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French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning antique French roll top desk in the Louis XVI manner Main structure of desk is in
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood This is based
Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Bed Us Queen Uk King Size Under White Covers Gold Roll Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique bed US Queen UK King size gold French roll top Covered to White undercovers Superb
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French roll-top bureau from the early 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture richly inlaid with
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a
Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble

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

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Louis XVI Roll Top Desk was made in France around 1780. The outside of the secretary
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Yew

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
H 36.62 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 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 Dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style French Marquetry Roll Top Bureau De Damme
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century roll top bureau de damme in the Louis XVI style, with fine veneers and panels
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Wood with Marble Top French Napoleon III Roll-Top Bureau, 1870
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
an external drawer, complete with working key, of good capacity. Openable roll-top bureau that offers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Drawers & Documents Binder, c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door France, circa 1980. The shelves of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
H 49 in W 58 in D 32 in
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
Category

Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
H 57.88 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
French Strafor Steel Roll Front Bookcase
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
top edge, interior shelves are adjustable and removable. Steel roll front with brass handles
Category

Early 20th Century French Machine Age Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Victorian Double Ended Copper Roll Top Bath Tub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
seen. It has a distinctly French look with a generous roll top and central waste. Remnants of tinning
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Copper, Metal

Victorian Double Ended Copper Roll Top Bath Tub
Victorian Double Ended Copper Roll Top Bath Tub
H 30.71 in W 64.77 in D 29.53 in
Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub by Ewart & Son
By Ewart & Son
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English copper roll top bathtub by Ewart and Son Ltd, circa 1890. A beautiful piece for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub by Ewart & Son
Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub by Ewart & Son
H 24.02 in W 70.48 in D 29.73 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
three-quarter galleried rectangular top above a roll-top, opening to reveal a leather-lined writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section. You
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood and tulipwood marquetry rolltop desk. Fine gilt
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th Century François Linke Bronze Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in Miami, FL
Bureau a Cylindre or roll top desk is a splendid creation. Mahogany with a deep plum color and richly
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV style walnut roll top desk with large drawer and upper compartments.
Located in Oakville, ON
A charming roll top desk in the style of Louis XV made in walnut having interesting and attractive
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Satinwood Roll Top Desk by Macret - Stamped - 18th Century circa 1780
By Pierre Macret
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Louis XVI mahogany roll top desk, ormolu ornamentation, France, late 18th century, circa 1780
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
H 40.75 in W 46.5 in D 26.5 in
A Wicker Rolled Sided Serving Cart with Removable Tray in French Green Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare rolled skirted serving cart in French green finish with red and black accented trim
Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood

Antique French Tile Top Iron Stand or Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique french occasional table with a square top having tiles with stylized fleur-de
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1940s Mahogany Dining Table with a Diamond Marquetry Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
elegance to the overall design. The legs are equally impressive, with a rolled top that tapers down to the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wire Garden Patio Dining Table With Glass Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
top table is 36 diameter by 30 high. Fantastic iron wire design with a rolled edge and fancy scroll
Category

Vintage 1970s French Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wire

Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four pairs
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Painted Cast Iron Marble Top Lamp Table ~ Pedestal is an intriguing combination of
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque End Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Lux AEterna 2022 French Printer's Proof
Located in New York, NY
Beatrice Dalle / Charlotte Gainsbourg / Abbey Lee. Very Good condition, rolled w/ wrinkling and tear top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Posters

Materials

Paper

Industrial French Slatted Wood and Iron Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
natural wood, rolled wood top and bottom trim, anchored feet and many more details.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
, Paul Follot having a floral curved top edge and rolled arms with carved tassels and reeded legs that
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
French Art Deco Armchairs by Paul Follot
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs White Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top. The three materials gave the table its name
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs Black Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top. The three materials gave the table its name
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mewoma Dining Table, Black Legs Green Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
laser cut metal base topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top. The three materials
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Side Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Elm Chopping Block Table that exudes rustic charm and authenticity. Crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcase is a feast for the eyes, especially those who
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Mewoma Table, Two Legs, Black Legs Black Top by Jonah Takagi for La Chance
Located in FR
topped by a large wooden column supporting the marble top. The three materials gave the table its name
Category

2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Carved Bookcases are the ideal choice for adding majestic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Industrial Iron Folding Bistro Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Lovely patinated finish with smooth rolled edges on the top and an umbrella hole. The X-form base folds
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! Hand
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Country French Grape Picking Zinc Harvest Basket
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a tapered form and a rolled metal lip on top. Excellent for display mounted to a wall or on the
Category

20th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Zinc

18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
Located in Dallas, TX
flip top that has a beaded edge and a rolled lip. The middle portion of the lid is raised and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
18th Century French Copper Bassinoire Bed Warmer
H 4.875 in W 36.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An Empire Revival mahogany and parcel gilt cylinder bureau, Circa 1880 in date. The panelled roll
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Carved Antique Limestone Capital Pedestal from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this limestone pedestal was most likely the capital of an
Category

Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Stone, Limestone

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
H 16 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Transitional St. Bureau À Cylindre Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Bureau à Cylindre desk. The exceptional thirteen drawer roll top desk is raised by elegant
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Console or Desserte
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A high quality French ormolu-mounted mahogany, Amaranth and Marquetry marble top console Desserte
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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French Roll Top For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French roll top for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every French roll top was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French roll top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French roll top bearing Louis XVI, Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French roll top over the years, but those crafted by Gervais Durand, Henri-Auguste Fourdinois and François Linke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Roll Top?

A French roll top can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,386, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $63,779.
Questions About French Roll Top
  • 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.