1880 Roll Top Desk
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany
Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and
Category
Antique 1880s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 39.97 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
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Antique American Indianapolis Oak Wooton Roll Top Tambour Wells Fargo Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
desk also with a tambour roll-top enclosing nine pigeon holes & two drawers and two carved pen slides
Category
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Materials
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French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Louis XVI cylinder bureau, secretary desk. A retractable cylinder encloses three drawers
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Hobbs & Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
cylinder desk features a small up stand to top, a large barrel fronted desk compartment, and a quality
Category
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Materials
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19th Century Rosewood Large Roll Top Desk with Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand roll top desk crafted in England from rosewood in original condition. Luxurious and singular
Category
Antique 1880s English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique American Victorian Oak Roll Top 'S Curve' Tambor Desk, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American oak roll top 's Curve' Tambor desk, circa 1880. The desk having a band of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk, Roll Top Cylinder Desk, Scotland 1880, B2183
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian mahogany desk, roll top desk, cylinder desk, Scotland 1880, B2183
Scotland
Category
Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 43.5 in W 47.5 in D 27 in
French Roll Top Desk in Wood and Marble from 19th Century
Located in Florence, IT
French roll top desk in wood and marble from 19th century.
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Walnut Roll Top Desk by Derby Boston, America 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut roll top desk by Derby Boston, America 1880, B2750
America 1990
Solid walnut
Category
Antique 1880s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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1880 Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1880 roll top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every 1880 roll top desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1880 roll top desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1880 roll top desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Victorian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. George Betjemann & Sons, Leuchars & Son and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful 1880 roll top desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1880 Roll Top Desk?
The average selling price for a 1880 roll top desk at 1stDibs is $9,006, while they’re typically $1,927 on the low end and $112,944 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1880 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 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 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 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.