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Vintage Writing Slope

Vintage Cleric's Writing Slope, Japanese, Lacquer, Correspondence Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cleric's writing slope. A Japanese, red lacquer travelling correspondence box
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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Lacquer

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in GB
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and three small drawers, the writing slops
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Painted chiffonier writing slope by Maitland Smith & co Circa 1960 Offered in great shape ready for home
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1960s Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of a Fluted Form. The davenport also Features a Pullout Pen Tray. The Writing Slope Having a Fitted
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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

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Mahogany

Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's folding or flip-top walnut writing desk or console with two faux drawers, the top
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1940s Italian Vintage Writing Slope

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Laminate, Walnut

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in GB
leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Suede

Jürgen Lange, Secretary mod. Privé for Rosenthal Einrichtung, 1980
By Jürgen Lange
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
surfaces and slopes. The result is a furniture "sculpture" that combines the advantages of a writing desk
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Acrylic, Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
sloping ends, which could expand and open up with an extra storage drawers. France, circa 1930s
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Palisander

Vintage French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
No Reserve
H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
details that suggest movement — from the sloping line of a chair to the curved edge of a desk. For de
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Architectural Desk In Walnut By Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
. It is pleasantly striking that it was not decided to straighten the top, but to have it slope down so
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
are veneered. The tabletop has a ‘slope’ and is done in two levels. I think the piece blends well
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
sloping legs and two crossed iron bars. The desk was drawn and executed as a special assignment by the
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Iron

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
By Bernstrand & Borselius
Located in GB
are thick hide, lightly filled and do the job very well, the oak writing slope is also very solid and
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20th Century Swedish Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

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Steel

20th Century antique Biedermeier Style Slope-Flap Secretaire mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
inclined writing flap and staggered office division of drawers and compartments. Classicist fittings with
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20th Century German Biedermeier Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Nils Jonsson Mid Century Rosewood Shelving system, magnificent condition.
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Nantwich, GB
, double glass fronted sliding door display cabinet. An adjustable writing / work slope and four adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

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Arne Vodder Mid Century Modern Jatoba Dining Room Set
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Jatoba Arne Vodder dining room set. Elegant early 1960s dining room table and chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark. Th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood, Leather

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic t...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Vintage Writing Slope

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Iron

3 Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
Group of three Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wall shelves. The intricately carved wood of each is inlaid with designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. Provenance:...
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20th Century Vintage Writing Slope

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Dutch Antique 1910 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Wall Cabinet in Cherry Wood Brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Dutch antique Art Nouveau wall cabinet from the 1910s. Gorgeous Art nouveau lines in solid wood with high quality brass decorations. (these could be considered Arts & craf...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Square Lidded Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Square Lidded Trinket Box. Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1970-80 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgw...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Slope

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Ceramic

Rare Midcentury Bookcase in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase roseoowd. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass fron...
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19th Century British Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Military campaign desk This large Military campaign desk was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made of mahogany with brass inset corners and flush brass handles. Th...
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1890s English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk
H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave patterns and partitioned interior. This 19th-century Indian wooden document box is a ...
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19th Century Indian Vintage Writing Slope

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Metal

Borge Mogensen Rosewood Bar Cabinet, Denmark 1948
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian rosewood bar cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1948. This handcrafted Brazilian rosewood cabinet showcases meticulous attention to detail with its mitered edg...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Large, mid-century modern solid brass jewelry casket by Chapman measuring 15 1/4 by 8 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches. Estate-fresh, in very good condition with oxidation and rubbing wear, and ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells. Made by Esteemed Ma...
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19th Century British Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Heart Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Heart Trinket Box. Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1960 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgwood,...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Slope

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Ceramic

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Liner A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisi...
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19th Century British Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Circular Lidded Vanity Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Circular Lidded Vanity Box. Made by Wedgwood in England in 1957 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgwood, ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Writing Slope

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Ceramic

Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant pair of Japanese cast and lacquered bronze pagoda lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan. The lanterns a true pair, with mirrored decorations and lantern doors open...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Writing Slope

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Bronze

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British Midcentury Teak Desk Designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in London, GB
, giving a very smart style. Two pull out / pull-out writing slopes, bank of three drawers to the right a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Ercol Bureau Writing Desk Model 518 Elm Beech Vintage Mcm
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
figured grain with sloping fall front enclosed pigeon holes and shelving above a long fitted drawer
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope

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Elm

Davenport
Located in Roswell, GA
. Four Side drawers on the right with brass handles. Pencil box on top of writing section. Slope writing
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1950s English Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Davenport
Davenport
H 34 in W 23 in D 19 in
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Mahogany

