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Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960 s Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
locking roll top cover (2 keys included). This piece is in flawless condition with no issues or repairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Style French Marquetry Roll Top Bureau De Damme
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century roll top bureau de damme in the Louis XVI style, with fine veneers and panels
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19th Century French Neoclassical Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four
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19th Century French Directoire Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare, Vintage Martin MacArthur Koa Wood Executive Rolltop Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Desk is a classic in style and functionality. Nothing reflects heritage better than a roll top desk
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

A Rare Modern Tambour Desk Cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare roll top tambour desk/secretary in walnut with an extendable writing surface. As the tambour
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20th Century Italian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina that just can't be
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk Model 804 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1963
By Bernini, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant roll-top writing desk, model 804, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in 1963
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1960s Italian Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Danish secretary desk crafted in teak, featuring a roll-top design with a sleek
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Refined neoclassical roll-top secrétaire standing on fluted square tapering legs with matching
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
introduced, like chiffoniers, card tables, dressing tables, and roll-top desks. Ornamentation included exotic
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19th Century French Louis XV Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk features a cylindrical roll top that conceals the desk area when not in use. Pull out writing leaf
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak, Wood

Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Romer italy hand carved desk top rock and roll guitar player sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of a rock and roll guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French roll-top bureau from the early 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture richly inlaid with
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1920s French Napoleon III Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Used Roll Top Desk

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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Louis XVI, Zopfstil, roll-top secretary desk, crafted in the late 18th century. The
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840 This exquisite antique roll-top secretary desk exudes
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1840s European Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Elm

Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
$2,563 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Full size vintage Mahogany roll top desk with outfitted interior, consisting of doors, drawers and
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1940s Unknown American Classical Used Roll Top Desk

Small Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive American roll top desk made by the 'Derby' company based in Boston. Unusual
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Early 20th Century American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A fine quality oak roll top desk from the Edwardian period. As with most quality roll top desks all
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive walnut roll top desk with a stamp to the central drawer top - Gillows London
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A good quality oak roll top desk from the Edwardian period. Recently re-polished to a dark oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A superb large roll top desk with spectacular interior recently repolished to its original dark oak
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Roll Top Desk Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
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19th Century American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian Golden Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A truly magnificent golden oak roll top desk acquired from a stately home property in Scotland. Of
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Chesham, GB
A Swedish teak cylinder roll top desk/bureau designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1960s. Featuring a
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
a reference book from 1991. Only one second roll top desk I came across in 47 years and which I sold
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19th Century German Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Pine

Continental Dutch Inlaid Roll Top Desk, 18th-19th Century
Located in Litchfield, CT
Mahogany roll-top desk with marquetry inlaid floral and decorative designs with pull-out side panel
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Late 18th Century Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Small Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
A small Edwardian roll top desk of the attractive proportions. Mostly solid walnut and in excellent
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Oak Roll Top Desk by Lebus Desk Co
By Harris Lebus
Located in Manchester, GB
An Edwardian oak roll top desk with the lockplate reading 'Lebus Desk Co'. Of above average quality
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Small lady s roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
A small French roll-top desk from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV style, made
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Children s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
" H Desk top 19.5" H   Great antique condition. Minor stains to interior/ back desktop and drawer
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1920s American American Craftsman Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Oak Roll Top Desk on Wheels
Located in New York, NY
Missing lock. Carved handles. 8 drawers. Full interior. Excellent restored condition.
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Early 20th Century American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak

Early 19th century roll top desk
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Roll top opening by 4 drawers and 2 little doors ,on cabriolet leggs. Cherry and marquetry of
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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Cherry

An Eighteenth Century Mulberry Roll Top Desk
Located in London, GB
make this an exceptional piece. The cylinder top rolls back to reveal a fitted interior. The desk rests
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18th Century and Earlier Austrian Used Roll Top Desk

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Located in Manhattan, NY
19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.
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Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

1905 Adjustable Piano / Roll Top Desk Lamp with Antique American Art Glass Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Very elegant early 1900s piano or roll top desk lamp with original restored finish. This lamp is
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early 1900s American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900s American Industrial roll top table by Toledo. Great as used as bar.
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Early 1900s American Industrial Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Design Mastercraft Roll Top Brass Bamboo Writing Desk
By Mastercraft
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Mastercraft Amboyna burl wood and etched brass roll top desk with brass bamboo legs. The piece has
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian Secretary Rolltop Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian neoclassical kingwood, tulipwood, fruitwood and ebonized marquetry roll top desk from
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood, Fruitwood

Vintage Hekman Furniture Mid-Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Geneva, IL
roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The desk, with two drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French 19th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Millbrook, NY
Fine French Mahogany roll top desk. White marble top over three drawers. Interior with cubby holes
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19th Century French Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk with Cylinder Roll
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A unique vintage mid century modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desk

Vintage Hekman Mid Century Modern Desk With Cylinder Roll
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A unique vintage mid century modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
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1960s American Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Arts Crafts American Desk
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Great mahogany roll top desk. This piece was likely produced in Michigan State for Edgley. You can
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Early 1900s Central American Arts and Crafts Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in CANTELEU, FR
magnificent flamed mahogany roll-top desk, a piece that evokes the opulence of French royal palaces. This
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1780s Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345 Scotland 1870
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1870s Scottish Victorian Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Manchester, GB
This is a fine quality antique mahogany roll top desk most likely made by Holland & Son or Maples
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Early 20th Century British Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Roll Top Campaign Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large roll top Campaign style desk circa 1960s in excellent condition. Very well made with heavy
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Mid-20th Century Used Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

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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 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.