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French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning antique French roll top desk in the Louis XVI manner
Main structure of desk is in
Category
Vintage 1920s Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood
This is based
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Bed Us Queen Uk King Size Under White Covers Gold Roll Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique bed US Queen UK King size gold French roll top
Covered to White undercovers
Superb
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French roll-top bureau from the early 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture richly inlaid with
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Wood
H 49.22 in W 30.32 in D 19.69 in
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
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Marble
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Louis XVI Roll Top Desk was made in France around 1780. The outside of the secretary
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Kingwood, Yew
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk
French, early 20th century
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Drawers & Documents Binder, c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door
France, circa 1980.
The shelves of the
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Marble
H 55.91 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk
French late 19th-early 20th century
Bureau a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany
Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and
Category
Antique 1880s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
This impressive 19th century, French Empire style gilt bronze-mounted Fine mahogany roll-top desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 51 in W 64 in D 30 in
French Strafor Steel Roll Front Bookcase
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
top edge, interior shelves are adjustable and removable. Steel roll front with brass handles
Category
Early 20th Century French Machine Age Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Victorian Double Ended Copper Roll Top Bath Tub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
seen. It has a distinctly French look with a generous roll top and central waste. Remnants of tinning
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Copper, Metal
Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub by Ewart & Son
By Ewart & Son
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper roll top bathtub by Ewart and Son Ltd, circa 1890. A beautiful piece for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Copper
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
three-quarter galleried rectangular top above a roll-top, opening to reveal a leather-lined writing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section.
You
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks
Materials
Walnut
Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood and tulipwood marquetry rolltop desk. Fine gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine 19th Century François Linke Bronze Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in Miami, FL
Bureau a Cylindre or roll top desk is a splendid creation. Mahogany with a deep plum color and richly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 21 in
Louis XV style walnut roll top desk with large drawer and upper compartments.
Located in Oakville, ON
A charming roll top desk in the style of Louis XV made in walnut having interesting and attractive
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 43 in W 33 in D 23 in
Louis XVI Satinwood Roll Top Desk by Macret - Stamped - 18th Century circa 1780
By Pierre Macret
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Louis XVI mahogany roll top desk, ormolu ornamentation, France, late 18th century, circa 1780
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 41.34 in W 44.88 in D 24 in
A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
A Wicker Rolled Sided Serving Cart with Removable Tray in French Green Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare rolled skirted serving cart in French green finish with red and black accented trim
Category
Vintage 1910s American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 36.5 in
Antique French Tile Top Iron Stand or Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique french occasional table with a square top having tiles with stylized fleur-de
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 1940s Mahogany Dining Table with a Diamond Marquetry Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
elegance to the overall design. The legs are equally impressive, with a rolled top that tapers down to the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Wire Garden Patio Dining Table With Glass Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
top table is 36 diameter by 30 high. Fantastic iron wire design with a rolled edge and fancy scroll
Category
Vintage 1970s French Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wire
Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four pairs
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fruitwood
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal is an intriguing combination of
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque End Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Lux AEterna 2022 French Printer's Proof
Located in New York, NY
Beatrice Dalle / Charlotte Gainsbourg / Abbey Lee. Very Good condition, rolled w/ wrinkling and tear top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Posters
Materials
Paper
Industrial French Slatted Wood and Iron Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
natural wood, rolled wood top and bottom trim, anchored feet and many more details.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs Black Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top.
The three materials gave the table its name
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs White Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top.
The three materials gave the table its name
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
, Paul Follot having a floral curved top edge and rolled arms with carved tassels and reeded legs that
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs Green Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
laser cut metal base topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top.
The three materials
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Side Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Table that exudes rustic charm and authenticity. Crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Elm
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase is a feast for the eyes, especially those who
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mewoma Table, Two Legs, Black Legs Black Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top.
The three materials gave the table its name
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 29.14 in W 43.31 in D 110.24 in
French Industrial Iron Folding Bistro Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Lovely patinated finish with smooth rolled edges on the top and an umbrella hole. The X-form base folds
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases are the ideal choice for adding majestic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! Hand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Country French Grape Picking Zinc Harvest Basket
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a tapered form and a rolled metal lip on top. Excellent for display mounted to a wall or on the
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Zinc
18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
Located in Dallas, TX
flip top that has a beaded edge and a rolled lip. The middle portion of the lid is raised and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An Empire Revival mahogany and parcel gilt cylinder bureau, Circa 1880 in date.
The panelled roll
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Carved Antique Limestone Capital Pedestal from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this limestone pedestal was most likely the capital of an
Category
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
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 Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Console or Desserte
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A high quality French ormolu-mounted mahogany, Amaranth and Marquetry marble top console Desserte
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dressers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Palisander Mahogany Wood Marble French Napoleon III Bureau, 1870s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
an external drawer, complete with working key, of good capacity. Openable roll-top bureau that offers
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
H 42.52 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French roll top for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every French roll top was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French roll top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French roll top bearing Louis XVI, Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French roll top over the years, but those crafted by Gervais Durand, Henri-Auguste Fourdinois and François Linke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a French Roll Top?
A French roll top can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,386, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $63,779.
Questions About French Roll Top
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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