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A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box
A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A sadeli inlaid, Anglo Indian lap desk or writing box. Great size and condition. Rare.

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19th Century Indian Antique Desk Box

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique mahogany intarsia writing box or lap desk on rosewood stand. Opening it up reveals a dished pen tray flanked by space for inkwells.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Other Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and desk box also available.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex.

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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Antique French Edme Samson Porcelain Turtle Figure Desk Jar Trinket Box
Antique French Edme Samson Porcelain Turtle Figure Desk Jar Trinket Box

Antique French Edme Samson Porcelain Turtle Figure Desk Jar Trinket Box

By Edmé Samson

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique French Samson porcelain jewelry or trinket box in the form of a turtle, circa early 20th century. Fun piece, great color. Faux Asian mark on base. 5 1/2" long, 3 1/2" wide, 2...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed wit...

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1810s English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality english well figured solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique English Regency rosewood writing lap desk writing slope box no key mid 19th century. An antique English Regency rosewood writing, traveling, writing slope or lap desk from th...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Rosewood

English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Campaign Mahogany Lap Desk Decorative Box on Custom Stand, circa 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English Campaign lap desk from the mid-19th century features a rectangular mahogany writing box over a custom-made wooden stand.

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Desk Accessory Box
Desk Accessory Box

Desk Accessory Box

Located in Houston, TX

This handsome and classic desk accessory box is 4 small removable drawers as well as one larger compartment.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate, Decorative Box, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate, Decorative Box, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate, Decorative Box, Edwardian, C.1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk tidy. An English, oak and silver plate decorative box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Carved Oak Letter Box Black Forest Desk Collector Case
19th Century French Carved Oak Letter Box Black Forest Desk Collector Case

19th Century French Carved Oak Letter Box Black Forest Desk Collector Case

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak letter box Black Forest Campaign collector case ~ Direct from France ~ Beautifully hand carved French letter box with removable interior tray ~ Fu...

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Desk Box

Materials

Felt, Oak

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper, Steel

Rare American Mahogany Desk Top Letter Box, 19th Century in Original Finish
Rare American Mahogany Desk Top Letter Box, 19th Century in Original Finish

Rare American Mahogany Desk Top Letter Box, 19th Century in Original Finish

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This fine little letter box is crafted of solid mahogany primary woods and has been preserved with utmost care, the surface very dark and oxidized beneath layers of old wax to result...

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1830s American American Classical Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality French or English well figured solid burr walnut and ebony ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut, Amboyna Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusua...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Revival Wooden Desk Top or Jewelry Box in Walnut
Renaissance Revival Wooden Desk Top or Jewelry Box in Walnut

Renaissance Revival Wooden Desk Top or Jewelry Box in Walnut

Located in New York, NY

A very nicely done desk or dresser top box. Made from carved walnut and retaining the original finish.

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1890s North American Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

Sold|$525

Lap Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

a flame mahogany lap desk with brass strapped corners with green leather writing surface

Measurements of desk opened: 6" H x 18" W x 19.5" Deep

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

LAP DESK
LAP DESK

LAP DESK

Sold|$500

LAP DESK

Located in New York, NY

English rosewood lap desk with mother of pearl inlaid detail on top, felt lined interior with ink well

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
Desk Top Letter Box / Holder

Desk Top Letter Box / Holder

Located in Fulton, CA

English oak letter box with fitted interior and lid. Nice desk accessory or storage for special items.

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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

FRENCH LAP DESK
FRENCH LAP DESK

FRENCH LAP DESK

Sold|$2,200

FRENCH LAP DESK

Located in New York, NY

Burled walnut lap desk, brass bound with brass decorative inlay and recessed brass handles; box opens to a slanted writing surface covered in tooled felt with compartments for ink a...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Box

Huge Black Forest Carved Ink Stand, German Silver Leaves Embellishment
Huge Black Forest Carved Ink Stand, German Silver Leaves Embellishment

Huge Black Forest Carved Ink Stand, German Silver Leaves Embellishment

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century huge Black Forest hand carved ink stand with German silver leaves embellishment Remarkable black forest inkwell elaborately carved with scrolling oak branches. The larg...

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19th Century German Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Antique lap desk

Antique lap desk

Sold|$2,450

Antique lap desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Regency brass bound amboyna lap desk with brass clad corners and line inlay flanked by recessed carrying handles enclosing a green leather writing surface and fittings. Circa 1825.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Writing Desk
Victorian Writing Desk

Victorian Writing Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian mother of pearl inlaid japanned and parcel gilt papier mache writing desk with painted dog medallion. The dome form cover depicting a charming painted medallion of a quarte...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl

English Desk Set and Stationery Box
English Desk Set and Stationery Box

English Desk Set and Stationery Box

Located in Austin, TX

An English desk set and stationery box of walnut with ebonised accents featuring a stationery box mounted to a moulded top with two cut glass and brass inkwells and recessed slot for...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Traveling Desk
19th Century English Traveling Desk

19th Century English Traveling Desk

Located in New York, NY

This 19th century English traveling desk is mahogany box that opens to a richly colored interior.

