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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
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
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

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

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
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

French Oak Cabinet Double Tambour Roll-Top, Documents Binder, 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak veneered two column curtain cabinet, works very well. All the shelves are height-adjustable
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Located in Newport Beach, 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
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

Antique Jacquot's Genuine French Country Store Roll Top Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Authentic roll top general store countertop display cabinet for Jacquot's Genuine French blacking
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Wood Cabinet with Tambour Roll-Top, Drawers & Documents Binder, c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cabinet with a roller door, or roll-top tambour door France, circa 1980. The shelves of the
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Federal Rosewood Roll Top Secretary
Located in New York, NY
American Federal rosewood and maple interior roll top secretary with bronze and ebonized trim
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique American Indianapolis Cabinet Co. Oak S Curve Tambour Roll Top Desk 1890
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large antique American roll top oak desk, by the Indianapolis Cabinet Company, circa 1890
Category

Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Oak

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

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
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

Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary Above average vintage condition and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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

Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top
Located in Potters Bar, GB
castors. Period Georgian The desk features 3 oak lined drawers (note the fine dovetails) The top of the
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Roll-up Flap
By Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian made cabinet veneered with teak. Top part with roll-up flap, bottom with two sliding
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
H 41 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Marble Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, 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
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

1930s Art Metal Co. Steel Roll Top Office Desk
By Art Metal Co.
Located in New York, NY
1930s steel Machine Age design roll top desk made by Art Metal Co. The bottom of the desk includes
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

Roll-Top Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Desk - Signed Circa 1910
Located in Opole, PL
Roll-Top Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Desk Circa 1910 A large roll-top desk from 1910, signed with a
Category

Vintage 1910s American Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Softwood

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

Antique Tall Spanish Walnut Tambor Roll Down Filing Cabinet "Muebles Rex" Madrid
Located in Portland, OR
An unusual antique tall tambour fronted roll down walnut filing cabinet made by "Rex Meubles
Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Mission Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

Louis XVI Desk - French Bureau Du Roi Roll Top
Located in Potters Bar, GB
illustrating the quality Desk top rolls open to reveal the beautiful interior with various cubby holes, drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, beautiful teak veneer, roll top
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

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
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
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 Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer Tower
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
A early-19th century Asian hardwood lap desk on stand. A similar one is pictured in "The Decorative Arts of The China Trade," page 248. The stand is a replacement made from pearwood.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Boston Derby Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Library Secretary Bankers Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian roll top desk by Boston Derby Desk Co. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

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

Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest having satinwood inlaid elements over double glass door bookcase surmounting roll top desk with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

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
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

Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
down desktop 4 lower drawers with teak carved handles. Key included to lock top desk and top drawer
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, 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

Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
teak and rosewood exterior panels on the front, sides, and top. The quality continues inside, where
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Roll-Top Desk, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Ink, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
High-quality early Biedermeier Roll-top or Cylinder Secretaire or Writing Cabinet from South
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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

Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970's
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Norwalk, CT
roll top comes up to reveal the desk within, where a leather lined surface can be pulled out and work
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

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

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Roll Top Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic roll top cabinet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every roll top cabinet was constructed with great care. 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. Edward Wormley, George Nelson and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful roll top cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Roll Top Cabinet?

Prices for a roll top cabinet start at $20 and top out at $92,500 with the average selling for $3,500.

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 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 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 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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