Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1950s Desks
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
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Rosewood Roll top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452. All Original
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk in very good completely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.57 in D 28 in
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
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors. Three shallow drawers are tucked below, the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XV Style Rosewood, Kingwood & Ormolu Roll Top Lady’s Desk 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Style Rosewood, Kingwood & Ormolu Roll Top Lady’s Desk 20th C
Measures- 42.75"H x 33.5"W x 20"D
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20th Century Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.75 in W 33.5 in D 20 in
Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant rosewood and mahogany campaign desk having three drawers and two rosewood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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19th Century French Brass Inlay Rosewood Writing Desk with Cylinder Roll Top
Located in South Newfane, VT
Exquisitely detailed late 18th century French rosewood Campaign style writing desk, inlaid with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 25.25 in D 17 in
Small lady's roll-top desk, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Barletta, IT
A small French roll-top desk from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV style, made
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rosewood roll-top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
This desk was designed in 1957 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. It features two rosewood roll-top
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This uniquely large roll-top desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar features unique vertical
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood tambour roll top desk with brass feet and leather trim. Designed by Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic and iconic Wormley design. This elegant desk features solid rosewood tambours with brass
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Vintage 1950s American Desks
Walnut and Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Danville, CA
Classic Roll Top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather inset footrest. This is a rare
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Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Roll-Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
Edward Wormley desk with roll-top doors . One side has 2 small dovetailed drawers. It has 3
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Executive Roll Top Partner's Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Model 452. Mahogany frame, rosewood drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Executive writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in dark walnut and rosewood. Features a central
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood Roll-Top Writing Partners Desk
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Oakville, CT
Roll-top writing desk made of rosewood and mahogany designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Wormley for Dunbar Roll Top Desk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic E.Wormley for Dunbar roll-top desk (#912C). Desk features three drawers, two tambour
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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood, Leather
Edward Wormley Roll Top Desk for Dunbar, Rosewood American Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The iconic roll top desk by Edward Wormley featuring stained walnut and rosewood detailing with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.75 in D 28 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
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Antique 1840s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 77 in W 48 in D 24 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 44 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Adam Style Roll Top Desk with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful English Adam style roll top desk, late 19th Century, gorgeous floral satinwood, rosewood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rosewood Roll Top Writing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Executive writing desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in dark walnut and rosewood, a central writing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Leather-Top Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Louis XVI cylinder bureau, secretary desk. A retractable cylinder encloses three drawers
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll-Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
writing surface bookended by two rosewood roll-top doors, one of which conceals two small drawers. Three
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
three drawers and two rosewood roll-top compartments flanking a central writing surface with a flip-down
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Donald Ross Style Walnut Roll Top Bureau Desk
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
top sits above the drawers, and again features a central panel of rosewood and satinwood parquetry on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Brass
Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early modernist George Nelson roll top desk. Purchased from prominent Buffalo New York architect
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An executive roll top desk designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The desk is in excellent all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Brass
Executive Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This stately executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar is beautifully constructed of rosewood and
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks
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 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
Signed Swedish Rosewood Roll Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid century Swedish modern rosewood desk with a locking roll top is in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
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
19th Century Rosewood Large Roll Top Desk with Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand roll top desk crafted in England from rosewood in original condition. Luxurious and singular
Category
Antique 1880s English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Chrome and Rosewood Tambour Roll Top Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern roll top secretary desk manufactured by Sligh Furniture in rosewood and chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and mahogany roll top desk, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and mahogany roll top desk, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Tambour Roll-Top Desk in Rosewood, circa 1860
Located in Miami, FL
Museum quality Napoleon III pedestal base with tambour roll-top desk in rosewood, France, circa
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This unique roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Mahogany Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood and mahogany roll top desk. Leather foot rest. Brass Hardware. Brass Sabots.
Category
American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A handsome Scandinavian rosewood and teak roll top desk with four drawers providing generous
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Executive Rosewood Roll-Top Partners Desk for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant mahogany and rosewood double roll-top partners desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two roll
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Gianfranco Frattini Desk with Roll Top in Rosewood, circa 1962 for Bernini Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage multi-secretary writing desk model 804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in
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Rosewood Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rosewood roll top desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rosewood roll top desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rosewood roll top desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rosewood roll top desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rosewood roll top desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Rosewood Roll Top Desk?
The average selling price for a rosewood roll top desk at 1stDibs is $8,625, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $25,482 for the highest priced.
Questions About Rosewood 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.