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Italian Roll Top Desk

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Venetian, hand carved roll top desk in burled walnut veneer. Fitted interior with pull out
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Venetian Roll Top Desk
H 46.25 in W 52.25 in D 27.5 in
Romer italy hand carved desk top rock and roll guitar player sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Whimsical carved figure of a rock and roll guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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Early 19th century roll top desk
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Roll top opening by 4 drawers and 2 little doors ,on cabriolet leggs. Cherry and marquetry of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Desks

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Wood, Cherry

Early 19th century roll top desk
Early 19th century roll top desk
H 37.01 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Italian Roll Top Desk by Proserpio
By Figli Di Antonio Prosperio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique roll-top desk is a compact mix of style an function. With plenty of work and storage
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu & ++
Located in Chicago, IL
actually candleholders for working late into the night. This fine roll top desk has all the bells and
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20th Century Italian Desks

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Mahogany

Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The roll top opens by pulling out the leather covered worktop. Composed by 10 drawers on the front
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

'Maia' Roll Top Desk by Giotto Stoppino, circa 1969
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in London, England
For Bernini, Italy A very stylish tambour top wood desk, the interior fitted with trays in white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Postmodern Elle Due Arredamenti Burl Wood Roll Top Desk
By A.R. Arredamenti
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Italian Postmodern desk. Made by the iconic Elle Due Arredamenti ISA group
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Mahogany Roll Top Commode Desk with Bookcase
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern tambour roll top commode desk with bookcase By Gianfranco
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top - circa 1962 for Bernini, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage writing desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. This roll top design opens by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1970s Poltrona Frau Roll top desk or Chest of Drawer designed by Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
A rare Italian design piece half chest of drawers and half desk; produced during 1974 by Poltrona
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Teak Roll Top Desk by Proserpio Fratelli
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish 1960s Italian desk by Proserpio Fratelli features elegant design and a rich natural
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Italian "Maia" Roll Top Tambour Desk by Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
By Bernini, Giotto Stoppino
Located in London, GB
A superb example of this Iconic Italian desk manufactured by Bernini and designed by Giotto
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Roll Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Antique Roll Top Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale and most impressive, this desk has grace and style. Leather writing surface has been
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Gianfranco Frattini Mahogany Secretary Desk with Roll Top, Bernini, Italy, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Gianfranco Frattini Mahogany secretary with roll top, Bernini, Italy, 1961. A total of 10
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Roll Top Desk by Nicoletti Italia
Located in New London, CT
original condition. It's heavy and beautifully crafted from anodized aluminum and oak. It's roll top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Roll Top Desk by Nicoletti Italia
Modern Roll Top Desk by Nicoletti Italia
H 69 in W 42.75 in D 25.75 in
Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top in Rosewood, circa 1962 for Bernini Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage multi-secretary writing desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

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Italian Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Italian roll top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminium, every Italian roll top desk was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage Italian roll top desk you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an Italian roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian roll top desk, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Italian roll top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini and Cugini Lanzani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Italian Roll Top Desk?

An Italian roll top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,839, while the lowest priced sells for $1,750 and the highest can go for as much as $56,575.
Questions About Italian 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
    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 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 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 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.