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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
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Childs Vintage Roll Top Desk, Bureau
Childs Vintage Roll Top Desk, Bureau
H 30.32 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Style Mid Century Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Petersen
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish style mid-century rosewood roll top desk The desk measures: 35.5 wide x
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

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
Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass cylinder top faux bamboo base legs, embossed black leather pull out top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
By Bröderna Gustafssons, AB Markaryd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson For Swedish Trävaruindustri
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk with Gilt X-Base Legs and Low Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel. This is such a
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Teak

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
H 40.25 in W 35.35 in D 18.5 in
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Teak

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
precious items. The desk's top is covered with an elegant leather writing surface, offering a smooth and
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four pairs
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fruitwood

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood

Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
H 30.25 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

No. 804 Rolltop Desk
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Union Des Artistes Modernes
Located in New York, NY
lines. Original top of sand-cast and steel rolled sand cast glass in a light green color by Saint Gobain
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1930s French Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Steel

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 Vintage 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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Metal

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
removable box with dividers. Made of Cherry wood . Good condition. On the desk top there was a hole that has
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1990s European Post-Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Cherry

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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Lectern by Edward Wormley
Walnut Lectern by Edward Wormley
H 44.25 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Wood

1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars - Extra Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
vintage storage jars, mouthblown locally. The top edge is hand rolled and the beauty is that every piece
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Art Glass

1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
beautiful vintage storage jars, mouthblown locally. The top edge is hand rolled and the beauty is that every
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1940s Hungarian Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Art Glass

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 Vintage 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 Vintage Roll Top Desk

Materials

Aluminum

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Vintage Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage roll top desk for your home. Each vintage roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are many kinds of the vintage roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage roll top desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made vintage roll top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Drexel, Paris MFG Co. and Sligh Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Roll Top Desk?

Prices for a vintage roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $15,999, while the average can fetch as much as $2,497.
Questions About Vintage Roll Top Desk
  • 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.