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Late 19th Century Gunn Furniture Co Roll Top Desk
Late 19th Century Gunn Furniture Co Roll Top Desk

Late 19th Century Gunn Furniture Co Roll Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing 19th century roll top desk was manufactured by the Gunn Furniture Company. established

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Pine

Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970

Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970

By Andreas Hansen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Pine

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 Pawtucket, RI

A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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

Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk
Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk

Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage George Nelson desk featuring a gorgeous walnut roll top, white laminate desk top, black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing

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

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing

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

Industrial Age Steel Roll Top Desk by Art Metal
Industrial Age Steel Roll Top Desk by Art Metal

Industrial Age Steel Roll Top Desk by Art Metal

By Art Metal Co.

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic steel and brass roll top desk manufactured by Art Metal company circa 1900. Industrial

Category

20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu & ++
Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu & ++

Magnificent Vintage Italian Roll-Top Desk w/Cherubs, Ormolu & ++

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

actually candleholders for working late into the night. This fine roll top desk has all the bells and

Category

20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Roll-Top Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Desk - Signed Circa 1910
Roll-Top Softwood & Mahogany Veneer Desk - Signed Circa 1910

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

Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Roll-Top Secretaire Writing Desk
Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Roll-Top Secretaire Writing Desk

Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Roll-Top Secretaire Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in rich combinations of wood with inset parquetry and crotch

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks

Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany panels. Top

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm

18th Century English George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
18th Century English George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk

18th Century English George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality Georgian mahogany tambour front roll top desk. The top having a gallery

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk

By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in rich ribbon mahogany with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Desk

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This uniquely large roll-top desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features unique vertical

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk

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

Louis XVI Desk - French Bureau Du Roi Roll Top
Louis XVI Desk - French Bureau Du Roi Roll Top

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

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 classic and iconic Wormley design. This elegant desk features solid rosewood tambours with brass hardware and a walnut base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Antique RJ Horner School Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk, c1900
Antique RJ Horner School Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk, c1900

Antique RJ Horner School Oak Ladies Roll Top Desk, c1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

broken arch backsplash having central foliate finial over roll top opening to writing surface and pigeon

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller

Located in Stratford, CT

Walnut tambour roll-top covers slanted laminate work surface and front storage bin; two plastic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Roll Top Partner's Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Executive Roll Top Partner's Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Executive Roll Top Partner's Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Rosewood roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 452. Mahogany frame, rosewood drawers

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Mid-Century Steel Roll Top Desk w/ Brass Hardware
Gorgeous Mid-Century Steel Roll Top Desk w/ Brass Hardware

Gorgeous Mid-Century Steel Roll Top Desk w/ Brass Hardware

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Remarkable roll top desk with brass trim all finely stripped to bare metal. Very rare industrial

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Steel, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous mahogany roll top desk, done in the Louis XVI style, from 19th century, France. The desk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk
Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Aesthetic period cylinder roll top secretary writing desk. Made of maplewood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple

Antique American Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk, Circa 1890s
Antique American Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk, Circa 1890s

Antique American Arts & Crafts Oak Roll Top Desk, Circa 1890s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts desk with unique folding roll top USA, Circa 1890s Beautiful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany roll top desk ~ Secretary features a tambour cover that

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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 George Nelson, Herman Miller

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

Midcentury Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Covered Roll Top Desk
Midcentury Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Covered Roll Top Desk

Midcentury Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Covered Roll Top Desk

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage, tall and architectural roll top desk in green leather with bronze hardware by Edward

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bronze

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

with single glass door opening to shelved interior over barrel roll top desk with lower drawers, c1890

Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Glass

Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar
Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar

Rare Custom Edward Wormley Roll Top Standing Desk By Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar custom designed standing height walnut roll top desk made

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers
Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers

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

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

practical especially in the era of working from home. A beautiful roll top lid covers the pull out desk and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Other

Early 19th Century French Restoration Roll-Top Desk, Walnut & Marble
Early 19th Century French Restoration Roll-Top Desk, Walnut & Marble

Early 19th Century French Restoration Roll-Top Desk, Walnut & Marble

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French roll-top desk dates from the early 19th-century and reflects the refined

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

inches in depth and 41.5 inches in width, this stunning work of art can easily hold a lap top or full

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

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

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Kingwood

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

Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Peabody, MA

Executive writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in dark walnut and rosewood, a central writing surface with a hinged panel that drops down to extend the surface area or for part...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Burled Walnut & Mahogany Ladies Roll Top Desk Circa 1890
Antique English Burled Walnut & Mahogany Ladies Roll Top Desk Circa 1890

Antique English Burled Walnut & Mahogany Ladies Roll Top Desk Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English ladies desk offers burled walnut and mahogany construction with roll top opening

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

Antique Golden Oak S-Roll Top Derby School Desk, Circa 1900
Antique Golden Oak S-Roll Top Derby School Desk, Circa 1900

Antique Golden Oak S-Roll Top Derby School Desk, Circa 1900

By Derby Desk Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique roll top office desk in the manner of derby offers golden oak paneled construction with

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top - circa 1962 for Bernini, Italy
Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top - circa 1962 for Bernini, Italy

Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top - circa 1962 for Bernini, Italy

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Munster, NRW

Vintage writing desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. This roll top design opens by

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk

Located in High Point, NC

A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Crafts Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Full Drawer Interior & Carved Pulls C1900 Measures - 50.5"H

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Italian Postmodern Elle Due Arredamenti Burl Wood Roll Top Desk
Vintage Italian Postmodern Elle Due Arredamenti Burl Wood Roll Top Desk

Vintage Italian Postmodern Elle Due Arredamenti Burl Wood Roll Top Desk

By A.R. Arredamenti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Beautiful Burl Wood top with a heavy black metal base. Chic roll top across the top.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Scandinavian Modern Danish teak tambour roll-top secretary by Dyrlund is a true showcase of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s

Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s

By AB Markaryd, Bröderna Gustafssons

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson For Swedish Trävaruindustri

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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

Walnut and Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Danville, CA

Classic Roll Top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather inset footrest. This is a rare

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Desk

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Desk

By Edward Wormley

Located in Wayne, NJ

Edward Wormley desk with roll-top doors . One side has 2 small dovetailed drawers. It has 3

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk by EH Staffordshire, c1900
Antique Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk by EH Staffordshire, c1900

Antique Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk by EH Staffordshire, c1900

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique desk by E.H. Staffordshire Bros. offers oak paneled construction with s-roll top opening

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Mahogany Roll Top Commode Desk with Bookcase
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Mahogany Roll Top Commode Desk with Bookcase

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Mahogany Roll Top Commode Desk with Bookcase

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern tambour roll top commode desk with bookcase By Gianfranco

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820

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

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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
    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
    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 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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