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Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
representing lyric poetry. Flanked by twin-light gilt-bronze candelabra. The roll-top enclosing an arrangement
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Charles Edouard Edmond Delort Oil on Canvas "Game for the Cardinal"
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a seated cardinal behind an ornate French Louis XV roll-top Bureau du Roi, after the model by Jean
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Rare Mauser B65 desk after Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus tubular steel tube, Germany
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
left-hand container with a functional tambour roll-top door is balanced by a floating drawer on the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Antique Beef Trolley Silverplate Drakes of London Hotel Carvery 1910
Located in Potters Bar, GB
wheels and has a plate to the side for knives and carving untensils The domed cover is a classic roll-top
Category

Vintage 1910s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Edmund Jørgensen mid-20th century Secretary Marquetry Cylinder Des
By Edmund Jørgensen Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
, with delicate inlay work (intarsia) featuring floral and leafy motifs. The roll-top front opens to
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany cylinder desk having well figured roll top
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Transitional St. Bureau À Cylindre Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Bureau à Cylindre desk. The exceptional thirteen drawer roll top desk is raised by elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
gracefully scrolled, lavishly carved with acanthus leaf, foliates and oak leaves, and designed with a "rolled
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Ikat Credenza by INDO-
Located in Geneve, CH
credenza, a nostalgic piece of furniture reminiscent of your grandfather’s roll top desk with a daring
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Writing Desk Model 804 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1963
By Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant roll-top writing desk, model 804, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in 1963
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
the following day by opening up the roll-top. Here available are the High desk and Perch stool
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Wall mounted Desk / Dressing table and mirror set by Egon Bro Petersen, 1941
By Egon Bro Petersen, K. Thomsen
Located in Balen, BE
on the underside. This elegant dressing table is designed with a roll top display case to store away
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Ash, Oak

Rare PK63 Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
rectangular top in flint rolled marble, reflecting Kjærholm’s celebrated dialogue between industrial materials
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Console or Desserte
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
service of the monarchy with the roll-top cylinder bureau for Louis XV, which was placed in his private
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Chanel 2010s Black Quilted Leather Roll Reissue 2.55 Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
sophistication that CHANEL is known for. Its unique design is elevated by a delicate roll of leather at the top
Category

2010s Italian Clutches

Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
figured veneer. The upper cabinet features concave and convex doors, while the roll-top center desk opens
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Roll-up Flap
By Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian made cabinet veneered with teak. Top part with roll-up flap, bottom with two sliding
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Gold Epsom Leather Rolled Handles Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
constructed of Epsom calfskin leather in golden brown. This bag features rolled leather top handles, a front
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Gianfranco frattini cabinet by Bernini Italy 1957
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
with its inherent elegance and charm. The defining feature of this cabinet lies in its roll-top tambour
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

1990s Dolce Gabbana Silver Logo Buckle Black Cropped Roll Neck Mini Skirt Set
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana two-piece set features a cropped roll-neck top and a coordinating mini
Category

1990s Italian Mini Dresses

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
exceptional quality, attributed to Seddon and Morel, the central roll-top opening to reveal a fitted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Round Dining Table Model PK54 In Rolled White Marble By Poul Kjærholm From 1963s
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
table is made with a beautiful top in rolled white marble, which rests on a base in brushed stainless
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
front with a brass curtain style like a roll top desk. Antique Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Leather Case
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood Parquetry Collectors Cabinet
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Sheffield, MA
; malibu, ca, getty mus.). he invented tambour shutters for use on secrétaires with doors and roll-top
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Cabinets

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
an authentic 200-year-old patina. The locking roll-top opens smoothly to reveal an ebonized sliding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rotary tambour roll top desk, has been examined and authenticated by the British Antique Exporters
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Dusty Pink Miu Miu Top
By Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
in a rolled-up fashion; which is tacked to maintain the rolled-up styling. This top carries the Miu
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shirts

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Newark, England
form with a tightly pinched neck and rolled top rim. The Satsuma Vase is beautifully decorated to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

21st Century Modern Sculptural Marble Table From Block With Glass Top
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
volume below without hindering the view of it. With our standard glass top our roll table seats 8 people
Category

