Roll Top Desk And Bookcase
Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts and Crafts roll top in quarter sawn oak, cubbyholes retreat and desktop folds out. This one
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Meridian Modular Credenza, Modern Steel Etagere Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
arrangement, there is virtually no top or bottom to any one of the three components, lending them to function
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 38 in D 16.25 in
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
H 89 in W 45.25 in D 22.75 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Vertical Steel Bookcase, by Force/Collide
By Force/Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
-dimensional in any arrangement, there is virtually no top or bottom to any one of the three components
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Details: Tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood laminate
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Laminate
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
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19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Located in Manhattan, NY
19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Roll Top Tambour Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian roll top library writing desk. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a tambour
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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
Glass, Walnut, Burl
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
H 103 in W 48.25 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe period French bureau à cylindre, or roll top secretaire with bookcase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase/Secretary/Desk, circa 1860
Located in Portland, OR
roll top enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes, the desk having a pull-out writing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 90.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique Secretaire Desk Bookcase Hobbs and Co Coramndel
Located in Potters Bar, GB
see close up photo
Roll top desk section opens out to reveal writing surface which has cormandel wood
Category
Antique 1860s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roll top secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase with
Category
Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 87.5 in W 41.25 in D 22.25 in
Fine Russian Neoclassic Secretary Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
glass bookcase, roll top desk enclosing a fiutted interior above three long drawers.
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Bookcases
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
By Macey Co., Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacturers, which were advertised in popular magazine as “the best $25 roll-top office desk in the world
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
popular magazine as “the best $25 roll-top office desk in the world.”
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacturers, which were advertised in popular magazine as “the best $25 roll-top office desk in the world.”
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broken arch top with finial, roll top desk, burl wood
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
Unusual Bronze Desk/ Piano Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
for a secretary, flat top, or roll top desk and for your upright piano. Also can be used over a
Category
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Anglo - Chinese Secretaire
Located in Bronx, NY
quarter 19th century and later,modeled as a two-door bookcase above a roll-top drawers-front desk fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
used for a piano,top shelf of a roll top desk or secretary,or on the top of a bookcase.Really a very
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Desk Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake barrel roll desk offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper mirror
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Eastlake Cherry & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Desk & Bookcase with Incised Decoration
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Desks
Materials
Burl
H 83.25 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass door bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior over lower with barrel roll desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 97 in W 40.25 in D 23.25 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Desk-Bar Bookcase by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-Bar Bookcase", and the end result exceeded our expectations. Detailed top to bottom, inside and out
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desks
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
H 77 in W 36.53 in D 15 in
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
manufacturers, which were advertised in popular magazine as “the best $25 roll-top office desk in the world.”
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
top secretaire desk bookcase
A good looking well made and multi-functional piece of furniture. The
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 81.7 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
English Late Victorian / Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Sectretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Edwardian inlaid mahogany secretary bookcase with an unusual mechanical roll-top / drop
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Fretwork Ladies Roll Top Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, B1871
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Fretwork Ladies Roll Top Desk, Bookcase Top, Scotland 1910, B1871
Scotland 1910
Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 73 in W 28.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Oak Barley Twist Roll Top Desk Shutter Front Desk, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak barley twist roll top desk shutter front desk, Scotland 1910, B2197
Scotland 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Desks
Materials
Oak
Oak Stacking Bookcase by Gunn, USA, 1920
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
changed its name and its products to roll-top desks, sectional bookcases, letter filing devices, and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique Cylinder- top glazed bookcase - William IV
Located in Port Chester, NY
The outstanding feature of this attractive piece is the roll-back cylinder top, with inlay. This
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Important Regency Rosewood Cylinder Desk with Brass Details, English, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
marquetry band of laurel leaves above the roll top, paneled in three sections, with bronze moldings all
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
H 84 in W 72 in D 36 in
19TH CENTURY MID-WESTERN EMPIRE SERCRETERY
Located in Bedford, NY
TOP SHELVES WITH RATCHERT SUPPORTS. ROLL OVER DESK TOP WITH WRITING SURFACE AND DRAWERS INSIDE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Oak Stacking Bookcase by Gunn, USA, 1920
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
changed its name and its products to roll-top desks, sectional bookcases, letter filing devices, and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Aesthetic Movement Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top in Rosewood, circa 1962 for Bernini Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage multi-secretary writing desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Narrow Raised Lacquer Black Chinoiserie Slatfront Secretary Desk circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 25.25 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau With Bookcase Hutch and Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous mahogany, with satinwood string inl...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 39 in D 18.25 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By John Stuart
USA, circa 1960s
Gorgeous burled walnut, with leather wr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century English Pine Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Chinese Chippendale style carved pine secretary. It is purported to be English, and it has glass shelves. The drawers do have dovetail construction, and it is t...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Pine
H 88 in W 39.75 in D 20 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 drawers
Writing surface revealed by opening up the roll top section
Circa 1880 on thi...
Category
Antique 1880s Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers and sides. Interior has cubbyholes. Two small drawers and straight legs on casters.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Georgian Burl Secretary Bookcase Italy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Georgian drop front secretary. Made for Bibi Furniture, Italy. appointed burled fruitwood with brass accent pulls. Ample storage with bottom case drawers, double door upper...
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20th Century Italian Georgian Secretaires
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Brass
Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with built in secrataire desk and chest of drawers
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Hardwood
H 83.86 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Georgian Bookcase Mahogany Glazed Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Glazed Bookcase.
This Bookcase Stands upon Bracket Feet.
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Havin g a Single Paneled Door to the Base.
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Secretary Chest In The Style Of Michael Allison for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For Restoration: A handsome Antique Chest with pull-out desk having drawers with original brass knobs oval brass drawer pulls and cubbies. The case with highly figured Mahogany with ...
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Antique 19th Century Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase having broken arch crest over double glass door case seated on desk with cylinder opening to writ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks
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Walnut, Glass
H 89.75 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
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H 65.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Desk And Bookcase
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Roll-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.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2022To 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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