Secretary Roll Top Desk

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Old fashioned Roll Top Secretary Desk

Bloomsbury Market

What We Like: Its sophisticated, old-fashioned style

What We Don't Like: The wood is vulnerable to damage

Perfect for: A study or home office

Not so great for: A modern or contemporary room

This stately roll top desk is the ultimate statement piece for a small home office or workstation. It comes with ten drawers and an exterior shelf for odds and ends such as pens, notebooks, and other stationery and craft items.

It also has lovely bun feet and a convenient drop down leaf for easy access to your supplies. This desk would look right at home in a relaxed atmosphere, and it's made from a warm brown manufactured wood.

$899.99 ~~$1069.99~~

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Traditional Teak Wood Roll Top Desk

What We Like: Its classic design

What We Don't Like: It takes up a lot of space

Perfect for: A traditionally designed room

Not so great for: A room with limited space

Made from premium quality teak wood with a smooth honey-brown finish, this roll-top desk is just what you need to bring a sense of presence and dignity to a large and spacious office.

It comes with a hutch and all sorts of storage nooks and crannies. From a series of large soft-close drawers to secret compartments and small open shelves; it has all you need to complete your space.

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Classic Walnut Secretary Roll Top Desk

What We Like: The detailed design

What We Don't Like: There’s nothing to not like about this roll top desk

Perfect for: A classically designed study or workspace

Not so great for: An ultra-modern environment

Say you have a small workspace that you want to transform into something special. This unique roll-top desk could help you do just that with its well-crafted walnut finish and expertly turned legs.

Although relatively small, this desk has different storage compartments for your art supplies, stationery, and even roomy drawers and shelves. Unfold the front panel and you’ll reveal a spacious worktop on which to write, draw or type with your laptop.

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Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk

Canora Grey

What We Like: The curved legs are a nice detail

What We Don't Like: There is nothing we don’t like

Perfect for: A sophisticated workspace

Not so great for: A modern space

Elevate your study with this fun roll top secretary desk with lockable storage. With a unique rectangular silhouette and slender curved legs, it’ll help you make the ultimate style statement.

There’s a roomy hutch and three drawers to accommodate all of your office and craft supplies, as well as a keyboard tray for you to work from.

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Traditional Style Secretary Desk

Alcott Hill®

What We Like: Thoughtful finishes and antique details

What We Don't Like: Nothing

Perfect for: An elegant study or office

Not so great for: Anyone who doesn’t enjoy classic furniture

Keep your office neat with this traditional roll-top desk. It’s got 10 drawers and a single shelf with the classic detailing you’d expect from a classic roll top secretary desk. This includes antique turned legs and a leatherette tray top.

This desk is very well-made from a combination of solid cherry wood and manufactured wood and it’s a really nice accent piece that’ll last for many years.

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Warm Brown Roll Top Desk

Canora Grey

What We Like: It’s sleek yet traditional at the same time

What We Don't Like: There’s nothing to not like

Perfect for: Small, compact spaces

Not so great for: A huge room

This roll-top secretary desk ticks all the right boxes with a refined classic silhouette, a sturdy MDF construction with a mahogany veneer, and a wide range of storage options. There’s even a cutout wire management system.

It’s basically a traditional roll-top that’s made for modern times. You can use the massive fold-out work surface for typing or journaling, and then roll it back up when you’re done to achieve that streamlined aesthetic.

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Buying Guide

What can you use a secretary roll top desk for?

Secretary roll top desks are often compact, but they still provide enough surface space to work on your laptop, do your homework, journal in a notebook, or even type on a typewriter. Furthermore, most secretary roll top desks are equipped with several drawers and shelves for storing office supplies, documents, accessories, and other personal items. You can even use the vintage desk’s compartments to keep your bills, mail, and personal correspondence organized in the living room. Once you’re done with work for the day, you can simply use the roll-top to keep your work hidden away.

Where should I place a secretary roll top desk in my home?

A secretary roll top desk can fit in any room in your home, but the best locations are the entryway, living room, and home office or corner workstation. However, a key consideration in its placement needs to be how often you will put it to use.

An entryway is a perfect place to display your antique or newer roll-top desk. Not only will it add to the decor, but it can serve as a central location to keep your keys, mail, stamps, envelopes, handbag, and anything else you need.

If you plan to use your secretary roll top desk often, place it where it’s easily accessible, close to an area you spend most of your time. This can be in a corner nook, a separate office, or in the living room. If it is more of a decoration, the entryway, dining room, or living room are perfect spots to display it.

How much space do I need for a secretary roll-top desk?

Secretary roll top desks aren’t only sought after for their charming and functional design. They’re also a favorite among those with small spaces because of their compact size! Therefore, you can easily squeeze a secretary roll top desk anywhere you want without it taking up too much room. These desks generally measure anywhere from 30 - 40 inches wide, sometimes more or less, depending on the model itself. Their height varies as well, with some reaching up to 70”. Unlike with traditional desks, you’ll need to clear a little wall space to make room for the secretary desk’s vertical storage compartments.