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers, the base has a further three
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather

Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses
Located in GB
writing slope, six large books which are actually faux storage for a selection of test glasses We have
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20th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large and very solid early 20th century industrial sloped front pine desk.
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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
H 37 in W 42 in D 23 in
Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
style, don't miss out! ** Height (1) was taken at the writing slope. Height (2) was taken at the top
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
have original brass handles and the slope is cross banded. The inside writing compartment has various
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1930s English Queen Anne Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
H 39 in W 25 in D 18 in
Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
under the slope. Three more compartments on the top of the desk.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 26.19 in D 24.81 in
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Rio Rosewood sloped writing desk with brass details designed by Finn Juhl and made by
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20th Century Danish Vintage Writing Slope

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Antonio Gorgone, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian stunning and unusual writing desk has been well designed by Antonio Gorgone in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Original American Art Deco Guest Registry Podium or Lectern
Located in Chicago, IL
well with the figured walnut writing slope. The sign promoting guests to "Please Register" says it all
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1930s American Vintage Writing Slope

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Metal

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in GB
leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Suede

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
compartment with pen holders and stationary compartments The interior of the writing slope lifts to access
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Mid-20th Century High Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Rosewood Desk by Svend Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful desk with great proportions. It has a barely perceivable slope with the back of the
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1950s Danish Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

1930s Robert "Mouseman" Thompson Desk
Located in New York, NY
upright with open and closed book compartments, above two sets of three sloping desks, on two shaped
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1930s British Vintage Writing Slope

1930s Robert "Mouseman" Thompson Desk
1930s Robert "Mouseman" Thompson Desk
H 48.5 in W 82.5 in D 42 in
Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic Amboyna Travelling Writing Box. This Wonderful Writing Box would have been made as a
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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Bookcase Drinks Cabinet
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
bookcase, the rare feature is the middle drawer which has a green leather writing slope or butlers serving
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Glass, Hardwood

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
sold very quickly. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather

Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing
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1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope

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Sandalwood

Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Writing Slope

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Fruitwood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
This antique burr walnut bureau is slim in width and very compact. The slope is crossbanded and the
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1930s English Edwardian Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
H 39 in W 22 in D 17 in
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
This antique Georgian style mahogany bureau has a lovely detailed writing compartment and the
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1950s English Georgian Vintage Writing Slope

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Mahogany

1960s Svend Age Madsen Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Dallas, TX
forward sloping writing surface to the tapered legs all the way down to the way the structure of the base
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Vintage Travel Ski Poster, Arosa, Switzerland
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage ski resort poster A fine ski resort poster entitled in yellow writing across the top
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1970s Swiss Sporting Art Vintage Writing Slope

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Paper

Vintage Travel Ski Poster, Arosa, Switzerland
Vintage Travel Ski Poster, Arosa, Switzerland
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Campaign Style Ebonized Dresser C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
opening to a secretary desk with small drawers and compartments and a pull-down slope with embossed
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1940s Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Pierre Jeanneret "Student" Desk Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Altwies, LU
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967). Desk chair in solid teak, flat sloping back and "inverted Y" leg
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1950s Indian Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret "Student" Desk Chair
Pierre Jeanneret "Student" Desk Chair
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Italian Secretary Desk Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
. Curiously shaped display shelves symmetrically slope downwards creating a zig-zagging pattern, which is
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20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Vintage Italian Secretary Desk Vitrine
Vintage Italian Secretary Desk Vitrine
H 81.9 in W 33.1 in D 18.5 in
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
, including a sloped mahogany desk and a cain seat smoker’s bow chair. Hekman faithfully reproduced
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1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Modern Black Painted Brass & Upholstered Counter Height Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
see photos and note below. Circa 1990s. Note: After writing this and then photographing it we find
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1990s American Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Fran Hosken set of 2 painted stacking tables
Located in Palm Springs, CA
publishing a quarterly journal on women's health issues in 1975, and for researching and writing a
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1940s American Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood, Paint

John Piper, Rock-Face, Modern British, Oil on Panel, 20th Century, Abstract
By John Piper
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
walls, are among his best works'. Writing in The Listener on March 29 1933, (the article entitled
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1950s Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Panel, Oil

John Piper, Rock-Face, Modern British, Oil on Panel, 20th Century, Abstract
By John Piper
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
1950, based on rocks and walls, are among his best works'. Writing in The Listener on March 29
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1950s European Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Oak

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with writing
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Hardwood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
the panels. The desk is a sloped writing surface with storage below for your supplies and paper
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Slope

