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Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

$3,800

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period in quality warm walnut wood.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

$1,660

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Located in Soquel, CA

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink, and other writing supplies.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

$1,800

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze ironworks, late 18th century.

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Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Hardwood

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

$1,150

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany interior with blue velvet writing surface (expected wear) and several black lidded comp...

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19th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

$2,125

H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

By Thomas Lund

Located in Morristown, NJ

Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas & William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th cen...

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1810s English Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

$2,800

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with fitted interior, small glass inkwell, lion head drop ring handles, raised on turn c...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design
Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

$5,851

H 31.3 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in

Regency Campaign Writing Table, 19th Century, Portable Design

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Regency Campaign Coaching Table. A Beautiful Mahogany Folding Writing Desk Featuring A Push Button Action. Opening To Reveal A Plain Square Writing Surface With Both A Green Baize Ta...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,239Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or book stand, this elegant writing box is not only a functional antique but also a timeless decorative piece, ready to be used and admired.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

$500

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

By E. Remington and Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original leather case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and h...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937
Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937

Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937

$425

H 5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This beautifully preserved Art Deco 1937 Remington Rand portable noiseless typewriter features a striking black high gloss finish with original gold lettering and black and ni...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Bronze

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case
Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case

$395

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case

By Royal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Case 6" H x 13" W x 12" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century
Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century

$3,600

H 6 in W 11.5 in D 17 in

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

The intricate inlay work and hand-carved details reflect the remarkable skill of colonial artisans. This portable desk, likely used for a colonial official or traveling merchant, se...

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18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

$1,223

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 6.7 in

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

This feature makes it a practical object to take with you when traveling, without taking up too much space. Once opened, the desk transforms into a small portable desk, ready to acco...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

$2,350Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Located in Milano, IT

Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800.

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk
Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk

Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk

$2,500

H 3.5 in W 15.25 in D 10.5 in

Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk

Located in New York, NY

Both the construction and the personalized decorative treatment suggest production for the 19th-century middle-class domestic market, where such lap desks served as practical, portab...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

$3,600

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

An ecritoire is typically a small, portable desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

$5,500

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.75 in

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing painted florals.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

$975

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670
17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670

17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 21 in W 27.75 in D 15 in

17thC Mahogany Spanish Vargueno With Bone Inlay & Wrought Iron Hardware c1670

Located in Big Flats, NY

Varguenos were historically used as portable writing desks or cabinets, often found in noble households, and are renowned for their intricate craftsmanship.

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Late 17th Century Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Officer's Campaign Writing Slope on Stand, Portable Desk, Wine Table
Rosewood Officer's Campaign Writing Slope on Stand, Portable Desk, Wine Table

Rosewood Officer's Campaign Writing Slope on Stand, Portable Desk, Wine Table

$945

H 23.82 in W 16.64 in D 9.95 in

Rosewood Officer's Campaign Writing Slope on Stand, Portable Desk, Wine Table

Located in Leeds, GB

The stand brings the piece to a comfortable height, allowing it to function equally well as a small portable desk, occasional table, or wine table beside a chair.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930
Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930

Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930

$3,293

H 9.06 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in

Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930

Located in Marbella, ES

The interior retains original features such as small inkwells and functional dividers, reflecting its use as a portable writing desk or writing box. The front lock with a heart-shape...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century, Late 19th Century

$975

H 5 in W 20 in

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Beachwood, OH

The lid is hinged along the back and would open to reveal a fitted writing surface—traditionally lined in leather or baize—with internal compartments for pens, ink bottles, and paper...

