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American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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 Desks and Writing Tables

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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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
H 41 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk, Circa 1890s
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts desk with unique folding roll top USA, Circa 1890s Beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
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Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

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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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
drawers with roll top that opens to multiple compartments and cubbies, three more drawers, leather top
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1905 Adjustable Piano / Roll Top Desk Lamp with Antique American Art Glass Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Very elegant early 1900s piano or roll top desk lamp with original restored finish. This lamp is
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Ikat Credenza by Indo Made
Located in Geneve, CH
credenza, a nostalgic piece of furniture reminiscent of your grandfather’s roll top desk with a daring
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2010s American Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Ikat Credenza by Indo Made
Ikat Credenza by Indo Made
H 24.02 in W 18 in D 60.01 in

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19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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 drawers Writing surface revealed by opening up the roll top section Circa 1880 on thi...
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Antique 1880s Desks

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Mahogany

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
By Silvio Piattelli, Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations. Ivory onyx comes from Middle E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Onyx, Brass

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Plywood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Amuneal's Brass Pantry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Part of our metal Kitchen Collection, this brass clad cabinetry is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a knife-edge...
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2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Amuneal's Brass Pantry
Amuneal's Brass Pantry
H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in

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Small Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive American roll top desk made by the 'Derby' company based in Boston. Unusual
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Small Oak Roll Top Desk
Small Oak Roll Top Desk
H 48.43 in W 42.13 in D 30.32 in
Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Full size vintage Mahogany roll top desk with outfitted interior, consisting of doors, drawers and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown American Classical Desks

Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Mahogany Roll Top Desk
H 45 in W 60 in D 40 in
Antique Children's Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
" H Desk top 19.5" H   Great antique condition. Minor stains to interior/ back desktop and drawer
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Located in Manhattan, NY
19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts American Desk
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Great mahogany roll top desk. This piece was likely produced in Michigan State for Edgley. You can
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Antique Early 1900s Central American Arts and Crafts Desks

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Mahogany, Oak

Arts & Crafts American Desk
Arts & Crafts American Desk
H 36.62 in W 53.55 in D 35.44 in
Early 1900s American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900s American Industrial roll top table by Toledo. Great as used as bar.
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Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
simple rectangular top stands upon the iconic rolled metal legs originally designed by Milo Baughman. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare antique American Wooton/ Indianapolis cabinet company triple roll top quarter sawn oak
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Antique 1880s American American Craftsman Desks

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Oak

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk, Double Pedestal, American 1900, B2515
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak roll top desk, double pedestal, American 1900, B2515 American, 1900 Solid oak
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Antique Early 1900s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk, Double Pedestal, American 1910, B2801
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak roll top desk, Double Pedestal, American 1910, B2801 American 1910 Solid oak
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Vintage 1910s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
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Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Roll Top Campaign Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A chic roll top with the iconic Campaign hardware. Rests on
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Late 20th Century North American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Roll Top Campaign Desk
Vintage Boho Roll Top Campaign Desk
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 28.25 in
Antique American Mahogany "S" Roll Top Desk, Double Pedestal, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
. - Dovetailed drawers. - Roll top in good working order. - Original lock and key. - Original finish
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Edward Wormley Roll Top Desk for Dunbar, Rosewood American Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The iconic roll top desk by Edward Wormley featuring stained walnut and rosewood detailing with a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1930s Banker's Metal Roll Top Industrial Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Banker's metal roll top Industrial desk, probably made by the Art Metal Company, American, circa
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Roll Top Desk by Heywood Wakefield
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top desk by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1960s. The sleek modernist form, clearly influenced by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Roll Top Desk by Heywood Wakefield
Modernist Roll Top Desk by Heywood Wakefield
H 33.63 in W 31.88 in D 23.63 in
Antique Ash Double Pedestal Roll up Desk, American 1910, B597
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique ash double pedestal roll up desk, American 1910, B597 American 1910 Solid Ash Original
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Vintage 1910s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Late 19th Century Gunn Furniture Co Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19th century roll top desk was manufactured by the Gunn Furniture Company. established
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Pine

Vintage Children's Size Child's Roll Top Writing Desk and School Chairs, a Set
By Paris Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage children's size child's roll top writing desk and school chairs, a set. Set includes a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Oxford Square by Drexel Faux Brass Base Campaign Style Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This is not a 19th century British Campaign roll top desk. It's way better. Why? Because it was
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Desks

