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Vintage Roll Top Cabinet In Birch From Sweden, Circa 1960
Vintage Roll Top Cabinet In Birch From Sweden, Circa 1960

Vintage Roll Top Cabinet In Birch From Sweden, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Roll Top Cabinet In Birch From Sweden, Circa 1960. Solid birch construction with a roll

Category

Vintage 1960s Sideboards

Materials

Birch

French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930
French Art Deco Mahogany Roll Top Cabinet / Storage / Armoire , 1930

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

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900
Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900

Dutch Pine Roll Top Cabinet Country House Style Original Scumbled paint C1900

Located in Southampton, GB

Very useful pine Roll Top Storage Cabinet with original, scumbled paint. Inside are 2 seperated

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Steel and Brass Roll Top Valuables Safe Display Cabinet
Antique Steel and Brass Roll Top Valuables Safe Display Cabinet

Antique Steel and Brass Roll Top Valuables Safe Display Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

inch height x 17.5 inch deep, recessed, upper display cabinet features two roll top doors with 25.5

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s
Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s

Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

with original roll top door. Original patinated brass handle and lock plate. The lock with the original

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920
Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920

Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet c. 1920

Located in Westfield, MA

This Antique Tiger Oak Roll Top Pigeon Hole Cabinet, c. 1920, is a functional yet stylish piece

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Beautiful Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features 2 part

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co
Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co

Antique American Carved Oak Victorian Roll Top Letter File Cabinet Amberg Co

By Cameron Amberg & Co.

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & unusual antique 19th Century American three section tall carved oak roll top file cabinet

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Venetian Roll Top Desk

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

Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood
Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood

Pihouée 20th Century Antique French Art Nouveu Cabinet Roll-Top Inlaid wood

By Pihouee Guerin

Located in Rümmingen, BW

compartment is concealed behind a roll-top door with vertical wooden slats. This tambour-style mechanism

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets

By Magnussen and Claussen

Located in Kansas City, MO

"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk
Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk

Austrian Neoclassical Cylinder Roll-Top Desk

Located in Budapest, HU

This elegant Austrian cylinder roll-top desk, dating from around 1780, is a refined example of late

Category

Antique 1780s Austrian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Cherry, Walnut, Pine

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Large French Neoclassical 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, Pearwood

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

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

Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France
Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France

Late 18th Century Roll-Top Bureau, France

Located in New York, NY

French roll-top desk resting on fluted legs with brass inlays and sabots. The refined fluting

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk

Beautiful Danish Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant Danish secretary desk crafted in teak, featuring a roll-top design with a sleek

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880

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

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

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

Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers
Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers

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

Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Roll Top Desk, France 1780

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

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800

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

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890 Measures - 95 1/4" x 36" x 23 7/8" This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter
Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter

Art Deco Oak Roll Top Desk Restaurant Greeter

Located in Godshill, 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

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century
Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century

Neoclassical Roll-Top Secretary Desk, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

pilaster strips. The lower section features three drawers, topped by a mirrored two-door cabinet. The roll

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top
19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top

19th Century Italian Walnut Desk with Roll Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this majestic 19th century Italian desk. An extremely particular desk that can be discreet and used in different environments thanks to its unique design. The desk is mad...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910
Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Single Pedestal Desk C1910 Measures - 48.75"H x 41.75"W x 29.75"D This

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910
Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910

Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique RJ Horner Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk C1910 Measures - 48" x 36 1/4" x 29 5/8" A fine antique

Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Mahogany and Marble Roll Top Desk
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Marble Roll Top Desk

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

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay

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

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary c1890
Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary c1890

Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Secretary Desk With Broken Arch Crest

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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

Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk
Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

Mid 20th Century Louis XVI Marquertry Roll Top Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

,’ or cylinder desk, pertaining to the revolving cylindrical top which can be opened and closed. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk C1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk C1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Desk C1890 Measures - 43" x 36 1/4" x 22

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning vintage Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed in 1965 this drafting

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Roll Top Desk in Oak Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

storing your small everyday items. Additionally, two unique pull-out shelves, hidden beneath the top, can

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840

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

Bureau De Roi - French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Bureau De Roi - French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental

Bureau De Roi - French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental

Located in Potters Bar, GB

some justice in illustrating the quality Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior with

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior Unsigned C1900
Antique Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior Unsigned C1900

Antique Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior Unsigned C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Top Desk with Full Interior Unsigned C1900 Measures - 50.25"H x 60.25"W x 32"D This oak roll top desk

Category

20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section. You

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily lifts with a pair of original stamped brass knobs to reveal a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved William IV Legs. Period 19th Century Having an Arrangement of 5 Mahogany Lined Drawe...

Category

Antique 19th Century William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller

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

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts

Located in Queens, NY

19th century Empire style English dark-brown wooden desk with roll top that opens to reveal drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze

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

A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830

A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

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Roll Top Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roll top cabinet you’re looking for. Each roll top cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. There are many kinds of the roll top cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A roll top cabinet made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made roll top cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Egon Ostergaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Roll Top Cabinet?

Prices for a roll top cabinet start at $13 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $3,788.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Roll Top Cabinet
  • 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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