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Louis XVI Desk - French Bureau Du Roi Roll Top
Located in Potters Bar, GB
illustrating the quality Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior with various cubby holes, drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic and iconic Wormley design. This elegant desk features solid rosewood tambours with brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Country French Louis XV Style Ladies Roll Top Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming Country French Louis XV style ladies tambour roll top desk or bureau à cylindre of walnut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mid-Century Modern Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
surface covered with a roll-top. Under the writing top you will find a spacious drawer with a few
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Mid-Century Modern Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
features a generous writing surface covered with a roll-top. Under the writing top you will find a spacious
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Action office (Ao1) desk designed by Georde Nelson and Robert Propst which was produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practical especially in the era of working from home. A beautiful roll top lid covers the pull out desk and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Other

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous mahogany roll top desk, done in the Louis XVI style, from 19th century, France. The desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Executive Roll Top Partner s Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 452. Mahogany frame, rosewood drawers
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique American Arts Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk, Circa 1890s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts desk with unique folding roll top USA, Circa 1890s Beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mid-Century Steel Roll Top Desk w/ Brass Hardware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Remarkable roll top desk with brass trim all finely stripped to bare metal. Very rare industrial
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze mounted roll top desk by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
with single glass door opening to shelved interior over barrel roll top desk with lower drawers, c1890
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Midcentury Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Covered Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, tall and architectural roll top desk in green leather with bronze hardware by Edward
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar custom designed standing height walnut roll top desk made
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, beautiful teak veneer, roll top
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique RJ Horner School Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk, c1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
broken arch backsplash having central foliate finial over roll top opening to writing surface and pigeon
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique 60” Oak S-Roll Top Raised Panel Desk with 22 Interior Drawers, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
” Oak S-Roll Top Executive Desk with 22 Interior Drawers, Foliate Carved Pulls, Stylized Sunburst Cast
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Stratford, CT
Walnut tambour roll-top covers slanted laminate work surface and front storage bin; two plastic
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
all having pulls. The pull out mechanical writing surface rolls the cylinder desk top into hiding. One
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
do some justice in illustrating the quality Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Executive writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in dark walnut and rosewood, a central writing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Teak Scandinavian Modern Roll Top Desk Designed by Egon Ostergaard For Svensk
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Arts Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Full Drawer Interior & Carved Pulls C1900 Measures - 50.5"H
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
Edward Wormley desk with roll-top doors . One side has 2 small dovetailed drawers. It has 3
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Postmodern Elle Due Arredamenti Burl Wood Roll Top Desk
By A.R. Arredamenti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Beautiful Burl Wood top with a heavy black metal base. Chic roll top across the top.
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique Roll Top Desk, English, Oak, Victorian, Lock, Tambour, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll top desk in English oak, late Victorian with locking tambour front dating
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Antique Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk by EH Staffordshire, c1900
By Staffordshire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk by E.H. Staffordshire Bros. offers oak paneled construction with s-roll top opening
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Metal

Walnut and Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Danville, CA
Classic Roll Top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather inset footrest. This is a rare
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

1910s Petite Antique Wooden Serpentine Roll Top Desk with Nine Drawers
Located in New York, NY
1910s petite antique wooden serpentine roll top desk with nine drawers. This antique desk is
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Vintage 1910s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique English Burled Walnut Mahogany Ladies Roll Top Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English ladies desk offers burled walnut and mahogany construction with roll top opening
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Mahogany Roll Top Commode Desk with Bookcase
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern tambour roll top commode desk with bookcase By Gianfranco
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest having satinwood inlaid elements over double glass door bookcase surmounting roll top desk with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Roll Top Paneled Executive Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Roll Top Paneled Executive Desk C1890 Measures - 62.5"H x 60"W x 32.5"D
Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Derby Style Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk by Standard, circa 1900
By Standard Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Derby style roll top desk by Standard features roll top opening to reveal writing
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

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

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

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Baize, Maple

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

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe 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

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
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Roll Top Desk, Oak, Tambour, William Angus and Co Ltd London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small, antique roll-top desk in oak. Tambour top desk made by William Angus and Co Ltd
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Beautifully patinated wooden top that rolls back to expose large storage compartment and laminated desk area
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

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 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

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
Category

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

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope This extremely good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Roll Top Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood roll top dresser with sculpted handles. Four drawers, top opens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

1930s Carl Aubock Vienna Large Modernist Cigarette Storage Box with Roll Top
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and early storage box, made of wood and nickel-plated brass, designed and executed in the 1930s by Carl Aubock. Large model with two compartments, in very good condition.
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Danish Retro Teak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made Teak writing bureau, this was made in Denmark and dates from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor wear here and there,...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

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Roll Top Desk Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of roll top desk furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every item from our selection of roll top desk furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of roll top desk furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of roll top desk furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Roll Top Desk Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of roll top desk furniture at 1stDibs is $3,813, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Roll Top Desk Furniture
  • 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.