Ladies Roll Top Desk
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Antique RJ Horner School Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk, c1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique ladies desk in the manner of R.J. Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique English Burled Walnut & Mahogany Ladies Roll Top Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English ladies desk offers burled walnut and mahogany construction with roll top opening
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Country French Louis XV Style Ladies Roll Top Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming Country French Louis XV style ladies tambour roll top desk or bureau à cylindre of walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Regency Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century ladies mahogany roll top desk, the top having a gallery above a cylinder top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk
In
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak Ladies S-Roll Top Paneled Desk Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique ladies desk offers paneled oak construction with s-roll top opening to compartmentalized
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Sheridan Tambour Roll-top Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Sheridan mahogany tambour roll-top ladies writing desk. The tambour top opens to reveal three
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
By Vernis Martin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 39.13 in W 32 in D 22.13 in
Antique French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Ormolu Marble Cylinder Desk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique French walnut ladies Louis XVI cylinder/ roll-top writing desk, circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 44 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Antique Fretwork Ladies Roll Top Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, B1871
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Fretwork Ladies Roll Top Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, B1871
Scotland 1910
Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 73 in W 28.5 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Louis XV Style Roll Top Ladies Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Louis XV style roll top ladies desk with pull leather writing surface and bronze accents
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
Sheraton Ladies Writing Desk, England, circa 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
Sheraton mahogany and satinwood roll top ladies writing desk with an enclosed shelf below, accessed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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Questions About Ladies Roll Top Desk
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Roll-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 a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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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