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Oak Roll Top Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 February 2025 · James R Millington Antiques
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Oak Roll Top Desk with a fitted interior of drawers and stationary, compartments , two pull out pencil slides. The base with four drawers to the left side pedestal, three drawers to the right side , with top middle drawer. Two pull out slide shelves to both pedestals. The desk has a brass Yale type locking with maker details for STANDARD LOCKING with key. The desk will split down into sections, and has fielded oak panels all round .

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
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SA1071557
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Description
Oak Roll Top Desk with a fitted interior of drawers and stationary, compartments , two pull out pencil slides.
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The base with four drawers to the left side pedestal, three drawers to the right side , with top middle drawer.
James R Millington Antiques

Two pull out slide shelves to both pedestals. The desk has a brass Yale type locking with maker details for STANDARD LOCKING with key. The desk will split down into sections, and has fielded oak panels all round .

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1910s.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071557
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 133
Items Sold 761
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An antique oak roll top desk featuring a tambour shutter, multiple pigeonholes, small interior drawers, and twin pedestals with stacked exterior drawers.
Oak Roll Top desk
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An antique oak roll top desk featuring a tambour shutter, multiple pigeonholes, small interior drawers, and twin pedestals with stacked exterior drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Pigeonhole interior, Twin pedestals, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

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The roll top desk evolved from the 18th-century cylinder bureau, gaining immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as a practical solution for concealing paperwork within a slatted tambour mechanism.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid oak, quarter-sawn oak, or mahogany, featuring interlocking slatted wood tambour tracks, dovetailed drawer joints, and intricate internal pigeonhole organizers.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional brass hardware, solid timber construction without modern laminates, and natural age-related patina on the working surfaces.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral painted wall creates a balanced focal point that bridges classic functionality with modern aesthetics.

Maintain the wood by applying natural beeswax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
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