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Antique Rolltop Desk
An antique roll top desk is a desk with additional storage on the top and at the back of the desk, and for this reason the desk would generally be used against a wall. The additional storage would be used to store papers and envelopes and would be of many various sizes, often there would be 'secret' compartments included within the storage compartments. The roll top section of the desk is made of wooden slats and can be locked for security.