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What is a roll top desk called?
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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
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19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany tambour desk with green tooled leather writing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Midcentury Walnut Floating Tambour Desk Attributed to Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
midcentury walnut floating tambour desk manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, most likely originated in the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957.
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Tambour Desk, model 912, circa 1957. The rosewood and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut
Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Maidstone, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted cream colored fine
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Mahogany
