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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
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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

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

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 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
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

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

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
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Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Hardwood

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

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 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
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Oak

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

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 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
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique 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

H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 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
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

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

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Antique 19th century blacked dark brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk
Located in Casteren, NL
hand-forged hinges become visible. Inside, the lectern or portable desk is equipped with 4 drawers and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

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

H 10.24 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 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 Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s
Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 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
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique 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

H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveling desk box from Georgian England. With Italiante metal carrying handle and lock, hand
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Traveling Desk Box
Traveling Desk Box

Traveling Desk Box

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in
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1790s English Chinese Export 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

H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 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
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

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

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typically a small, portable
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Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th
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18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

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H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
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18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

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H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 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
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.75 in
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 in date. The cartouche shaped table top with
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1870s Italian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table

British Campaign Writing Table

H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Located in Atlanta, GA
In its day a portable table these sometimes referred to as “guard room tables” have hinges atop the
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1670s Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

H 30.5 in W 49.25 in D 29.5 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, Decanter and Games Boxes, Tea Caddies, Ladies Dressing Boxes, Writing Slopes and
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19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 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
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Portable

Materials

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

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully portable master craftsman's punch set
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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Beech

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian
Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian

Antique Engineer's Letter Punch Set, English, Beech, Steel, Engraving, Victorian

H 3.15 in W 8.08 in D 2.17 in
Antique Large Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850
Located in Aspen, CO
called the Grand Tour, and some of this more portable work was exceptional quality as, for example, in
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Antique Large Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850
Antique Large Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850

Antique Large Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850

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Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
among the first portable copying machines ever made. James Watt (1736-1819) is considered one of the
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18th Century English Other Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
and businessmen, this portable writing desk was hand-crafted in England in the first half of the 19th
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 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
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign 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

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign period box on legs from the 19th century revealing a desk with drawers
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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

H 36 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

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

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 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

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

H 58.27 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
time. The writing desk showcases intricate inlaid marquetry circles adorning its front, while inside
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

H 57 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
Located in Tarry Town, NY
carved design details. Also known as a Bargueño a campaign style cabinet that was used as a portable desk
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19th Century European Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno
19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno

19th Century Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand / Bargueno / Vargueno

H 54 in W 42 in D 18 in
Antique Korean Small Table Soban Gangwon Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar table. Its small and low
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Small Table Soban Gangwon Do Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Small Table Soban Gangwon Do Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Small Table Soban Gangwon Do Joseon Dynasty

H 10 in W 15.75 in D 12.75 in
English 19th Century Coaching Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
table, drinks table, or portable desk. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at this
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

English 19th Century Coaching Table

H 28.25 in W 26.63 in D 25.88 in
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

H 10 in Dm 13 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lockable cover, that this piece was crafted to be both portable and a desk feature. This unusual example of
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

H 2.9 in W 2.3 in D 4.6 in
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar
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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

H 11 in Dm 16 in
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
recess Rotating mirror to adjust available light projection This is a charming, portable antique
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910

H 6.11 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
harmony characterizes Restoration furniture, which was comfortable, gracious and portable. The styles
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.15 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box
Located in Forney, TX
herbs/spices remnants present, each incised on the tops and sides. Can be used as a portable spice
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bronze, Copper

19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box
19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box

19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box

H 6.75 in Dm 9 in
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fittings. H. 12.6 x W. 43.2 x D. 28.5 cm Note: Workboxes, portable writing desks, inkstands and
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

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H 4.97 in W 17.01 in D 11.23 in
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
desk, library table, buffet server, oversized hall console, sofa table, kitchen island, potters bench
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

H 31 in W 40.5 in D 25 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Cut Steel

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

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
delights or to fuss over the delicate nature of works on paper. Daguet’s gorgeous, portable and resilient
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Copper, Steel

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

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

H 6.25 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
conveniently display the work on a console table, desk, or shelf. With beautiful, bright, rich coloring, warm
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art

H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 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
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1760s Belgian Louis XV Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

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

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

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H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
19th Century English Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
disassembled for portability. The gallery detaches and folds at the hinges. The top writing portion of the desk
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Desk
19th Century English Campaign Desk

19th Century English Campaign Desk

H 32 in W 40 in D 22 in
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque
Located in Nashville, TN
popular purchases by visitors on the Grand Tour, easily portable, and often taken home to set into an
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Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Plaque

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
By David Edward
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality goncalo alves and brass mounted portable standish (inkstand) with three
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19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

H 4.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Located in London, Greenwich
An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England
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1810s British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in
A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
an H-stretcher; the whole raised on bracket feet; perfect for serving or as an elegant portable
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19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

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

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 19 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
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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca

Vargueno de Salamanca

H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750
Located in Paris, ile de france
foliate decoration, This engraved bureau-cabinet, serving as portable desk jewel-case and dressing-box
Category

18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sandalwood, Ivory

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

H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in
Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño
Located in San Francisco, CA
superlative. A bargueno, for those unfamiliar, is a portable desk that originated in Renaissance Spain
Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

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

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

H 24 in W 42 in D 17 in
Patent Campaign Table by B. Barnard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The size of this mahogany portable table is comparable to that of a cricket table. The table top
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

Patent Campaign Table by B. Barnard
Patent Campaign Table by B. Barnard

Patent Campaign Table by B. Barnard

H 25.5 in W 24.25 in D 24.5 in
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
flash.. Great for a laptop desk. Portable Bar,,, A lever picks up the desk on wheels for easy moving
Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

H 41 in W 26 in D 28 in
Italian Portable Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No excuses for not writing any postcards with this beautiful original kit...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Desk Portable

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
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Antique Desk Portable For Sale on 1stDibs

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.
Questions About Antique Desk Portable
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

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