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19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
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The blackstone top over three short gilt-bronze mounted drawers, issuing a barrel top desk over three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 51 in W 64 in D 30 in
Maitland Smith Barrel Top Burled Wood Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A barrel top burled wood secretary desk from Maitland Smith. A timeless piece of elegance and
Category
Late 20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene.
The desk top
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design.
The shaped top has the typical
Category
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Dark Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
legs with “gun barrel” finish.
3 storage under the top.
The model takes its name from the actor Gérard
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
single coil sprung affair with a domed top, it’s a very early version of the later highly collectable
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
to hold candles or files in progress and a large barrel-fronted desk compartment with a quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An outsanding Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted , Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk with top gallery
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 89 in W 45.25 in D 22.75 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
facade, and the top is connected to the manual screw controlled by a wide top double-handle. This heavy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
facade, and the top is connected to the manual screw controlled by a wide top double-handle. This heavy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Petit Prince & Aviator Ballpoint Pen Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Special Edition Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince & Aviator. The barrel and cap of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Platinum
H 1.66 in W 7.8 in D 3.08 in
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
wide top handle. This heavy tool is in wonderful working order and adorns a rich patinated bronze and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
going barrels for the strike trains. It strikes the bells via torsioned hammers and has an alarm on/off
Category
Antique 17th Century German Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
, Model Number 1362. With a Jewelled eight day going barrel movement with fully jewelled Swiss lever
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot
Located in London, GB
gilt bronze with overlapping palm trees above: the top of domed form with an octagonal platform
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
David Wurster Double Head Brass Desk Lamp with Barrel Shades, C. 1950
By David Wurster
Located in Bainbridge, NY
David Wurster articulating two head brass desk lamp. Featuring finely crafted directional lighting
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Cat Tobacco Jar Barrel Humidor
Located in Antwerp, BE
Terracotta Cat Tobacco jar.
A Tobacco jar - humidor with a cat or puss on top of the lid.
This
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Architectural Form 19th C. Swedish Birch Biedermeier Barrel Roll Secretaire
Located in St. Louis, MO
matched flame birch veneer, pyramidal top, locking upper storage compartments, barrel roll desk with pull
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
H 100 in W 100 in D 100 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Catonvielle, FR
barrel is in walnut. The ignition is operated by a pull switch. The cylindrical lampshade is fixed at the
Category
Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Georgian Mahogany Drum Top Library Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality late George III period mahogany central standing drum top library table, having
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Gerald Thurston Brass Crossed Sword Dual Shade Partners Desk Lamp, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier crossed swords desk lamp with brass rimmed Raffia Barrel Shades
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England.
A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
elaborated baroque sabots and fitted with a three barrels hinged lid. Embellished on top with an art deco
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
full length steel barrel hinges and comprised of six chamfered panels on each door. Each door opens
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
objective element measures 30 mm (1.25")
Annotated spirit level mounted to the top of the barrel
Vernier
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
35mm (1.5")
Pair of spirit levels mounted to the top
Vernier wheel in brass to the primary barrel
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Jules Wabbes 'Tonneau' Dining Table in Solid Wenge
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designed by Jules Wabbes. The model 'Tonneau', that translates as barrel features a solid wenge wooden top
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Jules Wabbes 'Tonneau' Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Tonneau' model, named after the French word for 'barrel,' embraces a wengé wooden top crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 83.86 in D 35.44 in
17th Century English Oak Strong Box c. 1640
Located in Heathfield, GB
, gold or jewellery, spices or coins. The fall descends to form a desk at which to write, weigh or count
Category
Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English George II Mahogany Reading/Architects Table, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
'cannon barrel' column and brass castors, circa 1740.
Height: 75cm (29.5") top raised: 106cm (41.5
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large Carriage Clock, Thomas, 8 Rue Abbatucci, Paris, circa 1880
By Thomas (Paris) 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
gazed on all sides and the top, baluster shaped handle on top.
Dial: enamel, radial Roman hours
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Hour-Repeating Carriage French Clock with Half Hour and Hour Self Strike
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for the English market.
Case: brass, gilt, moulded, facet glazed on all sides and the top, waved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 6.11 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Balloon Bracket Clock, London, Late 18th Century
By George Wright of London
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
waisted form with brass handles to the sides and concave moulding to the top surmounted by a pineapple
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Pearwood
Early 19th Century French Capucine
By Martin à Bagnol
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
maltese cross winding stops on both barrels,
anchor recoil escapement with silk suspension.
Alarm system
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Extremely Rare Desk Lamp Design by Ettore Sottsass, Made in Small Quantity
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
which rises a ivory lacquer barrel top with a pole supporting a mobile rectangular body finding at one
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Italian Barrel-Top Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful 19th century walnut cylindrical barrel top desk with mixed wood and brass inlays. Top
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde East India Laurel Barrel desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller 1934 Single Barrel Desk. Beautiful seldom seen Desk with re
Category
American Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
with single glass door opening to shelved interior over barrel roll top desk with lower drawers, c1890
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
sound. Part of a three piece suite, the worn leather seat matches the desk top perfectly as does the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Crate & Barrel Modern Parsons Rectangular Glass & Steel Dining Table Desk MCM 48
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Dayton, OH
"Crate & Barrel Parsons modern glass and steel dining table featuring a thick glass top and dark
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Brass Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass desktop model of a signal cannon having 7.5 Inches barrel on oak carriage.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique French Style Marquetry Kingwood Satinwood & Burl Barrel Roll Desk 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style ladies desk offers deeply striated kingwood construction with
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 39 in W 29.25 in D 20.5 in
Dunbar Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk with a bowed trapezoidal walnut top over an ebonized mahogany base with file drawer and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
room and look fantastic from every angle! Unique kidney shaped top with rare barrel cabinet storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960's Danish Vintage Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk, beautifully made from wood. This was made in Denmark and dates from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Macassar Ebony Desk by Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning desk in Macassar ebony by Maurice Jallot. Black leather top with gold Greek Key border and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English William IV Mahogany Antique Writing Desk Table, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A remarkably striking piece, this fine English William IV writing desk has survived in simply
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) William IV Desks and Writing...
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Office Desk, Sweden, 1880
Located in New York, NY
highly adorned barrel fronted storage cabinet topped by a three drawer writing surface. Original keys and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Mahogany Art Deco Desk Circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
original beveled glass on top supported for 3 barrel legs in the purest Art Deco way.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
Walnut Roll Desk by Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri
By Svensk Fur, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Writing desk/bureau with barrel roll top. Beautiful wallnut veneer in chevron pattern and metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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Find many varieties of an authentic barrel top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every barrel top desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a barrel top desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A barrel top desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Jules Wabbes, Alfred Kill International and Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful barrel top desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Barrel Top Desk?
Prices for a barrel top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $105,484, while the average can fetch as much as $4,049.
Questions About Barrel 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers 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.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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