2010s Italian Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Oversized Antique English Olivewood Stationery Cabinet by Betjemann Leuchars
By Leuchars Son, George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
removed by opening the roll-top lid, a removable writing pad to the right door, a writing implement holder
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Platinum Wide Band Handcrafted in London; Our Flat Top Profile
Located in Addlestone, GB
Platinum 5mm wide band Handcrafted in London; our flat top profile with rolled edges features a
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Silver Metallic Round Neck Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane silver metallic round neck top. This rock and roll and chic top is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops

Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1880
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
monarchy with the roll-top desk for Louis XV placed in his inner study. Commissioned in 1760 from his
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Platinum Heavy band, Handcrafted in London, our flat top profile 6mm
Located in Addlestone, GB
Platinum Heavy band, 6mm wide, Handcrafted in London, our flat top profile with rolled edges
Category

2010s British Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Gilt Bronze Centre Table by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
master. Riesener began his career for the monarchy with the roll-top desk for Louis XV placed in his
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Vintage Dining Chairs in Dark Brown Leather Att. to Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Zagreb, HR
supported sitting surface. The design—with its rolled top edge, exposed joinery, and softly sculpted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
master. Riesener began his career for the monarchy with the roll-top desk for Louis XV placed in his
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
armchairs that featured roll top upholstered arms and fully upholstered seats and backs were intended for
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Glazed Ceramic Jug or Jar with Four Handles from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French glazed ceramic jug or jar, featuring a rolled edge top with four handles over an
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Ceramic

1990s Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Boston Bag 35 Brown
By Loewe
Located in Bangkok, TH
brown calfskin leather featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure
Category

1990s Spanish Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Bag In Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
with its matching key. Rolled leather top handles and spacious interior. Date Stamp 'T' - 2015 Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Bag In Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
its matching key. Rolled leather top handles and spacious interior. Date Stamp 'L' in a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

English Pierced Wine or Spirits Bottle Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English wine bottle display holder or coaster of fine plate silver, featuring a rolled
Category

20th Century English Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Prada Twin Pocket Tote Emerald
By Prada
Located in London, GB
- Emerald green - Ostrich leather - Gold-tone hardware - Two top rolled handles - Dual zip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Relax (Mou) 45 Black Sikkim Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
coveted Hermes bag is a unicorn find. Doubled rolled handles and top zip closure. Interior is Toile with 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Antique Rustic Maple Farmhouse Dining Work Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This antique rustic farmhouse table circa 1900 features a natural maple board top, with gently
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Paint, Maple

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Medium Soufflot Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
. Two rolled leather top handles with zipped top closure leading to spacious, black interior. Rrp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Early 20th Century Train Works Bench Circa 1910
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th Century Train Works Bench Circa 1910 - Solid Pine drawers and frame - Solid pine top
Category

Vintage 1910s English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Gucci Econyl Nylon Monogram Large Off The Grid Tote
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
tote is crafted of fine Gucci GG monogram Econyl nylon. This bag features leather trim, rolled leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Hermès Kelly Cut Etain Swift Leather Palladium Hardware Preowned Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
classic turn-lock closure and a slim rolled leather top handle. Finished with palladium hardware, the
Category

2010s French Clutches

Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse x Monogram Roses Keepall 50 Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Stephen Sprouse. Brass hardware, two way top zip and detachable luggage tag. Rolled leather top handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Ornate Spanish Drinks Table with Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
element mounted on an elevated tripod base with gently scrolled feet. A rolled frame encircles the round
Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Patricia Underwood Olive Leather Hat
By Patricia Underwood
Located in Alford, MA
oval at top and a rolled brim edged with an additional strip of leather, underside out. Black
Category

Late 20th Century American Hats

Fendi 3Jours Tote in Blue Leather
By Fendi
Located in Amman, JO
the signature Fendi split-side design. It comes with top rolled handles and a personalized “N.H.K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

American Quarter Sawn Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Pueblo, CO
beveled mirror and cartouche crest. Center cabinet doors, large bottom drawer, two rolled upper drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Roll Top For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roll top you’re looking for. A roll top — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roll top — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each roll top bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful roll top that is worth considering.

How Much is a Roll Top?

The average selling price for a roll top at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Roll Top
  • 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.