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19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine painted and hand made early lap desk in post master format on high turned legs. The paint
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Antique 19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

H 38 in W 30 in D 24 in
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
lap desk is made of wood with brass hinges and lock. Opened, the desk several file sized compartments
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

H 9.6 in W 12 in D 7.5 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
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19th Century Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
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19th Century Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand

19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand

H 30 in W 15 in D 7 in
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
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Mid-19th Century Burmese Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 105 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Campaign camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Antique Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Charleston, SC
A early-19th century Asian hardwood lap desk on stand. A similar one is pictured in "The Decorative
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Antique 19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand
19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand

19th C China Trade Roll Top Lap Desk on Stand

H 40 in W 20.5 in D 16.75 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood. This ecritoire desk is the largest example we have seen, and it would have been
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Early 19th Century French Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Dallas, TX
lap desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From circa 1840-1860. Made
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Maple, Walnut, Satinwood, Ebony, Wood

Antique 19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

19th Century British Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 13.3 in D 9.5 in
Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Anglo-Indian bone inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Bone, Wood

Antique Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors
Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors

Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors

H 6 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in High Wycombe, GB
set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material
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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass, Enamel

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Bronze

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

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H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

H 6.6 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

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

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

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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge
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1870s American Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

H 3 in W 8 in D 11.5 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 Wood Lap Desk

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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
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling
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16th Century Italian Japonisme Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Metal, Bronze

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.75 in W 19.6 in D 11.25 in
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
lap desks. There is a large pierced carved pull out holding drawer under the work surface. The inside
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

H 30 in W 23 in D 16 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Mahogany

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

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Other

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

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Located in New York, NY
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19th Century Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Antique Austrian Decorative Twin Beds Wood
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H 25 in W 40 in D 74.8 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...
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19th Century Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
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H 4 in W 14 in D 9 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Rosewood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green leather writing surface. Wonderful condition throughout, ready to place at home. c1870 M...
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19th Century Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted ...
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a marvelous travel box. The inlay is stunning.
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850

Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850

H 8 in W 11 in D 15.5 in
Small Red Painted 19th Century Trunk with Wrought Iron Straps
Located in New York, NY
Small European pine trunk painted entirely in red on the outside “1829 aaf” painted on front Small interior accessories compartment Iron hardware 29″W x 20″D x 13.5″H
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19th Century European Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wrought Iron

Small Red Painted 19th Century Trunk with Wrought Iron Straps
Small Red Painted 19th Century Trunk with Wrought Iron Straps

Small Red Painted 19th Century Trunk with Wrought Iron Straps

H 13.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

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

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant 19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With Black Ebonised Accents & Fitted Stationary Compartments With A Tooled Leather Interior Supplied w...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

H 6.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells. Made by Esteemed Ma...
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope

Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled navy leather and gold embossed writ...
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Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 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. The box opens it becomes a small desk ...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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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
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Mahogany

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk

H 37.01 in W 38.59 in D 23.23 in

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Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1850 brassbound olive wood lap desk, it’s a beautiful piece of olive wood in wonderful
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Antique Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk
Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk

Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk

H 4.34 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
The hinged top revealing a fitted interior, the exterior in yew wood and tortoise.
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Yew

Antique English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk
English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk

English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk

H 6 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in
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Located in New York, NY
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 13.75 in D 8.5 in
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal
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19th Century French Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 10.25 in
Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly functional desk surface with drawer, in green painted, worn surface. Strong modernist lines
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Painted Lap Desk with Drawer

Painted Lap Desk with Drawer

H 8 in W 25.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Brass

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
resting a piece of paper on her lap, with a pen in her hand. Beside her are two inkwells, and two serpents
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Silver

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 6.11 in
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
board or maybe a lap desk / desk insert... the possibilities can go as to the attribution and use of
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Late 19th Century American Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882

19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882

H 23.25 in W 37.5 in D 0.5 in
Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
frequent pattern supposed to attract divine protection. The lap is so decorated with two birds on vase
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18th Century French Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Bronze

Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century
Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century

Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century

H 44.1 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 9.06 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 in
19th Century Faux Painted Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American Folk Art faux bois/ wood grain painted lap desk with lock key.  
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Wood

