Antique Lap Desk

A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood.

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood.

Fully open you reveal a STUNNING and practical desk, with a red Moroccan leather central section which functions just like a lap desk with a storage compartment underneath.

One of my favorite pieces coming from a personal collection Note: this piece was likely part of a lap desk at one point and boy would I have loved to see it in the original form.

This unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under the top lid as seen often in writing slopes or lap desks. There is a large pierced carved pull out holding drawer under...

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay.

Historically used by the sophisticated traveler, this lap desk reflects the high-caliber artisanal quality and functional elegance of the late 1800s.

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots.

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk. This grand large example is made from beautiful olive wood with substantial cast b...

An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.

The present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of craftsmanship.

Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875.

Having various names depending on origin, time period, and intended use, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling for t...