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Box
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Box

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: DVC009 Keywords: Box, trunk, document, desk accessory

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Box

Materials

Elm, Hide

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box
19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th c. mahogony writing box with leather desk top, inkwell and several (secret) storage units.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box

19th Century French Wooden Box

Located in High Point, NC

Whether placed on a dresser, shelf, or desk, this vintage box not only adds a touch of antique elegance to your décor but also serves as a functional piece that organizes and protect...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Burl Wood Travel Desk
Antique Burl Wood Travel Desk

Antique Burl Wood Travel Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique burl wood travel desk with bronze mounts and inlay, red velveteen and compartmentalized interior. Condition: In need of some restoration work. Some of the bronze inlays have...

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19th Century European Campaign Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Elaborate English  Calamander Traveling Desk
Elaborate English  Calamander Traveling Desk

Elaborate English Calamander Traveling Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate very high quality gilt metal mounted calamander writing box made and signed by Spires & Son Oxford, the interior with various writing implement and accessories including...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Early 20th Century Painted Treasure Box
Early 20th Century Painted Treasure Box

Early 20th Century Painted Treasure Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Pagoda Red Collection #: CAI053H Keywords: Box, trunk, storage, desk accessory

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Desk Box

Materials

Elm

George III Mahogany Miniature Desk
George III Mahogany Miniature Desk

George III Mahogany Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Slant lid opening to a fitted interior over three drawers and slight bracket feet.

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1790s English George III Antique Desk Box

Brass bound lap desk on stand
Brass bound lap desk on stand

Brass bound lap desk on stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George III style brass bound mahogany traveling desk, the rectangular hinged box with brass strapping and side drawer opening to reveal a felt lined writing surface, r...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jade Box, France. 1920s
Art Deco Jade Box, France. 1920s

Art Deco Jade Box, France. 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

A French Art Deco rectangular green nephrite jade trinket, jewelry, desk or vanity box. The green color of the jade creates a nice contrast with the jeweled hardware.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Jade

Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer
Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer

Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer

Located in London, GB

Boxed bronze greyhound desk set of seal, pintray and two letter openers signed Boyer.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Fine English 19th Century String Box
Fine English 19th Century String Box

Fine English 19th Century String Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lignum Vitae or "tree of life" in latin - long cherished for its medicinal purposes as well as its beautiful grain and ability to take a good polish. String boxes were essential des...

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19th Century British Antique Desk Box

Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Box
Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Box

Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand carved marble desk top box of beautiful form and proportions. The sarcophagus form with raised geometric panels has a Palladian feel.

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Box

Materials

Breccia Marble

William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk
William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk

William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique William IV period walnut lap desk, the inside opens into multiple writing surfaces and storage compartments. A precursor to the laptop computer. Monogrammed "T. Matthews"

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1830s English Antique Desk Box

Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

The micro-mosaic is made up of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, in various colors, assembled to form an inlay and geometric pattern on the box. This box has a micro-mosaic image ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Hardwood

Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand

Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty Chinese export scarlet lacquer traveling desk circa 1860, decorated overall with figures and structures in an elaborate landscape setting, the interior with compartment...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Box

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope
Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian walnut lap desk or writing slope The writing slope is made in walnut with a new faux tooled suede inset, the box still has its original ink bottles with brass tops, pe...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk
19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

American Primitive that was crudely made with square nails and iron hinges. All original in as found condition with nicks and scratches. Someone long ago has carved the number 1 in p...

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1850s American Primitive Antique Desk Box

Materials

Pine

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English burled walnut with Wedgwood mount signed by retailer Trussell of Brighton interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Small 19th Century Pine Tabletop Deed Box
Small 19th Century Pine Tabletop Deed Box

Small 19th Century Pine Tabletop Deed Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The box is a good sound and attractive piece, it has been cleaned and polished and has no end of uses from a sewing box to a place to keep you desk tidy The box measures 21’’ wide...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk
Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unusual large quill lap desk, with detailed ivory inlaid interior, and 2 drawers.

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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Desk Box

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden setting, the interior with a felt lined writing surface, now on a custom stand of a ...

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Desk Box

Materials

Lacquer

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality English brass bound Campaign style mahogany lap desk with recessed carrying handles, the top with a central brass plate (unengraved) opening to reveal a cloth lined wr...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Brass Desk Organizer
Circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Brass Desk Organizer

Circa 1910 Arts & Crafts Brass Desk Organizer

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1910 Arts & Crafts brass desk organizer. Hand raised, scrolled & punched brass; joined & decorated with copper rivets on corner decorative panels. Provenance: Estate of Kathari...

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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Quill Lap Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exquisite hinged dresser top box made of quills with bone inlay banded exterior. Intricate inlay interior fitted with compartments and lined with felt. Comes with key. Condition: ...

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bone

English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders
English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders

English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders

Located in Stamford, CT

The sides with simpler inlaid fruit wood frames. An elegant small desk top box, a pleasure to look at. Edwardian period, early 20th century. 6.25 inches wide 3.8 deep 2.4 high.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English desk set and stationery box of burled walnut with ebonized accents, in the novelty form of a stand-up piano.

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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Pearland, TX

It would be wonderful used as a jewelry box or desk accessory and would also make a lovely gift.

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19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony

19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box

19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Inset brass escutcheon, no key. A fine desk top box for valuables or correspondence, or wonderful decorative piece placed anywhere.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Burl

Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Regency Burl Elm Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with brass corners and trim opening to a desk with writing surface and fitted compartments, later base.

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1820s English Regency Antique Desk Box

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Antique Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk box for your home. An antique desk box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique desk box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, David Edwards and Erhard & Söhne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk Box?

Prices for an antique desk box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $29,938, while the average can fetch as much as $1,368.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.