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Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk
Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk

Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Burl and brass roll-top desk by Mastercraft.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Large Roll-top Book Case
Large Roll-top Book Case

Large Roll-top Book Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusually large roll top bookcase.In original condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Roll Top Secretaire
18th Century Roll Top Secretaire

18th Century Roll Top Secretaire

Located in Belmont, MA

Beautiful Louis XVI roll top secretaire, raised on six cabriole legs, walnut, massive and veneer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak double pedestal roll-top desk, the high back with the fitted interior of pigeon holes and

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Oak

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fitted interior of pigeon holes and drawers

Category

Early 20th Century British Desks

Antique Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Antique Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Antique Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in London, GB

This antique mahogany roll top desk is a nice compact size and in good original condition, dating

Category

Vintage 1910s English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Steel Roll Top Desk
Vintage Steel Roll Top Desk

Vintage Steel Roll Top Desk

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Industrial Roll Top Desk Overall Dimensions: 28" x 60" x 42" high Desktop Dimensions: 23

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

By Karl Emil Jensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elmwood desk with beautiful patina. Has many compartments and drawers. Behind the 3 large drawers there is an inscription that reads Norskov (Denmark) December 23, 1844 Karl Emil Jen...

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Elm, Ivory, Bone

British Colonial Roll Top Desk
British Colonial Roll Top Desk

British Colonial Roll Top Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Sleek curves repeated through this piece add charm to your room or office. Bold color and spacious design compliment this unique find.

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Desks

Materials

Teak

1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet
1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet

1880's Globe Shaw Walker Monumental Oak Tambour Door Roll Top Tall File Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A Very Rare Tall Globe Oak Tambour Filing Cabinet with Long Rolltop Tambour Door. Appears to be all

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture
Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture

Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome roll-top desk by Herman Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional cylinder top desk with great patina, complete and very original. Roll up the top to

Category

Antique 1840s Danish Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk
Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk

Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Solid teak roll top desk from Denmark, circa early 1970s. This all original example has two roll

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

1930's French Roll Top Desk
1930's French Roll Top Desk

1930's French Roll Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful oak desk with a lot of compartments. The roll top works perfectly which locks.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks

Materials

Oak

Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture
Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture

Roll Top Desk By Helman Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut roll-top desk in a medium finish with brass hardware and stretchers. Two pencil drawers for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Desk with Five Drawers
Roll Top Desk with Five Drawers

Roll Top Desk with Five Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century elegant roll top desk is made from walnut and oak veneer. The desk has five

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Louis XVI Mahogany Roll-Top Desk

Louis XVI Mahogany Roll-Top Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French antique, Louis XVI style, mahogany roll-top "secretaire" with red marble top. An exquisite

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk

Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century walnut roll top desk Desk measures: 55.25 wide x 22.75 deep x 38 inches high All

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Raised Panels; S-Roll Style
Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Raised Panels; S-Roll Style

Antique Oak Roll Top Desk with Raised Panels; S-Roll Style

Located in New York, NY

This is an S-roll style, with nice raised panels, circa 1890-1900. There are drawers down the right

Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Art Deco Marquetry Roll Top Desk Hutch
Japanese Art Deco Marquetry Roll Top Desk Hutch

Japanese Art Deco Marquetry Roll Top Desk Hutch

Located in Austin, TX

A masterful Japanese Art Deco period marquetry desk hutch with two roll top doors. The interior

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Softwood

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have all seen large roll top desks but I have never come across one as impressive as this Darby

Category

Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this Louis XVI style roll top cylinder desk dates from approximately 1920. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top
British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Burmese Colonial era Roll Top desk with Storage.

Category

Vintage 1930s Burmese Desks

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Double Roll-Top Dresser by Edmond Spence
Double Roll-Top Dresser by Edmond Spence

Double Roll-Top Dresser by Edmond Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Sweden. Roll top dresser with multiple drawers for storage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller
George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

variation on the traditional roll-top desk design. This functional design allows for all of your documents

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Roll Top Dresser
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Roll Top Dresser

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Roll Top Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood roll top dresser with sculpted handles. Four drawers, top opens

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Cylinder Roll Top Secretary
French Directoire Style Cylinder Roll Top Secretary

French Directoire Style Cylinder Roll Top Secretary

Located in San Francisco, CA

French mahogany cylinder roll top secretary with leather inset writing surface and brass trim and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Forties Roll-top Desk and Chair
French Forties Roll-top Desk and Chair

French Forties Roll-top Desk and Chair

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Roll Top Desk with Hand-caned Chair Influenced by Art Deco and Modern Classical Tradition

Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

Fine French '40s Maple Roll Top Secretary
Fine French '40s Maple Roll Top Secretary

