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English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Rosewood

English Lap Desk
English Lap Desk

English Lap Desk

H 6 in W 15.75 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top
Located in Stamford, CT
A nice pair of mid-century glass inkwells with brass hinged lids and a shield on top. English lap
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top
Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top

Mid-Century Antique Pair of Glass Inkwells with a Brass Lid and a Shield on Top

H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in
English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Trompe L'0eil painted lap desk on stand. Top features a letter & quill pen. The legs of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Pine

English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand
English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand

English Trompe I'oeil Painted Lap Desk on Stand

H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, a figured mahogany lap desk banded in brass to protect a piece that was in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

H 8 in W 18.5 in D 10.75 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box

English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box

H 8 in W 13 in D 11.5 in
English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English bird's eye maple lap desk , the entire desk with beautiful color and patina, the top has a
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Antique 1860s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk
English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk

English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 13.88 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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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
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 the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch sc...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
English with Scottish influence, 19th century. A fine quality antique 19th century lap desk
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

H 5.875 in W 13.75 in D 8.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

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 English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Antique English Lap Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Lap Desk
Antique English Lap Desk

Antique English Lap Desk

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

H 21.25 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
English Regency Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful deep mahogany lap desk with wonderful interior. The flame mahogany case has brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Lap Desk
English Regency Lap Desk

English Regency Lap Desk

H 6.5 in Dm 11 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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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Yew

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
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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
Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820s English lap desk box now on custom made stand for a side table. Late Regency to George
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Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand
Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand

Circa 1820s English Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand

H 21 in W 11.13 in D 20.63 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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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

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
English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany lap desk with brass straps and fully outfitted interior, on new custom made stand
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

H 22.4 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s floral inlaid lap desk box, English. Extravagant contrasting light & dark inlays full
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple

c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box
c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box

c. 1860s English Lap Desk Box

H 4.75 in W 14 in D 9.13 in
Antique English Lap Desk Wedgwood Mount
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique English burled walnut with Wedgwood mount signed by retailer Trussell of Brighton
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lap desk box on custom-made stand from the mid-19th century. This English box on stand
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

H 24 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mahogany with brass inlay, English, circa 1870, custom stand is mahogany and added at a later date
Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

H 22 in W 16.5 in L 22 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
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

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
Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This English lap desk has a velvet writing surface which has wear commensurate with age and use
Category

Antique 1850s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Lap Desk
Rosewood Lap Desk

Rosewood Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign End Tables

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
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and black leather
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

H 20 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in
English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and green leather inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

H 21 in W 20.25 in L 21 in
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century rosewood English Campaign lap desk. Gorgeous highly polished rosewood and brass. Two
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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

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

19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk

H 7 in W 20 in D 11 in
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Campaign style lap desk on stand, 19th century. Desk without stand is 24" W x 12" D x 7" H
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century

H 21 in W 24.75 in D 13 in
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This burl lap desk is in very good shape considering its age. The nice blood red leather inside is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870

H 10 in W 15 in D 6.25 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A oversized 19th century english mahogany lap desk on stand. Fine quality with brass mounts, “BF
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.25 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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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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 English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

Materials

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

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 8.75 in W 18 in D 11.38 in
English Rosewood Bound in Brass Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand, circa 1830
Located in Savannah, GA
English rosewood bound in brass lap desk on a custom-made stand, circa 1830. Desk opening to reveal
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

English Rosewood Bound in Brass Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand, circa 1830
English Rosewood Bound in Brass Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand, circa 1830

English Rosewood Bound in Brass Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand, circa 1830

H 25.75 in W 18.5 in D 11.75 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well outfitted English mahogany lap desk complete with ink bottles. Sometimes referred to as a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

H 24.25 in W 21 in D 12 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany lap desk with brass straps and fully outfitted interior, on new custom made stand
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 20.5 in D 10.75 in
LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
English rosewood lap desk with mother of pearl inlaid detail on top, felt lined interior with ink
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

LAP DESK
LAP DESK

LAP DESK

H 5.25 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English brass bound Campaign style mahogany lap desk with recessed carrying handles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 10 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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

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
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass bound mahogany lap desk of large size the brass bound figured mahogany top with
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

H 21.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany military lap desk with fitted leather interior, exterior brass mounts and recessed
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Antique 1820s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1820
English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1820

English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1820

H 7 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-19th century English mahogany and brass lap desk on later stand with fitted interior and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850
English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850

English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850

H 21.75 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English burl elm brass bound lap desk with a fitted interior, circa 1860. Now on a custom stand
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Elm

English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand
English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand

English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand

H 21 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in
Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome English 19th century mahogany brass bound lap desk on custom stand makes a rich and
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table
Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table

Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table

H 22.5 in W 19 in L 22.5 in
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English Lap Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English lap desk for your home. Each English lap desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an English lap desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right English lap desk, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an English Lap Desk?

Prices for an English lap desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $5,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,195.