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Vintage Traditional Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage traditional roll-top secretary desk with tambour closure, spacious writing surface, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Wood
Fine and Rare Late 18th Century Russian Mahogany Roll Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare original late 18thcentury Russian roll top secretary bookcase.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Baltic Baltic Secretaires
Materials
Brass
A fine Biedermeier period walnut and inlayed roll top secretary. Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare Biedermeier walnut roll top secretary . Fine satinwood inlay . French polished
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer Tower
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Glass
H 89 in W 45.25 in D 22.75 in
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
Egon Ostergaard for Svensk Mobelindustri Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late-1960s Scandinavian modern teak roll-top secretary desk with pull-out writing surface and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 35.38 in D 18.5 in
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Egon Ostergaard Swedish Roll-Top Secretary Desk Bookmatched Teak & Rosewood
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
teak and rosewood exterior panels on the front, sides, and top. The quality continues inside, where
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Teak Roll-Top Secretary Desk, Circa 1970's
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in Norwalk, CT
roll top comes up to reveal the desk within, where a leather lined surface can be pulled out and work
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Biedermeier Burl Wood Secretary Cabinet
By Biedermeier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shelves, flanked by curved side compartments (one shelf inside at the left). Below is a roll top secretary
Category
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Burl
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Elm Wood Secretary from 1840
This exquisite antique roll-top secretary desk exudes
Category
Antique 1840s European Secretaires
Materials
Elm
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Rolltop Bureau, Germany
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Louis XVI, Zopfstil, roll-top secretary desk, crafted in the late 18th century. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Walnut
A Rare Modern Tambour Desk Cabinet by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare roll top tambour desk/secretary in walnut with an extendable writing surface. As the tambour
Category
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Heckman Roll-Top Secretary
Located in Cincinnati, OH
doors open to three glass shelves, mirrored back and malachite fabric bottom. The roll top opens to faux
Category
Late 20th Century Secretaires
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and get to work—or maybe just daydream about your next big adventure. With a smooth roll-top design
Category
Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
French Directoire Style Cylinder Roll Top Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
French mahogany cylinder roll top secretary with leather inset writing surface and brass trim and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Regence Roll Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence roll top secretary is a relatively uncommon design when crafted by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hooker Walnut Roll Top Secretary
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Regence Walnut Roll-Top Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence walnut roll-top secretary is a very unusual example of the genre, with
Category
Antique 1880s French Régence Secretaires
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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
H 46 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Tambour Roll Top Secretary by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Scandinavian Modern Danish teak tambour roll-top secretary by Dyrlund is a true showcase of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Italian Louis XV Bombe Style Marquetry Roll Top Secretary Bookcase, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superior Italian Marquetry inlaid roll top secretary bookcase features a scrolled broken up
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 96.5 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
H 37 in W 35 in D 17.75 in
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Walnut Roll Top Secretary Desk Henri II Biedermeier
~Direct from France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine French '40s Maple Roll Top Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage French secretary in solid maple. Roll top with drawer system opens to a white leather
Category
Vintage 1940s French Secretaires
Materials
Maple, Leather
Antique Rolltop Pine Danish Roll Top Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful lines and excellent storage define this lovely secretary from Denmark. The petite drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Captivating Danish Antique Biedermeier Period Roll Top Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary would have been found in the most prominent room of an elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Swedish Art Moderne Elm Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in golden elm with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany panels. Top
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Elm
Swedish Art Moderne Mahogany Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous roll-top writing desk in rich ribbon mahogany with inset parquetry and crotch mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Cylinder Roll Top Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
lower secretary cabinet features a cylinder roll top, a writing slide and several letter drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Antique George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Roll Top Secretary Desk, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
crest having satinwood inlaid elements over double glass door bookcase surmounting roll top desk with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 103 in W 48.25 in D 30.5 in
Vintage S Curve Tambour Roll Top Secretary Office Library Banker Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Oak roll top office or library desk. Features a S curve serpentine tambour roll top that
Category
Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 51 in W 32 in D 66 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis Philippe period French bureau à cylindre, or roll top secretaire with bookcase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Walnut & Burl Cylinder Roll Secretary Desk circa, 1890
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique roll top secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase with
Category
Antique 19th Century European Eastlake Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 87.5 in W 41.25 in D 22.25 in
Danish Pine Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish Pine Secretary. This Roll-top secretary hides 11 wonderful drawers within and 3 large
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk
This
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 44 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Gianfranco Frattini ‘Model 804’ Rolltop Secretary in Rosewood for Bernini, 1962
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Sittard, LI
Model 804 roll top secretary designed by Gianfranco Frattini, produced by Bernini, Italy 1962. By
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 25.6 in
Gianfranco Frattini Bernini Roll Top Secretaire n. 804 Walnut Wood Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Catania, IT
-supporting roll-top secretary in walnut wood characterized by many drawers could make it functional, even if
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 39.57 in L 31.5 in
British Colonial Secretary Desk with Roll Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Burmese Colonial era Roll Top desk with Storage.
Category
Vintage 1930s Burmese Desks
Materials
Sycamore, Teak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Roll Top Desk, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany roll top desk ~ Secretary features a tambour cover that
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Egon Ostergadd Roll Top Swedish Desk Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practical especially in the era of working from home. A beautiful roll top lid covers the pull out desk and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Other
Midcentury vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson 1960s
By Bröderna Gustafssons, AB Markaryd
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Roll-top desk Swedish secretary By Bröderna Gustafsson
For Swedish Trävaruindustri
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Mid century Swedish teak secretary roll top desk dresser with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century teak dresser secretary desk made in Sweden circa 1970. 3 interior drawers behind pull
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Commode Desk Gianfranco Frattini Secretary Roll Top for Bernini, Italian, 1961
By Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The roll top opens by pulling out the leather covered worktop.
Composed by 10 drawers on the front
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 27.17 in
Hekman Mahogany Roll Top Kneehole Library Executive Secretary Bankers Desk 56"
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage roll top kneehole desk by Hekman Furniture Co. Made of mahogany featuring a roll top door
Category
Late 20th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 43.75 in W 56 in D 30 in
Black Lacquer Brass Faux Bamboo Base Campaign Secretary Roll Top Style Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Campaign style desk! Featuring low roll tops or tambour doors on each side of the desk top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Secretary by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and metal secretary. The roll top opens by pulling on the leather inlaid writing surface
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Aluminum
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretary, Cherry, circa 1820-1830
Located in Greven, DE
period. Even in the Baroque and Classicist periods, it was mainly roll-top and slanted-flap secretaries
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
H 60.24 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Anglo - Chinese Secretaire
Located in Bronx, NY
Anglo-Chinese Steel-mounted Plum-and-gray-lacquered Roll-top Draw-front Secretary -Bookcase,third
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Whimsical Austrian Bronze Figural Piano Lamp with Frog and Harp
Located in Petaluma, CA
used for a piano,top shelf of a roll top desk or secretary,or on the top of a bookcase.Really a very
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Roll Top Secretary Desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll top secretary desk by Andreas Hansen Hadsten.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern teak roll top secretary desk made in Sweden with four drawers, pull out
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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Find many varieties of an authentic roll top secretary available at 1stDibs. A roll top secretary — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect roll top secretary — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A roll top secretary 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 roll top secretary over the years, but those crafted by Andreas Hansen, Bernini and Gianfranco Frattini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Roll Top Secretary?
Prices for a roll top secretary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $92,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Roll Top Secretary
- 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.
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