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Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in GB
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
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Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

H 33.67 in W 50.79 in D 24.61 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped front with inset felt
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

H 38.59 in W 51.19 in D 37.01 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
same writing slopes raised. Both have exactly the same easel backs The timber is correct for the
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
sloping ends, which could expand and open up with an extra storage drawers. France, circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander

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H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four solomonic legs with a central
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century

Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century

H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant writing desk, known quirkily as a “bureau à dos d’âne” (donkey’s back desk), is
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'
18th Century French Louis XVI Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'

18th Century French Louis XVI Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'

H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

H 30.16 in W 23.82 in D 16.15 in
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

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Brass

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
French lily. Slightly sloping writing surface covered with high-quality genuine leather. Wide and curved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver, Brass

Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti

Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti

H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
slope can then be opened to reveal a green felt writing surface and a beautifully made satinwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style

H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Other

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 23.04 in D 15.16 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The top of the box is inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 13 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

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Velvet, Burl

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and porcelain cameo mounted amboyna writing box, circa 1860 in date. The
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Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

H 8.67 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 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

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Brass

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

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
monogrammed letters C F E. When opened the box reveals a royal blue velvet writing slope with a gold tooled
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

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Oak

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

H 54.25 in W 30.5 in D 23 in
Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Located in Belmont, MA
upper part has a sloping writing flap. The outside is decorated with a beautiful veneer and marquetry
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760
Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760

Original French Louis XV Secretary Desk, Paris 1760

H 43.12 in W 43.31 in D 27.96 in
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Iron

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet

H 59.25 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
writing slope - work table, ample storage options for writing instruments, inkwells, important documents
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Leather, Fruitwood

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

H 56.75 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
19th century dresser and secretaire
Located in Faversham, GB
cornice surround. The central bureau or secretaire folds down to reveal a level writing slope with two
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Antique Early 1800s French Early Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

19th century dresser and secretaire
19th century dresser and secretaire

19th century dresser and secretaire

H 78.75 in W 57.88 in D 19.3 in
Unique and Rare 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
writing slope, and reveals a fabric lined interior. The cabinet utilises contemporary Japanese-made
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

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Ormolu

Unique and Rare 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
Unique and Rare 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

Unique and Rare 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

H 44 in W 23.5 in D 15.5 in
Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
writing slope and a fitted interior with small drawers and compartments. French, Circa 1890. This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi
Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
writing slope. Nicely fitted coromandel veneered interior, one interior veneer edge lacking. Overall
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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
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

H 74 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
Edwardian Satinwood Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Montreal, QC
the frieze drawer reveals a fitted interior and sloped writing surface. The tapering legs and spade
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

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Satinwood

Edwardian Satinwood Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts
Edwardian Satinwood Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts

Edwardian Satinwood Bonheur du Jour by Edwards & Roberts

H 54 in W 19.75 in D 20 in

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H 6.11 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
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Crystal

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H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
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Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
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Mid Century Modern Writing Table Desk, American, c.1960s
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H 29 in W 62.5 in D 19.25 in
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H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
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A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes
Located in GB
have matching cupboards on both sides and height adjustable writing slopes, one side has four medium
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes
Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes

Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes

H 27.76 in W 127.96 in D 46.46 in
Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office of slope, Louis XV style, veneer of precious wood, Antique of 19th century, Napoleon III.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century
Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century

Office of Slope, Louis XV Style, Antique of 19th Century

H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 16.93 in
Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, flame mahogany and cedar bonheur du jour, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860

H 50.2 in W 24.22 in D 19.3 in
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table in the Louis XIII Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France in the 1800’s, this walnut writing table is in the style of Louis XIII
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table in the Louis XIII Style
19th Century French Walnut Writing Table in the Louis XIII Style

19th Century French Walnut Writing Table in the Louis XIII Style

H 31.875 in W 47 in D 32 in
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
the writing slope merged with a chest of drawers; antique bureaux are essentially a fusion of two
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk

H 30 in W 30.25 in D 17.75 in
Louis XV Walnut Reading or Writing Table, c1770
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XV c1770 walnut reading or writing table with adjustable leather tooled reading slope. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Walnut Reading or Writing Table, c1770
Louis XV Walnut Reading or Writing Table, c1770

Louis XV Walnut Reading or Writing Table, c1770

H 29 in W 38 in L 29 in
Fine Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Tambour Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Louis XVI style mahogany and brass French tambour ladies writing desk / Bonheur
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Tambour Ladies Writing Desk
Fine Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Tambour Ladies Writing Desk

