Lap Desks

English Georgian rectangular brown yew wood and inlaid box (lap desk)

Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in lea...

Writing desk on Stand stamped R E Johnson on base> The boxed lap desk with brass mounts opens to reveal a tooled leather surface with compartments for pens and indwells.

Antique 1830 wooden tambour lap campaign roll top desk. This is truly a unique piece when opened.

English writing slope in bird's-eye maple. The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with (original) fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink...

English writing box. (Laptop) The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green fabric. Inside a fitted interior of compartments for storing ink wells, pens, pape...

A Handcrafted 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 sto...

This is a remarkable writing slope remaining in superb original condition throughout. The rosewood veneers are chosen carefully for their chaotic and very pleasing swirling grains, t...

Antique mahogany writing/correspondence box with dovetail construction, circa late 19th century. A handsome lap desk style box with a nicely fitted interior and a well-crafted, simp...

This nautical box is repurposed. The antique lap desk box is originally from The 19th Century and Gael Ryan’s decoration is done in The Later 20th Century.

A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood case is constructed with two fold-over panels decorated with marquetry inlays of arb...

The lap part of the desk has a wood trim attached for a book, to keep from sliding.

Born in England during the 19th century, this English slope lap desk features a linear rosewood structure, beautifully adorned with intricate brass motifs on the top and front.

Lastly is the American small rosewood grain painted lap desk (11 across, 8 deep and 4 tall). The edges are painted to resemble metal mounts as is the escutcheon and initial plate cen...

Circa 1840 large scale lap desk writing box on custom stand, English. Mahogany with the finest brass bindings and inlaid tracery with arrow and dart details, cartouche escutcheon and...

English Lap Desk with Metal Banding

An English rosewood lap desk with Turnbridge inlay, original red leather, two secret compartments with key, brass name plate

This English lap desk has a velvet writing surface which has wear commensurate with age and use.

This perfect lap desk was purchased in England just before the Great Grandfather immigrated to Canada in 1850 The piece has stayed in the family and comes with a handwritten note fr...

English mahogany lap desk on custom stand with brass detail

Large standing antique lap desk on stand from England. The pine is a rich, honey color.

William IV period mahogany lap-desk; the hinged lid and writing-slope inlaid with cut-brass borders and a flush-fitting handle; the desk with original gold-tooled green leather flaps...

Burl wood campaign lap desk with original writing surface. English 19th Century

Lap desk writing slope box rosewood, circa 1840.

Burl wood campaign lap desk with original fabric writing surface and pen holder.

Regency rosewood lap desk. The striking rosewood lap desk is a stunning piece, foil-let and brass inlaid with a wonderful dear to the centre.

Unusual Regency mahogany lap desk. A wonderful lap desk in superb condition, it has a brass top and key escutcheon with a working lock and key.

On stand the lap desk makes a great small side table. The stand extends 1/4" beyond the lap desk on all sides, and the overall height on stand is 22.50".

A lovely late 19th century Anglo-Indian bone and inlaid stone lap desk. The top lid lifts to reveal blue velvet writing surface, pen tray and storage compartment.

Mid 19th Century lap desk on custom stand, England circa 1860

Faux grain painted lap desk with lock key, American, circa 1800.

This walnut bombe lap desk is inlaid with burl mahogany, burl walnut and ebony.

The lap desk folds out to reveal the original velvet writing surface with gilt leather trim on the edges.

Victorian brass bound rosewood lap-desk Here we have to offer you this Victorian brass bound lap-desk.

A Regency Mahogany with Brass Inlay Lap Desk or Writing Box on a Later Mahogany Stand

A handsome 19th century English brass bound mahogany lap desk on a later custom matching stand.

Napoleon III Ebony Lap Desk with brass inlay, interior writing surface above two short drawers flanking single long drawer on later ebonized stand.

A beautiful polished walnut lap desk with mother pearl, abalone, and horn inlay border along top of box.

English Victorian rosewood lap desk with brass banding and details including campaign side handles.

Some new lap desks now have a built-in cup holder. Most modern lap desks are considered specialty items and very few modern furniture dealers keep them in stock.

Burl wood lap desk with original writing surface and pen holder.

Napoleon III, ebony/boule inlay lap desk with key and hand blown pair of inkwells.

Rosewood brass banded English lap desk with fitted leather interior. (Measurements represent an open desk.)

Some new lap desks now have a built-in cup holder. Most modern lap desks are considered specialty items and very few modern furniture dealers keep them in stock.

Late 19th century macassar ebony lap desk with mother of pearl inlay, fitted interior, gold tooled leather writing surface and later custom ebonized stand.

Victorian Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk, with Leather Tooled Interior on Stand.

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would like to view this item at our showroom.

Victorian Period Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on stand. Stand recently made. Lap Desk has Black Leather writing surface with gold tooling detail.

Antique English burl walnut lap desk on later stand.

English bird's eye maple lap desk , the entire desk with beautiful color and patina, the top has a shield medallion in the center; the front key hole is inlaid with an interesting di...

19th century Anglo Indian Regnecy ebonized reeded lap desk.

This unusual lap desk not only served the owner as a writing surface but also as a game board for checkers or chess.

English Burled and Silver Mounted Lap Desk, raised on a later stand.

Sienna and ochre grain-painted lap desk in four colors wonderful graphic paint, circa 1830.

This is a very pretty French Victorian 1870 Burr cedar brass inlaid tulip wood cross banded ladies lap desk, it has a rosewood interior, its original velvet writing surface ,original...

Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860 Scotland 1860 Burr walnut Rectangular top with brass binding around the edge Brass cartouche to t...

Antique writing slope, large Victorian brass bound walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland 1860s, antique furniture, B1428.