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Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979, in American black walnut. Features:Inlay rosewood
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Walnut

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
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

1970's Campaign Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
A limited edition walnut desk by Alex Stuart Designs in the Campaign style with tooled leather top
Category

20th Century American Campaign Desks

Materials

Gold, Brass

Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th C. French Louis XV Carved Mahogany and Marble-Top Lady Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
, a central pull-out surface top upholstered with blue felt, with a theater and five inside drawers
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11 Dimensions: D 65 x W 130 x H 76 cm. Materials: Ash
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Home Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
designed for the stylish home office. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
JFK Office Desk With Standard Legs by NORR11
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
JFK Office Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
JFK Desk is designed for the stylish home office. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

JFK Home Desk With Adjustable Height Legs by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a power bank
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
creativity. The piece features profuse brass inlay and a rolling tambour desk top. On opening the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category

Late 20th Century North American Georgian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Flip Top Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage 18th century desk. A chic Flame Mahogany drop down desk. Incredible wood grain
Category

Antique Late 18th Century North American Georgian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped front with inset felt
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

18th-C. French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Tooled Leather & Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
dovetail construction. The gold tooled leather top is not original. The desk has both a left and right draw
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features bronze accents on all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
top desk. This is the prototype of the well-known Cutler & Sons patented desk and could very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Desk by Grimard
By G. Grimard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
). The single drawer desk with a green felt top with a gilt trim, surmounted with finely chased gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a powerbank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Black Ash
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Contemporary Desk 'JFK' by Norr11, Dark Smoked Ash
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The desk has a slim table top of ash with three inbuilt drawers and a hidden space for a powerbank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Aluminum

Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk; having a rectangular felt inset top over a
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Norr11 JFK Height Adjustable Legs Desk by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
kg The table top is made of FSC certifed ash. Coated with water-based clear lacquer. Height
Category

2010s Slovenian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ash

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French style from top to
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
covered felt lined pull out, top drawer with organization tray with original Brass key, supported and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Fine 19th C Mahogany George 11 Writing Desk in the Manner of William Harllett
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century George 11 mahogany and leather top writing desk. Hand carved and details
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik c.1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
original green felt and topped with glass. Inset shelves on in the front. Other details include angled desk
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Denmark
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
items with felt pads to the bottom to protect your desk top . Manufactured by Georg Petersens Mobelfabrk
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Verde Antigua Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Sofita Beige Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Diana Rose Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Rojo Alicante Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

FORM(LA) Grinza Desk 66"L x 27"W x 32"H Travertino Crema VC
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” SLAB(S) WITH 4” MITERED EDGE - FELT LINING TO BOTTOM OF TABLE TOP - SOLID WALNUT DRAWER BASE: - HOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Rare Gothic Revival Carved Oak Secretaire / Desk w. Church Window Panels & More
Located in Lisse, NL
stylish table lamp on top you will be able to sit down comfortably behind this desk and write your letters
Category

Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
H 41 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

George III Bureau Desk Flame Mahogany English Antiques
Located in Potters Bar, GB
interior Top opens out to reveal green felt writing surface surrounded by drawers and cubby holes Great
Category

Antique 1790s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Inlaid Slant Front Desk Bureau, Scotland 1900, H227
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Inlaid Slant front desk Bureau, Scotland 1900, H227 Scotland 1900 Solid walnut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finely chased gilt-brass inlaid floral and allegorical shield, the drop-front top with its original felt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Topeka, KS
or Cat-O-Lite (Catalin) top. This desk is attributed to Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade. It is in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Desktop Calendar & Chrome Weather Station With Barometer
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Chrome Frame With Black Painted Base Reg. No 843105 Art Deco 'Unigraph' desk weather station with a
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box with two lower sections
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Felt, Mirror

Rustic 19h Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The desk is fronted by a single drawer that is felt lined and has an iron pull. The top is slightly
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Having a three quarter pierced rococo ormolu gallery to the top, three drawers beneath each with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
Francoise Linke cylinder bureau.
H 48.82 in W 54.73 in D 31.89 in
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Chapuis (1765-1864). The double ratcheted hinged rectangular top lined with dark green oilcloth above a
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
curved legs. Its central body is composed of a drawer pull and three rows of drawers under a top tray
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
table top without legs. Charlotte Perriand (24 October 1903 – 27 October 1999) was a French architect
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand & Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in Gardena, CA
felt on the underside. Possibly from Belgium, but most likely continental. Mark in pen inset in shape
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
Located in Incline Village, NV
. The original felt lining to the interior of the top is still intact. Unusual to find British 18th
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

19C British Coromandel, Brass with Large Jasperware Medallions Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
sideways to make the storage/display area greater. Felt/baize covered base. Not marked, but undoubtedly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
Revel a working desk is certain to turn heads. The opening has a felt writing service and two parquetry
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mahogany library table. Carved vetruvian scroll detail. Top now covered in blue/grey
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Georgian Mahogany Library Table
H 31 in W 64.5 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Hellouw, NL
drawer. The top panel is made out of leather. The square tapering legs have brass feet. Green felt on the
Category

Antique Early 1800s Belgian Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

English Satinwood Adams Inlaid Secretary Desk Vitrine Top with Inkwells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
and a great antique denim-blue felt interior. The desk even includes its original glass inkwells. The
Category

Antique 1890s English Adam Style Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

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Prices for a felt top desk start at $65 and top out at $775,000 with the average selling for $4,360.
Questions About Felt 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 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.