Lap Desks

An English walnut lap desk box from the mid-19th century with brass accents, raised on a custom-made wooden stand.

An English mahogany lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and black leather inset.

Circa 1860 lap desk now on custom made side table stand, English.

An English walnut lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and green leather inset.

This writing box is of a rather unusual design. Instead of flipping open to reveal a sloped writing surface with suitable compartments the whole front comes off and folds out. Above ...

This is by far, one of the most extraordinary Writing Slopes/Lap Desks we've ever purchased and are delighted to offer it for sale.

Antique mahogany intarsia writing box or lap desk on rosewood stand. Opening it up reveals a dished pen tray flanked by space for inkwells.

Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea capt...

Rare and good quality Campaign camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captains and...

Circa 1860 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English.

Circa 1830 George IV-William IV walnut brass bound & strapped lap desk, now on custom made stand as a side table.

A fine quality George III style brass bound mahogany traveling desk, the rectangular hinged box with brass strapping and side drawer opening to reveal a felt lined writing surface, r...

Rare antique English burled walnut with Wedgwood mount signed by retailer Trussell of Brighton interior is lined with Coromandel wood and has original inkwells,pen nib holder and dip...

Vintage handcrafted folding breakfast tray. Multipurpose table can be adjusted to a variety of angles for reading, drawing, etc. Folds down into one thin piece easy for storage. C...

~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the desk...

A striking vintage writing slope crafted in richly figured wood and adorned with intricate marquetry inlay. The exterior showcases beautifully burled veneer panels framed by bold geo...

A striking vintage brass-bound writing slope crafted in richly figured rosewood with elegant brass corner mounts and straps. Designed in the classic campaign style, this portable wri...

Early 19th century double fold campaign lap desk box on stand side table, English. A rarely found form.

A fine quality English walnut brass bound lap box with a fitted leather lined interior now mounted on a custom stand of a later date.

A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden setting, the interior with a felt lined writing surface, now on a custom stand of a ...

With inscription on small plaque on top "Presented to Mr Andrew Philp by the Scholars Attending Kinmondy Public School”, token of respect on the occasion of his leaving for RORA...

An exquisite hinged dresser top box made of quills with bone inlay banded exterior. Intricate inlay interior fitted with compartments and lined with felt. Comes with key. Condition: ...

A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex.

English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical beehive form with three section letter rack inside, mounted with pierced brass filig...

Rectangular with brass corners and trim opening to a desk with writing surface and fitted compartments, later base.

Mahogany with brass inlay, English, circa 1870, custom stand is mahogany and added at a later date. Handsome green tooled leather when open and measures 24.5 W x 16 D . It slants sli...

In fine condition with brass inlaid banded hinged top and fitted interior, side drawer; sides similarly decorated and raised on a base with square section legs.

A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch sc...

19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key.

Typical form mounted with brass details and strapping, hinged top fitted with desk interior, later mahogany base.

Rectangular hinged top with mother of pearl inlay opening to a fitted interior, conforming case, later base.

Hinged lid opening to a fitted interior and conforming case, later mahogany base.

A fine campaign box on a new base. With original makers label T. Handford. London. Rectangular with brass strapping. Flush handles. Hinged top opening to a fitted interior. Key inclu...

Rectangular hinged top with central inlaid brass panel opening to a fitted interior, conforming case, raised on square legs with casters.

A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed wit...

This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful cut brass decorative mounts, by Sampson Mordan & Co. dating from Circa 1870. The...

Mid-19th century burr campaign lap desk, circa 1860. Good quality Chinese export burr writing box.

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box.

Inlaid Italian Marquetry Lap Desk/Box. Lined in velvet. No key.

A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet wit...

English Camphorwood two piece seven drawer campaign chest with pull out centered upper lap desk with original recessed brasses, original brass transporting side handles, and termina...

Antique English Walnut lap desk signed G.Betjemann & Son of London Wedgwood mount and original fitted interior circa 1880s

19th century camphor campaign tambour writing desk, circa 1860 Fine quality Chinese export camphor wood lap desk, circa 1860.

Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for...

Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope This extremely good quality Chinese export camphor wood metamorphic writing slope / lap desk dating to cir...

An unusually large fine quality large scale English mahogany brass trimmed and monogrammed campaign-style lap desk with flush-mounted handles on the top and sides, and a fitted repla...

This storied lap desk is getting a whole new life as a side table!

A Regency rosewood brass-mounted lap desk of small size with a fitted interior with writing slope.

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers.

American rustic lap writing desk box. The outside is stained in a beautiful red tone with lots of ink stained patina.

Amazing inlaid lap desk box made in England, circa 1860. The exotic wood inlaid top with rosewood and olive wood and others with central medallion with cube work and highly detailed ...

Beautiful early 19th century lap top desk from England. Separate compartment (no key) enclosing 2 inkwells.

19th century reading chair loaded with character; incised decorated oak crest rail, walnut adjustable lap desk --16" x 12", original tufted distressed leather.

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers.

Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for housing paperwork, stationary etc. Simple lines with old patina. Some ink stains pres...

A fine quality George III mahogany combination work box and lap desk, the elaborately inlaid top with satinwood, ebony and boxwood inlay including a central conch shell and Greek key...

Quite rare to find a late 1800s ebony British Campaign lap desk. These were used by officers for personal use and designed to move with them wherever they were stationed in the world.