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

$10,000

H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 10.83 in

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

Bridging the gap between a portable desk and a highly decorative cabinet, this museum quality artifact is a spectacular representation of classical Japanese lacquer mastery.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930
Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

$4,117

H 10.24 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Located in Marbella, ES

The hinged lid reveals an elaborate architectural interior with small compartments, secret drawers, and mirrors, originally conceived as a portable writing desk or personal cabinet. ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

$1,450

H 6.5 in W 16 in D 12.5 in

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

$950

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372Sale Price|30% Off

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,340

H 5.52 in W 13.98 in D 8.94 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

The hinged writing slope lifts to reveal additional storage beneath, a practical feature typical of nineteenth century portable writing desks. Writing slopes such as this were widely...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory
SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory

SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory

$40,828

H 52.76 in W 37.01 in D 14.97 in

SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Aguiló Alonso has traced the form and function of the vargueño to the Hispano-Islamic chest, adapted into a portable writing desk whose richly ornamented interior served both practic...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

$3,061

H 2.9 in W 2.3 in D 4.6 in

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

* It can be determined by the titles of these books, in addition to the lockable cover, that this piece was crafted to be both portable and a desk feature. This unusual example o...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

$5,955

H 58.27 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

Located in Miami, FL

This Bargueno is a portable desk. The base is typically a Spanish table and dates from 19th Century.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

$11,281Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Located in Casteren, NL

Originally designed as a portable writing desk, the bargueño was a symbol of status and wealth in the Spanish Renaissance.

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,146Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

These portable writing desks were essential for both personal and professional use, especially during a time when travel and correspondence were becoming increasingly important.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Coaching Table
English 19th Century Coaching Table

English 19th Century Coaching Table

$1,650

H 28.25 in W 26.63 in D 25.88 in

English 19th Century Coaching Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Elegant and ready to go just about anywhere this table is very versatile and would be a chic addition to any space as a side table, drinks table, or portable desk. We believe this it...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

$78,500

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

French Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

The case also houses a side drawer that unlocks to reveal a portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s most important cor...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.

$1,341

H 14.77 in W 27.96 in D 0.08 in

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beisen, wearing a white pith helmet and a black jacket, and Kinsen, wearing a flat-brimmed straw hat and a white suit with blue stripes, are both sketching battle scenes with brush a...

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bronze

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

$9,750

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper in 178...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Cut Steel

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

$2,140

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted rectangular form with a hinged lid lined w...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

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Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Unavailable

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with their supplied provenance - together with several later lines of research. Includ...

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Oak

Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.
Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.

Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 9.85 in

Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.

By Corona

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Manual portable typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY. Manufactured by the Corona Typewriter Company of Groton, New York, USA. series 3, 1920. Model 3 reel complete with printing roller and...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock
18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

By Charles Joseph Ferdinand Baulion

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Baulion À Namur, portable table clock, Louis XV period, circa 1760. Movement with square plates and two winders. Verge escapement, very short pendulum. Half-hourly rack strike on a ...

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1760s Belgian Louis XV Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Located in London, Greenwich

An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England from rosewood with inlaid brass edging and stringing, dating from circa.1820-30.

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1810s British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Rosewood

A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table
A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table

A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 19 in

A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

The gently rounded kidney shaped mahogany top; above harmoniously pierced side legs; connected by an H-stretcher; the whole raised on bracket feet; perfect for serving or as an elega...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca

Vargueno de Salamanca

Unavailable

H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in

Vargueno de Salamanca

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk, resembling the top half of a fall front desk.

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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750
Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Unavailable

H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Located in Paris, ile de france

The rectangular top with a faux-dentil cornice over two doors the front, fall, drawer and sides all enriched with foliate and floral decoration, the twin doors open to reveal an arra...

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18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Ivory, Sandalwood

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño
Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

Unavailable

H 24 in W 42 in D 17 in

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

Located in San Francisco, CA

A bargueno, for those unfamiliar, is a portable desk that originated in Renaissance Spain.

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

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H 41 in W 26 in D 28 in

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Great for a laptop desk. Portable Bar,,, A lever picks up the desk on wheels for easy moving and secures it back in place.

Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in

Italian Portable Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

No excuses for not writing any postcards with this beautiful original kit...

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19th Century Italian Antique Desk Portable

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

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H 22 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

This diminutive little lap desk was the ultimate in desk portability in its day.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter
Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter

Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter

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H 11 in W 17 in D 15.75 in

Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter

By Remington, NY 1

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Remington #6 portable desk typewriter offers under strike form with gilt pin striping, 19th century ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employing NO-CONTACT PRACT...

