How do I repurpose a roll top desk?
I have a 1990's roll top desk that is made with oak. The roll top is not useful, but since the wood is so nice I don't want to burn it either. I need a regular desk upstairs so can I just remove the drawers and use them with a different top? What do I do with the rest of the desk? Thanks
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Do you have a picture of your desk?
Maybe use for storage?
My husband built his roll top desk fr0m oak.. He built it in such a way you can take the roll top off and use the desk as a flat surface. By doing it this way, makes the desk easier to move. Is the top of your desk removable?
Hi! Many people love rolltop desks. Maybe sell yours and get something else for your use. I see them selling all the time on Facebook. Good luck!
Thank you. I will try that. Win Win, great suggestion!
Here's a post that might help https://www.thatsweettealife.com/how-to-repurpose-furniture-you-will-love/
You could remove the "roll" section on the desk. I have one that began to fall apart at my parents' home so we just took that piece of it off and then it works like a regular desk. If you don't want the high back and sides, you can remove that part as well.
I would sell the roll top and get another desk. People love the style of rolltops. Try you local want ads and use the money from sale of rolltop to get a style you like second hand.
Try sites like Nextdoor and Five miles.
Hi Jamie, if it's in nice condition offer it up for sale, then use the money you earn to buy a desk with all the functionality you require.
Hello Jamie,
Advertise the Desk for sale! Then buy a new more suitable style for yourself. Lot's of folk really like those desks so they can hide the work at the end of the day!
Why not try to sell it or trade it for a desk that suits your needs?
Could you maybe hang the drawer part on a wall for storage or decor?
Interesting idea..maybe, why not. I am pretty good at microsoft paint. I could do a concept picture. If I do the concept picture I will post it. Thank You
Using it for storage is a great idea! You can build a bottom for it and place in your garage to hold tools.