19th Century Faux Painted Box
19th Century Faux Painted Box

19th Century Faux Painted Box

H 6 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fantastic 19th century English campaign style burl wood lap desk. Made by Partridge and Cooper
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk
19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk

H 16 in W 16 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1820. Made for sea Captains and military
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

H 11 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
camphor wood lap desk, circa 1860. Made for sea captains and military officers in the field. Brass bound
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

H 11 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful early 19th century lap top desk from England. Separate compartment (no key) enclosing 2
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Highly decorated Arte Povera Lap Desk
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood, Paper

Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk
Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk

Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk

H 16.5 in W 32.25 in D 20 in
Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.
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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Antique Lap Desk with Stand

Antique Lap Desk with Stand

H 21.25 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Campaign wood travelling lap desk on a later stand, 19th century.
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century
Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century

H 24 in W 19.25 in D 11.25 in
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

H 6.5 in W 14.13 in D 9.88 in
19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for housing paperwork, stationary etc. Simple lines with old patina. Some ink stains pres...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Burl

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

H 13 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View
Located in Montreal, QC
This writing box is of a rather unusual design. Instead of flipping open to reveal a sloped writing surface with suitable compartments the whole front comes off and folds out. Above ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View
Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

H 6 in W 11 in D 8 in
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood, Leather

Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather

Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather

H 20 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820. Brass bound around
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
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19th Century Chinese Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration

19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.25 in
Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th century burr campaign lap desk, circa 1860. Good quality Chinese export burr writing
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk
Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

Mid-19th Century Burr Campaign Lap Writing Desk

H 7.75 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Traveling Lap Top Desk by W. H. Tooke, England, 1860s
By W.H. Tooke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Unfortunately we've not been able to identify the exotic wood used on this piece. Note: Retains its original
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1860s English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Traveling Lap Top Desk by W. H. Tooke, England, 1860s
Traveling Lap Top Desk by W. H. Tooke, England, 1860s

Traveling Lap Top Desk by W. H. Tooke, England, 1860s

H 6 in W 16 in D 11 in
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to circa 1850 was made for
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Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 in
English Slant Front Desk With Japaning Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
looking and functional. Great desk for a lap top computer.
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

English Slant Front Desk With Japaning Decoration
English Slant Front Desk With Japaning Decoration

English Slant Front Desk With Japaning Decoration

H 40 in W 40 in D 18 in
Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut wood comprise the top that has been carved with a thin recessed molding along all four sides. A
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table
Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table

Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table

H 31.75 in W 89.5 in D 45.175 in
18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
18th-19th century Bombay Dutch marquetry cylinder desk. Having an open desktop that measure 18.75
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Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk
18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

18th-19th Century Bombay Dutch Marquetry Cylinder / Roll Top Desk

H 45 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Box/Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lap desk/box on custom stand. The box is Macassar ebony wood, an exotic wood. The custom stand was
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Macassar

Box/Lap Desk on Stand
Box/Lap Desk on Stand

Box/Lap Desk on Stand

H 27.5 in W 16.75 in D 11.5 in
Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare British Campaign officer's lap desk on custom-made camphor wood Stand, early 1900s, refinished
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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand
Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand

Rare Camphor Wood British Campaign Officer's Lap Desk on Stand

H 24 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical
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1860s British Antique Wood Lap Desk

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

H 9.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning museum quality tunbridge ware lap desk. Made in England, circa
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Hardwood

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

Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

H 3.25 in W 11 in D 9 in
English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Regency lap desk now on custom made stand as a side table. English. Rosewood
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand
English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand

English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand

H 22 in W 14 in D 24 in
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Located in New Orleans, LA
interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip pen and writing
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

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

Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount

H 4.25 in W 14 in D 10 in
Large Chinese Export Brass Inlaid Amboyna Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export amboyna wood brass inlaid lap desk of large scale opening to reveal a fully fitted
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Large Chinese Export Brass Inlaid Amboyna Lap Desk
Large Chinese Export Brass Inlaid Amboyna Lap Desk

Large Chinese Export Brass Inlaid Amboyna Lap Desk

H 8.75 in W 20.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Coromandel & Sterling Silver "Toulmin & Gale" Lap Desk c. 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Coromandel wood & sterling silver "Toulmin & Gale" box / lap desk made in Chester
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Coromandel & Sterling Silver "Toulmin & Gale" Lap Desk c. 1885.
Antique English Coromandel & Sterling Silver "Toulmin & Gale" Lap Desk c. 1885.

