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Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Vintage Mid Century 1970's Grand Rolltop Writing Desk with Asian Flair. Beautifully
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk
Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk

Vintage 1970's Grand Asian style Rolltop Desk/ Writing Desk

H 52.5 in W 25.5 in D 56.25 in
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk

H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

H 58 in W 31 in D 19 in
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

H 37.75 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in
Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
Remarkable Louis XVI style rolltop writing desk with marquetry latticework pattern. The front of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Bronze

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley

H 46.86 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 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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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s

804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s

H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini designed this gorgeous rosewood rolltop desk, model 804, for Bernini in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood and tulipwood marquetry rolltop desk. Fine gilt
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani

H 45 in W 42 in D 21 in
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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original

H 35 in W 74.57 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 Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s

H 38.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

H 45.28 in W 42.52 in D 24.41 in
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Misinto, IT
cover, the 804 transforms from a cabinet into a practical writing desk. The change in use and appearance
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Mid-20th Century Italian Secretaires

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Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962
Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

Gianfranco Frattini 804 Rolltop desk for Bernini, 1962

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Roll top secretary in teak by Egon Ostergaard, Sweden, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Antwerpen, BE
writing desk surface. The three lower drawers have sculpted inset wooden handles. Comes with the orginal
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Roll top secretary in teak by Egon Ostergaard, Sweden, 1960s
Roll top secretary in teak by Egon Ostergaard, Sweden, 1960s

Roll top secretary in teak by Egon Ostergaard, Sweden, 1960s

H 38.19 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in

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H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 14.18 in
MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
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Located in Carmel, NY
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H 29 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
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Located in bergen op zoom, NL
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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H 36 in W 40 in D 17 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Cherry Bonheur du Jour
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Located in Charlotte, NC
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Located in Argelato, BO
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Belmont, MA
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Located in Trenton, NJ
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Located in Milano, IT
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Located in Delray Beach, FL
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Mid Century Modern Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

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Located in Dorchester, MA
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Walnut Rolltop Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Walnut Rolltop Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Paris, FR
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Marquetry Rolltop Desk after One Commissioned by Marie-Antoinette to Riesener

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18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

18th Century Cherrywood Cylinder Desk/ Rolltop Bureau Secretary, France C. 1780

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A Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Rolltop Desk
Located in New York, NY
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A Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Rolltop Desk

A Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Rolltop Desk

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Located in Lichtenberg, AT
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Italian Wood Desk by Fratelli Proserpio

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Teak Roll Top Desk by Brown Saltman

Teak Roll Top Desk by Brown Saltman

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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

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Black Lacquer Campaign Desk With Gilt X-Form Bases

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Black Lacquer Campaign Desk with Gilt X-Form Bases

H 35 in W 54 in D 25 in
Compas Desk by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain, 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Compás desk designed in 1990 by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain. Iconic piece of postmodern
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Compas Desk by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain, 1990
Compas Desk by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain, 1990

Compas Desk by Pedro Miralles for Punt Mobles, Spain, 1990

H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 25.99 in
Very Original Desk or Vanity in Natural Elmwood with Roll Top Curtain
Located in Mexico, DF
Original and rare desk or vanity made in natural elmwood and white Formica top with one drawer and
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Original Desk or Vanity in Natural Elmwood with Roll Top Curtain
Very Original Desk or Vanity in Natural Elmwood with Roll Top Curtain

Very Original Desk or Vanity in Natural Elmwood with Roll Top Curtain

H 48.82 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
and thus increase efficiency. Desks with a closable rolltop would allow unfinished work to simply
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller

H 31.89 in W 50.01 in D 33.08 in
Teak Rolltop Desk with Three Drawers and Slide Out Writing Surface
Located in Charleston, SC
Teak rolltop desk with three drawers and slide out writing surface.
Category

20th Century Unknown Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Rolltop Desk with Three Drawers and Slide Out Writing Surface
Teak Rolltop Desk with Three Drawers and Slide Out Writing Surface

Teak Rolltop Desk with Three Drawers and Slide Out Writing Surface

H 43 in W 37 in D 19 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in London, GB
Limited edition Gianfranco Frattini designed rolltop bureau for `Bernini. Italy. Ebonised Ash
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini
Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini

Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Antique Oak Rolltop Desk, Secretary in Wonderful Condition, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
writing surface. Fitted interior. Original hardware. Panelled sides. $825. Item #B263. Measures
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Vintage 1910s American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Rolltop Desk, Secretary in Wonderful Condition, 1910
Antique Oak Rolltop Desk, Secretary in Wonderful Condition, 1910

Antique Oak Rolltop Desk, Secretary in Wonderful Condition, 1910

H 54 in W 41 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern desk with pull-out writing tablet.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Swedish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Swedish Modern Rolltop Secretary

Swedish Modern Rolltop Secretary

H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

H 34 in W 54 in D 30 in
Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
the tambour/rolltop covered writing surface with single brass knob.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar
Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar

Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar

H 44 in W 24 in D 22 in
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic vintage midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

Midcentury Swedish Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard

H 37.75 in W 18.5 in D 35.25 in
Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Detroit, MI
design. The rolltop opens on a top compartment with a slide-out writing surface, arched cubbies and three
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Two-Toned Inlaid Rolltop Secretary Desk

H 38.625 in W 17.75 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern teak cylinder rolltop secretary- desk- cabinet is made in
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

H 97 in W 90 in D 45 in
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern teak cylinder rolltop secretary- desk- cabinet is made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970

H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period teak cylinder rolltop secretary/ desk or just a cabinet is made in 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970

H 38.19 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Miniature Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful and uniquely sized roll top desk features plenty of space for organized storage, and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Miniature Rolltop Desk
Mid-Century Swedish Teak Miniature Rolltop Desk

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Miniature Rolltop Desk

H 38 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Rolltop Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant Louis XVI style freestanding antique French cylinder writing desk veneered with walnut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Rolltop Desk
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Rolltop Desk

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Bureau Rolltop Desk

H 43.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.5 in
Industrial metal rolltop desk
Located in Spokane, WA
The roll top desk was made early 1900's by the Art Metal Company Canton, Ohio. They were the
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Industrial metal rolltop desk
Industrial metal rolltop desk

Industrial metal rolltop desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic rolltop desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller looks as modern and sleek now as ever and
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk

H 33 in W 65.5 in D 32 in
Steelcase Rolltop Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
steel beauties rarley turn up. This is a complete original desk, has all components (most of the time
Category

Vintage 1930s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Steelcase Rolltop Desk
Steelcase Rolltop Desk

Steelcase Rolltop Desk

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Rolltop Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Cylindrical rolltop opening reveals three drawers above rectangular leather-lined writing surface
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Rolltop Desk with Bronze Mounts
French Empire Style Mahogany Rolltop Desk with Bronze Mounts

French Empire Style Mahogany Rolltop Desk with Bronze Mounts

H 43.25 in W 59.5 in D 25 in
Scarce Heywood Wakefield Tambour Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
1960's Heywood Wakefield tambour desk. Rolltop opens to access writing surface with pigeon hole
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Scarce Heywood Wakefield Tambour Desk
Scarce Heywood Wakefield Tambour Desk

Scarce Heywood Wakefield Tambour Desk

H 35.5 in W 32 in D 23.5 in
Victorian Child's Roll-Top Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Child's rolltop desk with tambour cover on folding base and burnished decoration on the top rail
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Child's Roll-Top Desk
Victorian Child's Roll-Top Desk

Victorian Child's Roll-Top Desk

H 37 in W 24 in D 17 in
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk with Four Drawers
Located in Bridport, CT
Modern teak rolltop desk. Four drawers with recessed handles. Rolltop with fitted interior desk and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk with Four Drawers
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk with Four Drawers

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk with Four Drawers

H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic midcentury Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk
Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

Midcentury Swedish Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk

H 38.25 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in
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Rolltop Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rolltop writing desk available at 1stDibs. A rolltop writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rolltop writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rolltop writing desk bearing Scandinavian Modern, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Herman Miller and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful rolltop writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rolltop Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a rolltop writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,750, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Rolltop Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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