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Cherry Roll Top Desk

Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk
Located in Budapest, HU
This elegant Austrian cylinder roll-top desk, dating from around 1780, is a refined example of late
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Antique 1780s Austrian Neoclassical Desks

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Cherry, Walnut, Pine

Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk
Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk
$7,175
H 113 in W 120 in D 62 in
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine late 18th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large roll-top desk out of solid cherry wood. The base with seven drawers stands on tapered legs
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
$5,740
H 49.81 in W 55.52 in D 33.08 in

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1820s Modern Design Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
a reference book from 1991. Only one second roll top desk I came across in 47 years and which I sold
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Ebony, Maple, Pine

Early 19th century roll top desk
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Roll top opening by 4 drawers and 2 little doors ,on cabriolet leggs. Cherry and marquetry of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks

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Early 19th century roll top desk
Early 19th century roll top desk
H 37.01 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Very Elegant Roll-Top Secretaire or Bureau Desk, 1790s
Located in Greding, DE
Very elegant roll-top secretaire or bureau desk, cherrywood. Classicism style. West Germany
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Antique 1790s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk & Bookcase with Incised Decoration
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Desks

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Burl

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 18th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Roll Top Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
. Drawers both above and below work section. Roll top opens to reveal slide-out, leather-topped work
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Antique 19th Century Desks

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Cherry, Poplar

Roll Top Desk
Roll Top Desk
H 54 in W 43 in D 23 in

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Questions About Cherry Roll Top Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Sometimes, 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Roll-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, 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 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.