Antique Roll Top Desks
From mid-century modern to the more classic looks of the 18th and 19th centuries, Fireside Antiques has the perfect roll top desk for your sitting or drawing room. Our fully restored antique roll top desks come from England and Europe, spanning centuries of style as they anchor a room’s purpose.
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English Georgian Bow Front Chest | Desk
$6,500.0042.75"H x 47"W x 24"D
Dimensions: 42-¾”H x 47”W x 24”D
An impressive English Georgian mahogany chest that stands out from the rest. Well taken care of over its lifetime and ready for its next generation of owners. The top two drawers disguise as the drop down desk which conceals 10 drawers and 5 open cavities all for organizing your correspondence. A gently worn leather top is present, the ideal material for writing letters. Brass hardware is found on all the drawer fronts and makes the chest easy to use on a daily basis. Equipment with ample storage, this desk / chest is a great addition to any interior. Be sure to view the detailed images.
Shop Vintage & Antique Roll Top Desks
Nothing gives a room an air of elegance and purpose like an antique roll top desk. A roll top, whether from the 1900s or the 1700s, says important things are happening:
Dreams are being dreamt, letters are being written, and memories are being made. English estate or Victorian curio, classic slat or round cylinder style, the roll top evokes the classic old-world style of a banker’s or tiffany lamp. Classically made of darker woods like walnut or mahogany, the rich options in roll top style—from Mission and Craftsman-like solid lines to the sweet spindle-legged English style—mean you have nearly no limits at all in the looks you can create.
How to Choose an Antique Roll-Top Desk
First, you will want to decide whether you plan on using the desk for its intended purpose. The look and silhouette of a rolltop are so specific and evocative that they can exist just as well sitting in the corner of a den or living room as they do making up the centerpiece of a study or home library.
The perfect gift for a lawyer or writer, these antique roll-top desks are legacy pieces that can stay in your family for generations. That means all you have to do to find the perfect roll top antique desk is to simply explore, looking for the perfect style and shape for your living space.
Types of Antique Roll Top Desks
Antique roll top desks have numerous different options available, building onto the pedestal desk, with its shelves and drawers, a “tambour” of moving slats. Hearkening back to the 1760s, this French design was found in the Château de Versailles and known as a “bureau du roi.” The roll top’s styles span from the inlaid and gilded Louis XV period, evoking comfort and harmony in its more delicate lines, to heavier styles from mahogany and oak.
Everything from fully antique settings to a more updated aesthetic can benefit from the classic lines and stately functionality of antique roll top desks. These stunning furniture pieces deliver a balance of stunning beauty and valuable history, making them a great addition to any home.