1920s Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
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Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
By Derby
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks
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Oak
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
H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Union Des Artistes Modernes, Robert Mallet-Stevens
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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Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
H 30 in W 31.38 in D 19.5 in
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 Desks
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H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 26.38 in
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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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Desk Sets
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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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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Desk Sets
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Art Glass
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Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Paul Leidersdorff for Cado 'Caravelle' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Leather
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1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
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By PEL
Located in Hellouw, NL
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Located in Troy, NY
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Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
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Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
By Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s.
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By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
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Located in Alhambra, CA
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By Marcel Breuer
Located in Berlin, DE
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1920s English Antique Oak Desk D Shaped Tambour Roll Top Library Home Office
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A good example of a 1920s roll top desk in a lovely honey-coloured quarter-sawn oak. It’s a very
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 1920s mahogany roll top desk writing table
This desks is large and heavy and would have
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Large 1920s Mahogany Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
or business.
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Midcentury Roll Top Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vintage teak roll top secretary desk is the way to go. You can even pretend you're in a 1920s detective
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak Art Deco Haagse School Roll Top Desk by Allan & Co. Rotterdam, 1920s
By Allan & Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and hard to find Art Deco Haagse School roll top desk.
Solid oak with ebonized handles
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H 39.77 in W 25.4 in D 19.49 in
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Located in London, GB
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By Stow Davis
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By Shaw Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
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By SNSA
Located in Peekskill, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Stamford, CT
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Located in Long Island City, NY
This small, elegant French Art Deco Lady's roll-top desk opens / closes by moving the drawer
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By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
changed its name and its products to roll-top desks, sectional bookcases, letter filing devices, and
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Oak
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Located in Vancouver, BC
This gorgeous double pedestal roll top desk is fashioned of all original golden oak. Nearing 100
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Oak
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Located in Hudson, NY
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By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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1920s Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s roll top desk available at 1stDibs. Each 1920s roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Your living room may not be complete without a 1920s roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s roll top desk made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made 1920s roll top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Allan & Co., Shaw Furniture Company and Stow & Davis are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1920s Roll Top Desk?
Prices for a 1920s roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $4,658, while the average can fetch as much as $3,278.
Questions About 1920s Roll Top Desk
- 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.
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