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French Lap Desk

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
central section which functions just like a lap desk with a storage compartment underneath. Above it is a
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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
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble Clock By Charpentier & Cie.
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble Clock By Charpentier & Cie.
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble Clock By Charpentier & Cie.

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble Clock By Charpentier & Cie.

H 19 in W 29 in D 8.25 in
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box

H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in
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
Burled Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
known as French Chippendale. The front of the desk has a fold down flap which rests on the pull out arms
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2010s Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Burled Secretary Desk
Burled Secretary Desk

Burled Secretary Desk

H 44 in W 30 in D 19 in

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Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 4.73 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

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Mahogany

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine and rare "French Sideboard Table" in mahogany, attributable to the workshop of the eminent New York cabinetmaker, Duncan Phyfe, circa 1810-1818. This exquisit...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815
American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

American "French Sideboard" Attributable to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1815

H 43.5 in W 79.5 in D 26 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 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 considering the usage of the period in quality warm walnut wood. Rising on a later brass s...
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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
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter gallery surrounding the rectangular top, single drawer carved with reeded motifs and fou...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer

H 30.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen and seal. Made of silver and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy

H 2.38 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s

Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s

H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 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

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
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry

H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful early 19th century, circa 1830, William IV Period, mahogany Regency Gothic Revival wardrobe or armoire or linen press with central mirrored tabernacle and 5-drawer chest of...
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe
Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe

Early 19th Century British Mahogany Gothic Revival Wardrobe

H 85 in W 83 in D 21 in
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass fron...
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment

H 35 in W 22 in D 22 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 brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

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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

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture. Pharmacy in perfect c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Bookcases

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Walnut

Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800

Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800

H 108.27 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in
Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Hepplewhite style apprentice miniature secretary chest. Made in England circa 1900-10 this piece is a miniature of much larger pieces in the same style. B...
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Secretaires

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Mahogany

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest

H 58.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

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

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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

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

H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

H 8 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
frequent pattern supposed to attract divine protection. The lap is so decorated with two birds on vase
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Antique 18th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze

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

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

H 44.1 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
resting a piece of paper on her lap, with a pen in her hand. Beside her are two inkwells, and two serpents
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver

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

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 6.11 in
FRENCH LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
Burled walnut lap desk, brass bound with brass decorative inlay and recessed brass handles; box
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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

FRENCH LAP DESK
FRENCH LAP DESK

FRENCH LAP DESK

H 9 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
. They were also awarded the French Republic's highest honor, the Legion d'Honneur. This lap desk
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk

H 9.5 in W 13 in D 15.5 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. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lacquered Chinoiserie decorated lap desk
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical
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Antique 1860s British Secretaires

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

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

H 9.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Ringel D'Ilzach Pâte de Verre Mouse Paperweight
By Ringel D'Illzach
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau pâte de verre mouse paperweight by Ringel D'Ilzach. The mouse is curled
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Ringel D'Ilzach Pâte de Verre Mouse Paperweight
Ringel D'Ilzach Pâte de Verre Mouse Paperweight

Ringel D'Ilzach Pâte de Verre Mouse Paperweight

H 3.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 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
Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 George IV-William IV walnut brass bound & strapped lap desk, now on custom made stand as
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand
Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

H 22 in W 22.63 in D 12.38 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English. Campaign lap desk of rosewood
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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
19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer, inset black
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer
19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer

19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Stand or Side Table with Lap Desk Drawer

H 27.5 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 20.63 in W 20.63 in D 11.38 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing inlaid lap desk box made in England, circa 1860. The exotic wood inlaid top with rosewood
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Tulipwood

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

Antique Mid-19th Century Inlaid Desk Box

H 4 in W 13.5 in L 4 in
1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau
Located in Devon, England
desk area with slots for envelopes and a little drawer for pens. Ideal size for a lap top. The resting
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau
1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau

