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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
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
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1950s Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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Late 20th Century British Georgian Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Hardwood
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
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
H 38 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Wood
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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 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
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Rosewood
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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Late 20th Century Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Oak
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
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1970s American Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
do some justice in illustrating the quality
Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior
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1980s Louis XV Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Kingwood
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
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Rosewood
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 Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
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
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 34 in D 18 in
1960s Mid Century Walnut Roll-Top Secretary Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut roll top desk designed and manufactured by Hooker furniture in the united states
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Walnut
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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk And Chair with Gilt X-Base Legs, Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel.
A handsome desk
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 54 in D 28 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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Metal
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 46.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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1950s Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Steel
Charak Lacquered Mahogany Banded Round Dining Table w/ 2 Leaves Inlaid Legs Mint
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint.
Two table leaves
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and get to work—or maybe just daydream about your next big adventure. With a smooth roll-top design
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1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Trenton, NJ
history all rolled into one.
Matching Bamboo Desk Chair also available-
Dimensions: 54.25w 25d 30.25h
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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
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
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, C.R.S. De Padova
Located in Renens, CH
derived from traditional secretaries with elements such as the wooden roll top and the extractable shelf
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
the following day by opening up the roll-top.
Here available are the High desk and Perch stool
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
space-saving mini office and once you're done, just roll the top down to hide away your work space
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
roll top, ebonized side panels, wooden work surface, and pencil drawer. Design allows it to be set at
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1970s American Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 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
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1970s Italian Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass
Walnut Lectern by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Walnut
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
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Wood
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
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Misinto, IT
. Through a simultaneous movement that involves pulling out the work surface and sliding open a roll-top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini fot Bernini Mod. "804" Rolltop Desk/Cabinet , Italy 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Naples, IT
.
The desk features an ingenious mechanical drag mechanism; if the desk plate is pulled out, the roll
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
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
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Bone, Wood
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
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
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 Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in
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
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Category
1960s American Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Walnut
Roll Top Campaign Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large roll top Campaign style desk circa 1960s in excellent condition. Very well made with heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Brass
Small Dresser Marcel Breuer 1926 with Foldable Top
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
Marcel Breuer used the roll-top in the early days for famous institutions in Berlin, among others
Category
1980s German Bauhaus Retro Roll Top Desk
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro roll top desk you’re looking for. Each retro roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro roll top desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro roll top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made retro 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 A.R. Arredamenti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Retro Roll Top Desk?
Prices for a retro roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,295 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,850.
Questions About Retro Roll Top Desk
- 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 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.
- 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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