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Antique Oak Roll-top Desk
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Antique Oak Roll-top Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

An antique oak roll-top desk, featuring a tambour shutter with a shaped surround and a fitted interior of pigeonholes, small drawers and document compartments. The writing surface is raised above a central kneehole, flanked by banks of four graduated drawers to either side, each fitted with decorative inset wooden handles. The interior retains its original arrangement of storage compartments, with a central letter rack and small drawers, while the roll-top is fitted with a brass lock plate. The desk is constructed with panelled sides and a panelled back, standing on substantial plinth bases. The oak displays attractive grain and a warm, golden-brown colour throughout, making this a practical and characterful piece of traditional office furniture. The Desk separates into pieces for ease of transport.

Item Reference:

M-7104

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Dimensions:

Height – 129cm/ Width - 127cm/ Depth - 86cm / Surface Height - 79cm / Kneehole Height - 64cm / Kneehole Width - 62cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

The desk is in good overall condition, displaying wear and marks consistent with age and use. The oak retains an attractive grain and warm colour. The writing surface shows light signs of use, including surface scratches and minor marks. Overall, the desk presents well, with the tambour front running well.

As with all our furniture, this piece has been inspected by our experienced carpenter, with any necessary repairs and restoration carried out to ensure it is ready for use. Please review all accompanying photographs carefully, as these form an integral part of the condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Roll-top Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239862
Dealers Internal Reference
M-7104
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An antique oak roll-top desk, featuring a tambour shutter with a shaped surround and a fitted interior of pigeonholes, small drawers and document compartments.
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The writing surface is raised above a central kneehole, flanked by banks of four graduated drawers to either side, each fitted with decorative inset wooden handles.
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The interior retains its original arrangement of storage compartments, with a central letter rack and small drawers, while the roll-top is fitted with a brass lock plate. The desk is constructed with panelled sides and a panelled back, standing on substantial plinth bases. The oak displays attractive grain and a warm, golden-brown colour throughout, making this a practical and characterful piece of traditional office furniture. The Desk separates into pieces for ease of transport.

fig 1. An antique golden oak roll-top desk with twin pedestals, multiple drawers, and wooden cup handles.
fig 1. Antique Oak Roll-top Desk

Item Reference:

M-7104

Dimensions:

Height – 129cm/ Width - 127cm/ Depth - 86cm / Surface Height - 79cm / Kneehole Height - 64cm / Kneehole Width - 62cm

CONDITION REPORT:

The desk is in good overall condition, displaying wear and marks consistent with age and use. The oak retains an attractive grain and warm colour. The writing surface shows light signs of use, including surface scratches and minor marks. Overall, the desk presents well, with the tambour front running well.

fig 2. An antique golden oak roll-top desk with twin pedestals, multiple drawers, and wooden cup handles.
fig 2. Antique Oak Roll-top Desk

As with all our furniture, this piece has been inspected by our experienced carpenter, with any necessary repairs and restoration carried out to ensure it is ready for use. Please review all accompanying photographs carefully, as these form an integral part of the condition report.

Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Roll-top Desk to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239862
Dealers Internal Ref
M-7104
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An antique golden oak roll-top desk with twin pedestals, multiple drawers, and wooden cup handles.
Antique Oak Roll-Top Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour front, Twin pedestal base, Wooden cup handles, Panelled timber sides
  • SizeH 129 cm (51 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

This Edwardian desk is made from solid oak with a warm, golden-brown colour and a prominent timber grain. The piece takes the form of a twin pedestal roll-top design, incorporating a slatted tambour front with a shaped surround, a central kneehole, and four graduated drawers on either side fitted with inset wooden cup handles. Additional details include panelled timber sides, a central brass lock plate on the roll-top, and solid plinth bases beneath each pedestal. The desk measures 129 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 86 cm deep overall. In a modern home, this substantial piece suits a traditional study, home office, or gentleman's library, providing an organised workspace with multiple pigeonholes, small drawers, and document compartments behind the rolling shutter. The twin pedestal construction allows the furniture to separate into sections for easier transport and placement in a room. The surfaces show light signs of use, including minor scratches and marks consistent with age, alongside solid construction inspected and maintained for everyday use.

FAQs

An antique roll-top desk, or tambour desk, features a flexible slatted timber curtain that rolls down to conceal internal drawers and writing space. Popularised during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these desks offered privacy and document security in commercial and private offices.

Traditional roll-top desks were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. The tambour curtain consists of narrow wood slats glued to a canvas backing, integrated with framed drawer pedestals assembled with dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, solid timber construction, original brass lock plates, and wooden drawer handles. Unpolished or unfinished wood on the drawer interiors and back panels indicates period construction.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or living space, pairing it with contemporary seating or minimalist lighting. The rich warm timber tone complements neutral walls and adds historic character to modern interior schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish along the grain twice per year. Maintain stable humidity levels to protect the timber from warping and preserve the flexible canvas backing of the roll-top curtain.
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