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Antique Derby School Oak S-Curve
Paneled Roll Top Desk, Circa 1910
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with s-curve top opening to
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll-top desk, the high back with the fitted interior of pigeon holes and
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
$6,374 / set
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fully fitted interior of pigeon holes and
Category
20th Century American Late Victorian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Victorian Style Walnut Roll-Top Desk with Tambour Front
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian walnut roll-top desk, the tambour front enclosing maple front drawers and pigeonholes
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A Mid-Century Danish cylinder roll top desk marked on bottom with "MIS" made in Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
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
1930s American Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Steel, Brass
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 1920s mahogany roll top desk writing table
This desks is large and heavy and would have
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk Attribute to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top roll top desk, attributed to Jansen, with a brass gallery, 7 drawers, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a
Category
18th Century French Directoire Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Marble
Childs Vintage Roll Top Desk, Bureau
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Childs Vintage Roll Top Desk, Bureau. The perfect addition to your childs bedroom. Crafted with
Category
Late 20th Century British Georgian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Swing Sides by Derby, Boston, Mass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oak roll top desk with swing sides by Derby, Boston, Mass.
Measures: 54" H x 69
Category
20th Century Used Roll Top Desks
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
1960s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
Edward Wormley Roll Top Desk for Dunbar, Rosewood American Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The iconic roll top desk by Edward Wormley featuring stained walnut and rosewood detailing with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
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 Used Roll Top 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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Bronze
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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Leather, Pine
Industrial Age Steel Roll Top Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic steel and brass roll top desk manufactured by Art Metal company circa 1900. Industrial
Category
20th Century American Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Derby School Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Reeded Side Column, circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with serpentine top opening
Category
20th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This uniquely large roll-top desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features unique vertical
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
British Colonial Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Spacious piece complimented with rich color adds to your room or office. Handsome design is shown through the simplicity of this unique find.
Category
1930s Thai Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple, yet handsome piece accented with floral drawer pulls. Sleek curve adds a bright smile.
Category
1930s Indian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful roll top desk, Munich 1800-1810, bleached mahogany veneer. Rectangular body with three
Category
Early 1800s German Empire Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian mahogany tambour front roll top desk. The top having a gallery
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
By Karl Emil Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood desk with beautiful patina. Has many compartments and drawers. Behind the 3 large drawers
Category
19th Century Danish Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Elm, Ivory, Bone
British Colonial Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek curves repeated through this piece add charm to your room or office. Bold color and spacious design compliment this unique find.
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu
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Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
actually candleholders for working late into the night. This fine roll top desk has all the bells and
Category
20th Century Italian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1910s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wood
French Ormolu-Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk Signed H. Fourdinois
Located in Queens, NY
French ormolu-mounted bureau a cylindre roll top desk signed H. Fourdinois.
Veneered in walnut
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Victorian S-Curve Solid Oak Roll Top Desk Tambour Door Side Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian S-curve solid oak roll top desk tambour door side drawers
Late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Used Roll Top 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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
1930
s French Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful oak desk with a lot of compartments.
The roll top works perfectly which locks.
Category
1930s French Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional cylinder top desk with great patina, complete and very original.
Roll up the top to
Category
1840s Danish Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
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
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Teak Roll Top Desk by Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
I have not been able to find out who specifically designed this fabulous looking rolltop desk for
Category
1960s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Sycamore
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
19th Century Victorian Used Roll Top Desks
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany roll top desk ~ Secretary features a tambour cover that
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
or business.
Made as one piece the roll top reveals a bank of two drawers each side and a black
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
staining on the writing surface, scuffs and scratches on the roll top, missing brass hardware for where the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk in Walnut
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisitely designed, mid-century desk offers a myriad of storage options including a file
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Danish Modern Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Desk is perfectly compact yet contains an abundance of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
Category
1970s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Maia
Roll Top Desk by Giotto Stoppino, circa 1969
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in London, England
For Bernini, Italy
A very stylish tambour top wood desk, the interior fitted with trays in white
Category
1960s Italian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wood
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
1970s American Bohemian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Roll Top Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI style mahogany and brass desk with green leather interior.
Category
20th Century English Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
MCM Herman Miller Action Office I Roll Top Desk by George Nelson
Robert Propst
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
By Bröderna Gustafssons, AB Markaryd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson
For Swedish Trävaruindustri
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage George Nelson desk featuring a gorgeous walnut roll top, white laminate desk top, black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
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
1950s American Used Roll Top Desks
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Used Roll Top Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used roll top desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used roll top desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Used roll top desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used roll top desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced beautiful used roll top desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Roll Top Desks?
Prices for used roll top desks start at $20 and top out at $135,000 with the average selling for $3,810.
Questions About Used Roll Top Desks
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Roll-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.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2022To 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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