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19th Century American Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

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H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Complimentary front door shipping to the US, Canada, UK and the EU, This is an antique coaching desk by Asprey London, an Edwardian folding, portable, travel writing table dating ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Portable inkstand
Portable inkstand

Portable inkstand

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H 6.25 in W 10 in D 7 in

Portable inkstand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English ivory and brass-mounted rosewood portable inkstand, mid-19th century.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

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H 3 in W 8.25 in L 3 in

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A stylish William IV rosewood and silver-gilt portable desk compendium, of rectangular form with a single curved carrying handle, a pen tray, two cut glass inkbottles, two spill hold...

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1820s English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Silver

Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s
Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

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H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

Located in Praha, CZ

The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional. The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the ag...

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter c.1937
Antique Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter c.1937

Antique Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter c.1937

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H 5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Antique Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter c.1937

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original Remington Rand portable noiseless typewriter with black high gloss finish and nickle keys. This typewriter is very clean and has been fully refurbished with new ri...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919
Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919

Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919

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H 5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An antique 3 bank "Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter" with original case. The keys are nickle with white interior and black letters. This typewriter has smooth typing, ...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924

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H 5 in W 13.25 in D 12 in

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco portable Corona Four bank typewriter with panels of high gloss black, original gold lettering and original case. The keys are nickle with pale yellow porcelain i...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926

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H 5 in W 13 in D 12 in

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco portable Corona Four bank typewriter in high gloss black and original gold lettering. The keys are nickle with pale yellow porcelain interior and black letters c...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932
Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932

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H 6 in W 13 in D 13 in

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original Remington Rand Portable Noiseless Typewriter with black crinkle finish and original case. This typewriter is very clean and has been fully refurbished. It has sm...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

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H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

By Royal Typewriter Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Art Deco Royal portable typewriter in black with chrome ring. Original case with Bakelite handle. New ribbon installed. Original manual included. The keys are nickl...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924
Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924

Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924

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H 5 in W 13.25 in D 12 in

Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco refurbished portable Corona Four bank typewriter with panels of contrasting crackle finish and high gloss black, original gold lettering and original case. The k...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

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H 5.25 in W 13.25 in D 13 in

Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

By E. Remington and Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A refurbished Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and has ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934
Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934

Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934

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H 5.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in

Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A fully refurbished Art Deco Corona Sterling typewriter in gloss black with original gold lettering and case. The keys are nickle. This typewriter has been refurbished and h...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947
Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947

Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947

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H 6 in W 13 in D 13 in

Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original Remington Rand Noiseless Portable Typewriter with black crinkle finish and original case. This typewriter is very clean. It has smooth typing and the carriage ad...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Refurbished Art Deco Corona Four Portable Typewriter, c.1925
Refurbished Art Deco Corona Four Portable Typewriter, c.1925

Refurbished Art Deco Corona Four Portable Typewriter, c.1925

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H 5 in W 13 in D 12 in

Refurbished Art Deco Corona Four Portable Typewriter, c.1925

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A fully refurbished Art Deco "Corona Four" typewriter in gloss black with original case. The keys are nickle with yellow interior and black letters. This typewriter has been...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Refurbished Corona Portable Typewriter, c.1930
Antique Art Deco Refurbished Corona Portable Typewriter, c.1930

Antique Art Deco Refurbished Corona Portable Typewriter, c.1930

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H 5 in W 13 in D 12 in

Antique Art Deco Refurbished Corona Portable Typewriter, c.1930

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is an original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter #4 with a 10 inch carriage and an closed-frame design. The serial number is V2A04351 stamped in the inside. The "V" indicate...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Model Seven Typewriter, c.1931
Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Model Seven Typewriter, c.1931

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Model Seven Typewriter, c.1931

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H 6 in W 13 in D 13 in

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Model Seven Typewriter, c.1931

By E. Remington and Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original Remington Rand Portable Noiseless Model Seven Typewriter with black crinkle finish and original case. This typewriter is very clean and has been fully refurbishe...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930
Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930

Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930

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H 6 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in

Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930

By Royal Typewriter Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About This is a depression era refurbished Royal Junior portable typewriter in the original case with leather handle. The keys are nickle and glass with black and greenish-yellow ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter c.1935
Antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter c.1935

Antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter c.1935

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H 5.5 in W 13 in D 11 in

Antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe Portable Typewriter c.1935

By Royal Typewriter Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Art Deco Royal De Luxe typewriter in crinkle black finish with two nickel bands at the top and bottom and gull wings. Original manual and wooden cleaning brush. Gla...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter
Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter

Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter

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H 5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 12" W x 11.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Antique Remington Portable Model No. 1 Typewriter and Case c.1920
Antique Remington Portable Model No. 1 Typewriter and Case c.1920

Antique Remington Portable Model No. 1 Typewriter and Case c.1920

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H 4 in W 12 in D 11 in

Antique Remington Portable Model No. 1 Typewriter and Case c.1920

By E. Remington and Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original Remington Portable No. 1 typewriter with pop up keys and leather case. This typewriter features strikers that fold flat into the body and rise by turning a knob. T...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case
Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case

Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case

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H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Erika Model 10 Germany Pearl Green Manual Portable Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 14.5" W x 15" D.

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

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H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in lacquered and gilded wood with chinoiseries with v...

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1790s English Chinese Export Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

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H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Initially working as jewellers, silversmiths and pocket-book manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desk...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the desk...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Vargueno or Traveling Desk
18th Century Spanish Vargueno or Traveling Desk

18th Century Spanish Vargueno or Traveling Desk

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H 54 in W 41.5 in D 17.5 in

18th Century Spanish Vargueno or Traveling Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

18th century Spanish vargueno (also bargueno) or portable desk, made of hand planed walnut with pegged construction.

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Early 18th Century Spanish Other Antique Desk Portable

Spanish Bargueno / Portable Desk Cabinet
Spanish Bargueno / Portable Desk Cabinet

Spanish Bargueno / Portable Desk Cabinet

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H 21 in W 38 in D 14.25 in

Spanish Bargueno / Portable Desk Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

An elaborately decorated small desk cabinet or papillero / bargueno / vargueno without front cover from the late 18th century. It has 7 drawers and a central door with four drawers i...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

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H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

This charming 19th-century portable desk offers both elegance and practicality, making it a superb addition to any antique collection or home office setting.

Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

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H 5.52 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in

Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A superior example of portable desk furniture, showcasing striking casework and a fine fitted interior.

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1830s British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

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H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Initially working as jewellers, silversmiths and pocket-book manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desk...

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk
World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

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H 19.5 in W 20 in D 11 in

World War One Portable U.S. Army Field Desk

By Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Early 1900s Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc. Portable metal and wood World War 1 campaign desk.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

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H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Located in Northampton, GB

The business was advertised to provide an elegant assortment of Copying Machines, Portable Desks, Ladies and gentlemen’s dressing cases, Knife Cases & funeral furnishings.

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Late 18th Century British Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base
18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base

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H 17 in W 42 in L 17 in

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Built in two-pieces, the Spanish desk features a portable cabinet with forged side handles for traveling purposes, and a separate base with barley twist legs.

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Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Bargueño Desk Hand Made 10-Drawer Wooden Portable Chest
17th Century Spanish Bargueño Desk Hand Made 10-Drawer Wooden Portable Chest

17th Century Spanish Bargueño Desk Hand Made 10-Drawer Wooden Portable Chest

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H 21.66 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in

17th Century Spanish Bargueño Desk Hand Made 10-Drawer Wooden Portable Chest

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 17th century Spanish bargueño desk hand made 10-drawer and 1-door wooden portable chest.  

