Roll Top Desk

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A roll top desk will never go out of style. Even if they are not the most popular concept right now, there are still plenty of people that love the look and functionality of this terrific desk idea. We have a wonderful surprise for you in our collection of roll top desks. As always, they are very attractive and made of top-quality material.

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Haus Artisans: Restored Black Roll Top Desk $495

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The piano style black roll top desk. This piece of furniture is very solid, made of oak wood. Equipped with many drawers to hide all your office accessories. The silver color handles perfectly compose with black plain of wood.

Small roll top computer desk

Original computer desk for small indoors. This durable wooden element features a roll top and three storage drawers for documents and office accessories. Four legs provide good level of stability and support.

Rolltop Roll Top Desk for Sale

Rolltop Roll Top Desk for Sale
Paignt Writing Desk

Paignt Writing Desk
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roll top desk) Riverside Deluxe Barrell Roll Top Desk in Black

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Made New Home Furnishings: Rough looking roll top desk turned gorgeous! AS Pure White with Pewter and custom mixed teal by Valspar. Hardware sprayed black

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Riverside Deluxe Barrell Roll Top Desk in Black

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Field Mission Roll Top Desk (closed)

Broadway black floating desk with storage

Broadway black floating desk with storage

A very original, unique and space saving piece of furniture. It is a desk that looks like an ATM. It provides a working space with a top shelf and small side compartments. It is made of durable MDF and composite wood.

Futral Secretary Desk

Futral Secretary Desk
Marquis 21'' Captain's Desk

Marquis 21'' Captain's Desk
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Refinished Desk in Turquoise

Antique White Roll Top Desk

Antique White Roll Top Desk
Solid Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk

Solid Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk
Anyliah Secretary Desk

Anyliah Secretary Desk
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Graham Desk/Bar, Comes in Mahogany. Like the idea of a compact desk that can also be closed up.

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Abigaille Solid Wood Secretary Desk

Abigaille Solid Wood Secretary Desk
Painted Roll Top Desk

Painted Roll Top Desk
Walnut Rectangular Rolltop Desk

Walnut Rectangular Rolltop Desk
Gaven 28.25'' Desk

Gaven 28.25'' Desk
Brown Solid Wood Rolltop Desk

Brown Solid Wood Rolltop Desk
Akiyoshi 42'' Desk

Akiyoshi 42'' Desk
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Roll Top Desk

Buying Guide

There are different ways to refurbish a black roll top desk, so it really depends on your preferences and what kind of look you’d like to achieve. However, the basic steps involve:

  • Removing all the drawers
  • Applying stripper to all the wooden parts (a tip? Start with the smallest ones!)
  • Applying it to the actual roll top surface
  • After it’s stayed for the recommended length of time, scrap off your roll top desk’s old finish
  • Sand it
  • Stain it just like you want it
  • Let it dry for a whole day
  • Finish it off with a layer of lacquer

A black roll top desk has a classic and elegant feel that will match various types of interior style. However, as a piece of furniture that was a common fixture in offices before World War II when steel desks started to take over, they are more at home in rooms with a classic, vintage, industrial or rustic decor. Since the desk is black in color, it will fit in well with a wide range of fabric and furniture hues.