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Italian Baroque Walnut Writing Table with Hinged Top, c1700
Located in valatie, NY
An Italian Baroque walnut writing table with unique hinged top, the rectangular top with bread
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Desk with Leather Top and Wrought Iron Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
antique desks and with the right accessories on the leather inlaid top you can create an atmosphere that
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
. The hinged top section lifts to reveal a further 7 open cubbies. Dimensions: 64.5 inches tall, 41.25
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Art Deco Desk With Leather Top, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Desk with a dark brown leather top and a small compartment with a hinged lid that is
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Modern Rosewood Dresser with Desk Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-down desk with brass hinges, storage compartments, and three small drawers. The dresser has four
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery. The
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Early 20th Century American Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK With Lovig Dansk brand to
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen in Oakwood
By Lovig Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Halle, DE
Flip-Top Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark. A top example of the mid century
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
19th C. English Architect's Mahogany Desk w/Leather Writing Pad & Dual Tilt Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous English architect's desk with green leather writing pad and dual tilt top from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mahogany

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
very utilitarian desk It has all the original fixtures and fittings, the hinges are especially
Category

Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Burl

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
. Also the way the top trapdoors are designed conceals the hinges, making imperceptible the way they open
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
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Antique 1690s English Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Verger's Table Top Desk, English, Oak, Ecclesiastical, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's table top desk. An English, oak ecclesiastical writing table, dating to
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Antique Late 17th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Shape Shifting Desk
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is made from three walnut panels connected by two wooden hinges allowing the desk to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Shape Shifting Desk
Shape Shifting Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
Painted Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
frieze, the hinged top opening to reveal a blue leather writing surface and pigeonholes, on splayed legs
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Desks and W...

Materials

Wood

Painted Campaign Desk
Painted Campaign Desk
H 33.75 in W 40 in D 18.75 in
Small Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Campaign style mahogany campaign desk, the circular crossbanded molded edge top hinged and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Campaign Desk
Small Campaign Desk
H 34.75 in W 29 in D 29.75 in
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
desk. The height of the writing surface is 28.75". The bottom rail is topped with leather and the doors
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk. A shallow gallery backs the uppermost surface and a flying hinged pen drawer is to found to
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the rear and solid wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

 Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
 Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
H 74 in W 153 in D 80 in
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
fitted with small drawers and two hinged covers, centering a molded top, above a frieze fitted with
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up (attributed to Danhauser).  
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
fitted compartments, the top of the super structure decorated with a pierced brass gallery. The desk
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Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany kneehole desk, having a wonderfully figured moulded edge top above a
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk
18th Century Antique Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 20.5 in
English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
rayed base and top. The hinged top is sterling silver with a swirling floral motif and engraved monogram
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
part of the design. Also the way the top trapdoors are designed conceals the hinges, making
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk shaped rectangular top with dark blue tooled
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality walnut kneehole desk having a quality figured walnut crossbanded top
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Architect's desk, wood and metal, circa 1970, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Architect's desk in sliding beige lacquered wood with metal-plated casters, hinged top, two belt
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
original authentic patina. Handwrought hinges riveted to the folding top. The drawer has minor stains of
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 45.67 in
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Partners Inkwell with Brass Double Top and Cut Crystal
Located in Stamford, CT
. This is a great piece you don't see too many partner's desk inkwells and in good condition. The top is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
blotter, a letter rack, a letter opener and an ashtray. The inkwell has a hinged top and two clear glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Antique French Gothic Executive Desk in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Executive Desk in Stripped Oak is finished on all four sides, and features
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tambour doors which
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
drawings and plans. The ratchet top of the desk got the most use. The top lifts over hinges and can be
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
ingenuity. There are partitions inside the desk to hold four drawers and a pen shelf on top. The pen shelf
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bachelor Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Perth, GB
Georgian 18th cetury Bachelors Desk with fold over leather top which has a gold tooled border. The
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Bachelor Desk
Bachelor Desk
H 31 in W 36 in D 20 in
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
open upwards to reveal a fitted section with arrangement of pigeon holes. Raised over desk top of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
open panel 82 cm, H of the desk top 69,5 cm This elegant desk was made in France in the mid-eighteenth
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
origin: England An english Art Déco square cut crystal inkwell with a solid brass spherical hinged top
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
mahogany hinged flip-top chest, which lifts open and folds back opens to reveal a fitted interior work
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts, circa 1880 in date. The desk features a hinged crossbanded lift-up architect's top with ratchet
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
part with a large drawer, a roller shutter covers the desk top when closed. This can be pulled out with
Category

Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk Says Knee, Late 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
a single full width central drawer topped by a hinged cupboard door in the knee hole, flanked on
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
regular use and likely travelled with the owner. The hinged top opens to a gilt tooled leather writing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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Find many varieties of an authentic desk with hinged top available at 1stDibs. A desk with hinged top — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a desk with hinged top, we have 934 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk with hinged top — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each desk with hinged top bearing Victorian, mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk with hinged top that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Løvig Nielsen, Edward Wormley and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

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  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, 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, 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.