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

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

$1,800

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk
Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

$3,367

Exceptional 18th Century Indonesian Amboyna & Ebony Portable Writing Desk

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

highly decorative 18th-century Indonesian portable writing desk, crafted from beautiful Amboyna wood with elegant ebony mouldings and original pierced brass mounts and carrying handl...

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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

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

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

$2,125

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

By Thomas Lund

Located in Morristown, NJ

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

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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

$1,150

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table
Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table

Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table

$4,116Sale Price|30% Off

Regency Mahogany Campaign Coaching Table Folding Writing Desk & Games Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A beautiful Regency campaign coaching table, crafted in sapele mahogany and designed as an ingenious portable writing desk and games table. The compact cabinet opens by means of a p...

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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

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

$5,500

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

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

$1,660

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Located in Soquel, CA

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

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

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

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

$1,150

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Spanish Vargueno Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut
19th Century Spanish Vargueno Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut

19th Century Spanish Vargueno Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut

$6,000

19th Century Spanish Vargueno Desk, Hand-Carved Walnut

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century Spanish vargueno, (also spelled bargueño) or traditional portable writing desk and cabinet, made of hand-planed solid walnut.

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Desks

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Wrought Iron

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

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

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Benjamin Disraeli’s Victorian Lap Desk
Benjamin Disraeli’s Victorian Lap Desk

Benjamin Disraeli’s Victorian Lap Desk

$54,500

Benjamin Disraeli’s Victorian Lap Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

A writing slope such as this served as the Victorian era’s portable writing desk, allowing its owner to compose correspondence and manage documents while traveling.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

$1,960

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

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

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

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Shell, Wood

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

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

$3,195

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

Located in Marbella, ES

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

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,347

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

The hinged writing slope lifts to reveal additional storage beneath, a practical feature typical of nineteenth century portable writing desks.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

$3,994

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

Located in Marbella, ES

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

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Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

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

$2,173Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Casteren, NL

It has been gently cleaned and given a fresh coat of wax to preserve its integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or boo...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

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

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

$10,957Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Casteren, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Writing Slope with Secret Drawers
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

$923

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Campaign Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

Located in Nottingham, GB

Richly figured burr and fiddleback grain defines the walnut exterior of this campaign-style portable writing desk, complemented by flush-mounted brass corner brackets and side straps.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

$975

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

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

$41,028

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

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

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

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

$78,500

French Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Crystal, Silver

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

$14,500

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

Located in Forney, TX

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...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Metal

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

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

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H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

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

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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

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H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Located in London, Greenwich

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

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Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in

Italian Portable Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage
Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

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H 7 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Located in High Point, NC

Designed in the classic campaign style, this portable writing desk was made to travel and provides a beautifully organized workspace that folds neatly into a compact box when closed.

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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

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

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H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

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

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

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H 10.63 in W 17.92 in D 12.6 in

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

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Wood

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

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

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H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

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

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

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

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

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H 21 in W 27.75 in D 15 in

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

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

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Antique Late 17th Century Desks

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Mahogany

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

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

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H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in L 4.93 in

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

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

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

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

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H 57.49 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in

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

Located in Reepham, GB

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

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in

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

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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

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

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

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

Located in Choudrant, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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

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

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H 56.7 in W 44.89 in D 16.93 in

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

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

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Antique 16th Century French Baroque Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

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

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

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H 23.82 in W 16.64 in D 9.95 in

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

Located in Leeds, GB

Rosewood Officer’s Campaign Writing Slope on Stand – Military Portable Desk / Wine Table A 19th century rosewood writing slope presented on a later stand, forming an attractive and ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

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Brass

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

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

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H 17 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Located in Northampton, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

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

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

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H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

Located in Valladolid, ES

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

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Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer

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Metal

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

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

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H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

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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

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 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 aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

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

Located in Choudrant, LA

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

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin

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H 4.73 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin

Located in Northampton, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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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

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rosewood portable writing desk
Rosewood portable writing desk

Rosewood portable writing desk

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H 7 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Rosewood portable writing desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rosewood portable writing desk with decorative burled yew inlay banding set in around the top surface and front perimeter; an inlaid brass detail is featured on the top center and th...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ceylonese Portable Writing Desk
Ceylonese Portable Writing Desk

Ceylonese Portable Writing Desk

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H 5.71 in W 15.95 in D 9.06 in

Ceylonese Portable Writing Desk

Located in Brussels, BE

Made of ebony, padouk overlaid with porcupine quills, inlaid with ivory, engraved and coloured with lacquer. Brass lock, hooks and hinges. Original purple blue velvet. Three hidden...

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20th Century Desk Accessories

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Brass

English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany
English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany

English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany

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H 41.42 in W 34.14 in D 17.52 in

English Desk Adjustable Writing Table 19th Century Portable Architects Mahogany

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive rare form late 19th century adjustable and portable mahogany writing desk. England, circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk
Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk

Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk

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H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 21.25 in

Biedermeier Portfolio / Portable Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Outstanding and rare form, this portable desk, of fruitwood with inlay, features a portfolio on one side with a ratcheted easel which is released by a small round button under it. Th...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

20th Century Wood & Rattan Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Folding Desk
20th Century Wood & Rattan Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Folding Desk

20th Century Wood & Rattan Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Folding Desk

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H 30 in W 29.5 in D 21 in

20th Century Wood & Rattan Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Folding Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Campaign style Faux bamboo wood, rattan, wicker and steel folding portable writing desk. This unique and clever piece painted black, consists of two pieces.

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20th Century Campaign Desks

Materials

Steel

Safari inspired portable writing table with leather top.
Safari inspired portable writing table with leather top.

Safari inspired portable writing table with leather top.

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H 37.25 in W 47.25 in D 25.5 in

Safari inspired portable writing table with leather top.

Located in San Francisco, CA

very cool writing table with removable top piece full of drawers, openings etc. legs collapse for easy storage.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History
Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History

Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History

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H 50 in W 22 in

Antique Portable School Boy Easel, desk Inscribed Family History

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a fantastic portable easel desk. It is very light to move about. It has a blackboard that opens to a desk. Inside are compartments for storage of school items secured by rope...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Rope

Portable typewriter MIGNON
Portable typewriter MIGNON

Portable typewriter MIGNON

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H 8.5 in W 13 in D 13 in

Portable typewriter MIGNON

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Mignon" means "cute" in French, and this unrestored, but very clean typewriter is just that. Used by individuals who did not want to type, it responds to one's handwriting instead,...

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Vintage 1940s German Desks and Writing Tables

An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box
An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box

An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box

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H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 11 in

An 18th Century English Portable Writing Box

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the portable writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every portable writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage portable writing desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a portable writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A portable writing desk made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made portable writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Driade and Philippe Negro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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  • What is a writing desk?

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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.

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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.

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    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.

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    Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.

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    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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    Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

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