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Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Drafting / Lab Table or Desk with Swing out Seat
Located in Oakville, CT
slopes from 38 1/2 to 37 1/2".
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20th Century Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Iron

Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, visible on the entire item. Stunning polygonal tabletop with flattened and sloping sides. The cabinet is
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Elm

Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 33.86 in
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
sold very quickly. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1960’s Sloping Teak Bookshelf Room Divider Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Swedish 1960’s sloping teak bookshelf with finished back 3 x shelves, floating 4 drawers, pull
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary / Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm
Located in San Marcos, CA
Bornholm Møbelfabrik. The standing shelf has a pull out writing surface, roll doors or blind doors, which
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

'La Bordée -Tacking in Front of the Old Curiosity Shop' French Sailors in London
Located in London, GB
, uneven floorboards, sloping roof and wooden beams, this 16th century building fits perfectly in the image
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1960s Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful French walnut writing slope, the decorative ceramic case painted and decorated with
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20th Century Louis XV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Slope-Front Child's Desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original finish Slope-front writing surface Lift-up lid with storage inside Standing on four tall
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1940s Scottish Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Writing Box by W & J Milne
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
as inkwells, letter openers & scissors are all contemporary with the fabulous writing slope
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20th Century Vintage Writing Slope

Writing Box by W & J Milne
Writing Box by W & J Milne
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
Art Deco Amboyna Burl Ruhlmann style Writing Table from France C.1930
Located in Houston, TX
A Jaacues-Emile Ruhlmann style Art Deco writing table with a curved front and one drawer featuring
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut, Amboyna

Hickory White Burl Wood Desk with Brass Legs
By Hickory White
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Herbst. A two-drawer letter writing or home office sized desk with sloping brass leg.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Hickory White Burl Wood Desk with Brass Legs
Hickory White Burl Wood Desk with Brass Legs
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Svend Madsen Midcentury Danish Desk, circa 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Svend Madsen midcentury Danish desk, circa 1960. A Danish Writing table or two drawer desk by
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Svend Madsen Midcentury Danish Desk, circa 1960
Svend Madsen Midcentury Danish Desk, circa 1960
H 27.96 in W 40.56 in D 27.96 in
Jens Rissom 1960s walnut architects desk
Located in London, GB
slopes downwards and there is a walnut pull out extension at the back of the desk. Please see our
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1960s American Vintage Writing Slope

Jens Rissom 1960s walnut architects desk
Jens Rissom 1960s walnut architects desk
H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
/> Sloping surface, footrest and maximum-clearance-shallow-drawers all add up to a timely and effective
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1950s American Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, Greenwich
features of his work include "boomerang" legs; sloped, arching desk drawers; and "floating" desk tops.
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
Executive Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
H 28.3 in W 59.8 in D 29.1 in
Norman Bel Geddes Steel Desk
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Seattle, WA
, housewares, automobiles etc. The style is exemplified by clean, lateral lines and a gently sloping right-side
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

Norman Bel Geddes Steel Desk
Norman Bel Geddes Steel Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in
FRENCH ART DECO BURLED-AMBOYNA WRITING TABLE After Leleu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A LYRICAL FRENCH ART DECO BURLED-AMBOYNA VENEERED WATERFALL-FORM TWO-DRAWER SMALL WRITING TABLE
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1930s French Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Amboyna

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
Located in Madison, WI
measures 49.5". To the start of the writing surface measures 41", slopes upward from there for ease of
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
H 49.5 in W 35 in D 30 in
English George III style Secretaire
Located in Roswell, GA
brass hardware. The slope front writing section when opened is supported by 2 pulls with brass knobs
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20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Rococo-Style Painted Bureau Bookcase. Early 20thC
Located in New York, NY
paneled slope front enclosing a writing surface and fitted interior with an arrangement of small drawers
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20th Century Vintage Writing Slope

Vintage Midcentury Stripped and Polished Steel Draught Table Plan Chest
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Midcentury hand stripped and polished steel plan chest ot draught table. The top slopes down
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1950s English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

Mahogany Carlton House Desk . Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
drawers flanked by cupboard doors and two sloping stationery compartment covers, the gilt-tooled tan
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20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope

Art Deco Period French Walnut Desk With Three Drawers circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
sculptural presence that exemplifies the goal of Art Deco period design. The circular end of the writing
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

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Vintage Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage writing slope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every vintage writing slope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage writing slope, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage writing slope, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage writing slope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfred Porteneuve, Pierre Chapo and Gucci are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Writing Slope?

The average selling price for a vintage writing slope at 1stDibs is $4,160, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $43,034 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Writing Slope
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.