rolltop

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Behind him, flanking a rolltop desk, were framed pictures of two sets of brothers: John F. and Robert F. Kennedy, and Schiff and his elder sibling, Dan.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024

The term comes from the old-fashioned rolltop desks with pigeonholes—slots into which papers were put and often soon forgotten.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

I stay in the Duchess's suite at the inn which is, once a month, Debo's own room; complete with dressing table, writing desk and rolltop bath, it's just as elegant as the name suggests.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2010

She decorated the den, where Wooden began each morning at his rolltop desk.

From Newsweek • Oct. 27, 2010

Vivian insists that she take an antique rolltop desk from the parlor and set it up in the bedroom across the hall from hers so she can study for finals.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline