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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
Category

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
Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
Located in Evergreen, CO
This unique oak cabinet features a roll-top design with three faux drawers on the face. Petite in
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis Philippe Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
Petite Oak Roll-Top Cabinet
H 29.75 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Swedish Roll Top Bureau
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage Swedish roll top bureau, dating from the 1960’s. This is of superb quality, it
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Roll Top Bureau
Vintage Swedish Roll Top Bureau
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
English Silver Plate Roll Top Dish
Located in Pomona, CA
An English silver plate roll-top dish, circa 1920s.
Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silver Plate Roll Top Dish
English Silver Plate Roll Top Dish
H 5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique copper roll top bathtub marked with the date 1889. This copper bath features decorative
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub
Antique Copper Roll Top Bathtub
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 77.17 in
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in
Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage traditional roll-top secretary desk with tambour closure, spacious writing surface, and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
H 47.5 in W 21.75 in D 25.5 in
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and
Category

Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
H 38.75 in W 32.25 in D 24 in
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979, in American black walnut. Features:Inlay rosewood
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

English Arts and Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts and Crafts oak roll top desk with side drawers and leather top.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large roll-top desk out of solid cherry wood. The base with seven drawers stands on tapered legs
Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
H 49.81 in W 55.52 in D 33.08 in
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, Early 20th Century Height 113cm, width
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter This Oak restaurant greeting station has a roll
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Louis XVI Roll Top Desk was made in France around 1780. The outside of the secretary
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Yew

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
H 36.62 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Marble Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style mahogany roll top desk with rectangular gallery marble top resting above 3
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Pasadena, TX
sophisticatedly book matched, the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done in a beautiful lighter wood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts and Crafts roll top in quarter sawn oak, cubbyholes retreat and desktop folds out. This one
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
H 48 in W 42 in D 28 in
Antique American Colonial Solid Maple Roll Top Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style roll-top desk USA, Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box
Located in Delft, NL
Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box A Japanese Kobako box, small and very light
Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)
Located in Poole, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk ( cylinder bureau ) A very elegant and with great
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th century, English mahogany roll top writing desk with two drawers and four bales in front
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Documents Binder
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door. All the shelves are height-adjustable. Good
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
H 49 in W 58 in D 32 in
Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency George III Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency writing desk. A chic George III style with a chic roll top. Inlay
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant standing desk in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style French Marquetry Roll Top Bureau De Damme
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century roll top bureau de damme in the Louis XVI style, with fine veneers and panels
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk 1965 design This vintage roll-top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning antique French roll top desk in the Louis XVI manner Main structure of desk is in
Category

Vintage 1920s Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
staining on the writing surface, scuffs and scratches on the roll top, missing brass hardware for where the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wonderful Danish Modern Teak Cylindrical Roll Top Sewing Caddy Basket
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Danish modern style cylindrical roll-top sewing caddy/basket. We just love this unusual
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
three-quarter galleried rectangular top above a roll-top, opening to reveal a leather-lined writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine and Rare Late 18th Century Russian Mahogany Roll Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare original late 18thcentury Russian roll top secretary bookcase.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Baltic Baltic Secretaires

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swedish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk With Fitted Compartment
Located in Elkton, MD
Mid-century Swedish modern roll top desk crafted from teak, featuring a fitted desk compartment for
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down back splash, floating on a
Category

20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900. Roll top desk has paneled
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Art Deco Colonial roll top / armoire / cupboard / storage / linen press / bookcase
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Roll Top Desk Bureau De Roi 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Empire roll top desk Hand crafted from kingwood we date this to
Category

Antique 1860s Empire Desks

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Teak Wall Hanging Memo & Roll Top Tambour Door Box
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique Danish solid teak wall hanging roll top trinket box, and memo pad with cork circa 1970's
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak, Cork

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk With Fitted Compartment
Located in Elkton, MD
Mid-century Danish modern roll top desk crafted from teak, featuring a fitted desk compartment for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk
Located in Portland, OR
drawers with the original gilt bronze pulls. The base with a tambour roll top desk with six drawers each
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1960 Vintage Gold Tone Islamic Moorish Roll Top Caviar Footed Dish Server
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Roll Top Gold-Toned Caviar Footed Dish Server. Exquisite
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co Roll Top Medical Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Genothalmic Cabinet by General Optical Co. Roll Top Medical Work Desk Station
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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Roll Top For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roll top you’re looking for. A roll top — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roll top — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each roll top bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful roll top that is worth considering.

How Much is a Roll Top?

The average selling price for a roll top at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Roll Top
  • 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
    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 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 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.
  • 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.

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