If you take a look back at how roll top desks evolved over time, you will notice that there are a lot of models, a lot of original ideas, but always keeping the same base line.
There are many manufacturers making such desks, some of them make useful piece of furniture and some of them make real pieces of art. Of course, all rolltop desks are useful, I don't this any manufacturer would put effort into building one that would not be!
But some of them are really passionate and dedicated to this lovely desk and make out of it a real art form.
Oak rolltop desks, cherry or whatever wood they choose, no matter if it is an computer desk or a writing desk, no matter if it is built 2 days ago or it is an antique rolltop desk, every one of them may be an art work. You should follow the development of this furniture piece and see how it evolved, since it is very interesting. I think that since 1840 when it is first reported and until today, it came as a very useful and beautiful utility for everyone's homes.
Next time when you go to a furniture show, look for them and see how they are made. If you are lucky you might see one that has some particularly beautiful ornaments like snakes, lions, cats or birds. You will understand then what it means to really love your work and roll top desks in particular!
An art form that evolved over time,roll top desks are always beautiful and useful
