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Antique Roll Top Desk
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Antique Roll Top Desk

1900 - 1920
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A top quality solid Oak roll top desk, circa 1905. Fully refurbished in our workshops and now back to its best. Free UK mainland delivery and setting up in your desired location. More photos on our website..

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Antique Oak Roll Top Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1217197
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SKU.G.195
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Description
A top quality solid Oak roll top desk, circa 1905. Fully refurbished in our workshops and now back to its best. Free UK mainland delivery and setting up in your desired location. More photos on our website..
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Antique Oak Roll Top Desk to the Edwardian era.

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SA1217197
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SKU.G.195
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An antique golden oak roll top desk featuring a slatted tambour front, carved wooden cup handles, and twin pedestal drawers.
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An antique golden oak roll top desk featuring a slatted tambour front, carved wooden cup handles, and twin pedestal drawers.
Antique Roll Top Desk
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An antique golden oak roll top desk featuring a slatted tambour front, carved wooden cup handles, and twin pedestal drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour front, Carved cup handles, Twin pedestals, Panelled sides
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

This Edwardian roll top desk is constructed from solid oak with a warm brown finish. The piece takes the form of a twin pedestal desk with a slatted tambour front covering the upper writing section. Each of the pedestals incorporates four graduated drawers fitted with carved wooden cup handles, while the sides and modesty panel display traditional wooden framing and moulding details. Visible elements include the horizontal slats of the roll top, the keyhole escutcheon centred on the lower frieze, and the stepped plinth bases resting flat on the floor. The desk measures 128 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 82 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a home study, library, or traditional office setting, this desk provides a functional writing surface alongside considerable storage capacity within the pedestal drawers and the enclosed upper compartment. The timber exhibits a pronounced grain pattern throughout, typical of quality oak furniture from the period. The enclosed compartment protects paperwork and stationery when not in use, making the setup practical for daily administrative tasks or as a statement workstation in a domestic interior.

FAQs

A roll top desk, also known as a tambour desk, features a flexible wooden slatted shutter that slides down to enclose the writing surface and internal compartments. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these desks were widely used in professional offices and private studies for secure document storage.

Most traditional roll top desks were crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring tambour slats attached to canvas cloth backing. Construction often included dovetail joinery, raised wooden panelling, and carved wooden cup handles or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawers, natural age-related patina, and a heavy wooden construction. Check for flexible canvas backings on the S-shaped or C-shaped tambour front, along with period-correct locking mechanisms and solid panelled sides.

Pair the warm wood tones of an oak roll top desk with neutral wall colours, modern brass lighting, and contemporary leather seating to create a balanced home office space. The desk serves as a functional focal point in a study, library, or dedicated working corner.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber and retain its natural sheen. Avoid placing the desk near direct heat sources or in areas with high humidity fluctuations to prevent wood shrinkage or sticking of the tambour mechanism.
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