Fine Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Tambour Ladies Writing Desk

H 39.77 in W 31.89 in D 20.28 in
Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
with a frieze drawer revealing tooled leather insets with an adjustable writing slope and compartments
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work
Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work

Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows Oxford Street Work

H 50.4 in W 44.1 in D 23.04 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
a sloped writing surface. The oak has been treated with a sensitive bleaching process which both
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
1900s French Bleached Oak Desk

1900s French Bleached Oak Desk

H 42.9 in W 47.2 in D 32.7 in
19th Century French Painted Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique painted French pine slight slope desk with its original key.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Painted Desk
19th Century French Painted Desk

19th Century French Painted Desk

H 31 in W 44.5 in D 30 in
A Unique French Neoclassical Walnut 4-Seater Schooldesk
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a flat top sloping to either side with a hinged lid above a storage well, of pegged
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Unique French Neoclassical Walnut 4-Seater Schooldesk
A Unique French Neoclassical Walnut 4-Seater Schooldesk

A Unique French Neoclassical Walnut 4-Seater Schooldesk

H 32 in W 58 in D 45 in
Directoire Mahogany Architect’s Table Attributed to Jacob Frères
By Jacob Frères
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The double-ratchetted adjustable rectangular top with an ebony leather-lined writing slope with
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Directoire Mahogany Architect’s Table Attributed to Jacob Frères
Directoire Mahogany Architect’s Table Attributed to Jacob Frères

Directoire Mahogany Architect’s Table Attributed to Jacob Frères

H 31 in W 35.5 in D 21 in
Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
rose colored ground. The slope front opens to reveal a fitted interior with a leather lined writing
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Antique 1740s French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau
Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau

Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau

H 37.8 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case, from France, late 19th century. The chest is veneered with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 13 in
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Located in London, GB
features marquetry decoration, hinged stationery compartment, tooled leather inset to the slope front
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900

H 35.04 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope / stationary cabinet by the renowned cabinet maker Paul
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century

Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 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
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. Last quarter of the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 8.25 in W 15.25 in L 8.25 in
Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope
Located in GB
stamped, A Blain Liverpool, Mahogany Library table desk with built in writing slope A very good
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Antique 1830s English William IV Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope
Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope

Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope

H 29.73 in Dm 54.14 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The exterior has an intricately
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 12.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique, circa 1820, rosewood writing box, campaign style, hand-crafted in France or
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original George III circa 1760 Architects writing
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
1820s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
sliding drawers and a sloped upper cabinet that swings open to create a writing surface, while unveiling
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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

1820s French Wooden Desk
1820s French Wooden Desk

1820s French Wooden Desk

H 44.9 in W 25.2 in D 51.2 in
19th Century French Boulle Stationary Box
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
compartments, a further hinged writing tablet with an inset velvet slope.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Stationary Box
19th Century French Boulle Stationary Box

19th Century French Boulle Stationary Box

H 7.09 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse
Located in Dallas, TX
. The front has two ‘fake’ drawers and two functioning drawers with a pull out writing slope or shelf
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Silk, Mirror, Cherry

18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse
18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse

18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse

H 29.25 in W 31.25 in D 17 in
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality french escritoire, circa 1830. Unusual offers an additional pull out sliding writing
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Antique Early 19th Century French William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

H 67.5 in W 40.75 in D 22.5 in
Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
front leather writing slope, and three drawers below. Nice original patination, circa 1800.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant
Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant

Late 18th Century French Cherrywood Secrétaire à Abattant

H 57.09 in W 37.8 in D 16.15 in
Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
figuring and generous writing slope Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Burr walnut stocks
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1900
Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1900

Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1900

H 55.71 in W 32.09 in D 16.74 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant
Located in Berlin, DE
a leather lined writing slope and a fitted interior with small drawers and compartments, above two
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant
French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze Floral Marquetry Secretaire à Àbattant

H 51.58 in W 31.11 in D 13.78 in
Childs double desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
. there is a pencil and pen groove and two antique ink wells. The sloping writing surfaces open for
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Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Oak

Childs double desk
Childs double desk

Childs double desk

H 34 in W 47 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany, Empire Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Games Table
Located in London, GB
borders and set with a leather writing slope and a baize underside for card games, removes to reveal and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Game Tables

Early 19th Century Mahogany, Empire Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Games Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany, Empire Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Games Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany, Empire Period Tric Trac or Backgammon Games Table

