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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
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
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut & Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 54 in D 28 in
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 Desks
Materials
Teak
H 38 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
but looks like an antique, comes with keys to both roll top and below drawers, desk has 9 small
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
tempered glass and features a cylinder hutch with a roll-top lid of Ebony (also in Walnut Canaletto) that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979, in American black walnut. Features:Inlay rosewood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
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 Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 55.25 in D 43.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968.
The desk with a locking roll
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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 Desks
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Writing desk by day and vanity table by night; roll desk 02 is a minimal piece with four metal legs
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from classic teakwood, this desk exudes Mid-Century Modern design, inviting you to sit down
Category
Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
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
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
book matched on the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done is beautiful lighter wood
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 34 in D 18 in
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Union Des Artistes Modernes, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
lines. Original top of sand-cast and steel rolled sand cast glass in a light green color by Saint Gobain
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 31.38 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Bronze Age Desk by Mark Zeff
By Mark Zeff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bronze Age desk by Mark Zeff, hot rolled steel with wood tanned top.
Bronze Age collection by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
J1 Blackened Steel Desk by Edelman New York
Located in New York, NY
The hot rolled J Desk is New York sleek. She's hot and cool, smooth and effortless. Dark, but
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tambour doors which
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Rare roll-top desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
piece can be used as a freestanding desk.
Dimensions are: 34.64" x 21.65 x 35.43"- table top height
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
derived from traditional secretaries with elements such as the wooden roll top and the extractable shelf
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 46.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
the following day by opening up the roll-top.
Here available are the High desk and Perch stool
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and unusual desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. By pulling the desk top out you
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
, the two main armchairs that featured roll top upholstered arms and fully upholstered seats and backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
Wonderful and Extremely Rare Frattini Secretary for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
By pulling the drawer the tambour roll top opens automatic. Then you can double the size of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Walnut Lectern by Edward Wormley
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Drafting Table and Utility Cart, Blackened Steel and Gray Glass by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
creatives in mind, the Drafting Table and Utility Cart duo is modern, minimal and sleek. It features a satin
Category
2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal
H 37 in W 52 in D 30 in
Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. With a desk and two rollable leather cabinets with an original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs are refined and supremely comfortable and supportive, as expected of a top-of-the-line office
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Brass
H 48.43 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Roll top secretary in teak by Egon Ostergaard, Sweden, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Roll top secretary designed by Egon Ostergaard for MSI, Sweden during the 1960’s. Solid teak and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Rolling Utility Cart, Blackened Hot Rolled Steel, Customizable, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
enough to accompany any desk in a home, art studio or office setting. Finely constructed and finished, it
Category
2010s American Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Cut Steel, Sheet Metal, Iron, Steel, Metal
H 24 in W 18 in D 20 in
Gianfranco Frattini fot Bernini Mod. "804" Rolltop Desk/Cabinet , Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Naples, IT
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The desk features an ingenious mechanical drag mechanism; if the desk plate is pulled out, the roll
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 39.38 in
Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Are you feeling lucky? Then roll this die. Luck be a lady tonight. This beautifully crafted
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Glass
Meridian Modular Credenza, Duo, Modern Steel Casework, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel, sleek and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
arrangement, there is virtually no top or bottom to any one of the three components, lending them to function
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
is an all-steel, sturdy and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling with no exposed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Etagere Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
arrangement, there is virtually no top or bottom to any one of the three components, lending them to function
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Brass and Caned Square Tray Barware, Italian, Style of Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
decoration. The uses are for many applications. This also could be great as a desk accessory. Rolled towels
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern roll top desk you’re looking for. Each modern roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a modern roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern roll top desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made modern roll top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a modern roll top desk at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
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- 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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