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17th Century Spanish Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

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H 10.63 in W 17.92 in D 12.6 in

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress wood with a lovely wood grain, it features a fold out desk and multiple small drawers ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk
English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

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H 1.5 in W 19.88 in D 15.81 in

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Compact in form, the box would have served both as a portable desk and as an elegant accessory for correspondence.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Baize, Silk

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand
17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

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H 57.49 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

Located in Reepham, GB

Supported by turned columns and a Romanesque arched stretcher, this cabinet merges elegance with practicality, serving as a secure and stylish portable writing desk and storage unit ...

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

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H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Paper

19th C. Painted Spanish Bargueño + Walnut Base
19th C. Painted Spanish Bargueño + Walnut Base

19th C. Painted Spanish Bargueño + Walnut Base

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H 56 in W 51 in D 16 in

19th C. Painted Spanish Bargueño + Walnut Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A bargueño desk is a form of portable desk, resembling the top half of a fall front desk.

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19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Portable

17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry
17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry

17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry

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H 56.7 in W 44.89 in D 16.93 in

17th Century Spanish Bargueno and Taquillon in Walnut and Bone Marquetry

Located in Paris, FR

This antique piece of furniture was used as a portable writing desk, storage for administrative documents and a cabinet of curiosities for precious objects.

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16th Century French Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

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H 17 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Located in Northampton, GB

He specialised in campaign furniture with portable writing desks, dressing cases and decanter boxes.

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Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

WWll Era Portable Officer's Feild Desk, circa 1942
WWll Era Portable Officer's Feild Desk, circa 1942

WWll Era Portable Officer's Feild Desk, circa 1942

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H 14.5 in W 15.75 in D 20.5 in

WWll Era Portable Officer's Feild Desk, circa 1942

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A steel and metal U.S. Military portable officer's field desk with leather handles, multiple inner wooden drawers and document tray, brass pulls and original ink wells.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

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H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other opening to reveal a storage area for writing paper and envelopes as well as a leather w...

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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Unusual Portable Ww1 Field Desk Suitcase, Multi-Slots /Drawer by Rogers Madison
Unusual Portable Ww1 Field Desk Suitcase, Multi-Slots /Drawer by Rogers Madison

Unusual Portable Ww1 Field Desk Suitcase, Multi-Slots /Drawer by Rogers Madison

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H 27 in W 24 in D 11 in

Unusual Portable Ww1 Field Desk Suitcase, Multi-Slots /Drawer by Rogers Madison

By Rogers & Madison Trunk Corp.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual portable WW1 field desk suitcase, multi-slots /drawer by Rogers Madison Trunk Corporation, circa 1912.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk
Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk

Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk

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H 10.24 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in

Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk

Located in Casteren, NL

Inside, the lectern or portable desk is equipped with 4 drawers and 3 pigeonholes.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

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Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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Materials

Wood

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural

$2,397 / item

H 30 in W 59.5 in D 26 in

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Velvet

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

$3,163 / item

H 14.97 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...

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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mohair, Oak

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

$2,052 / item

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in

"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"

Located in New York, NY

Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...

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2010s American Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Paper

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

$16,703 / item

H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

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2010s Italian Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Brass

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color

$400 / item

H 8 in Dm 4 in

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color

By Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

$385,000

H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period

Located in Troy, NY

Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bronze

European Rustic Desk
European Rustic Desk

European Rustic Desk

$1,557 / item

H 31 in W 59 in D 24 in

European Rustic Desk

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

Exquisitely designed to blend elegance with functionality. Crafted from high-quality mahogany wood and finished in our straw wash, this desk is a perfect addition to any home or offi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Umran Sink
Umran Sink

Umran Sink

$1,950 / item

H 16.14 in W 21.65 in D 13.78 in

Umran Sink

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...

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2010s Turkish Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

$60,000

H 63 in W 58 in D 24 in

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

Very rare if not unique cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the "Caesar" series. Circa 1933. Stained birch. Rich decorated hand carved flamed birch doors panels. Original fin...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Birch

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk portable for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, every antique desk portable was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk portable — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk portable made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Myers and Remington, NY each produced at least one beautiful antique desk portable that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Desk Portable?

Prices for an antique desk portable can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $4,550, while the average can fetch as much as $495.

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