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20th century horse racing desk top bronze and marble
20th century horse racing desk top bronze and marble

20th century horse racing desk top bronze and marble

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality horse racing desk top bronze circa 1990. Fine example of a mid sized bronze which we

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish
Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish

Elegant Two-Drawer Desk/Vanity Table with Marble Top and Lacquer Finish

Located in NEW YORK, NY

materials with contemporary geometry. The piece features a large, dramatic marble top that provides a

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vanities

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Rococo Style Table, Desk With Faux-Marble Top, 19th Century
Italian Rococo Style Table, Desk With Faux-Marble Top, 19th Century

Italian Rococo Style Table, Desk With Faux-Marble Top, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Mid 19th Century Italian Table / Desk with Original Paint and Faux Marble Top, Wonderfully Carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Tables

Materials

Wood

Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers  L. Phillipe Marble Top
Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers  L. Phillipe Marble Top

Walnut Burl French Writing Desk-Chest of Drawers L. Phillipe Marble Top

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite chest of Drawers (4 drawers plus the upper part as writing desk) in the writing desk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Walnut

Huge Gilded Ebonized Period French Louis XV Marble Top Butlers Desk Commode
Huge Gilded Ebonized Period French Louis XV Marble Top Butlers Desk Commode

Huge Gilded Ebonized Period French Louis XV Marble Top Butlers Desk Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rococo style. The commode is topped with a stunning original marble surface, carefully shaped to follow

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Nova Small Dining Table or Desk: Wood or Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio
Nova Small Dining Table or Desk: Wood or Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

Nova Small Dining Table or Desk: Wood or Marble Top by Avram Rusu Studio

By Andreea Avram Rusu

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sizes. Select from available options or specify your own top and mix of finishes. AVRAM RUSU STUDIO is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nickel, Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top
Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Fine Quality French Mahogany Bronze Mounted Secretary Desk Bookcase Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French mahogany bronze mounted secretary desk with bookcase top exemplifies the elegance

Category

Vintage 1940s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900
Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900

Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900

By Gladenbeck Foundry

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome pair of Grand Tour style desk top bronze busts, both mounted atop white alabaster

Category

Early 20th Century German Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen, Hollywood Regency, Vanity Mirror, Mahogany, Glass, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

, supported by a white and gray veined marble top. The desk is constructed with oak secondary wood and bronze

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany Marble-Top Desk
French Mahogany Marble-Top Desk

French Mahogany Marble-Top Desk

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

French mahogany marble-top desk having rosewood crossbanding with three drawers and a grey marble

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables

Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Top Desk (reference # PAR64)
Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Top Desk (reference # PAR64)

Louis Philippe Walnut Marble Top Desk (reference # PAR64)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Drop front desk with embossed leather inside. Hidden drawers inside with original black marble top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Fabulous Mid-Century Polished Steel Desk with Black Marble Top by Leon Rosen
Fabulous Mid-Century Polished Steel Desk with Black Marble Top by Leon Rosen

Fabulous Mid-Century Polished Steel Desk with Black Marble Top by Leon Rosen

By Leon Rosen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous Mid-Century polished steel two-drawer desk with black marble top. The "Mezzaluna

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pink Marble Top Bleached Wood Table

Located in Austin, TX

with swirling acanthus and floral motifs. The heavy marble top is variegated in a rust red, gray, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk
19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk

19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Miami, FL

19th c. Louis XV roll top cylinder desk, the rectangular marble top with three quarter pierced

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215
Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215 Scotland 1880 Solid

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Fabulous Mid-Century Italian Desk or Vanity with Limestone Top
Fabulous Mid-Century Italian Desk or Vanity with Limestone Top

Fabulous Mid-Century Italian Desk or Vanity with Limestone Top

Located in Charlotte, NC

Beautiful Limestone Top, Gray Finish with Gilt One Drawer Desk or Vanity. Nice carving.

