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.

Wooden desks from the past two centuries often sell for $300 to $1,000 — much less than many new desks. Q: In the late 1980s, I bought an oak roll-top desk from someone who had owned it for years.