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What is a roll top desk?
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
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French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase with three internal shelves and one lower storage drawer. The piece shows the influen...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900
Located in Southampton, GB
Very useful pine Roll Top Storage Cabinet with original, scumbled paint.
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Roll Top Secretary Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully crafted Swedish Gustavian style roll top secretary cabinet finished in a rich hand-painted black that highlights its elegant architectural form.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Wood

Vintage 1940s Industrial-Style Wooden Roll-Top File Cabinet
Located in Torino, Piemonte
File cabinet with a roller shutter closure, a wooden frame featuring 14 upper compartments and 8 lower compartments, and a gold-plated brass handle. Industrial style, manufactured in...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Industrial Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Steel and Brass Roll Top Valuables Safe Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 36 inch, counter height bottom “safe” cabinet features two pull-out red velvet ledges. The 53 inch height x 17.5 inch deep, recessed, upper display cabinet features two roll top ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau file cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original roll top door.
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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