It was not until the 1970s that roll-top desks became popular for home use. Q–I understand that three southern African countries have been given permission to begin selling ivory tusks again.

However, repairing a roll-top isn't always so simple. Sometimes the tambours are wired together. And Willie Conley, owner of Furniture Doctor in Alexandria (703-379-1954; www.furnituredoctor.biz ...

The roll-top desk was the mainstay of an office at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. With all of its cubby holes, nooks and compartments, its use was to store all types of ...

Question: I was wondering what the age and value is of a child’s oak roll-top desk that I own. It is stamped on the back “Paris Mfg. Co., South Paris, ME, U.S.A., No 636.” The des… ...

Question: A friend closed his law practice during the 1980s and gave me an old oak, roll-top desk that was in his office. It is 49 inches high, 37 inches Gunn roll-top desk popular as 20th century ...

Today desks have taken a backseat to the computer where so much of what was used on a desk is now internalized in a small machine that can be held ...

Back in the late 20th century roll top desks were all the rage and prices were high. Currently interest and popularity has declined. If you were to get $500 for the desk it would be a lucky day.