Category

20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Limestone, Marble

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk
A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Toorak, VIC

An Early 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk. Handsome in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mausam Desk
Mausam Desk

Mausam Desk

Unavailable|$2,736

Mausam Desk

By Kam Ce Kam

Located in London, GB

a white marble top. A practical desk is concealed behind the reeded detail. The design provides a

Category

2010s Indian Modern Desks

Materials

Marble

Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s
Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s

Brass metal french vanity desk 1900s

Located in Sarasota, FL

Unusual French ornate writing desk. Marble top is not included. Some structural issues with the

Category

20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Mahogany Desk

Located in Millbrook, NY

Fine French Mahogany roll top desk. White marble top over three drawers. Interior with cubby holes

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Nancy Corzine Two Drawer Silver/Gold Gilded Rectangular Desk/Console
Nancy Corzine Two Drawer Silver/Gold Gilded Rectangular Desk/Console

Nancy Corzine Two Drawer Silver/Gold Gilded Rectangular Desk/Console

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Stamford, CT

Nancy Corzine two drawer, marble top silver/gold gilded rectangular desk/console with Criss-cross

Category

20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk
1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

1880 Biedermeier Walnut Dropfront Marble-Top Secretaire Desk

Located in Birmingham, AL

1880 Biedermeier Dropfront Marble Top Secretary Desk Execellent Condition with original embossed

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Bedside Table with Writing Desk Drawer, Marble Top, Mid 1800s
Walnut Bedside Table with Writing Desk Drawer, Marble Top, Mid 1800s

Walnut Bedside Table with Writing Desk Drawer, Marble Top, Mid 1800s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Bedside table in solid walnut with writing desk drawer and gray marble top. Finish on four sides

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Brazilian modernist 1960s Desk in Jacaranda with Marble top
Brazilian modernist 1960s Desk in Jacaranda with Marble top

Brazilian modernist 1960s Desk in Jacaranda with Marble top

Located in Milan, IT

Brazilian modernist 1960s Desk in Jacaranda with Marble top. Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

19th Century Italian Writing Desk and Drawer with Gray Marble Top from 1890s
19th Century Italian Writing Desk and Drawer with Gray Marble Top from 1890s

19th Century Italian Writing Desk and Drawer with Gray Marble Top from 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century Italian writing desk and drawer with gray marble top and brass handles from 1890s

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA
Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

with modern design. The travertine table top exhibits the unique patterns of natural marble, while its

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA
Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

with modern design. The travertine table top exhibits the unique patterns of natural marble, while its

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA
Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

with modern design. The travertine table top exhibits the unique patterns of natural marble, while its

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA
Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

Travertine Large Round Table – DOCIA

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

with modern design. The travertine table top exhibits the unique patterns of natural marble, while its

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Empire Secratary
Empire Secratary

Empire Secratary

Unavailable|$21,000

Empire Secratary

Located in Atlanta, GA

Empire Secratary with three drawers and retractable desk, Inset marble top. Adjustable sliding

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Pitch Pine Seven-Piece Bedroom Suite
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Pitch Pine Seven-Piece Bedroom Suite

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Pitch Pine Seven-Piece Bedroom Suite

Located in Norwich, GB

" Depth 455mm, 18" Marble topped pitch pine desk Height 1065mm, 42" Width 1225mm, 48.25" Depth 610mm

Category

Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bedroom Sets

Materials

Pine

Paul McCobb Marble Top Desk for Calvin
Paul McCobb Marble Top Desk for Calvin

Paul McCobb Marble Top Desk for Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Dallas, TX

A mahogany desk with patinated brass base and stone top. Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin.

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare Directional Marble Top Desk by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Rare Directional Marble Top Desk by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Rare Directional Marble Top Desk by Paul McCobb for Calvin

Located in Danville, CA

Meticulously restored Brass Frame Executive desk with Mahogany drawer section and Travertine top by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Desk or Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Desk or Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Desk or Center Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Stunning painted Louis XVI center table or desk with a single large drawer. The white marble top is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Desk
French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Desk

French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful inset green and cream marble top is the prefect writing surface for this desk. Painted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Country Desk with Marble Top
Antique Country Desk with Marble Top

Antique Country Desk with Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique country marble-top desk has two deep drawers, fluted and turned legs and the look of a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Desks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Paul McCobb marble top mahogany desk with brass stretchers
Paul McCobb marble top mahogany desk with brass stretchers

Paul McCobb marble top mahogany desk with brass stretchers

Located in St. Louis, MO

Marble top desk with dark mahogany base and brass hardware and stretcher between legs,c.1950

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Signed Louis XVI Green Marble-Top Doré Bronze Mounted Desk
Signed Louis XVI Green Marble-Top Doré Bronze Mounted Desk

Signed Louis XVI Green Marble-Top Doré Bronze Mounted Desk

Located in Norwood, NJ

Louis XVI marble top Doré bronze mounted writing table. Green and white marble top desk with signed gilt

