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Empire Roll Top Desk

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and
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Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880

$1,984
H 50 in W 31 in D 17 in
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
the castle where we found this outstanding looking, valuable Empire roll top desk, this antique
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800

Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800

$15,400
H 37.402 in W 50.787 in D 28.346 in
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, Early 20th Century Height 113cm, width
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Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk

$6,110
H 44.49 in W 33.08 in D 24.41 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim

$24,500
H 47 in W 43.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Queens, NY
19th century Empire style English dark-brown wooden desk with roll top that opens to reveal drawers
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Antique 19th Century Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts

$95,000
H 52 in W 77 in D 41 in
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pearwood

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

$24,500
H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
This impressive 19th century, French Empire style gilt bronze-mounted Fine mahogany roll-top desk
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted

$12,500
H 51 in W 64 in D 30 in
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily lifts with a pair of original stamped brass knobs to reveal a
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

$18,500
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in

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A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
A most elegant Russian Plumpudding mahogany cylinder desk, circa 1810. Raised on four tapered legs
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Antique 1810s Russian Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk

H 49.75 in W 55.5 in D 27.75 in
Finest quality 19th century French Empire roll top desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality 19th century Empire mahogany and gilt bronze roll top desk. The drawers lined with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Finest quality 19th century French Empire roll top desk
Finest quality 19th century French Empire roll top desk

Finest quality 19th century French Empire roll top desk

H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful roll top desk, Munich 1800-1810, bleached mahogany veneer. Rectangular body with three
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Antique Early 1800s German Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

H 44.1 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
Antique Empire Rolltop Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Empire Style Roll Top Desk from Belgium. Oak with all Original Brass Hardware Circa-1820
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Rolltop Desk
Antique Empire Rolltop Desk

Antique Empire Rolltop Desk

H 45 in W 44 in D 24 in
1940's Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful 1940's vintage Roll top desk. Desk features S-curve tambour roll, solid brass hardware
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Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Brass

1940's Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk
1940's Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk

1940's Custom-Made Walnut S-Curve Roll Top Desk

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Empire roll top desk
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine Empire burr arborvitae cylinder desk, the upper section with two glass doors opening to
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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Empire roll top desk
Empire roll top desk

Empire roll top desk

H 74 in W 45 in D 22 in
19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk
Located in Chamblee, GA
Rare French Empire Period Flame Mahogany roll top desk of exceptional quality with original marble
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk
19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk

19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk

H 49 in W 49 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk
Located in Chamblee, GA
roll top desk of exceptional quality with original marble top over a frieze holding three drawers. An
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk
19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk

19th Century French Empire Period Roll Top Desk

H 49 in W 49 in D 24 in

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Empire Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the empire roll top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each empire roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an empire roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An empire roll top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Empire Roll Top Desk?

Prices for an empire roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6,100 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $29,500.
Questions About Empire Roll Top Desk
  • What is a roll top desk?
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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.
  • What era are roll top desks from?
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    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.
  • What is the point of a roll top desk?
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    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.
  • What is a roll top desk called?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is a roll top desk worth?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    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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