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Biedermeier Cylinder Roll Top Desk with drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Pasadena, TX
sophisticatedly book matched, the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done in a beautiful lighter wood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
drawer over a cylinder roll-top that easily lifts with a pair of original stamped brass knobs to reveal a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)
Located in Poole, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk ( cylinder bureau ) A very elegant and with great
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Cylinder Desk Period Antique Mahogany Roll Top
Located in Potters Bar, GB
desk having a very elegant pierced gallery. The cylinder top opens to reveal a wonderful interior
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Hardwood

William IV Roll Top Desk Mahogany 19th Century Cylinder Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive William IV Mahogany Cylinder Desk. This Cylinder Desk is Raised Upon Turned and Carved
Category

Antique 19th Century William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
roll top or cylinder fronted desk with the front of the desk folding under the desk section. You
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk features a cylindrical roll top that conceals the desk area when not in use. Pull out writing leaf
Category

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

Materials

Teak, Wood

Eastlake Cylinder Roll Top desk or Secretary
Located in Manhattan, NY
19th century American cylinder desk with bookcase and drawers.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Chesham, GB
A Swedish teak cylinder roll top desk/bureau designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1960s. Featuring a
Category

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

Materials

Teak

19th Century Louis XV Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Miami, FL
19th c. Louis XV roll top cylinder desk, the rectangular marble top with three quarter pierced
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Toorak, VIC
An Early 19th Century Directoire Period Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Writing Desk. Handsome in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345 Scotland 1870
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
Located in South Newfane, VT
applied to the feet. This museum-worthy piece has a Tambour cylinder roll-top that opens as the main
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

Roll Top (Tambour) with Top Gallery
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Eastlake era tambour cylinder roll top walnut desk. 4 turned legs, pair of drawers each side
Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A Mid-Century Danish cylinder roll top desk marked on bottom with "MIS" made in Sweden
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Modernist Cylindrical Roll-Top Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An innovative teak roll top desk of cylindrical shape having a unique desk surface that emerges
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Modernist Cylindrical Roll-Top Desk
Modernist Cylindrical Roll-Top Desk
H 40 in W 51 in D 37.5 in
Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
By Karl Emil Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood desk with beautiful patina. Has many compartments and drawers. Behind the 3 large drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Elm, Ivory, Bone

Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk
H 45 in W 47 in D 24 in
Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional cylinder top desk with great patina, complete and very original. Roll up the top to
Category

Antique 1840s Danish Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
Danish Cylinderical Roll-Top Desk, 1840s
H 45.5 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
all having pulls. The pull out mechanical writing surface rolls the cylinder desk top into hiding. One
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique British Edwardian Cylinder Writing Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Cylinder roll top desk. Early 20th-century Edwardian mahogany cylinder roll top desk bureau
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hobbs & Co. English Roll Top Cylinder Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Den Haag, NL
cylinder desk features a small up stand to top, a large barrel fronted desk compartment, and a quality
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style roll top cylinder desk dates from approximately 1920. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Louis XVI Style Roll Top Cylinder Desk
H 45.5 in W 35.75 in D 19.75 in
Inlaid Brass Boulle Rosewood English Regency Cylinder Roll Desk with Leather Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and very clean 1840s era English Regency desk. Made of rosewood with brass
Category

Antique 1840s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk provides a beautiful workspace for any room. With
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary
H 38 in W 36 in D 19 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

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Brutalist Style Half Cylinder Oak Roll Top Marble Writing Desk 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint mid century Brutalist style office desk. Features a dark oak finish and half cylinder
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Desks

Materials

Marble

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2
Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Eastlake Aesthetic Maple Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Aesthetic period cylinder roll top secretary writing desk. Made of maplewood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Maple

Space Age "Telstar" Telephone
By AT&T
Located in Hanover, MA
Smoked translucent acrylic cylindrical roll-top cased executive desk phone with retractable cord
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Desk Accessories

Space Age "Telstar" Telephone
Space Age "Telstar" Telephone
H 11.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique American Victorian Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk Secretary 1875
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Eastlake walnut cylinder roll-top desk, 1875. The desk having a carved gallery
Category

Antique 1870s American Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
drawer, gallery top rests above the walnut cylinder, which rolls open to a pull-out writing surface, five
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Desks

Materials

Leather, Felt, Walnut

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
H 56.75 in W 57 in D 32.5 in
Mastercraft Compact Brass Cylinder Roll Top Desk Writing Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass cylinder top faux bamboo base legs, embossed black leather pull out top
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak Cylinder Roll Top Desk attributed to Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Redding, CT
pulls out from the interior once the cylindrical top is opened. Depth of the pullout is 17.50. Made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Scandinavian Modern rosewood roll top cylinder desk. The fitted interior of teak with a pull out
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful teak desk features a wonderful pull out workspace (17.5 x 34) and plenty of options
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk
H 38.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Half Cylinder Walnut Roll Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian period Eastlake cylinder roll top secretary writing desk, circa 1880s. Made of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
glass door bookcase with double glass doors opening to shelved interior over lower with barrel roll desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Desks

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Roll Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful teak writing desk offers a wonderful pull out workspace (17.5 x 34) and plenty of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Ormolu Marble Cylinder Desk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique French walnut ladies Louis XVI cylinder/ roll-top writing desk, circa 1880
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Eastlake 1870 Cylinder Roll Top Secretaire Desk Bookcase Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
base has a large two door cupboard, on top a cylinder domed secretaire desk. You roll the top back
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Cylinder Roll Top Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome English Mahogany Roll Top Cylinder Desk c. 1850. Classic form with a gallery top
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th century French Provincial Cylinder Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century French Provincial pine Cylinder roll top desk with drawers and interior drawers and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk, Roll Top Cylinder Desk, Scotland 1880, B2183
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian mahogany desk, roll top desk, cylinder desk, Scotland 1880, B2183 Scotland
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Cylinder, Roll Top, Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1890, H1176
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176 Scotland 1890 Solid
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Walnut Cylinder Desk, Roll Top, Pedestals, Scotland 1890, H1176 Scotland 1890 Solid
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful And Rare Cylinder Bureau Cherry Wood 1790
Located in Senden, NRW
Rare Cylinder Bureau - Roll-top desk with top - Cherrywood veneer - Louis
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Louis XVI Cabinets

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Cylinder Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cylinder roll top desk for your home. A cylinder roll top desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cylinder roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cylinder roll top desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cylinder roll top desk over the years, but those crafted by Egon Ostergaard and Mastercraft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cylinder Roll Top Desk?

Prices for a cylinder roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.
Questions About Cylinder Roll Top 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 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.
  • 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.