Antique Roll Top Desk | Solid Wood Bureau with 11 Drawers & Letter Pigeonholes

Antique Roll Top Desk

A substantial and characterful antique roll top desk, rich in craftsmanship and presence. Combining traditional construction with exceptional practicality, this is a piece designed to serve for generations.

The tambour roll top slides down smoothly and closes securely, revealing a beautifully organised interior. Inside, you’ll find eleven drawers in total, alongside multiple letter pigeonholes and compartments — ideal for paperwork, stationery, and everyday organisation. A charming brass pen holder adds a further nod to its heritage.

Below, two banks of generously sized dovetail-jointed drawers provide excellent storage. Above each set sits a pull-out writing surface, offering additional practicality when working. The quality of construction is evident throughout, from the joinery to the solid, weighty feel of the desk.

Though a substantial and “chunky” piece, it thoughtfully separates into three sections, making transportation and installation far more manageable.

An impressive and enduring desk, perfectly suited to a home office where both functionality and character matter.

Key Features

• Authentic antique roll top desk

• Tambour roll top operating smoothly

• Eleven drawers in total

• Traditional dovetail joinery

• Multiple letter pigeonholes and compartments

• Two pull-out writing surfaces

• Brass pen holder detail

• Separates into three sections for transport

Condition

Presented in very good antique condition. Structurally solid and heavy, as expected of a desk of this quality. All drawers run well and the roll top operates smoothly.

There are surface marks, scratches and knocks consistent with age and use, but nothing significant that detracts from its functionality or overall presence. One small drawer handle has been sympathetically replaced at some stage. Slight veneer peel to the right hand side of the upper.

A well-preserved and highly usable example.

Dimensions

• Height: 120cm

• Width: 127cm

• Depth: 75cm

Collection & Delivery

Collection available from:

• Sidcup, South East London

• West Sussex (PO22)

Delivery may be available — please contact us for a quote.
Reduced delivery rates offered for multiple purchases.