Antique Desk With Compartments And Lid That Opens
Fine Antique Victorian Mahogany Davenport with Pop-Up Stationery Compartment
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Victorian Figured Mahogany Davenport Desk with Hinged Drum Lid, England, 1870s
Elevate your space
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.74 in W 21.66 in D 23.04 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
hinged mahogany lift up lid to reveal an original lead lined storage compartment along with the writing
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
compartment with an open storage area, flanked by three lidded compartments labeled alphabetically within oval
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 37 in W 49.38 in D 26.63 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
arabesque flowers.
Once the lid has been opened via it’s original brass hinge, there are two compartments
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
opened for the insertion of writing tools. The lid of the case is adorned with a pointed finial, while
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
below and access to the secret compartment which can be opened via the hidden catch built into the side
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tradition's love for symmetry and complexity.
* The lid of the inkwell is hinged, allowing it to be opened and
Category
Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK WITH GLAZED UPPER BOOKCASE
England, circa 1780 formerly with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Knockdown Bookcase Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
to have a lid made for it. If you look at the picture of the outer doors open you can see these areas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
compartments, and a sloping surface for writing[2].
The writing box was a personal item, unlike a writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
. Internally set with two ashtrays and two small compartments with hinged lids. The table also features two
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
numerous compartments, richly grained mahogany veneered lids, and a lovely Worcester porcelain desk set
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 44.5 in D 25.75 in
Recent Sales
Antique Victorian Walnut Davenport Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
this antique Davenport Desk you will find there are two lidded lockable compartments located at the top
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut
William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English
Located in Shippensburg, PA
finely hand-dovetailed with crisp precise pins in the mahogany secondary woods.
The fall-front lid is
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
open writing area backed by four drawers and two compartments, beneath which rests a single large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks
H 94.25 in W 40.75 in D 23.25 in
English George III Mahogany Antique Slant Front Desk c. 1780-1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This fine antique English George III slant front desk is noteworthy for it's very attractive
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique English Coromandel and Silver Dressing Case T Dalton, 1849
Located in London, GB
secret compartment concealed inside the lid, which can be removed to reveal a secret tooled leather
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
slightly sloped lid is veneered in exquisite Burr Walnut to the exterior with beautifully shaped brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
American Chippendale Slant and Block Front Antique Desk, Newburyport, MA
Located in Shippensburg, PA
large drawers and an open storage compartment flanked by a pair of blocked drawers with half-shell
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.38 in W 43.75 in D 23.38 in
Antique Italian Venetian Olive Burl Serpentine Secretary Slant Desk Bureau Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive antique Italian Venetian drop front secretary desk. Made from olive burl with a
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Olive, Burl
H 39 in W 18 in D 37 in
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flips open to reveal a full writing slope with paper storage compartments. The entire box rests over
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inkwells with bronze lids.
The slope has a secret compartment with three small drawers hidden under the
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing and Stationery Slope, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inkwells with bronze lids.
The slope has a secret compartment with three small drawers hidden under the
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Antique Ebonised and Brass Stationary Casket Howell James & Co. 19th Century
By Howell James & Co.
Located in London, GB
& Co. of Regent Street, London.
This delightful box has a hinged and domed lid which opens to reveal
Category
Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Box on Stand Table with Banding and Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
lift-top lid, opens to reveal a beautifully compartmented interior, ideal for storing small treasures
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Felt, Mahogany
Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
stationery box, circa 1870 in date.
This delightful antique writing slope has a hinged serpentine lid
Category
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
once used as a writing desk; the lid of the tabletop opens to reveal an additional storage compartment
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
lid opens to reveal a well-organized interior with multiple compartments, ideal for storing your
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1920s Travelling Box, Mobile Secretary, England, London
Located in Greven, DE
Antique traveling secretary, writing desk
England (London)
Oak
1920s
Dimensions: H x W x D
Category
Vintage 1920s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Walnut Domed Topped Cut Brass Mounted Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
opens to reveal two beautiful lidded compartments for tea, one engraved black the other green.
There
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Rare Gothic Revival Carved Oak Secretaire / Desk w. Church Window Panels & More
Located in Lisse, NL
are the best known Gothic symbols/paterns. What makes this oak desk extra practical is the lid with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 42.5 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Antique Anglo Indian Georgian Brass Desk Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo Indian antique desk box handcrafted with hinged lid with a swing bail, that
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Solid Oak Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
working with all keys.
Dimensions: 87.5 cm wide, 101 cm high, 52.5 cm deep 89 cm deep with lid open.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 34.45 in D 20.67 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
.
The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This compartment is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Striking Oak & Brass Tantalus with Whiskey or Liqueur Crystal Decanters & Drawer
Located in Lisse, NL
the late 1800s and it comes with a variety of striking details and compartments. The two folding lids
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 13.8 in W 15 in D 11.4 in
Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
compartment. The secret compartment can be accessed by removing the coromandel lid from the right hand side
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Scottish Burr Walnut Domed Topped Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
to reveal three beautiful lidded compartments for tea, and it is raised on bun feet.
There is no
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
1950s Anglo Indian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Antique Anglo Indian Victorian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid. An
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Three Fold Wedged Campaign Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
tidy area is large with a pen tray, space for two inkwells and two large, lidded compartments. When the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass bound Writing Box veneered in mahogany with brass stringing, escutcheon and ornate
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 20 in D 11 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, Victorian lap desk, rosewood mother-of-pearl, 1870, B1041
Scotland 1870
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096
Scotland
Category
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 17.5 in L 7 in
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
raised back compartment. The entire front panel opens to the writing slope or lap desk surface with the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
mirror on the inside of the lid and a green silk velvet and silk lined tray with various compartments
Category
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Antique Burr Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
reads: Sharpe. Maker 85 Regent St, London.
The lid of the Antique jewellery box has a secret letter
Category
Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1081.
Scotland
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, brass bound, lap desk, Scotland 1870, B1727y
Scotland 1870
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in
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Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
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Mahogany wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century.
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Find a variety of antique desk with compartments and lid that opens available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique desk with compartments and lid that opens available were constructed with great care. Antique desk with compartments and lid that opens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique desk with compartments and lid that opens to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Baroque antique desk with compartments and lid that opens are of considerable interest. George Betjemann & Sons produced beautiful antique desk with compartments and lid that opens that are worth considering.
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