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Roll Top Desks - Centuries Old and Still Going Strong

By Stewart Baker
Apr 17, 2009
If you are in the market for a new desk there are several factors you need to consider. How much space do you have? What do you need the desk for? What kind of style are you looking for? How many drawers do you need now? What about in the future? What about shelf space? What will be going on the desk top? Oftentimes people over look these questions and end up with a desk that they will either quickly out grow or is just not ideal for their situation.

One of the most versatile desks you can purchase is a roll top desk. Although they generally look very traditional, today they come in a variety of sizes and styles. Roll top desks get their name from the sliding roll top, also called a tambour, which can be closed effectively hiding the contents of the desk.

Here are five reasons you should consider buying a roll top desk:

1. Roll-top desks create highly versatile spaces. At their very essence they are extremely practical. With these desks you get plenty of table top space, a good amount of drawer space, extra shelf space, and other organizational compartments.

2. These desks are stylish without sacrificing on function. You gain all of the functionality discussed above in a highly stylish desk that can be an excellent accent piece to virtually any room.

3. Roll top desks are the best choice for small spaces. Despite the fact that they provide an exceptional amount of versatile usage space they have a very small foot print. These are some of the most compact desks on the market.

4. They make phenomenal dedicated work spaces. Do you have a child? These desks are excellent at helping them keep their class work organized. Do you work from home? These desks allow you to keep all of your work compartmentalized and easily accessible.

5. Because roll top desks can be closed and usually locked you can quickly and easily hide and protect the contents of the desk from sight. This is a great feature for both privacy and security. Besides, haven't we all had days when we wish we could hide the clutter of our desks away from guests and other prying eyes?

6. They come in a wide variety of price ranges. Whether your budget is limitless or very tight you can find very nice roll top desks at every price point.

Roll top desks may not be for everyone, but you will be hard pressed to find any other desk that offers the style and functionality of a roll top in such a compact space.
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