Metal Roll Top Desk
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s
A rare and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare 1930s Antique Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Co.
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Rare 1930s Steel and brass Manufactured by the Art Metal
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
$6,200
H 45 in W 53 in D 45 in
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1950s, this desk was made some time after by Gustafsson in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
$2,200
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Desks
Materials
Metal
$6,500
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 26.5 in
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
$2,950
H 36 in W 48 in D 24 in
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Early 1900s American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900s American Industrial roll top table by Toledo. Great as used as bar.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
1905 Adjustable Piano / Roll Top Desk Lamp with Antique American Art Glass Shade
Located in Mississauga, CA
Very elegant early 1900s piano or roll top desk lamp with original restored finish. This lamp is
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 10 in W 7 in D 15 in
Vintage Refinished Metal Roll Top Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Refinished Metal Roll Top Desk with gun metal finish.
Category
20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1930s Banker's Metal Roll Top Industrial Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Banker's metal roll top Industrial desk, probably made by the Art Metal Company, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Industrial Age Steel Roll Top Desk by Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic steel and brass roll top desk manufactured by Art Metal company circa 1900. Industrial
Category
20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Golden Oak S-Roll Top Derby School Desk, Circa 1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top office desk in the manner of derby offers golden oak paneled construction with
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal
Large Roll Top Metal Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Steel
John Van Koert Writing Desk for Drexel, Tambour Roll Top
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Buffalo, NY
: United States
Date: 1950's.................. WHITE LACQUER TAMBOUR DOOR ROOL TOP..,, Hand delivery avail
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk by EH Staffordshire, c1900
By Staffordshire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique desk by E.H. Staffordshire Bros. offers oak paneled construction with s-roll top opening
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Beautifully patinated wooden top that rolls back to expose large storage compartment and laminated desk area
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Action Office roll top desk
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Hard to find, this large tambour top desk was designed by Robert Probst for George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Construction Co.
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is an absolute stunner of a roll top! Manufactured by the Art Metal Construction Co. of
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Brass
H 52 in W 65.5 in D 39.5 in
Antique Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk, Quarter Sawn Oak Interior Art Metal
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Industrial steel roll top desk manufactured by Fenton Metallic, the early maker which
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 45.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Take command of your office work with this spectacular custom industrial roll-top desk by Toledo
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Desks
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Metal, Brass, Steel
H 41 in W 51 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Redding, CT
Sweden and attributed to Egon Ostergaard. Some stains on inside of drawers and left top side of desk. Wax
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in
Polished Steel Roll Top Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A wonderfully pleasing twist on the traditional wooden roll top desk. This desk began as a faux
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Brass
Rare, Iconic, Japanned, Copper Toledo, Roll-Top Typewriter Desk
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
.
This roll-top typewriter desk is one of their most iconic designs, and one of the most difficult to
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Industrial Roll Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Interesting and unique roll top desk with plenty of compartments and hiding places.
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal
Art Metal Co. Double Bank Roll Top Desk
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Steel roll top desks are rare and hard to find (no American company ever resumed production after
Category
Vintage 1930s American Desks
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Roll Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson designed roll top desk for Herman Miller from his Action Office Series. The roll top
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Art Metal Roll Top Desk with Original Finish, circa 1930
Located in Portland, OR
this edition all the more rare and desirable. In addition to the original finish, this roll top desk
Category
Vintage 1930s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Rare Japanned Copper Toledo Roll-Top Typewriter Desk, circa 1925
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
room.
This roll-top typewriter desk is one of their most iconic designs, and one of the most
Category
Vintage 1920s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic metal roll top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every metal roll top desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect metal roll top desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right metal roll top desk, those designed in Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one metal roll top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Toledo Metal Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Metal Roll Top Desk?
Prices for a metal roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $15,999, while the average can fetch as much as $6,200.
Questions About Metal 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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