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Georgian Writing Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
$9,533 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.59 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England circa 1780-1800 Georgian
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
$4,443 Sale Price
25% Off
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut
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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Satinwood Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is an interesting piece, it is a
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

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Satinwood

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lavish brass inlay
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

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Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
or secular use. By the 17th century, when reading and writing was more prevalent within the household
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Circa 1780s Mahogany Georgian Writing Slope Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Georgian writing slope box, c.1780, of mahogany. English. Well fitted interior with pigeon holes
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Located in Benington, Herts
A very rare and fine quality mahogany Georgian partners writing table / desk with pull out
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

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Wood

Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
first slim drawer gives you a sliding green fabric, writing slope all in very good condition, especially
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Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers

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Mirror, Hardwood

Very Good Georgian Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box / Slope, England Circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
opening to a fitted interior housing an inkwell and pounce pot, pen tray and twin leather-lined writing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Slope by Hicks of London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency brass-bound mahogany writing slope by Hicks of London, of typical rectangular form with a
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Antique 1820s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

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Mahogany

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with quite
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

David Edwards Georgian Antique Writing Slope c1830
By David Edwards
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : David Edwards Georgian antique writing slope Date : c1830 Period : George IV / William
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an English antique writing slope dating to circa1810. In good antique condition this
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Georgian mahogany & brass campaign writing slope box. A beautiful dark mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box
Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box
H 6.62 in W 15.95 in D 9.06 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

Provincial English Elm Writing Slope
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English provincial burl elm writing slope, with a hinged lid opening to reveal a lined interior
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Desk Accessories

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Elm

Provincial English Elm Writing Slope
Provincial English Elm Writing Slope
H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Georgian Military Campaign Royal Warrant Brass Bound Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique mahogany writing slope desk with brass carrying handles, corners and key hole
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Writing Slope by Edwards Made of Mahogany with Brass Inlays
By David Edwards
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
writing slope is veneered in rosewood with brass edging around the box. The sides are fitted with campaign
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

George III Period Brass-Bound Campaign Writing Slope "Captain's Box", circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous Georgian period Campaign triple-slope writing desk, it is often coined a “Captain’s Box
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Antique 1790s English Campaign Desk Sets

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

Campaign Side Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
slope. The Georgian mahogany base is also of excellent quality. When the writing slope is opened there
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Antique Early 1900s English Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

Campaign Side Table
Campaign Side Table
H 25 in W 16.75 in D 11 in
English Georgian Lady's Inlaid Work Table with Writing Slope and Ink Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
top for a sloping writing surface. When the single drawer is pulled out, there is a hidden additional
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Antique Early 1800s English George III End Tables

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Boxwood, Mahogany

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Georgian Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the georgian writing slope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every georgian writing slope was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a georgian writing slope — 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 georgian writing slope, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one georgian writing slope that is appealing in its simplicity, but David Edwards, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Waring and Gillows produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Georgian Writing Slope?

The average selling price for a georgian writing slope at 1stDibs is $1,156, while they’re typically $623 on the low end and $11,325 for the highest priced.
Questions About Georgian Writing Slope
  • 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.
  • 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.