Antique English Coromandel & Sterling Silver "Toulmin & Gale" Lap Desk c. 1885.

H 5.75 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English. Campaign lap desk of rosewood
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1860s English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

H 24.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.25 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English lap desk on wooden stand. This English lap desk circa 1860-1870 features a
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

H 25.5 in W 20 in D 11.25 in
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

H 20.63 in W 20.63 in D 11.38 in
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique mahogany intarsia writing box or lap desk on rosewood stand. Opening it up reveals a dished
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Late 19th Century Swedish Other Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

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

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

H 37.5 in W 26 in D 13.75 in
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in
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1790s English Chinese Export Antique Wood Lap Desk

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 Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing inlaid lap desk box made in England, circa 1860. The exotic wood inlaid top with rosewood
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

H 4 in W 13.5 in L 4 in
Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk
By Charlotte Horstmann
Located in GB
Japanese bronze stirrup lies next to an Anglo-Indian rosewood lap desk; a Khmer bronze stands beside a low
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk
Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk

Original Charlotte Horstmann Hong Kong Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Desk

H 40.36 in W 36.03 in D 17.72 in
Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
adjustable lap desk --16" x 12", original tufted distressed leather. Brass label on back reads "Hitchings
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19th Century Irish Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather

Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair
Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair

Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair

H 42 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
English Burl Wood Lap Desk Box on Stand with Mother of Pearl Accents, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English burl wood lap desk box from the mid-19th century with custom mahogany stand and mother
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl

English Burl Wood Lap Desk Box on Stand with Mother of Pearl Accents, circa 1850
English Burl Wood Lap Desk Box on Stand with Mother of Pearl Accents, circa 1850

English Burl Wood Lap Desk Box on Stand with Mother of Pearl Accents, circa 1850

H 23 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century hand-carved teak wood lap desk with brass fittings probably used as a portable
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1870s Indian British Colonial Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Teak

19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand
19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand

19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
By J.A. Simpson & Co
Located in Miami, FL
, circa 1870 coromandel wood lap desk extravagantly embellished with gilt bronze hardware and painted
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1870s English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Bronze

J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques

J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques

H 5.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good quality 19th century English campaign, or lap desk. Made of elm wood with book matched
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Elm

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

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4
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19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

H 12 in W 29.5 in D 20 in
Traveling Laptop Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Edwardian burlwood and leather traveling lap top desk was originally acquired from
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

Traveling Laptop Desk
Traveling Laptop Desk

Traveling Laptop Desk

H 6.75 in W 15.75 in D 10.13 in
Early 19th Century Pennsylvania School Masters Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lap part of the desk has a wood trim attached for a book, to keep from sliding. This desk has a mellow
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Early 19th Century Pennsylvania School Masters Desk
Early 19th Century Pennsylvania School Masters Desk

Early 19th Century Pennsylvania School Masters Desk

H 44 in W 29 in D 24 in
19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Walnut desk top lap desk with a dovetailed case and wonderful aged patina.The condition is
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Wood

19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk
19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk

19Thc Walnut Desk Top Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two antique wooden and brass boxes that open to become lap desks with tooled leather interiors.
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19th Century English Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes
Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes

Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes

H 7 in W 20 in D 10 in
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English walnut brass bound Campaign form lap desk on stand. The interior with tooled leather
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1830s European Campaign Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 22.5 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 7.88 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
opens to reveal a slanted small size lap desk fitted with a blue velvet surface suitable for writing or
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

H 23.75 in W 20.75 in D 11.13 in
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
and expensive Coromandel wood from the Asian colonies of the British Empire. Inlaid with brass
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wood Lap Desk

Materials

Brass

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

H 4.15 in W 13.9 in D 9.75 in
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