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Roll-Top Secretary Desk in the Style of Omann Junior
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern roll-top secretary desk is Danish design. It's crafted from rosewood and is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with s-form roll top opening to interior pigeon holes and drawers; paneled sides and back
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk and Chair
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique derby school desk by features quarter sawn oak construction with S-form roll top opening to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Oxford Square by Drexel Faux Brass Base Campaign Style Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not a 19th century British Campaign roll top desk. It's way better. Why? Because it was
Category

Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk with Gilt X-Base Legs and Low Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel. This desk is in
Category

Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Bureau Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
of great pleasure. Roll-top bureau equipped with 6 external drawers plus 3 internal drawers and pull
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Wood

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

MCM Herman Miller Action Office I Roll Top Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic Action Office I roll top desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Derby School Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Reeded Side Column, circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with serpentine top opening
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

1970s Poltrona Frau Roll top desk or Chest of Drawer designed by Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
chest of drawers equipped with a shaped rolling top desk in national walnut veneered wood with cognac
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

French Industrial Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Roll Top French Industrial Cabinet from the Banque de France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Cabinets

Materials

Steel

19th Century Oak Dentil Cabinet by Harvard Co
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
model made of quarter sawn oak with a finished back. An oak tambour roll over top section, above a
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Antique 19th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive Golden Oak and Enamel Hoosier Cabinet by Sellers, circa 1920
By Sellers
Located in Big Flats, NY
cabinet above roll top storage cupboard and pull out enamel work table, lower with two upper drawers above
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Tin

Rosewood Rolltop Desk, Storage Cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
; if the desk plate is pulled out, the roll-top opens simultaneously. This desk cabinet has a lot of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Glass, Rosewood

Extravagant Professional Desk with Tambourd Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Eden desk" by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden Holland. Three Roll Top File Cabinets, Three Hidden
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Birch

English Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome mahogany secretary with glass-front cabinet and roll top from England, circa 1830. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Beech, Mahogany

Rare Art Deco Haagse School Roll Top Cabinet by Paul Bromberg for Pander
By Paul Bromberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Haagse school roll top cabinet by Paul Bromberg for Pander. Oak with ebony Macassar
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak

Pair of Wall Hanging Teak Tambour Roll Top Cabinets
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of Danish modern style teak tambour hanging cabinets. Made by E.I.D in Sunnyvale CA. Sliding
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Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Oak Biedermeier Cabinet with Roll Top, 1840s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
original brass knobs. The original roll top door is in good working order! This wonderful Biedermeier
Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Drexel Oxford Square Campaign Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large campaign style desk by Drexel with ebonized wood and brass hardware. Two roll top cabinets
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Brushed Steel Roll Top File Cabinet by Steel Master
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, roll top with 2 drawers for hanging file folders and a shallow drawer on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Steel

French Oak Cabinet Double Tambour Roll-Top, Documents Binder, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak veneered two column curtain cabinet, works very well. All the shelves are height-adjustable
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Roll Top Oak Tambour File Cabinet Desk by Lebus Cabinet Co. Circa 1920
By Harris Lebus
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Edwardian oak roll top/tambour front filing cabinet, with adjustable desk top by
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century British Colony Roll Top Desk. British Colony roll top desk having a roll top upper
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Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Elm

Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Rochester, NY
American black walnut double pedestal raised panel roll top desk in good restored condition. Fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique American Oak Poole Bros Railway Ticket Roll Top Tambour Cabinet Chicago
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American oak roll/tambour top Railway ticket cabinet, circa 1920, by Poole Bros., of
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Walnut Twin/Double Tambour Fronted Roll-Top Filing Cabinet, 1910
Located in Portland, OR
twin tambour fronts that roll with ease from the base to the top, each enclosing an equal number of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Jacquot s Genuine French Country Store Roll Top Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Authentic roll top general store countertop display cabinet for Jacquot's Genuine French blacking
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Sheraton Roll Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An English Sheraton mahogany, tambour or roll top desk, fitted with compartments and slide-out
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Grand Rapids Chair Co. Manufacturer: Grand Rapids Chair Co. Dimensions: 39.50”H x 38.50”W x 20.50”D Table Height 28.75”
Category

Vintage 1930s American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Roll-Top Vi-Ma Danish Teak Desk with Hidden Filing Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the table top to reveal a filing cabinet space. The standard size filing cabinet is the perfect space
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Vladimir Kagan Roll Top Writing Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Vladimir Kagan roll top writing desk.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Antique American Indianapolis Cabinet Co. Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large antique American roll top oak desk, by the Indianapolis Cabinet Company, circa 1890
Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Signed Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid century Swedish modern rosewood desk with a locking roll top is in good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Modern Midcentury Roll Top Desk/Office
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A modern take on an old idea a walnut desk featuring a roll top to hide the office when opened it
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage teak roll top secretary desk provides a stylish yet compact workspace in any setting
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern teak roll top secretary desk made in Sweden with four drawers, pull out
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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Roll Top Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roll top cabinet you’re looking for. Each roll top cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are many kinds of the roll top cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A roll top cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made roll top cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Egon Ostergaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Roll Top Cabinet?

Prices for a roll top cabinet start at $13 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $3,788.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Roll Top Cabinet
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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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