Old Roll Top Desk
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
but looks like an antique, comes with keys to both roll top and below drawers, desk has 9 small
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Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
By Derby
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks
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English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
presents with a very old and likely original gray marble top projecting slightly over a full-width top
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Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
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Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
sides; raised on square tapering legs ending in brass caps and casters; surmounted by a tambour roll-up
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
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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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
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Ormolu
H 41.34 in W 44.88 in D 24 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
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H 42.52 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 in
Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, 19th C., 1800's!!
19th Century Empire
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George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
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19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
200 years old patina.
Locking roll top with sliding writing ebonized surface works very well and at
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks
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Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely pine roll top desk or bureau from Sweden from the 1800's.
The age of this secretary is
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Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
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Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Are you feeling lucky? Then roll this die. Luck be a lady tonight. This beautifully crafted
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Ebonized Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. We took sections and created these unique lamps that
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Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina that just can't be
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
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Old Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the old roll top desk you’re looking for. An old roll top desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an old roll top desk, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an old roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An old roll top desk, designed in the industrial, Georgian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made old roll top desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Early Electrics Design Studio, Albert Hadley and Garbarino Collections are consistently popular.
How Much is an Old Roll Top Desk?
Prices for an old roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $758 and can go as high as $775,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,368.
Questions About Old 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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 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.
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