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Desk
Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Desk

Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Top Desk, early 20th century, the rectangular molded marble top

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Modern Marble and Chrome Writing Table Desk
Modern Marble and Chrome Writing Table Desk

Modern Marble and Chrome Writing Table Desk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An Italian marble topped desk with chrome "Saw Horse" Base. Sleek and sophisticated style, clean

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Chrome

Marble Desk with Brass Legs
Marble Desk with Brass Legs

Marble Desk with Brass Legs

Located in Chicago, IL

A marble top desk featuring a bamboo formed brass plated base with adjustable feet. A fantastic

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marble Top 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Marble Top 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Marble Top 3 Drawer Writing Desk

By Global Views

Located in Dallas, TX

, honed marble top and hand cast brass pulls. Each drawer has a velvet insert. Designed by Ashley Childers

Category

2010s North American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ebonized Antique French Marble Top Writing Desk
Ebonized Antique French Marble Top Writing Desk

Ebonized Antique French Marble Top Writing Desk

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Ebonized antique French writing desk with coral marble top, a single drawer, and cabriole legs

Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Neo Classic Desk with Black Marble Top
Neo Classic Desk with Black Marble Top

Neo Classic Desk with Black Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

highlighted "acorn". Table is highlighted with worn gilding throughout. Black marble top has a beveled detail

Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Architectural Brown Marble Top Beech Desk
Architectural Brown Marble Top Beech Desk

Architectural Brown Marble Top Beech Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Architectural Brown Marble Top Beech Desk, with separate chest of three drawers. 30" H x 53.5" W x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Desks

Materials

Marble

Beautiful Marble topped French 1920's painted wood desk
Beautiful Marble topped French 1920's painted wood desk

Beautiful Marble topped French 1920's painted wood desk

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A truly spectacularly colorful piece of marble tops this wonderfully carved and painted French desk

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Stainless Steel And Brass Cabriole Desk With Marble Top
Stainless Steel And Brass Cabriole Desk With Marble Top

Stainless Steel And Brass Cabriole Desk With Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

Stainless steel and brass cabriole leg desk with marble top.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel, Brass

Antique Walnut Desk with Verde Alpi Marble Top, Italy
Antique Walnut Desk with Verde Alpi Marble Top, Italy

Antique Walnut Desk with Verde Alpi Marble Top, Italy

Located in Chicago, IL

An antique Italian desk constructed with beautifully aged walnut. This piece features an inset

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

French Specimen Marble Topped Bureau Platt Desk, 19th Century
French Specimen Marble Topped Bureau Platt Desk, 19th Century

French Specimen Marble Topped Bureau Platt Desk, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

. Specimen marble top is original with bureau platt desk. In 40 years of business we have never found a

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top
French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top

French Louis XVI-Style Secretary Desk with Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Marble Top, Brass Handles & Gallery

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Atomium Marble Desk Top Model Curio
Mid-Century Atomium Marble Desk Top Model Curio

Mid-Century Atomium Marble Desk Top Model Curio

Located in London, GB

A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels. Marble base, metal model

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal

Late 18th Century Writing Desk with Marble Top
Late 18th Century Writing Desk with Marble Top

Late 18th Century Writing Desk with Marble Top

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XVI writing desk with white marble top. Gilt bronze-mounted top panel has four pull

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Marble Top Brass and Iron Hall Desk
Marble Top Brass and Iron Hall Desk

Marble Top Brass and Iron Hall Desk

Located in New York, NY

Marble Top Brass and Iron Hall Desk with chair. Possible Oscar Bach.

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk
Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk

Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Console Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

light sky blue lacquered finish. The desk features a marble top with a thick patinated brass border. The

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Marble Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marble top desk for your home. Each marble top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and wood. If you’re shopping for a marble top desk, we have 116 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect marble top desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A marble top desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one marble top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Florence Knoll, B.L. Marble Furniture and sicis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Marble Top Desk?

A marble top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,044, while the lowest priced sells for $315 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
Questions About Marble 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
    Before attaching a marble top to a table, make sure the table can handle the weight. Then, clean the surface and apply a silicone adhesive and attach the marble. Save the hassle and shop a selection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a marble vanity top is highly dependent on its size, thickness and the grade of marble. Average grade marble weighs 13.34 pounds for a square foot that is one inch thick. Browse a collection of marble vanities 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 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
    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 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
    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.