H 27.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Desk Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton Ecritoire
By Louis Vuitton, Saint Louis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
color. Under its lid is matching burgundy microfiber and its writing slope is matching color as well in
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2010s French Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Desk Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton Ecritoire
Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Desk Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton Ecritoire

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Desk Trunk, Malle Louis Vuitton Ecritoire

H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Provincial, French Provincial, and Danish Modern styles. Besides Sobota’s “English Yewwood Collection,” the
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Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne

Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne

H 27 in W 18.5 in D 58 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire, Secretary in Cherry and Walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Description: Writing furniture standing on solid block feet. Cherrywood veneered on softwood. Inlaid ebony
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire, Secretary in Cherry and Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire, Secretary in Cherry and Walnut

19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaire, Secretary in Cherry and Walnut

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
back drawer which when opened reveals a folding writing slope, to the left and right you have two side
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair
Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair

Rare Important Antique 1830 Carved Cockfighting Chesterfield Brown Leather Chair

H 30.52 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
View of La Crau with Tree in the Foreground by Vincent van Gogh
By Vincent van Gogh
Located in New Orleans, LA
brother Theo, Letter 509. Drawn in the countryside of Arles, France in May of 1888, Vincent van Gogh’s
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19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil

View of La Crau with Tree in the Foreground by Vincent van Gogh
View of La Crau with Tree in the Foreground by Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh
View of La Crau with Tree in the Foreground by Vincent van Gogh, 1888

H 21.88 in W 28.63 in D 1.75 in
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
An antique writing desk from France, produced during the turn of the century. An elegant lift-top
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk
1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk

1900s French Lift-Top Writing Desk

H 39 in W 30.9 in D 27.2 in
Antique Walnut Desk, French Secretaire Abattant Writing Desk, circa 1830s
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique walnut desk, French walnut secretaire abattant writing desk, circa 1830s, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1830s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Desk, French Secretaire Abattant Writing Desk, circa 1830s
Antique Walnut Desk, French Secretaire Abattant Writing Desk, circa 1830s

Antique Walnut Desk, French Secretaire Abattant Writing Desk, circa 1830s

H 45 in W 41 in D 16 in
Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with curved hinged flap, having a pull out gold tooled black leather inset writing surface. This
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century

H 37.8 in W 48.43 in D 25.2 in
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
drawers and a desk drawer with writing slope and sections for writing materials including a drawer within
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk, 19th Century

H 78 in W 49.21 in D 34.84 in
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
drawer with writing slope and sections for writing materials including two drawers within a drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves

French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Shelves

H 41.34 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Located in Houston, TX
An antique writing slope from France. Made of wood in an aged golden color with a beautiful patina
Category

Antique 1890s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope

H 8 in W 30 in D 24.5 in
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
slightly sloped top with an inset tooled leather writing surface. The double ratcheted top turns this
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Abalone, Oak

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Metamorphic Drafting-cum-Reading Mahogany Table

H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, adjustable desk B40, elm, France, 1960s. Characteristic desk by French designer
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40
Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40

Pierre Chapo Desk in Solid Elm, Model B40

H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 33.86 in
Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century The Kings Royal Rifle Corps Oak Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope The
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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
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and large proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
French Renaissance Walnut Stand Up Writing Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
French walnut stand up writing desk in the Renaissance style. The top rest upon the base and is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Renaissance Walnut Stand Up Writing Desk
French Renaissance Walnut Stand Up Writing Desk

French Renaissance Walnut Stand Up Writing Desk

H 51.5 in W 41 in D 25 in
Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Mid 19th centurt brass bound writing box Date : c1850 Period : Victorian Origin : England
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box
Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box

H 8.12 in W 10.63 in D 17.96 in
English 19th Century Ship Captain's Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
sloping writing surface in green baize, a brass capped inkwell and a brass capped sander, as well as a pen
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Ship Captain's Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand
English 19th Century Ship Captain's Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand

English 19th Century Ship Captain's Brass Bound Writing Box on Bespoke Stand

H 26 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Early French
By L. Burger
Located in Peekskill, NY
vertical. Two handles underneath the top are used to adjust the slope of the writing surface. Foot pedal is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Early French
Early French

Early French

H 40 in W 59 in D 43 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French writing slope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French writing slope — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage French writing slope 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 French writing slope — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French writing slope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Alfred Porteneuve, Pierre Chapo and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful French writing slope that is worth considering.

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  • What is a writing slope?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What are writing slopes?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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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