Roll Top Computer Desks

The roll top computer desk is a nostalgic way to create a beautiful workspace. This style of desk harkens back to the 1930s and is crafted to look vintage, yet provide a modern way to accommodate personal computers and other office equipment.

The roll top is most notably popular as a writing desk, and is a substantial piece of furniture. The most distinctive feature of these desks is the special sliding cover made from hardwood slats called the Tambour. This is considered the roll top feature and is used to conceal the contents of the desk, providing a refined and elegant look.

The features of a roll top computer desk designed today include:

• Specially designed tambours that are durable and slide easily
• Designated areas for placement of printer, keyboard, and CPU
• Extra space for work area
• Storage for supplies
• Custom stains and finishes
• Ports for cables and wires

Variations on the basic design of the roll top computer desk are available through a variety of vendors and furniture crafters. Standard sizes range from approximately 63" wide to smaller models of 48". Larger desks obviously provide more workspace and storage options while smaller units provide space saving qualities in modest settings.

Modern features are readily available in these models, such as pull out keyboard and mouse trays, and storage cabinets for printers and CPUs. Wide table tops provide ample room for computer monitors and some are built with wire management systems that conceal unsightly cables and wires.

For an elegant look and nostalgic feel, the roll top computer desk is a throwback to an era where the writing was done by manual typewriter and letters to family were lovingly scribed with a fountain pen.