Bureau Roll Top
Late 20th Century British Georgian Children's Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Desks
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires
Pine
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks
Kingwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Desks
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany
1990s European Post-Modern Desks
Cherry
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dressers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Cabinets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Ebony
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Secretaires
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Teak
Antique 1790s German Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Wood
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- 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.
- 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, 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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