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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Desks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
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Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Metal
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Desk Sets
Art Glass
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Desk Sets
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Cabinets
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Teak
Antique 1890s French Dining Room Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Vanities
Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vanities
Mirror
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Oak
20th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Desks
Metal
20th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Desks
Metal
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1880s American American Craftsman Desks
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Desks
Oak
Vintage 1930s Thai Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1930s Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
20th Century American Desks
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Lucite, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Rosewood, Leather
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Sycamore
Early 20th Century Burmese Desks
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Brass
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
20th Century American Desks
Rosewood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks
Maple, Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
American Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1910s American Desks and Writing Tables
Ash
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Birch
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Brass
20th Century German Desks
Steel
Early 20th Century Industrial Children's Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Teak
Antique 19th Century Belgian Secretaires
Brass
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Brass
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Paintings and Screens
Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Desks
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Desks
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks
Wood
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Desks
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Rosewood, Teak
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- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
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