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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
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in High Wycombe, GB
set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
for engraving Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
Located in High Wycombe, GB
lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

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H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 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
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 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

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk

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H 4.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
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
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English. Campaign lap desk of rosewood
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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

H 24.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.25 in
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 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
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

Materials

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
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

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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

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

H 30 in W 23 in D 16 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

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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

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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

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Pine

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box
American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful early 19th century lap top desk from England. Separate compartment (no key) enclosing 2
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Wood

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk
English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

English 19th century anitque wood Lap Top Desk

H 4.75 in W 12 in D 15.75 in
Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View
Located in Montreal, QC
This writing box is of a rather unusual design. Instead of flipping open to reveal a sloped writing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Wood

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View
Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

Victorian Papier-Mache Lap Desk Grand Tour View

H 6 in W 11 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820. Brass bound around
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1820. Made for sea Captains and military
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk
19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

19th Century Chinese Tambour Campaign Writing Lap Desk

H 11 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk

H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 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
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

Materials

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
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

Materials

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

Materials

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
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
camphor wood lap desk, circa 1860. Made for sea captains and military officers in the field. Brass bound
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk
19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

19th Century Camphor Campaign Tambour Writing Desk

H 11 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This diminutive little lap desk was the ultimate in desk portability in its day. Made in
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany lap desk with brass straps and fully outfitted interior, on new custom made stand
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 20.5 in D 10.75 in
English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany lap desk with brass straps and fully outfitted interior, on new custom made stand
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

H 22.4 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
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 Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English brass bound Campaign style mahogany lap desk with recessed carrying handles
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk
English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

English Brass Bound Campaign Style Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 10 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
Regency Writing Slope
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency rosewood brass-mounted lap desk of small size with a fitted interior with writing slope.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Writing Slope
Regency Writing Slope

Regency Writing Slope

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique mahogany intarsia writing box or lap desk on rosewood stand. Opening it up reveals a dished
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand
Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

Antique Mahogany Intarsia Writing Box or Lap Desk on Rosewood Stand

H 37.5 in W 26 in D 13.75 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

Materials

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
George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality George III mahogany combination work box and lap desk, the elaborately inlaid top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet
George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

H 12 in W 18 in D 12 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
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 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
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
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good quality 19th century English campaign, or lap desk. Made of elm wood with book matched
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Elm

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk
19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk

19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing slope in bird's-eye maple. The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing box. (Laptop) The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

H 7.49 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the brass lock, allowing the desk to be opened into a full writing slope; two inkwells (originality
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 16.25 in D 9.63 in
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen

Exquisite Victorian Rosewood & Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen

H 5.52 in W 16.15 in D 9.65 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Oxblood Leather & Ebonised Interior.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Features a blank metal front ideal for engraving initials or a date. Antique lap desks had hinged
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Oxblood Leather & Ebonised Interior.
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Oxblood Leather & Ebonised Interior.

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Oxblood Leather & Ebonised Interior.

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

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

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H 6.19 in W 15.56 in D 9.34 in
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
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
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
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Victorian brass bound walnut writing slope on modern base, the top with an inscribed plaque; the
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk
Located in Cambridge, GB
William IV period mahogany lap-desk; the hinged lid and writing-slope inlaid with cut-brass borders
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Antique 1830s English Desks and Writing Tables

William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk
William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk

William IV Period Mahogany Lap-Desk

H 0.1 in W 14 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
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Regency rosewood lap desk. The striking rosewood lap desk is a stunning piece, foil-let and brass
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4.14 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 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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