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Early 20th Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century walnut roll top desk, the molded edge top with decorative carved beading
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive antique walnut desk, with roll top, from 19th century, France. This handsome desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Solid oak roll top desk with an S-shaped working tambor retaining its original rich looking dark
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
drawer, gallery top rests above the walnut cylinder, which rolls open to a pull-out writing surface, five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Desks

Materials

Leather, Felt, Walnut

Mahogany Roll-Top Cart, England, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Mahogany Roll-Top Cart, England, circa 1940 Roll top office cart, on original casters with brass
Category

Vintage 1940s English Schoolhouse Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Desk Mahogany Roll Top Writing Table Edwardian
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Antique Edwardian roll top desk in the Sheraton manner Roll top opens up to reveal leather topped
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
This is the first series of the Action Office roll top desk designed by George Nelson in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Chrome and Rosewood Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern roll top secretary desk manufactured by Sligh Furniture in rosewood and chrome
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Oversized S-Type Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
finest makers of roll top desks at the turn of the century. Just to top it off, we are throwing in a
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare roll top desk by Hooker Furniture from their "Mainline Collection". Features include
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Danish Rosewood Roll Top Desk Signed Mid-century Modern
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS DANISH MODERN ROSEWOOD ROLL TOP DESK. THE ROSEWOOD IS VERY FIGUERED AND HAS A RICH DEEP
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires

Wonderful Danish Modern Teak Cylindrical Roll Top Sewing Caddy Basket
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern style cylindrical roll-top sewing caddy/basket. We just love this unusual
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Pine

Tambour Door / Roll Top Desk- Workspace "Mainline" by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tambour door / roll top desk- workspace "Mainline" by Hooker This beautiful vintage modern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll-top Teak Secretaire Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome roll-top desk of natural teak with pull-out desktop. Works wonderfully well for a home
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Secretaires

Swedish Art Moderne Burl Elm Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful roll-top writing desk in elm with burl elm veneer. Top rolls up to reveal cubbyholes
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Burl

Antique French Oak Roll Top Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This desk was made around the late 19th century in France. It is made from solid oak with a roll
Category

Antique 1890s French Industrial Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern secretary desk features a tambour roll top that hides additional
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Small Teak Roll Top Storage Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite vintage modern small storage shelf features a vintage teak finish and a unique roll top
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Swedish Art Moderne Oak Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in oak recently restored and refinished to a warm rich dark walnut
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century American Solid Oak "S" Roll Top Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top desk in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Desks

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, Lake Constance Region 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
. The top with evolving open work gallery. Walnut veneer on oak with partially ebonized cord bands. The
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Antique 1780s Swiss Louis XVI Secretaires

John Van Koert Walnut and Birch Roll Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Van Koert for Drexel walnut and birch desk, circa late 1950s. This stunning example has a sculptural solid walnut frame with inset birch tambour door. There is one large drawer ...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Nickel

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...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Top Roll Tambour Sewing Box Beech, 1950 60s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-century Danish sewing box with a tambour roll top dating from the 1950/60s. The top rolls
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Antique Oak Watchmakers Jewelers Work Bench with Roll Top Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oak watchmakers jewelers work bench with roll top desk. Item features roll top with drop
Category

Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

1940 s Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1940's vintage Roll top desk. Desk features S-curve tambour roll, solid brass hardware
Category

Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeting Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeter This Oak restaurant greeting station which
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Solid Oak Wood Roll Top Desk w/ Many Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Antique oak roll top desks are exquisite treasures, showcasing intricate craftsmanship, sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Ladies S-Roll Top Paneled Desk Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique ladies desk offers paneled oak construction with s-roll top opening to compartmentalized
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretaire, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier cylindric secretary or roll-top secretaire from southern Germany, Munich, around 1820
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Mid-Century Roll-Top Desk or Secretary in Teak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
for the laptop with the roll-top and the pull-out desk. Nicely figured teak on beech-wood legs. Very
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century walnut roll top secretary desk. Desk measures: 49.75 wide x 20 deep
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Roll Top, Walnut Marquetry, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
floral motifs and a figure of a young man, perhaps a young hunter. When pulling up the rolled top, the
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique S-Roll Top Oak Desk with Full Interior, circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk offers oak paneled construction with s-roll top opening to full interior over base
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

French Napoleon III Tambour Roll-Top Desk in Rosewood, circa 1860
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Museum quality Napoleon III pedestal base with tambour roll-top desk in rosewood, France, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
top section is a glazed cabinet bookcase with three height adjustable and removable shelves The
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Danish Modern Solid Teak John Mortensen Prince Roll Top Desk
By John Mortensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome roll top "Prince" model desk designed by John Mortensen and made in Denmark. This well
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Rare Wooten Style Roll Top Desk by D.S. Rickaby, Quebec
Located in Milford, NH
A rare form wooten style two part roll top desk with bird's-eye maple veneer, an S roll top which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Retro Satin Wood, Mahogany and Oak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An incredible and unusual roll top writing bureau from the 1950s, this is beautifully made from
Category

Vintage 1950s English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk & Bookcase with Incised Decoration
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Desks

Materials

Burl

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
By Svegards Markaryd, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd teak roll top secretary desk or dresser with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Redding, CT
keys to lock both the top compartment as well as the top drawer. Has a retractable writing base that
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
down desktop 4 lower drawers with teak carved handles. Key included to lock top desk and top drawer
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique American Victorian Oak Roll Top S Curve Tambor Desk, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American oak roll top 's Curve' Tambor desk, circa 1880. The desk having a band of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roll top desk by The Standard Furniture Company features oak construction with raised
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Austrian Biedermeier Roll Top Desk in Bird s-Eye Maple with Cabriolet Feet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Biedermeier roll top desk was realized in Vienna Austria, circa 1860. Sitting on
Category

Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Maple

Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk Attributed to Jansen Finished Back
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top roll top desk, attributed to Maison Jansen, with a brass gallery, 7
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble

Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Take command of your office work with this spectacular custom industrial roll-top desk by Toledo
Category

Vintage 1910s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Antique Oak Derby School Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk, Circa 1900
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk in the manner of Derby offers quarter sawn oak construction with S-form roll top
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk, Quarter Sawn Oak Interior Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Industrial steel roll top desk manufactured by Fenton Metallic, the early maker which
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Custom Credenza with Center Roll-Top Desk in Manner of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
An usual credenza-height cabinet made for a Boston doctor's office, circa 1950. With stylish
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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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
    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 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 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 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 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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