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Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
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
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
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
Free Standing English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk.
Tambour top rolls back to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830.
Rare piece of English furniture we found
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Furniture of the 19th century, Antique Collectors Club, 2013, p. 111 This roll-top desk is after a famous
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Unique French Roll-Up Secretary/Desk in the Transition Style from Around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890
Mahogany and brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in W 33.47 in D 18.12 in
Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Oak
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
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera With Meniscus Lens & Rotary
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s
Drawing roll holder
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 26.58 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
Bavero Breccia Imperiale Marble-Effect & Oak Writing Desk
By Morica Design
Located in Milan, IT
Brimming with exclusivity, this writing/vanity desk is an exercise in superb finishes also borrowed
Category
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With An Ensar Anastigmat 75mm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.66 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and ormolu desk circa. 1750. The Bureau à Cylindre desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 38.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
. Typical Empire style chairs include square, rectangular, or rolled-over chair backs.
The Empire tables
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
drawers behind the roll top and on the back there are shelves for books. Nice from every few it can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
ClassiCon Pegasus Desk in Black with Leather by IF Group & Tilla Goldberg
By Ippolito Fleitz Group and Tilla Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
The Pegasus Home Desk is a small, ingeniously conceived home workplace that provides space for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 25 in
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
caramel hues
Deeply buttoned leather with beautiful ageing and colour
Substantial rolled back rest with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
especially high-end because of its tall back, dubbed by Herman Miller itself as its 'Executive' trim
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
FULLY RESTORED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ONE OF A KIND BROWN LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By David Linley
Located in GB
, fully restored, custom hand dyed cigar brown leather Viscount David Linley desk armchair which is part
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
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
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
of this elegant Biedermeier desk. The back of the desk is also veneered so it can stand exposed from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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
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
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Pair of English Georgian Style Chesterfield Leather Executive Office Chairs
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English rolled arms. The generous seat has a thick fitted loose seat cushion and the back and arms have
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 44 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Office Chair in Leather and Real Wood Veneer in the Style of French Art Deco
Located in Ulm, DE
.
Rollable with 5 castors.
Original leather.
The padded back provides excellent seating comfort.
Other
Category
2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Designer Office Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
comfortable back support, while not sacrificing good looks. The warmth of premium, hand-stitched leather
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Steelcase, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
detail, a black molded plastic chair back, black plastic arms and trim, on a chrome four prong base with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
1 Vintage Midcentury Zographos Alpha Chair Black Leather Bronze Base
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
base
Higher back than the mid-sized version.
Zographos Alpha five star base with casters.
Swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Parquetry Bureau a Rognon
Located in Montreal, QC
surface is enclosed by a pair of tambour shutters which, when rolled back, reveal small drawers. The desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
lever and the platform instantly tilts. Then the steel ball starts to roll back to the other end. It
Category
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Located in Danville, CA
them back on the top tray, which has designated channels that allows the balls to roll down to the
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 10.75 in D 8.38 in
Mystery 8 Day Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Bell Striking
Located in Danville, CA
starts to roll back to the other end. It takes the steel ball 30 seconds to roll from one side to the
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.38 in
Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 59.25 in W 30 in D 18.75 in
Back Stop (Instantdreams) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Back Stop (Instantdreams) - 1998
58x57cm
Edition of 5, plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Analog C-Print, hand
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
H 22.84 in W 22.45 in D 0.04 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
Gianfranco Frattini fot Bernini Mod. "804" Rolltop Desk/Cabinet , Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Naples, IT
.
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
Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
The Tribal Table uses large scale hot-rolled steel, the concept, albeit not literal, is for the
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Carved Oak Turned Wood Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
the table desk together.
The frames with barley twist turning throughout and carved scrolled arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Chita Rivera BYE BYE BIRDIE Original 1960 Broadway Costume Drawing Tony Awards
Located in New York, NY
Bark
On the back of the frame are fabric swatches of the design along with Chita’s then phone number
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Vacancy (Instantdreams) - 21st Century, Polaroid, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
.
You continually revisit the landscape of the American West in your work. What draws you back to this
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
H 22.84 in W 22.45 in D 0.04 in
3 Stefanie Schneider's Minis 'Nudes' - triptych, signed
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
work. What draws you back to this scene?
Southern California represents a dream to me. The contrast of
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print, Polaroid, Lambda, Color, Archival Paper
H 4.22 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Radha Shooting' - signed
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
revisit the landscape of the American West in your work. What draws you back to this scene?
Southern
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda, Polaroid
H 4.22 in W 3.47 in D 0.04 in
Stefanie Schneider Polaroid sized unlimited Mini 'Angie' (Heavenly..) - signed
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
of the American West in your work. What draws you back to this scene?
Southern California represents
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper, Polaroid, Lambda, Color
H 4.22 in W 3.47 in D 0.04 in
Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely.
This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
1 Stefanie Schneider's Mini 'Male Nude' - signed
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Normal.
You continually revisit the landscape of the American West in your work. What draws you back to
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print, Archival Paper, Polaroid, Lambda, Color
H 4.22 in W 3.47 in D 0.04 in
Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India. They were mainly used as
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Roll Back Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of roll back desks available for sale. There are many contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the roll back desks on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, orange, green and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Stefanie Schneider produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in polaroid, c print and paper, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Roll Back Desks?
Roll back desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $775,000.
Questions About Roll Back 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.
- 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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