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Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely pine roll top desk or bureau from Sweden from the 1800's. The age of this secretary is
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Pine

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Action Office II Series roll-top desk, designed by George Nelson in 1965
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1970s American Modern Used Roll Top Desk

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Aluminum

Bureau De Roi - French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
some justice in illustrating the quality Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior with
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1980s Louis XV Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Kingwood

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved
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19th Century William IV Used Roll Top Desk

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Mahogany

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily lifts with a pair of original stamped brass knobs to reveal a
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19th Century English Empire Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Pasadena, TX
sophisticatedly book matched, the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done in a beautiful lighter wood
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk 1965 design This vintage roll-top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Queens, NY
19th century Empire style English dark-brown wooden desk with roll top that opens to reveal drawers
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19th Century Empire Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Series roll up tambour desk 1964 design Walnut roll up top (4) action drawers Ebonized black side
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

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Aluminum

Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The
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Mid-20th Century French Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Desk features: - All-Steel and brass construction - Roll Top with rare, pull-out sides - Cast-brass
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1930s American Industrial Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
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1820s German Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful medium oak roll topped desk and matching oak tilt and turn office chair, in excellent
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910 Measures - 48.75"H x 41.75"W x 29.75"D This
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Roll Top Desk

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Oak

Desk Organizer by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A roll top desk organizer.
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Rolltop desk Italy c1950
By Bernini
Located in London, GB
Beautifully restored mid century roll top desk. Italy c1960 Lovely warm patina to the wood
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Walnut

Antique Gunn Furniture Co. Oak S-Roll Top Paneled Single Pedestal Desk c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Furniture Co. Oak S Roll Top Paneled Single Pedestal Desk With Full Drawer Interior Signed C1920 (50" x 49 1
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Early 20th Century Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Rolltop Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful antique English mahogany petite roll top desk having all the bells and whistles including
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19th Century English Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Rolltop Desk
19th Century English Rolltop Desk
$1,575 Sale Price
81% Off
19th Century Empire Writing Desk With Roll Top, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary crafted, rare early 19th century roll top writing desk from the turn of the
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part
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Late 19th Century Victorian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Dunbar roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley.. It features two roll top tambour
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France
Located in New York, NY
French roll-top desk resting on fluted legs with brass inlays and sabots. The refined fluting
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Late 18th Century French Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing
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Mid-19th Century French Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk
Located in Portland, OR
drawers with the original gilt bronze pulls. The base with a tambour roll top desk with six drawers each
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1820s Austrian Baroque Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay
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20th Century English Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

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Hardwood

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Paneled Secretary Desk C1890 Measures - 62 1/4
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Late 19th Century Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

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
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19th Century French Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Sligh-Lowry Floating Roll-Top Walnut Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh-Lowry Floating Roll-Top Walnut Desk. Featuring
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1960s Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Teak

Tambour Door Roll Top Secretary Desk from Mainline by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker, Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century modern secretary desk from Hooker’s renowned “Mainline” collection, this
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant standing desk in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
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1960s American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
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20th Century American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this majestic 19th century Italian desk. An extremely particular desk that can be
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19th Century Italian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Lady s Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to
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1850s French Early Victorian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble

Charak Lacquered Mahogany Banded Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Inlaid Legs Mint
By Baker Furniture Company, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint. Two table leaves
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood laminate case, 2 part
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood laminate case, 2 part
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Laminate

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
sides; raised on square tapering legs ending in brass caps and casters; surmounted by a tambour roll-up
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1790s English George III Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action
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1950s Canadian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

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
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1880s English High Victorian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood laminate case, 2 part
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Laminate

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Used Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic used roll top desk available at 1stDibs. Each used roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are many kinds of the used roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each used roll top desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used roll top desk over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Roll Top Desk?

A used roll top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Questions About Used Roll Top Desk
  • 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.