Skip to main content

English Lap Desk

Traveling Desk
English Campaign
Antique Desk Secret Compartments
Boxes With Drawers
Secret Box
Pen Box
Lap Tray
Ladies Antique Writing Desk
More Popular Searches
1
162
to
10
148
6
162
162
162
27
20
7
2
1
8
148
6
1
1
1
128
79
65
48
32
149
146
129
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sort By
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

Leather, Wood

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

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
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
Category

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
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 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
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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa early 1800's. An exceptional and rare 19th century mahogany lap desk inlaid with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830

The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830

H 7.25 in W 16.375 in D 10 in
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
Category

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
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptionally rare 19th century English eclipse patented telescopic desk. Made of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk

H 31.25 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  
Category

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
Category

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
Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Toronto, CA
Here is our Vintage Carlton House Desk, English Styling with Leather Writing Surface. A lovely
Category

20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface
Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface

Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface

H 37 in W 38 in D 24 in
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 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
Category

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...
Category

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

Free Shipping
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
Category

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 Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 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
Category

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
Category

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
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet with compartmentalized
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie

H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This early 19th century lap desk is constructed of flame grain Honduras mahogany and features the
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed wit...
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 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
Category

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
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 3.75 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
Category

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
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

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
English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.  
Category

20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box

English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box

H 4 in W 14 in D 10.5 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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

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
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
palatial environments surrounded by flowers, birds and Taoist symbols. Exquisite English lap traveling
Category

Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer

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
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 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
Category

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
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
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

Free Shipping
H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Charleston, SC
work boxes, writing boxes (lap desks) and dressing cases until 1898. Their boxes are considered
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique English Lap Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original
Category

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
Category

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
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
decide if you want it displayed closed or open to view. A fine writer's slope (as the English call it) or
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

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
English Regency Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful deep mahogany lap desk with wonderful interior. The flame mahogany case has brass
Category

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
Unusual Mahogany Desk attributed to Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
lining, the central reading flap with detachable reading slide, the front of the desk with three drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Unusual Mahogany Desk attributed to Thomas Chippendale
Unusual Mahogany Desk attributed to Thomas Chippendale

Unusual Mahogany Desk attributed to Thomas Chippendale

H 37.01 in W 0.56 in D 35.83 in
Antique Lap Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Lap Desk
Antique Lap Desk

Antique Lap Desk

H 22 in W 20.5 in D 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.
Category

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
English Regency Ladies Toilet Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency satinwood, tulipwood and rosewood ladies lap desk and toilet box with top border done in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Ladies Toilet Box
English Regency Ladies Toilet Box

English Regency Ladies Toilet Box

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in
Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very high end English Regency Calamander, brass (with Bramah locks) and leather lap desk, now
Category

20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand
Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand

Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand

H 20 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 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
Category

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
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
Category

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
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
Category

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
  • 1
Decorative Objects Under $1,000
Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects
19th Century Decorative Objects
Wood Decorative Objects
European Decorative Objects
Decorative Objects on Sale
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "English Lap Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

More Ways To Browse

Pair Of Small Cupboards
Mahogany Writing Desk On Stand
Japanese Door Panels
Chest And Desk Antique
Wooden Desk With Glass
Modern Library Desk
Gilt Bedside Table
Regency Mahogany Mirror
Lift Up Desk
Specimen Storage
Early 19th English Mahogany Desk
Used Filing Cabinet With Lock
Pink Drawer
Slate Top Cabinet
Antique Bone Inlay
English Antique Small Desk
Rosewood Desk Locking Drawers
English 19th Century Oak Desk
View All Popular Furniture Searches