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Brass

George Nelson Home Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the roll-top. Floating back features leather covered doors with shelves inside. Fold-out
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson Home Office Desk
George Nelson Home Office Desk
H 41 in W 54 in D 28 in
Donald Deskey Desk for Charak Modern
By Donald Deskey
Located in Pawtucket, RI
designs rarely come to market. This desk features a multi wood roll-top, assorted drawers shelves and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Donald Deskey Desk for Charak Modern
Donald Deskey Desk for Charak Modern
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
Located in Portland, OR
roll top enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes, the desk having a pull-out writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Walnut Roll Top Desk by Derby Boston, America 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut roll top desk by Derby Boston, America 1880, B2750 America 1990 Solid walnut
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Antique 1880s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk, Double Pedestal, American 1910, B2531
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak roll top desk, double pedestal, American 1910, B2531 American 1910 Solid oak
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Vintage 1910s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

American Mission Oak Roll Top Desk and Matching Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mission style oak child's roll top desk with 2 drawers on right side with matching swivel
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Early 20th Century American Mission Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Solid oak roll top desk with an S-shaped working tambor retaining its original rich looking dark
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Rochester, NY
American black walnut double pedestal raised panel roll top desk in good restored condition. Fitted
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut Roll Top Desk
Walnut Roll Top Desk
H 50 in W 50 in D 32 in
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
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Antique 1870s American Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Antique American Victorian Oak Roll Top 'S Curve' Tambor Desk, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American oak roll top 's Curve' Tambor desk, circa 1880. The desk having a band of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian 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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Roll-Top Tambour Desk by Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the "Action
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Roll Top Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
. Drawers both above and below work section. Roll top opens to reveal slide-out, leather-topped work
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Cherry, Poplar

Roll Top Desk
Roll Top Desk
H 54 in W 43 in D 23 in
American Mahogany Roll-top Desk, C. 1920-40
Located in Norwalk, CT
American mahogany roll-top desk, c. 1920-40, marked "Derby Desk".
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Vintage 1940s American Desks

American Mahogany Roll-top Desk, C. 1920-40
American Mahogany Roll-top Desk, C. 1920-40
H 31.44 in W 50.5 in D 35.5 in
Steelcase Roll-Top Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Expertly restored steel roll-top with brass hardware. New bookbinder's leather top. The actual roll
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Steelcase Roll-Top Desk
Steelcase Roll-Top Desk
H 45 in W 60 in D 34 in
Craftsman roll top walnut desk
Located in Hollywood, CA
An American craftsman revolutionary desk reminiscent of the type of design exhibited at the
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Craftsman roll top walnut desk
Craftsman roll top walnut desk
H 36.75 in W 35.75 in D 24 in
Robert March Roll Top Desk and Stool
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outstanding example of this American craftsman's work.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Art Metal Co. Double Bank Roll Top Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Steel roll top desks are rare and hard to find (no American company ever resumed production after
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Vintage 1930s American Desks

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Brass

A Good & Rare Walnut Late Victorian Roll Top Desk By Shannon Ltd
Located in Darwen, GB
A Good & Rare Walnut & Burr Walnut Late Victorian Period roll top desk by Shannon Ltd. The upper
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Mastercraft Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine roll top desk by Mastercraft with a full gallery, 2 drawers, and leather writing surface
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Desk
Mastercraft Desk
H 38 in W 33.75 in D 22.75 in
Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, the "action office roll-top desk". Walnut tambour roll-top
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Desk by George Nelson for  Herman Miller
Desk by George Nelson for  Herman Miller
H 34.25 in W 54 in D 30.5 in
19TH CENTURY MID-WESTERN EMPIRE SERCRETERY
Located in Bedford, NY
TOP SHELVES WITH RATCHERT SUPPORTS. ROLL OVER DESK TOP WITH WRITING SURFACE AND DRAWERS INSIDE
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Cutler and Sons Filing Cabinet
Located in Aurora, OR
Abner Cutler was issued the first patent for an American-made roll top desk in 1850 and as his
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Cutler and Sons Filing Cabinet
Cutler and Sons Filing Cabinet
H 21 in W 31.5 in L 21 in
Large 1960s Repurposed Steel Office Organizer, Refinished in Gloss White
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a 1960s steel roll top desk, we repurposed this unique piece for use as an
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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Roll Top Desk American For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the roll top desk American you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each roll top desk American for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roll top desk American — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each roll top desk American bearing Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made roll top desk American has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paris MFG Co. and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

How Much is a Roll Top Desk American?

Prices for a roll top desk American can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.
Questions About Roll Top Desk American
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Sometimes, 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Roll-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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    A 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.