What is a roll top desk?

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.

What is a roll top desk called?

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.

What is the point of a roll top desk?

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.

What era are roll top desks from?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

How much is a roll top desk worth?

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.

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1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Bernhardt Pedersen

$2,450

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Located in North Hollywood, CA

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Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

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Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top

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$17,500

H 35 in W 74 in D 28 in

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Located in Sagaponack, NY

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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden

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Modernist Roll Top Desk by Heywood Wakefield

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H 33.63 in W 31.88 in D 23.63 in

Modernist Roll Top Desk by Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti

Located in Peabody, MA

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1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key

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H 38.59 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in

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

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

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By AB Markaryd, Bröderna Gustafssons

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

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Heywood-Wakefield Streamlined Roll Top Desk, 1960s

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H 34 in W 32 in D 23.5 in

Heywood-Wakefield Streamlined Roll Top Desk, 1960s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

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Egon Ostergaards Secretaire, Roll Top Desk 1960s Sweden

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H 38.59 in W 33.86 in D 15.36 in

Egon Ostergaards Secretaire, Roll Top Desk 1960s Sweden

By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Den Haag, NL

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Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s

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Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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vintage teak roll top secretary desk is the way to go. You can even pretend you're in a 1920s detective

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Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s

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H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s

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Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s

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H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s

By Egon Ostergaard

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Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, 1960s

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Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, 1960s

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A late-1960s Scandinavian modern teak roll-top secretary desk with pull-out writing surface and

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1960s Danish Teak Telephone Stand Laptop Desk with Roll-Top

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1960s Danish Teak Telephone Stand Laptop Desk with Roll-Top

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Roll Top Desk 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of roll top desk 1960s for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all roll top desk 1960s available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of roll top desk 1960s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco roll top desk 1960s are consistently popular styles. George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Herman Miller each produced beautiful roll top desk 1960s that are worth considering.

How Much are Roll Top Desk 1960s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,201, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $14,000 highest priced.

Questions About Roll Top Desk 1960s

What is a roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.
What is a roll top desk called?
1 Answer
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.
What is the point of a roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.
What era are roll top desks from?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
1 Answer
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.
How much is a roll top desk worth?
1 Answer
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.