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Derby Roll Top Desk

Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900. Roll top desk has paneled
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Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Derby oak roll top desk, dating from circa 1900, features a classic raised panel design. The desk is
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
Antique Derby Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Carved Pulls c1920
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50.5 in W 55.25 in D 35.75 in

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Small Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and attractive American roll top desk made by the 'Derby' company based in Boston. Unusual
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Oak

Small Oak Roll Top Desk
Small Oak Roll Top Desk
H 48.43 in W 42.13 in D 30.32 in
Antique Grand Mahogany Roll Top Derby Desk Company Boston, MA Turn of Century
By Derby Desk Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
the 20th century. This grand mahogany roll top desk features S roll top with hinged wings, 19 drawered
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Golden Oak S-Roll Top Derby School Desk, Circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top office desk in the manner of derby offers golden oak paneled construction with
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Metal

Antique Derby School Oak S-Curve & Paneled Roll Top Desk, Circa 1910
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with s-curve top opening to
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Oak

Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
By Derby
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks

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Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk and Chair
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique derby school desk by features quarter sawn oak construction with S-form roll top opening to
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

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Oak

Antique Derby School Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Reeded Side Column, circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with serpentine top opening
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have all seen large roll top desks but I have never come across one as impressive as this Darby
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

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Oak

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
H 70 in W 59.5 in D 33 in
Antique Oversized Raised Panel & S-Roll Top Oak Desk, Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large desk offers raised panel quarter sawn oak construction with s-roll top opening
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900. Measures - 49 1/2" x 50" x 32". This antique roll top desk, in
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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Swing Sides by Derby, Boston, Mass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oak roll top desk with swing sides by Derby, Boston, Mass. Measures: 54" H x 69
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Derby Style Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk by Standard, circa 1900
By Standard Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Derby style roll top desk by Standard features roll top opening to reveal writing
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique derby school desk by Cutler desk factory, Buffalo, NY features quarter sawn oak
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak S-Curve Roll Top Desk circa, 1910
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk in the manner of Derby offers oak construction with s-curve top opening to
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Derby School Paneled Quarter Sawn Oak S-Roll Top Desk by Cutler
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique desk by Cutler Desk Factory, Buffalo, NY in the manner of Derby features quarter sawn oak
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Oversized S-Type Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
finest makers of roll top desks at the turn of the century. Just to top it off, we are throwing in a
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique S-Roll Top Oak Desk with Full Interior, circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk offers oak paneled construction with s-roll top opening to full interior over base
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Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Derby School Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk, Circa 1900
By Macey Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk in the manner of Derby offers quarter sawn oak construction with S-form roll top
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

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
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Antique 1880s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Derby Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the derby roll top desk you’re looking for. A derby roll top desk — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the derby roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right derby roll top desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Schoolhouse styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one derby roll top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Derby Desk Company and Standard Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Derby Roll Top Desk?

The average selling price for a derby roll top desk at 1stDibs is $2,320, while they’re typically $1,480 on the low end and $6,873 for the highest priced.
Questions About Derby 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.

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