With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the roll top writing desk you’re looking for. A roll top writing desk — often made from
wood,
metal and
mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the roll top writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right roll top writing desk, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Victorian and
Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made roll top writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Edward Wormley,
Dunbar and
George Nelson are consistently popular.
A roll top writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,276, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.