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Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer
Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer

Located in Ipswich, GB

anchor to the bottom with a clock to the top of the barometer signed Bothamley Boston

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820
Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

top, with clock set prominently within its center, atop a case that houses two pairs of reed front

Category

19th Century European Karl Johan Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Chiming Repeater Clock from 1899
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Chiming Repeater Clock from 1899

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Chiming Repeater Clock from 1899

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

by the bed at night, when the button on the top of the clock is pressed it chimes the last hour. The

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Sterling Silver

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870
Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

By Ferdinand Berthoud, Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

corners, centrally arched stepped roof structure crowned with a four-pass wooden box with clock, on top of

Category

1870s Austrian Other Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console
Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

Located in Point Richmond, CA

popular as a material for fireplaces and clocks, and as a top for furniture such as commodes, tables or

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Garniture's , Pair Black Tazzas
Vintage Garniture's , Pair Black Tazzas

Vintage Garniture's , Pair Black Tazzas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in a gold paint . I think they could have been from a Clock set . Top bowl is at 8" Diameter and

Category

Early 20th Century British American Colonial Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

19 C Sevres Porcelain Turquoise Blue Ground Gilt Garniture Set w/ Figural Scenes
19 C Sevres Porcelain Turquoise Blue Ground Gilt Garniture Set w/ Figural Scenes

19 C Sevres Porcelain Turquoise Blue Ground Gilt Garniture Set w/ Figural Scenes

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

-piece garniture set comprising a mantel clock and a pair of matching candlesticks. The clock features a

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

tiny enamelled clock to the centre top. There is a silver swag which encases the French phrase 'A Toute

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Clock Top

Materials

Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

20th Century Bronze Tazza Urn Centerpiece Fruit/Flower Bowl Raised Angel
20th Century Bronze Tazza Urn Centerpiece Fruit/Flower Bowl Raised Angel

20th Century Bronze Tazza Urn Centerpiece Fruit/Flower Bowl Raised Angel

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

on a flat toped clock, center of a table or sideboard or on a shelf among other wonderful decorations

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Country French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Vaissellier
Country French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Vaissellier

Country French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Vaissellier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

foliate. Topped by three carved paneled drawers with iron pulls and central keyhole. A central clock

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Walnut

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Located in Berghuelen, DE

clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head on top. Black

Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Marble Clock
19th Century French Marble Clock

19th Century French Marble Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A French marble clock topped with a jouster. Circa 1850.

Category

1850s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

White Antique Swedish Clock with Crown
White Antique Swedish Clock with Crown

White Antique Swedish Clock with Crown

Located in Austin, TX

White Swedish Tall Clock topped with crown, dentil molding and painted with milk paint. Besides

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Top

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock
Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

craftsmanship. Clock topped with a giant bell mounted on a cross. Hoop and spikes to hang it on a wall

Category

Early 18th Century Regency Antique Clock Top

Swedish Rococo Mora Grandfather Clock
Swedish Rococo Mora Grandfather Clock

Swedish Rococo Mora Grandfather Clock

By Mora

Located in Bethesda, MD

An elegant and early Swedish Rococo grandfather or Mora tall case clock with finial top, round hood

Category

1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Top

Materials

Iron

George III Bell Top Mahogany English Bracket Clock, circa 1780
George III Bell Top Mahogany English Bracket Clock, circa 1780

George III Bell Top Mahogany English Bracket Clock, circa 1780

By Thomas Pace

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

George III bell top bracket clock. Fine flame mahogany case with ormolu mounts and ormolu

Category

1780s English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Carriage Clock by Schumann's Sons
Carriage Clock by Schumann's Sons

Carriage Clock by Schumann's Sons

By Schumann's Sons

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful gilted brass carriage clock, with filigree base and top. Rhinestone bezels around face

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices
Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices

Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices

By Maison Deniere

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very charming Empire mental clock on top elegant lady playing the dices symbolizes hope in a good

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Marquetry Inlaid Art Deco Mahogany Clock
Marquetry Inlaid Art Deco Mahogany Clock

Marquetry Inlaid Art Deco Mahogany Clock

Located in Port Chester, NY

A very stylish Art Deco clock. Intricate marquetry along the top and bottom of the piece and around

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Superb 19 c Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock.
Superb 19 c Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock.

Superb 19 c Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique 19 c bronze mantel clock, the case surrounded with figures and cupid watching a sand clock

Category

19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

French, Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, circa 1870

French, Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, circa 1870

Located in Dublin, IE

butterflies and flowers. The centre panel shows a young woman fishing with a boy. The clock is topped by an

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Exceptional Louis XVI "Au Vase" Mantel Clock

Exceptional Louis XVI "Au Vase" Mantel Clock

Located in Geneva, CH

Exceptional Louis XVI "au Vase" ormolu and white marble mantle clock. The piedouche vase-shaped

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI
Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI

Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI

Located in Bamberg, DE

French, European, Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

English Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Tall-Case Clock
English Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Tall-Case Clock

English Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Tall-Case Clock

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique English green lacquered and parcel gilt tall case clock. Rectangular fretwork top with

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Antique hunting wall clock
Antique hunting wall clock

Antique hunting wall clock

Unavailable|$1,115

Antique hunting wall clock

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

watch is richly decorated with carved motifs, typical of the hunting style. At the top of the clock

Category

Early 1900s French Classical Greek Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

Painted Tall Case Clock, Eight-Day Moon Dial Works
Painted Tall Case Clock, Eight-Day Moon Dial Works

Painted Tall Case Clock, Eight-Day Moon Dial Works

Located in Providence, RI

recently been cleaned and put in order by Curt Krump, one of the top early clock specialists in the country.

