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Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with sliding top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A wonderful, veneered and inlaid, sliding top writing table inset with drawer and an embossed
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Olive, Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with sliding top surface above three drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dutch Oak Desk Letter Cabinet with a Round Sliding Top
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch oak desk letter cabinet with a round sliding top.
A drawer lockable with a key, for
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
Category
Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 48.23 in D 24.22 in
French Painted Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French painted leather top desk, a twist on a classic 18th-century French design. Finished in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
writing table, the concave-sided top with burnished leather and gold-tooled insert to the top and end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
super cute desk, or occasional table from Italy, with simply lines. The top of this piece slides back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
stretcher and bulb feet. The desk comes with five pull-out drawers and one sliding shelf. Comes with two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk
French late 19th-early 20th century
Bureau a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
century, featuring an embossed leather top with brass accents, with two brushing slides and four drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29 in W 51.25 in D 25.75 in
Venetian Roll Top Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Venetian, hand carved roll top desk in burled walnut veneer. Fitted interior with pull out
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Bronze
19th century mahogany cylinder top pedestal desk secretary
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Wonderful Victorian mahogany cylinder top desk circa 1860 .
The desk has a large slide out work top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French LXV Period Cherrywood Writing Table or Desk, 1 drawer, 1 slide, mid 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top with rounded corners formed of three boards resting atop a case fitted with one
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 28.5 in W 68.75 in D 31 in
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
roller shutters and a top with sliding doors. The top has a new green leather surface. There are 4
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Maison-Jansen Attributed French Leather, Top Bureau Plat Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French leather top bureau plat desk with pull-out slides.
The table extends 12.5" on each
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830.
Rare piece of English furniture we found
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Stamped underneath "Made in Sweden" and retaining SMI label. Teak. The roll top encloses slide out desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Pine Slant Top Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine slant top desk, with beautiful honey color and patina throughout, the interior with
Category
Antique 1830s English Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk
French, early 20th century
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1960s Mid Century Walnut Roll-Top Secretary Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut roll top desk designed and manufactured by Hooker furniture in the united states
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides with original brasses, compartmentalized
Category
Antique 1790s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.25 in
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Furniture of the 19th century, Antique Collectors Club, 2013, p. 111 This roll-top desk is after a famous
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Mahogany Architect’s Desk with Leather Top, France ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th century French Louis XVI period architect's desk in mahogany with green leather top, 1
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Carter Desk (With Extensions)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk is custom made in Los Angeles. The solid maple boards are cut to size and joined. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Other
H 33.08 in W 18.71 in D 18.51 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Solid Oak Roll Top Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Leicester, GB
, and a sliding desk top above. The tambour cover slides back smoothly to reveal a large desk underneath
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Fine 18th Century Gustavian Desk With Gallery
Located in Mjöhult, SE
handles and second drawer from top containing two compartments with sliding lids. The sides with one door
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
with French dovetail construction. Two drawers slide in and out of the desk with ease, fitted with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze handles, the top drawer on each side locks
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Marble
19C British Coromandel, Brass with Large Jasperware Medallions Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Jasperware Medallions Book Slide.
Probably made in England circa 1870-80, from glorious imported Coromandel
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 13.75 in D 6.5 in
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
A most elegant Russian Plumpudding mahogany cylinder desk, circa 1810. Raised on four tapered legs
Category
Antique 1810s Russian Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Money-Changers Desk with Hidden Storage
Located in London, GB
marble inset top.
An exceptional table with crafty hidden sliding storage, accessed by a thick high
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th C. English Architect's Mahogany Desk w/Leather Writing Pad & Dual Tilt Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous English architect's desk with green leather writing pad and dual tilt top from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Vintage "Biscayne" Floating Top Walnut Desk by Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage “Biscayne” floating top walnut desk by Drexel and manufactured in the United
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Italy 1967 Gianfranco Frattini Walnut Freestanding Desk with Drawers
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a masterpiece of craftsman Italian work. By extracting the top desk, the shutter slides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
crannies. Tiny bone knobs. The top drawer acts as the desk top, and slides out. A portion can be put at an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Carved desk from Spain with hand carving and iron stretcher
Located in Houston, TX
Very good. It has a gadrooned edge and the top has
No marks or problems. It has a handsome stretcher
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
the same gadrooned edge, but with an added bonus ~ the top slides out to increase the main work
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
with a sliding and folding top.
Origin: Southern Italy, Sicily
Period: mid-1700s
Dimensions: 108 x
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 42.52 in
Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Truman Writing Desk
By Pregno
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and functional, this writing desk will make a bold addition to a contemporary home study or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Yew Wood Wood Gilt-Embossed Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
surfaces. The frieze with three drawers over twin leather top slide pull returns. The side cabinets with
Category
20th Century Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Yew
Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Industrial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern industrial desk with cast 'Vintage' metal bound top and tapered pegs with a rustic oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Industrial Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Metal
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Laurens Writing Desk is both graphic and minimalist with it’s asymmetry overlay of cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
pigeon holes
Pair letter slots each side on top, concave shaped book slides with locks & keys, under
Category
Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
French Directoire style Desk, light-grey lacquered, with a drawer & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk with top storage compartments is a craft-handed re-interpretation of the French
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cylinder desk, the rectangular top section with satinwood edge over an inlaid fall
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
seamless symmetry. The top drawer is a perfectly book-matched selection that billows like flames from the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
H 52.63 in W 54.75 in D 25.38 in
Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
overlay of cream shagreen sitting on top of a bronze-patina brass structure. The desk includes 2 drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 22.75 in D 49.25 in
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- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers 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.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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