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Contemporary Raw Oak Bracket Desk and Rolling Tabouret Set
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary desk and tabouret set comprised of a bracket-form raw oak desk with dovetailed joints
Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

1979 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Leather Rolling Desk Chair Model 187DSBS
By Knoll, Vincent Cafiero
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cafiero Executive Desk Chairs, Model 187-DSBS, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Campaign style desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel. The desk is supported by gold crossed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Tambour Steel Fronted Typists Workstation Desk by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Toledo Typist Desk A rare compact typist table/desk manufactured by Toledo, circa 1910. It has a
Category

20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Writing desk with “tapparella” sliding shutter for a containing vain.Solid oak wood legs, top and shutter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Maple + Aluminum Desk by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Italian desk unit designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1970s. This desk has one
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Model of T90 Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Osvaldo Borsani, early model of t90 desk for tecno, presented at the 10th triennial in 1954, milano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing table or desk of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a leather top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Gray Cream Painted Desk with Five Carved Reeded Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish five drawer desk from the 20th century with gray beige painted finish, carved reeded
Category

20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
expect, it is in oak, the favoured wood for such items. Distant relatives of this type of desk can be
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the William IV style
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the William IV style - featuring a
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Edimate Genuine Copper Reception Desk
By Edimate
Located in Vaudes, FR
Discover our hand-hammered and hand-brushed genuine copper reception desk, complete with steel
Category

2010s French Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Edimate Genuine Copper Reception Desk
Edimate Genuine Copper Reception Desk
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
1979 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3117 Adjustable Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 3117 adjustable rolling desk chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Alma Midcentury Rolling Chrome Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma midcentury rolling chrome lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 35 wide x 33 deep x 33
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mystery 8 Day Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Bell Striking
Located in Danville, CA
A large beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock. The original clock is invented by an English
Category

Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
the desk features six drawers. The rolling cover is embellished with a beautiful marquetry medallion
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
in Spain in cherry wood. Elevating work table with a rolling tray with storage space and a small
Category

1990s European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
from rolling off the surface, when being worked. The desk is equipped with two drawers. The top
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
H 34.88 in W 31.75 in D 28.63 in
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
rolled arms, nailhead trim, deep button tufts, and a solid wood base on rolling casters. Leather has
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Located in Danville, CA
large ball bearing, which rolling down the top tray. When the ball clears on the Ferris wheel, it simply
Category

Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
figures on single bars rolling out. As they are moving around to reveal themselves, those figures pull
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Indianapolis Chair Company Rolling Mustard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roll out vintage comfort with this unique desk chair from Indiana’s Indianapolis Chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Westnofa "City" Bentwood Desk Chair by Oivind Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic "City" design by Oivind Iversen for Westnofa of Norway. Highly unusual rolling desk chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak, Bentwood

Tessellated Vintage Dice or Die Lidded Cube Box Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
tessellated dyed bone lidded box perfectly emulates the titillation of rolling the dice, taking those chances
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Worktable
Located in High Point, NC
desk, to keep specialized tools and materials close at hand. The tabletop has a raised surround to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Worktable
19th Century French Wooden Worktable
H 35.9 in W 57.7 in D 24.2 in
Vintage MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom Designed Sideboard Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
custom red granite top, rolling caster legs, a black sliding front door, ample drawers and shelves, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Brocade-Upholstered Eastlake Parlor Chair with Casters
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Soquel, CA
fabric. The back and seat are matching, with double piping throughout. The front two legs feature rolling
Category

Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Jumbo Table with Structure in Black Ash, by Paolo Cappello
By Miniforms, Paolo Cappello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jumbo table is a solid looking writing desk designed to meet the challenges of the home office or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

A pair of Mickey Mouser Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
By Walt Disney, Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
vehicles, lightweight bioclimatic houses, fiberglass chairs, rolling furniture – most of it really
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Wood

Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Kirk Van Ludwig, Autonomous Furniture
Located in Victoria, BC
equally suitable as a dramatic dining table or elevated home office desk. Modern blackened wood and raw
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Louis XVI Secretaire, Waxed Polished Mahogany Veneer, 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
tapered legs with gilded alloy shoes for the front legs. The back is a magnificent work of wood veneer
Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
maker: Schörle & Gölz in Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt solid Cherry Wood new upholstery and fabrics in 1998
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
simple molded edge around the very top provides added elegance. Crafted from mahogany wood, this desk
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Luxury Italian Desk in Bird's-Eye Maple by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Warsaw, PL
because the wood is more costly but because it is harder to work. The rolling three-drawer module can be
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Georgian Cylinder Desk by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A Georgian mahogany cylinder desk by Gillows of Lancaster. The desk has two drawers, a slatted
Category

Antique 1810s English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Cylinder Desk by Gillows
Georgian Cylinder Desk by Gillows
H 38.8 in W 37.2 in D 21 in
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black vinyl desk armchair no. 2635 with wood arms and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1970s Tecno / Borsani Desk, with Rolling under Cabinet and Credenza
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Austin, TX
Model #T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very large desk with wenge wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Styled 670 Walnut / Leather Rolling Desk Lounge Chair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super comfortable Eames styled black leather and walnut bodied rolling desk chair that looks like
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rolling Segmented Lounge or Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Walnut encased scarce segmented back lounge or desk chair on castors by George Mulhauser for
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk With Rolling Drawer Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Dunbar desk with two tone wood finish and rolling drawer box. Box measures 23" high x 15
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Brown Leather Queen Anne Rolling Executive Office Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brown Leather Queen Anne rolling executive office desk arm chair. Item features adjustable
Category

Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frank Doerner Eames Style Brown Vinyl Rolling Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Doerner Eames style brown vinyl rolling swivel office desk lounge chair. Item features
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Blue Leather Rolling Captain’s Chair Campaign Chippendale Style
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome blue leather rolling Captain’s chair in a Campaign or Chippendale style game or tub chair
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Desk Chair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A green leatherette rolling desk chair with floating seat back,chrome adjustable metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Desk Chair
Desk Chair
H 36 in W 33.5 in D 21 in
Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rolling desk made of wood by Fratelli Proserpio in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 35.44 in
Four Bin German Cigar Rolling Factory Table
Located in Houston, TX
coming from Cuba which continued into the 20th century. This table has a great worn wood patina and would
Category

Early 20th Century German Other Desks

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Mexican Mahogany Leather Office Rolling Chair Francisco Artigas
By Francisco Artigas, Clara Porset
Located in Chula Vista, CA
26 in. inches Original vintage condition. Wood has been cleaned up and waxed. Some flaws are present
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Petite English Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful writing desk crafted of mixed woods - cerused oak and pine set on rolling casters. Inlay
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine, Leather

Petite English Writing Desk
Petite English Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
White Kevi Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mechanisms and smooth-rolling double-wheel casters. A perfect office chair for an apartment or small work
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Kevi Desk Chair
White Kevi Desk Chair
H 33 in W 17 in D 17 in
Writing Desk, Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960s Bernini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with equipped shelf with small rolling shutters; Jacaranda veneered wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Large English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English writing table or desk of mahogany - featuring a moulded rectangular top with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany, featuring a rectangular moulded mahogany and gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing desk or table of mahogany, from the 19th century, featuring an embossed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Rolling Wood Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rolling wood desk for your home. Each rolling wood desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage rolling wood desk you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rolling wood desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A rolling wood desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one rolling wood desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Osvaldo Borsani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rolling Wood Desk?

Prices for a rolling wood desk start at $140 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $2,800.
Questions About Rolling Wood Desk
  • 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.