Lap Desks

make an ideal gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often

A early 19th Century Chippendale Rosewood Lap Desk on Stand.Circa 1810s Measures 18.5" in width

A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured

writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged

which functions just like a lap desk with a storage compartment underneath. Above it is a gallery area

collection Note: this piece was likely part of a lap desk at one point and boy would I have loved to see it

lap desks. There is a large pierced carved pull out holding drawer under the work surface. The inside

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped

rich, honey-toned wood. Historically used by the sophisticated traveler, this lap desk reflects the

, artifact cabinets, tall clocks, bracket clocks, sideboards, mirrors, spinning wheels, lap desks, food

A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing

Here is our Vintage Carlton House Desk, English Styling with Leather Writing Surface. A lovely

as a breakfast-in-bed tray, a lap desk, or a display piece. Material: Durable wooden frame with a

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk

used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history

present piece is housed in its original mahogany lap desk, which is in and off itself a remarkable work of

Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge

, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling

. The dresser has nice drop front secretary compartment suitable for a lap top desk space. Super clean

desk, computer/ lap top table or console. Additional References: Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Willy

Nice 19th century lap desk with tooled leather insert concealed in a burled wood box with brass

Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Detail & Glass Inkwell

China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English

A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany

Japanese lap desk on stand with interior fold-out writing surface. Architect, Sandy Littman of

An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th

Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original

A 19th century Anglo-Indian solid ebony lap desk, with alto relievo carving of scrolling foliate

Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk with Felt Interior and Compartments.

A very fine bronze Dore jeweled lap-desk/jewelry chest with ormolu mounts, handles, encrusted with

A beautiful deep mahogany lap desk with wonderful interior. The flame mahogany case has brass

Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century

A satinwood lap desk inlaid with brass and tulipwood with two original ink bottles.     

Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the

Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc

Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass

A Regency 1820 Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, with inset brass handles, are leathered writing

A Victorian 1850 brassbound olive wood lap desk, it’s a beautiful piece of olive wood in wonderful

Highly decorative large papier mache box that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and storage area.

Highly functional desk surface with drawer, in green painted, worn surface. Strong modernist lines

Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal

board or maybe a lap desk / desk insert... the possibilities can go as to the attribution and use of

The hinged top revealing a fitted interior, the exterior in yew wood and tortoise.

Regency satinwood, tulipwood and rosewood ladies lap desk and toilet box with top border done in

A very high end English Regency Calamander, brass (with Bramah locks) and leather lap desk, now

A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping

19th century American Folk Art faux bois/ wood grain painted lap desk with lock key.  

Antique Burled Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Inlay on New Legs

This is certainly one of the finest lap desks we have come across. The wealthy traveler had his

English rosewood lap desk with mother of pearl inlaid detail on top, felt lined interior with ink

Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.

a flame mahogany lap desk with brass strapped corners with green leather writing surface

Highly decorated Arte Povera Lap Desk

This Victorian silverplate lap desk by Elkington & Co. combines artistry, craftsmanship and

A Regency brass bound amboyna lap desk with brass clad corners and line inlay flanked by recessed