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Antique Clock Top

Antique German Art Deco Regulator Wall Clock Mauthe Oak
Antique German Art Deco Regulator Wall Clock Mauthe Oak

Antique German Art Deco Regulator Wall Clock Mauthe Oak

Located in Newberry, SC

, recognized as one of the top clock producers in Germany.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Clock Top

Materials

Oak

Small Red Tortoiseshell Clock with Jewelling Detail, circa 1890

Small Red Tortoiseshell Clock with Jewelling Detail, circa 1890

Located in Dublin, IE

This beautiful clock has a muted red tortoiseshell case in an inverted bell top, bracket clock form

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Swedish Gilded Wall Clock
Swedish Gilded Wall Clock

Swedish Gilded Wall Clock

Unavailable|$12,000

Swedish Gilded Wall Clock

By Henrik Beurling

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

covered with opening original glass cover. Ornate with leaves and wreaths the clock is topped with and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Top

Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock

Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Edwardian mahogany mantel clock in a serpentine top case with boxwood and ebony chequered stringing

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Fine Edwardian tortoiseshell arch top mantel clock inlaid with silver line stringing, standing on

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Bouquet, Paris circa 1865

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Bouquet, Paris circa 1865

By Bouquet à Paris

Located in Dublin, IE

leaves and a gilt bronze urn on top. The clock rests on six decorative feet. An impressive clock in

Category

1860s French Antique Clock Top

Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City
Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City

Hepplewhite Inlaid Tall Clock By Effingham Embree, New York City

By Effingham Ebree

Located in Sharon, MA

A rare Hepplewhite tall case clock with pagoda top by Effingham Embree New York City, circa 1800

Category

19th Century American Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Oak Cased Clock Barometer
Antique Oak Cased Clock Barometer

Antique Oak Cased Clock Barometer

Located in Wakefield, GB

. It has a clock at the top within enamel dial, key hole brass and glass bezel (with key). Cased

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bracket Clock
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bracket Clock

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bracket Clock

By Watson & Son

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Georgian mahogany miniature bracket clock surmounted by a pagoda top with dentil moulding standing

Category

1830s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare And Important Tall Case Clock By Jacob Hoster, Hanover Pa
A Rare And Important Tall Case Clock By Jacob Hoster, Hanover Pa

A Rare And Important Tall Case Clock By Jacob Hoster, Hanover Pa

By Jacob Hostetter

Located in Sharon, MA

A rare and important “Castle Top” tall case clock, by Jacob Hostetter Senior, Hanover, Pennsylvania

Category

19th Century American Antique Clock Top

Henry Marc Mantel Clock from 1850
Henry Marc Mantel Clock from 1850

Henry Marc Mantel Clock from 1850

By Henry Marc

Located in Senden, NRW

functional. The clock is bronze fire-gilt with a cleanly white dial. On the top of the clock is a

Category

1850s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock
Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A George V period mantel clock, having a dome top case, a red ground with raised oriental style

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Clock Top

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Top Three gilded bronze figures adorn the top of the clock, sculpted in a classical style: The central

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Dublin, IE

adorning the top of the clock. The white enamel dial again beautifully enhanced with Arabic numerals

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
19th Century French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture

19th Century French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

of the clock, to the urn on top and the draping foliage all lead to an exceptional piece. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Elephant Clock, by Le Foré Paris
Louis XV Elephant Clock, by Le Foré Paris

Louis XV Elephant Clock, by Le Foré Paris

Located in London, Middlesex

around his stomach. On top of the clock sits an Indian boy with a bow in his hand and arrows in a case on

Category

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

French Slate, Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
French Slate, Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

French Slate, Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in Edinburgh, GB

platform top to the clock accented by gilt bronze classical motifs including a female head above a large

Category

19th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Slate, Bronze

Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1890

Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1890

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Arts and Crafts mantel clock in a dome top hammered copper case with raised frieze and beaded

Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Top

Materials

Copper

Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris
Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris

Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris

By Victor Chabaud AG Alvergniat Freres

Located in Vilnius, LT

with inlaid bronze ornaments and is silver plated. The urn at the top of the clock is also silvered

Category

Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany Mantel Clock Signed Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall
Mahogany Mantel Clock Signed Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall

Mahogany Mantel Clock Signed Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Mahogany cased mantel clock in a serpentine top case with carved decoration, standing on a stepped

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Black Forest Carved Roosters & Rabbits Mantel Clock
19th Century Black Forest Carved Roosters & Rabbits Mantel Clock

19th Century Black Forest Carved Roosters & Rabbits Mantel Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century black forest carved mantel clock with roosters fighting on top with rabbits

Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay
French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay

French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A good quality French Belle Époque figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with boxwood stringing

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

French Bronze Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Vincenti
French Bronze Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Vincenti

French Bronze Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Vincenti

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Macclesfield, GB

the top. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day movement on silk

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Clock Top For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique clock top you’re looking for. Each antique clock top for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique clock top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clock top, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique clock top over the years, but those crafted by Bigelow Kennard & Co., Cade & Robinson and Henry Thomas are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Clock Top?

The average selling price for an antique clock top at 1stDibs is $3,304, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $70,323 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Clock Top
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 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.
  • 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.