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George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
This is the first series of the Action Office roll top desk designed by George Nelson in the 1960s
Category
1960s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1830 wooden tambour lap campaign roll top desk.
This is truly a unique piece when opened
Category
1830s English Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Masculine 19th Century Big and Roomy Roll Top Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically masculine beautifully constructed big old oak roll top desk having double bases with
Category
19th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Early tambour roll-top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s in its original condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Roll Top Desk in Black
Walnut after George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek classic looking mid century roll top desk. Great interior storage for books and pencil tray.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Steel
Modern Midcentury Roll Top Desk/Office
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A modern take on an old idea a walnut desk featuring a roll top to hide the office when opened it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
1940
s Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1940's vintage Roll top desk. Desk features S-curve tambour roll, solid brass hardware
Category
1940s American Empire Revival Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An exceptional Biedermeier roll top desk or secretary from the 19th century. This desk has all the
Category
19th Century German Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and mahogany roll top desk, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak Watchmakers Jewelers Work Bench with Roll Top Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique oak watchmakers jewelers work bench with roll top desk. Item features roll top with drop
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Eastlake walnut cylinder roll-top desk, 1875. The desk having a carved gallery
Category
1870s American Eastlake Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
Hobbs
Co Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Roll Top Desk
By Hobbs
Co.
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Hobbs & Co. Louis XVI style mahogany and brass roll top desk. Roll top lifts to expose black
Category
Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Leather, Pine
Tambour Door / Roll Top Desk- Workspace "Mainline" by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Tambour door / roll top desk- workspace "Mainline" by Hooker
This beautiful vintage modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
John Kapel Roll Top Desk
By John Kapel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare John Kapel design manufactured by Glenn of California.Beautiful original condition and a wonderful design.
sold with the original tear sheet
Category
1960s American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
$9,500
Antique Solid Oak Wood Roll Top Desk w/ Many Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Antique oak roll top desks are exquisite treasures, showcasing intricate craftsmanship, sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeting Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Lebus Art Deco Oak, Restaurant Roll Top Desk Greeter
This Oak restaurant greeting station which
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and mahogany roll top desk, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique American Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Grand Rapids Chair Co.
Manufacturer: Grand Rapids Chair Co.
Dimensions:
39.50”H x 38.50”W x 20.50”D
Table Height 28.75”
Category
1930s American Federal Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Pull Out Roll Top Desk Drawers Chair Mint
By Peter Hvidt, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint.
Accompanying
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Napoleon III Tambour Roll-Top Desk in Rosewood, circa 1860
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Museum quality Napoleon III pedestal base with tambour roll-top desk in rosewood, France, circa
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Rosewood
British Colonial Teakwood Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Burmese teakwood desk serves a dual purpose as both a place for writing, as well as storage
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare Wooten Style Roll Top Desk by D.S. Rickaby, Quebec
Located in Milford, NH
A rare form wooten style two part roll top desk with bird's-eye maple veneer, an S roll top which
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roll top desk by The Standard Furniture Company features oak construction with raised
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk Attributed to Jansen Finished Back
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top roll top desk, attributed to Maison Jansen, with a brass gallery, 7
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Metal
Signed Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid century Swedish modern rosewood desk with a locking roll top is in good vintage condition
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk, Quarter Sawn Oak Interior Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Industrial steel roll top desk manufactured by Fenton Metallic, the early maker which
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18h century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique American Indianapolis Cabinet Co. Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large antique American roll top oak desk, by the Indianapolis Cabinet Company, circa 1890
Category
1890s American American Craftsman Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Teak Roll Top Desk by Proserpio Fratelli
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
teak finish. Roll top writing industry opens up to offer a pull-out writing surface and concealed
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage teak desk, featuring a roll up door revealing generous storage compartments and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Heywood-Wakefield Streamlined Roll Top Desk, 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic American midcentury Heywood-Wakefield Petite Tambour Desk. With finished back. Featuring
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Birch
Danish Rosewood Roll Top Desk Signed Mid-century Modern
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS DANISH MODERN ROSEWOOD ROLL TOP DESK. THE ROSEWOOD IS VERY FIGUERED AND HAS A RICH DEEP
Category
1960s Swedish Used Roll Top Desks
Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Take command of your office work with this spectacular custom industrial roll-top desk by Toledo
Category
1910s American Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Austrian Biedermeier Roll Top Desk in Bird
s-Eye Maple with Cabriolet Feet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Biedermeier roll top desk was realized in Vienna Austria, circa 1860. Sitting on
Category
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Maple
French 19th Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive antique walnut desk, with roll top, from 19th century, France. This handsome desk
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
This large desk features beautiful, solid walnut with extensive storage and organization. A three
Category
Late 19th Century European Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Leather, Felt, Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany
Category
Mid-18th Century European Louis XVI Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Egon Ostergaards Secretaire, Roll Top Desk 1960s Sweden
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Den Haag, NL
. The roll top has a geometrical veneer pattern. Under the roll top is a sliding desk shelf, Two small
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage Chrome and Rosewood Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern roll top secretary desk manufactured by Sligh Furniture in rosewood and chrome
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Chrome
Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
the manner of Horner offers paneled oak construction with s-roll top opening to interior with storage
Category
Early 20th Century Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass cylinder top faux bamboo base legs, embossed black leather pull out top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Oak Roll Top Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This desk was made around the late 19th century in France. It is made from solid oak with a roll
Category
1890s French Industrial Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
John Van Koert Walnut and Birch Roll Top Desk
By Drexel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Van Koert for Drexel walnut and birch desk, circa late 1950s. This stunning example has a
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Nickel
Spectacular 19th Century Oak Roll Top Desk by A. Petersen
Co. of Chicago
By A. Petersen
Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This phenomenal roll top desk was made by the A. Petersen & Co. of Chicago, IL some time in the
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk by Cutler
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with S-form roll top opening to interior pigeon holes and drawers; paneled sides and back
Category
Late 19th Century American Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller
Action Office 1
Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, roll top desk model 64916, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, wood, United States, design 1953
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Roll-Top Desk or Secretary in Teak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
for the laptop with the roll-top and the pull-out desk. Nicely figured teak on beech-wood legs. Very
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Gilt X-Form Legs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign desk with roll top side elements, finished in a pale shade of pastel pink, on giltwood X
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular architect's desk from the Action Office Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage teak roll top secretary desk provides a stylish yet compact workspace in any setting
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Solid Teak John Mortensen Prince Roll Top Desk
By John Mortensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome roll top "Prince" model desk designed by John Mortensen and made in Denmark. This well
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Redding, CT
Sweden and attributed to Egon Ostergaard. Some stains on inside of drawers and left top side of desk. Wax
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Roll Top Desks
Materials
Metal
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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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