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Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood
American Antique Reproduction Roll Top Desk with Top Cupboard
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
but looks like an antique, comes with keys to both roll top and below drawers, desk has 9 small
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Oak
Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
two drawers desk writing table by Mastercaft.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained rosewood with
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll
The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk And Chair with Gilt X-Base Legs, Roll Top
By Drexel
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous vintage Campaign style low roll top desk with gilt X-leg base by Drexel.
A handsome desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
Category
1950s Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Steel
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
Category
1970s American Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
1950s Vintage Roll Desk
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the timeless charm of a Victorian desk crafted in England in 1830. This elegant Cuban
Category
1930s British Victorian Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Fruitwood
Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood
This is based
Category
1980s Louis XV Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Kingwood
1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Teak Scandinavian Modern Roll Top Desk Designed by Egon Ostergaard For Svensk
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
H 38 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, this handsome mahogany desk features a generous
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood
Hekman Furniture Signed Walnut & Brass Roll-Top Writing Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique vintage Mid-Century Modern roll top desk by the Hekman Furniture Company of Grand Rapids
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 54 in D 28 in
Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 55.25 in D 43.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk Bureau 1968
Located in Portland, OR
A good Mid Century Modern roll top cylinder desk bureau, circa 1968.
The desk with a locking roll
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Roll Top Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Teak wood roll top desk made in Sweden, designed by Egon Ostergaard. Curved top opens upward to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Series roll up tambour desk
1964 design
Walnut roll up top
(4) action drawers
Ebonized black side
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine example of a classic Scandinavian design desk. Clad in fine walnut veneer and sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 34 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen.
Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from classic teakwood, this desk exudes Mid-Century Modern design, inviting you to sit down
Category
1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Paper Roll Dispenser and Paper Cutter by Busman Spring
Located in Seattle, WA
This item is Made with Wood and Cast Iron or Similar Material. All Movable Parts are in Good Condition. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 12 1/2 W ; 6 D...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
Boho British Colonial Bamboo & Rattan Desk
By Dal Vera
Located in Trenton, NJ
history all rolled into one.
Matching Bamboo Desk Chair also available-
Dimensions: 54.25w 25d 30.25h
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood
Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Square drawing roll holder in orange metal sheet by Neolt, 1980s
Drawing roll holder
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
H 26.58 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952
Model Unca (6x6)
The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Steel
H 3.75 in W 5.91 in D 1.46 in
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With An Ensar Anastigmat 75mm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.66 in
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tambour doors which
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
804 rosewood rolltop desk by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Rare roll-top desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
Desk Chair by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An adjustable and swiveling roll arm desk chair in the original brown leather, having a chromed
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Steel
Rare Hepplewhite Revival Mixing Table Desk Charak Furniture Co.
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Hepplewhite Revival mixing table desk, Charak Furniture Co. Boston, Mass 1930. This fabulous
Category
1930s American Hepplewhite Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Ebonized Pearwood Two-Tier Tambour Top Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco ebonized pearwood writing desk with a tambour roll top upper section concealing four pairs
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fruitwood
Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's.
Modernist compact writing desk
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy.
This
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
rosewood.
On the left side of the desk, there are tambour doors that roll smoothly to reveal an interior
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Rosewood
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 Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
H 82 in W 36 in D 20 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
the following day by opening up the roll-top.
Here available are the High desk and Perch stool
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in
Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular fully restored and sought-after model #452 'Roll Top' desk was designed by Edward
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 46.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Charles Pollock Leather Desk Chair by Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock desk chair by Knoll. circa 1970s production executed in black leather. All
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Leather
No. 804 Rolltop Desk
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and unusual desk designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. By pulling the desk top out you
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Wood
Important Modernist Prototype Desk & Chair by U.A.M. Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Union Des Artistes Modernes, Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
Rare handmade French modernist desk and chair prototypes in hand-formed and hand-hammered (non
Category
1930s French Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 31.38 in D 19.5 in
Knoll Office Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock office desk chair manufactured by Knoll. Iconic lines and features but
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Brass
FULLY RESTORED VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ONE OF A KIND BROWN LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By David Linley
Located in GB
, fully restored, custom hand dyed cigar brown leather Viscount David Linley desk armchair which is part
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
TEAK Mid Century MODERN Secretary DESK + storage, Made in Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage Mid century Modern Teak Secretary desk, Made in Denmark. This piece boasts tons of storage
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Teak
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern
Category
1970s American Vintage Roll Desk
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Roll Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage roll desk you’re looking for. A vintage roll desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage roll desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage roll desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage roll desk over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Roll Desk?
The average selling price for a vintage roll desk at 1stDibs is $3,118, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $78,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Roll Desk
- 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 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 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 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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