Danish Roll Top Desk
Danish Modern Roll Top Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern rolltop desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Danish Modern Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Desk is perfectly compact yet contains an abundance of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 55.25 in D 43.5 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 42 in W 36 in D 19 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970's
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
roll top comes up to reveal the desk within, where a leather lined surface can be pulled out and work
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Desk With Fitted Compartment
Located in Elkton, MD
Mid-century Danish modern roll top desk crafted from teak, featuring a fitted desk compartment for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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Scandinavian Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Attractive modern roll top secretary with a pull-out desk surface and small drawers and slots for
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Solid Teak Danish Roll Top Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Solid teak roll top desk from Denmark, circa early 1970s. This all original example has two roll
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
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Antique 19th Century Danish Desks
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Elm, Ivory, Bone
Danish Modern Roll Top Teak Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features a roll top tambour door, teak veneer with original finish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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
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Antique 1840s Danish Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Roll-top Secretary Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite rosewood veneer roll-top secretary desk is a quintessential example of Danish mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Pine
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
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Danish Modern Teak Roll Top Writing Desk with 3 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, beautiful teak veneer, roll top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Roll Top Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood roll top dresser with sculpted handles. Four drawers, top opens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 39 in W 35.25 in D 18 in
Danish Retro Teak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made Teak writing bureau, this was made in Denmark and dates from the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Teak
Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak and Oak Roll Top Desk
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Scandinavian Modern teak and oak roll top desk with solid core pine construction by Arne
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Roll Top Bureau or Desk by John Mortensen for Brdr. Andersen, Cabinetmakers
By John Mortensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Roll top bureau or desk by John Mortensen for Brdr. Andersen, cabinetmakers.
Solid teak and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Leather, Teak
H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Roll-Top Secretary Desk in the Style of Omann Junior
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern roll-top secretary desk is Danish design. It's crafted from rosewood and is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
H 37 in W 35 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern Rolltop Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sized Danish Cylinder Roll Top Desk provides a beautiful workspace for any room. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Early Danish Roll Top Desk with Fluted Legs in Booked Matched Veneer Mid Century
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
book matched on the roll top is just the beginning. The interior is done is beautiful lighter wood
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 34 in D 18 in
Andreas Hansen Danish Roll Top Writing Desk
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Teak Roll-Top Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Danish Modern sculptural teak roll-top desk
Offered for sale is a Mid-century Danish
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Andreas Hansen Roll Top Desk Hadsten Traeindustri, Denmark, 1970
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice roll-top desk designed by Andreas Hansen and manufactured by Hadsten traeindustri
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Pine
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak veneers and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Roll-Top Desk or Secretary in Teak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
for the laptop with the roll-top and the pull-out desk. Nicely figured teak on beech-wood legs. Very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Midcentury Danish Modern Solid Teak John Mortensen Prince Roll Top Desk
By John Mortensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome roll top "Prince" model desk designed by John Mortensen and made in Denmark. This well
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Pull Out Roll Top Desk Drawers Chair Mint
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern solid teak pull out roll top desk drawers chair mint.
Accompanying
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
H 44 in W 44 in D 23 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk or Dresser in Teak Wood with Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A writing desk and cabinet from Denmark circa 1960's. It features beautifully grained teak with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 38.75 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Restored Roll-Top Vi-Ma Danish Teak Desk with Hidden Filing Cabinet
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Restored vintage Danish teak desk by Vi-Ma. The unassuming desk holds a very clever secret. Slide
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A uniquely proportioned roll to desk. It features teak construction, laminate writing area with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Laminate, Teak
Mid-20th Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard, Svegards Markaryd
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern Svegards Markaryd teak roll top secretary desk or dresser with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 38 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Rosewood Roll Top Desk Signed Mid-century Modern
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
GORGEOUS DANISH MODERN ROSEWOOD ROLL TOP DESK. THE ROSEWOOD IS VERY FIGUERED AND HAS A RICH DEEP
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Secretaires
Mid-Century Modern Teak Roll Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage teak roll top secretary desk provides a stylish yet compact workspace in any setting
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Roll-Top Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Awesome desk in teak finish. Beautiful condition. Roll top works smoothly. One key.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vintage teak roll top secretary desk is the way to go. You can even pretend you're in a 1920s detective
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Secretary Roll Top Desk "1767" by Egon Ostergard Vintage Danish Mid Century
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
refurbished
Dimensions: 29.5"H 26"W 16"D.
There is a science behind Danish Modern design. The world
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 38.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
1960s Danish Teak Telephone Stand Laptop Desk with Roll-Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, 1960s modern Danish teak telephone stand with roll-top. Perfect as a small
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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Danish Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish roll top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Danish roll top desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Danish roll top desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish roll top 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 Danish roll top desk over the years, but those crafted by Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri and John Mortensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Roll Top Desk?
Prices for a Danish roll top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $681 and can go as high as $6,750, while the average can fetch as much as $2,485.
Questions About Danish Roll Top 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 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 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 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.