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Early 20th Century Roll Top Writing Desk
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Early 20th Century Roll Top Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 21 August 2025 · Poirot Art Deco
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A roll top writing desk in figured mahoganies. Two top drawers, below the roll top opens to reveal storage compartments and the writing surface. Beneath a cupboard with three good size pullout drawers. A compact and useful piece of furniture. All our furniture is professionally polished and restored where necessary.

Height: 101cm

Height of seating area: 71.5cm

Width: 68.5cm

Depth: 44cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Roll Top Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA911046
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PAD0926
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Description
A roll top writing desk in figured mahoganies. Two top drawers, below the roll top opens to reveal storage compartments and the writing surface. Beneath a cupboard with three good size pullout drawers. A compact and useful piece of furniture. All our furniture is professionally polished and restored where necessary.

Height: 101cm

Height of seating area: 71.5cm

Width: 68.5cm

Depth: 44cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Roll Top Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA911046
Dealers Internal Ref
PAD0926
Poirot Art Deco
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An early 20th-century wooden roll top writing desk with a tambour cylinder and lower cabinet doors.
Early 20th Century Roll Top Writing Desk
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An early 20th-century wooden roll top writing desk with a tambour cylinder and lower cabinet doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material[Oak, Mahogany veneer, Brass]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Panelled cabinet doors, Brass hardware, Small stationery drawers
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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The roll top desk evolved from 18th-century cylinder desks, gaining immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as a practical way to conceal paperwork.

These desks are traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods and veneers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring a slatted tambour mechanism that runs along tracking grooves.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, traditional timber shrinkage, period-appropriate hardware, and wear patterns consistent with age.

Pairing the rich wood tones with contemporary minimalist seating and neutral walls creates a balanced workspace that highlights the vintage craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically treat the surface with a quality beeswax polish to nourish the wood.
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