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Roll Top Desk 1970

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Roll-Top Desk 1979, in American black walnut. Features:Inlay rosewood
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
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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
Danish Midcentury 3-Drawer Tambour Teak Roll Top Desk by Langeskov Mobelfabrik
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage roll top desk offers a stylish collapsible workspace with plenty of added room for
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Office Set by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. With a desk and two rollable leather cabinets with an original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Glass

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
roll top, ebonized side panels, wooden work surface, and pencil drawer. Design allows it to be set at
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass and Caned Square Tray Barware, Italian, Style of Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in North Miami, FL
decoration. The uses are for many applications. This also could be great as a desk accessory. Rolled towels
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular form raised over D-shaped tambour sl...
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Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
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H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks

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Amuneal's Brass Pantry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Part of our metal Kitchen Collection, this brass clad cabinetry is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a knife-edge...
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H 95 in W 54 in D 25 in
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Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
simple rectangular top stands upon the iconic rolled metal legs originally designed by Milo Baughman. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Leather, Pine

Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burl and brass roll-top desk by Mastercraft.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

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Brass

Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk
Mastercraft Roll-Top Writing Desk
H 38 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in
Midcentury Lucite and Aluminum Roll Top Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury aluminum roll top desk with a Lucite base. Writing area pulls out once top rolls open
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

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
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Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk
Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk
H 42.75 in W 54 in D 31 in
Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut roll top desk Desk measures: 55.25 wide x 22.75 deep x 38 inches high All
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
Mid Century Walnut Roll Top Desk
H 38 in W 55.25 in D 22.75 in
George Nelson Action Office Roll Top Desk and Cabinet Herman Miller
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1970s Desks

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Oak

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk with Gilt X-Base Legs and Low Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel. This desk is in
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Desks

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Oxford Square by Drexel Faux Brass Base Campaign Style Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Desks

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Walnut Roll Desk by Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri
By Egon Ostergaard, Svensk Fur
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Writing desk/bureau with barrel roll top. Beautiful wallnut veneer in chevron pattern and metal
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in London, GB
construction. Leather writing surface. Adjustable shelves to rear. Glass shelf to top. Superb pull/roll
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini
Gianfranco Frattini Bureau, Bernini
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
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By AT&T
Located in Hanover, MA
Smoked translucent acrylic cylindrical roll-top cased executive desk phone with retractable cord
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desk Accessories

Space Age "Telstar" Telephone
Space Age "Telstar" Telephone
H 11.25 in Dm 5.5 in
1970s Poltrona Frau Roll top desk or Chest of Drawer designed by Luigi Massoni
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
chest of drawers equipped with a shaped rolling top desk in national walnut veneered wood with cognac
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
opposing-grain pattern roll top surface. The roll top opens on to a top compartment with small drawers and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Teak Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
roll top surface. The roll top opens on to a top compartment with small drawers and cubbies and a slide
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern by Egon Ostergaard Rolltop Secretary Desk, 1970
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
-grain pattern roll top surface. The roll top opens on to a top compartment with small drawers and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Pine

Andreas Hansen Danish Roll Top Writing Desk
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
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Maple

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern teak roll top secretary desk made in Sweden with four drawers, pull out
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Campaign Roll Top Desk on Gilt X-Form Legs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign desk with roll top side elements, finished in a pale shade of pastel pink, on giltwood X
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Giltwood, Wood

Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular architect's desk from the Action Office Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
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Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak veneers and
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Teak

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Roll Top Walnut Secrétaire, Desk, 1870, B2257
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique 19th century Biedermeier roll top walnut secrétaire, writing desk, continental 1870, B2257
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Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Redding, CT
Sweden and attributed to Egon Ostergaard. Some stains on inside of drawers and left top side of desk. Wax
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Restored Roll-Top Vi-Ma Danish Teak Desk with Hidden Filing Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Teak

Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Desk-Bar Bookcase by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desks

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George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, roll top desk model 64916, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, wood, United States, design 1953
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Aluminum

Craftsman roll top walnut desk
Located in Hollywood, CA
An American craftsman revolutionary desk reminiscent of the type of design exhibited at the
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

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Walnut

Craftsman roll top walnut desk
Craftsman roll top walnut desk
H 36.75 in W 35.75 in D 24 in
Swedish Secretary Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Charming light teak secretary with a rolling top and an extendable shelf/writing surface. Located
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Desks

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Teak

Swedish Secretary Roll Top Desk
Swedish Secretary Roll Top Desk
H 37.75 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Robert March Roll Top Desk and Stool
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Outstanding example of this American craftsman's work.
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Vintage 1970s American Desks

George Nelson Herman Miller Roll Top Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage condition The tambour roll top pushes back smoothly.  
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Vintage 1970s Desks

Christoper Guy Modern Writing Desk
By Christopher Guy
Located in Pasadena, CA
used condition. “Rolled Paper" profile running along front edge. Silk-cut through top for cabling
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Christoper Guy Modern Writing Desk
Christoper Guy Modern Writing Desk
H 30 in W 71 in D 31 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
roll top desk and two cabinets.
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Vintage 1970s Desks

Heavy Metal Dining Table, circa 1978
Located in New Rochelle, NY
One of the most outstanding dining or desk tables we have ever seen. Found in a warehouse
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Heavy Metal Dining Table, circa 1978
Heavy Metal Dining Table, circa 1978
H 31 in W 86.5 in D 35.25 in
Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
Located in Bronx, NY
Mid-Century Modern secretary writing desk and dresser with organizer roll top that swings up away a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
Moderne Secrataire Desk Dresser
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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Questions About Roll Top Desk 1970
  • 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
    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
    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 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.
  • 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.