Roll Top Desk Napoleon
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French roll-top bureau from the early 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture richly inlaid with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Wood
H 49.22 in W 30.32 in D 19.69 in
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20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Bureau Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
of great pleasure. Roll-top bureau equipped with 6 external drawers plus 3 internal drawers and pull
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.49 in W 34.26 in D 22.05 in
French Napoleon III Tambour Roll-Top Desk in Rosewood, circa 1860
Located in Miami, FL
Museum quality Napoleon III pedestal base with tambour roll-top desk in rosewood, France, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Napoleon III Ebonized Roll -Top Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Napoleon III ebony roll-top antique desk with brass, bone, and mother of pearl inlay. Fitted lemon
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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- 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.
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