1930s Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Bureau

H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 12.6 in
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
Located in York County, PA
portrait of him, a painting of one of his ships, the Wabash, and a lap desk full of log books and extensive
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley

H 53.75 in W 81.25 in D 2.5 in
Mid 19th Century Small English Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English rosewood lap desk, c.1840-60. Small size. Well mounted in protective brass with brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Small English Rosewood Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Small English Rosewood Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Small English Rosewood Lap Desk

H 5.38 in W 13.75 in D 9.13 in
English Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique campaign style lap desk box on stand. The mid 19th Century mahogany box with a desk
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Antique 1840s English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk Box on Stand
English Lap Desk Box on Stand

English Lap Desk Box on Stand

H 23 in W 20 in D 11 in
Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope
Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope

Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope

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H 6.19 in W 15.56 in D 9.34 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 brass bound lap desk now on custom side table stand, English. Well figured walnut
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand

H 21.13 in W 17 in D 10.75 in
French Mid-Century Wall Mounted Desk
By Bernard De Swarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable oak wall mounted desk. Flip down work space perfect size for a lap top. Lots of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Wall Mounted Desk
French Mid-Century Wall Mounted Desk

French Mid-Century Wall Mounted Desk

H 62 in W 23 in D 13 in
Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
as a lap desk that includes bronze doré Inkwell; Raised on fine cabriole legs. Bronze doré handle and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century
Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century

Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century

H 32 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche Mahogany Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
of fine French craftsmanship that will command everyone's attention the minute they walk into the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche Mahogany Secretary with Bookcase
19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche Mahogany Secretary with Bookcase

19th Century Louis Philippe Period Mueche Mahogany Secretary with Bookcase

H 96 in W 57 in D 23.5 in
19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy pair of Hubley cast iron bookends of Pekinese lap dogs standing on tasseled cushions
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Bookends

Materials

Iron

19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair
19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

H 5.25 in W 2 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Bureau Plat/Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French Turn of the century leather top bureau plat. Wonderful patina and ware, this desk
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Beautiful French Bureau Plat/Desk
Beautiful French Bureau Plat/Desk

Beautiful French Bureau Plat/Desk

H 30 in W 52 in D 30 in
Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk with brass inlay, interior writing surface above two short drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk
Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk

Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk

H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.75 in
NAPOLEON 3RD ROSEWOOD LAP DESK
Located in Hudson, NY
A NAPOLEON 3RD ROSEWOOD LAMP DESK WITH BRASS INLAY.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

NAPOLEON 3RD ROSEWOOD LAP DESK
NAPOLEON 3RD ROSEWOOD LAP DESK

NAPOLEON 3RD ROSEWOOD LAP DESK

H 5.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Napoleon III lap desk with Key
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Napoleon III, ebony/boule inlay lap desk with key and hand blown pair of inkwells.
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ebony

Napoleon III lap desk with Key
Napoleon III lap desk with Key

Napoleon III lap desk with Key

H 3.5 in W 12 in D 10.25 in
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
raised back compartment. The entire front panel opens to the writing slope or lap desk surface with the
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

H 7.325 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
lap desk, it has a rosewood interior, its original velvet writing surface ,original silver plated ink
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tulipwood

Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk
Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk

Victorian 1870 Burr Cedar Ladies Lap Desk

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H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Secretaire
Located in Oakville, ON
large enough hold a lap top computer.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Secretaire
Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Secretaire

Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Secretaire

H 36 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Boulle Lap or Traveling Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating from the era of Napoleon III. If tortoiseshell with inlays of brass scrolling. The top opens for pens and ink bottles The writing surface is a double fold out, now covered i...
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Antique 1870s French Régence Desks

Materials

Brass

Boulle Lap or Traveling Desk
Boulle Lap or Traveling Desk

Boulle Lap or Traveling Desk

H 5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French travel box, circa 1900. Many royal blue silk lined compartments to hold cufflinks, watches
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Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900
French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900

French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900

H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 10.34 in
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  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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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