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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century Pollard oak Campaign writing slope or lap desk This is a very rare piece, it
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 7.75 in W 19.6 in D 11.25 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
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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
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
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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
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
lap desks. There is a large pierced carved pull out holding drawer under the work surface. The inside
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

H 30 in W 23 in D 16 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 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
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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

H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling
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Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 9.06 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 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

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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
Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Victorian walnut lap desk or writing slope The writing slope is made in walnut with a new faux
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope
Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to circa 1850 was made for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope

H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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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 Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique English Regency rosewood writing lap desk writing slope box no key mid 19th century. An
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Writing Slope Box No Key

H 4.7 in W 13.8 in L 4.7 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s

H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in
Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning museum quality tunbridge ware lap desk. Made in England, circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk
Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

Museum Quality Tunbridge Ware Lap Desk

H 3.25 in W 11 in D 9 in
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency walnut travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and retractable
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.25 in W 20.75 in D 10.5 in
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most comprehensive and fine Tri-Fold Writing Slopes or Lap Desks I have ever purchased
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk

H 5 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This military style Victorian lap desk writing slope has multiple internal compartments including a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850
Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850

H 6.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very nice quality English Regency period rosewood and brass writing slope, this is a fine piece
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830

H 6 in W 14.75 in D 9.5 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
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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
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely exceptional example of a mid-19th century writing slope/box. Made circa 1860 from rare
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk

H 4.15 in W 13.9 in D 9.75 in
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Other

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875

H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
Located in Atlanta, GA
century, this English slope lap desk features a linear rosewood structure, beautifully adorned with
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.635 in
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pristine Victorian burled walnut writing slope with original tooled leather.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840
Located in Brussels, BE
Lap desk writing slope box rosewood, circa 1840.
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Antique 1840s Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840
Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840

Lap Desk Writing Slope Box Rosewood, circa 1840

H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 11.03 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, Victorian lap desk, rosewood mother-of-pearl, 1870, B1041 Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860 Scotland 1860
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860

H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
of inkwells fold down writing surface below lift up writing slope is a secret compartment with
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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096 Scotland
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096

H 7 in W 17.5 in L 7 in
Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian brass bound walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428

Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428

H 6 in W 16 in D 9 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

H 6 in W 14.5 in L 6 in
Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian burled walnut writing slope with leather insert and fitted interior.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk
Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk

Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk

H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 10 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique 1810s English Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope, circa 1880, of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Brass Portable Lap Desk or Slope

H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in
Near Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Bound Coromandel Wood Lap Desks
By Tiffany & Co., Parkins & Gotto
Located in Glamis, Angus
An extremely fine near pair of coromandel wood lap desks or writing slopes. The inside of each
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes

Near Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Bound Coromandel Wood Lap Desks
Near Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Bound Coromandel Wood Lap Desks

Near Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Bound Coromandel Wood Lap Desks

H 6.7 in W 14.38 in D 10.63 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
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1081. Scotland
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass Desk, 1870

H 8.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Stationary Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1890Y
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, brass bound stationary lap desk, Scotland 1870, B1890Y Scotland
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Stationary Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1890Y
Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Stationary Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1890Y

Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Stationary Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1890Y

H 7 in W 16 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, brass bound, lap desk, Scotland 1870, B1727y Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870
Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870

Antique Victorian Writing Slope, Brass Bound, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1870

H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, Victorian mahogany campaign lap desk, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1870
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Mahogany Lap Desk, Scotland 1870, B1768

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian inlaid brass walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

H 9 in W 20 in D 11 in

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H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
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H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
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H 3 in W 11.5 in D 7.75 in
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Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
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Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
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Located in Montreal, QC
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By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Many Avant Garde architects and designers of the 1960s / 70s became fascinated with the idea of minimal living, a secluded retreat, escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

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Composition

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy

'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy

H 110.24 in Dm 127.96 in
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled navy leather and gold embossed writ...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, Ci...
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 10.83 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 with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 11 in
Antique English 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 and date to approximately 1825 and done in the period Early Victorian style. This sma...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

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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
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 regular use and likely travelled with the owner. The hinged top opens to a gilt tooled l...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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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
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By Mappin & Webb, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case. The silver vanity box itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the...
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box

Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box

H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in
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Lap Desk Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lap desk slope for your home. A lap desk slope — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lap desk slope — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A lap desk slope is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Lap Desk Slope?

A lap desk slope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,716, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $7,999.

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