Fine French '40s Maple Roll Top Secretary

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage French secretary in solid maple. Roll top with drawer system opens to a white leather

Category

Vintage 1940s French Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Leather

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

Located in Belmont, MA

Beautiful roll top desk, Munich 1800-1810, bleached mahogany veneer. Rectangular body with three

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Roll Top Desk
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Roll Top Desk

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Roll Top Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

An executive roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The desk is in excellent all

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair
Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair

Oak Roll Top and Matching Desk Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful medium oak roll topped desk and matching oak tilt and turn office chair, in excellent

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Italian Roll Top Desk by Proserpio
Vintage Italian Roll Top Desk by Proserpio

Vintage Italian Roll Top Desk by Proserpio

By Figli Di Antonio Prosperio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique roll-top desk is a compact mix of style an function. With plenty of work and storage

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Regence Roll Top Secretary
19th Century French Regence Roll Top Secretary

19th Century French Regence Roll Top Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Regence roll top secretary is a relatively uncommon design when crafted by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler
Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

Oak Pedestal Roll Top Desk by Cutler

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak double pedestal roll top desk, the high back with fully fitted interior of pigeon holes and

Category

20th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Rolltop Pine Danish Roll Top Secretary
Antique Rolltop Pine Danish Roll Top Secretary

Antique Rolltop Pine Danish Roll Top Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

Beautiful lines and excellent storage define this lovely secretary from Denmark. The petite drawers above were typical for secretaries of this era to organize personal items. The thr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany
Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany

Roll Top Book Shelf from Old Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The book shelf is closable however, the key is missing to lock it.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare Walnut Roll-Top Desk by George Mulhauser
Rare Walnut Roll-Top Desk by George Mulhauser

Rare Walnut Roll-Top Desk by George Mulhauser

By George Mulhauser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Walnut Roll-Top Desk by George Mulhauser

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A Mid-Century Danish cylinder roll top desk marked on bottom with "MIS" made in Sweden

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Vladimir Kagan Roll-Top Desk and Plexiglas Chair
Vladimir Kagan Roll-Top Desk and Plexiglas Chair

Vladimir Kagan Roll-Top Desk and Plexiglas Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

roll-top desk and plexiglas chair handmade in The Workshops of Vladimir Kagan, Vladimir Kagan

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

19th Century Louis XV Style Roll Top Secretaire
19th Century Louis XV Style Roll Top Secretaire

19th Century Louis XV Style Roll Top Secretaire

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite roll top secrétaire with beautiful flower marquetry in walnut, kingwood and rosewood. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

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

Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary

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

19th Century French Regence Walnut Roll-Top Secretary
19th Century French Regence Walnut Roll-Top Secretary

19th Century French Regence Walnut Roll-Top Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Regence walnut roll-top secretary is a very unusual example of the genre, with

Category

Antique 1880s French Régence Secretaires

Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820
Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820

Biedermeier Roll-Top Secretaire, Central Germany, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

A Biedermeier roll-top secretaire with two drawers at the bottom and three drawers at the top. The

Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau
French Roll Top Desk Louis XVI Inlay Bureau

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

Captivating Danish Antique Biedermeier Period Roll Top Secretary
Captivating Danish Antique Biedermeier Period Roll Top Secretary

Captivating Danish Antique Biedermeier Period Roll Top Secretary

Located in Round Top, TX

curve of the upper cabinet doors. It has a depth of 24" closed and 35" when extended

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top
Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top

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

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk

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

Danish Retro Teak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1960s
Danish Retro Teak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1960s

Danish Retro Teak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A beautifully made Teak writing bureau, this was made in Denmark and dates from the 1960s. The condition is excellent for its age, with only some extremely minor wear here and there,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

This Danish Modern Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Desk is perfectly compact yet contains an abundance of storage. Stamped "Made in Denmark" on the back. Measurements: 36" wide, 17.75" dee...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

18th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Writing Desk
18th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Writing Desk

18th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Belmont, MA

Rolltop writing desk with nine interior drawers, the exterior with two drawers, raised on cabriole legs. Bleeched mahogany veneer. The secretaire is in excellent condition. It will b...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country Store Walnut Counter-Top Barrell Roll Showcase C1910
Antique Country Store Walnut Counter-Top Barrell Roll Showcase C1910

Antique Country Store Walnut Counter-Top Barrell Roll Showcase C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Country store counter-top display case offers walnut construction with frieze drawer

Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Glass, 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 Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900
Antique Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900

Antique Derby School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

School Oak Paneled Roll Top Desk C1900. Measures - 49 1/2" x 50" x 32". This antique roll top desk, in

Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Oak

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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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