Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.
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Early 20th Century Antique Lap Desk
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Wood
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Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
$4,800
H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
$775Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk Give you office, living room or
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Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Crossbanded Rosewood Lap Desk Travel Desk on Stand
$1,995
H 22 in W 20.5 in D 10.75 in
19th Century English Crossbanded Rosewood Lap Desk Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century English Crossbanded Rosewood Lap Desk Travel Desk on Stand. New Refinished. Measures
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England. A mahogany brass trimmed campaign style lap desk
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
$1,360
H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in
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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19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Era Mahogany and Birdseyes Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s Measures 22.5" in width
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Victorian Silver & Brass Mounted Circassian Walnut Lap Desk on Gilt Metal Stand
$2,895
H 19.5 in W 15.75 in D 9.5 in
Victorian Silver & Brass Mounted Circassian Walnut Lap Desk on Gilt Metal Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Victorian Silver and Brass Mounted Circassian Walnut Lap Desk on Gilt Metal Stand
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.25 in W 16.375 in D 10 in
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa early 1800's. An exceptional and rare 19th century mahogany lap desk inlaid with
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Trompe L'Œil Painted Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1890s
$1,450
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 15 in
Antique English Trompe L'Œil Painted Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Trompe L'0eil painted lap desk on stand. Top features a letter & quill pen. The legs
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Pine
18th Century Satinwood Traveling Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Satinwood Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is an interesting piece, it is a
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18th Century Georgian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
$2,800
H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
$550
H 4.75 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
$1,675
H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 11.75 in
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap
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Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Satinwood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century painted wood lap desk, likely of French origin, is of rectangular form with a
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19th Century French Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century pressed paper lap desk with an embossed and gilded stag decoration to top
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Paper
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century 20 inches wide This is an elegant English
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Late 19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
$1,895
H 8 in W 18.5 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this exquisite English Campaign Walnut Travel Lap Desk on Stand. This English lap
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Late 19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
$1,771Sale Price|29% Off
H 7 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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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
Located in Dallas, TX
Micromosaic Lap Desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From circa 1840 – 60
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Boxwood, Maple, Walnut
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
$1,495
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Paper
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
$1,450
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
$995
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Paper
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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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
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 the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
$995
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Paper
C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand
$1,695
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.88 in
C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-60 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English. Highly figured walnut with
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is a very rare piece, it is a
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Agate
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
$1,100
H 4 in W 14 in D 10 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
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Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
c. 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 travel or lap desk on custom made side table stand, Swedish. Marquetry panel top
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
$1,800
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
$3,495
H 9 in W 16.25 in D 9.5 in
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Softwood
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
the company about cases or trunks they made. As per Louis Vuitton, this is a "Traveling Desk" with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
$700Sale Price|28% Off
H 4 in W 9.75 in D 11 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
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
$2,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.625 in
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
$2,995
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully
Category
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Very Large Mahogany Writing Slope / Campaign Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very rare large 19th century English Mahogany writing slope or lap desk in very good original
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
$2,147Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 5.32 in W 12.01 in D 9.06 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
gold silk swing-tag Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior
$3,149Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 5.12 in W 14.97 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
illustrative purposes. Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
$2,241 / set
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
quill pen set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other
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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Leather Interior
$2,894Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 4.93 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in
Antique Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
. Calendar shown for illustrative purposes. Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment
$3,400Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 6.89 in W 17.72 in D 10.04 in
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment
Located in Reading, Berkshire
with silk key swing. Would make an ideal gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Box on Custom Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
This storied lap desk is getting a whole new life as a side table! Gold leaf olive green embossed
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1860s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
$1,615Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
$2,506
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
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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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
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
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
$3,118
H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged
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19th Century British Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
$1,395Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 3.75 in W 12.01 in D 9.65 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
ideal gift for any writing enthusiast. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
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Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
Nice 19th century lap desk with tooled leather insert concealed in a burled wood box with brass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Lap Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Detail & Glass Inkwell
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
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19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Antique Lap Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th
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Mid-19th Century Modern Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Lap Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Anglo-Indian solid ebony lap desk, with alto relievo carving of scrolling foliate
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Ebony
Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period Walnut Lap Desk with Felt Interior and Compartments.
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful deep mahogany lap desk with wonderful interior. The flame mahogany case has brass
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Lap Desk
19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Satinwood Lap Desk Brass Inlaid Tulipwood Original Ink Bottles
Located in Brighton, GB
A satinwood lap desk inlaid with brass and tulipwood with two original ink bottles.
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1820s English Regency Antique Lap Desk
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Regency 1820 Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, with inset brass handles, are leathered writing
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Early 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian 1850 Brassbound Olive Wood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1850 brassbound olive wood lap desk, it’s a beautiful piece of olive wood in wonderful
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Paper Mache Lap Desk Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative large papier mache box that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and storage area.
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly functional desk surface with drawer, in green painted, worn surface. Strong modernist lines
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal
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19th Century French Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
Unavailable
H 23.25 in W 37.5 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Game Board or Lap Desk Architectural Design Element with Lion 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
board or maybe a lap desk / desk insert... the possibilities can go as to the attribution and use of
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Late 19th Century American Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Tortoise and Yew Wood Lap Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
The hinged top revealing a fitted interior, the exterior in yew wood and tortoise.
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Yew
English Regency Ladies Toilet Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency satinwood, tulipwood and rosewood ladies lap desk and toilet box with top border done in
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19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Amboyna
19th Century Faux Painted Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century American Folk Art faux bois/ wood grain painted lap desk with lock key.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Burled Walnut Lap Desk with Brass Inlay on New Legs
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
English rosewood lap desk with mother of pearl inlaid detail on top, felt lined interior with ink
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Edwardian Lap Desk
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is certainly one of the finest lap desks we have come across. The wealthy traveler had his
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
a flame mahogany lap desk with brass strapped corners with green leather writing surface
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Exceptional 18th c.Arte Povera Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Highly decorated Arte Povera Lap Desk
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood, Paper
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Victorian silverplate lap desk by Elkington & Co. combines artistry, craftsmanship and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique lap desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency brass bound amboyna lap desk with brass clad corners and line inlay flanked by recessed
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
FRENCH LAP DESK
Located in New York, NY
Burled walnut lap desk, brass bound with brass decorative inlay and recessed brass handles; box
Category
19th Century French Antique Lap Desk
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk with Fitted Leather Interior
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine painted and hand made early lap desk in post master format on high turned legs. The paint
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This burl lap desk is in very good shape considering its age. The nice blood red leather inside is
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Late 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th c. Chinoiserie Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lacquered Chinoiserie decorated lap desk
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19th Century French Antique Lap Desk
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century rosewood English Campaign lap desk. Gorgeous highly polished rosewood and brass. Two
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1850s English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well outfitted English mahogany lap desk complete with ink bottles. Sometimes referred to as a
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Chinese Export Lap Desk with Chinoserie Decoration
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
William IV or early Victorian lap desk on stand, the brass mounted rosewood with a cartouche
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Style Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Campaign style lap desk on stand, 19th century. Desk without stand is 24" W x 12" D x 7" H
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Partridge and Cooper Lap Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fantastic 19th century English campaign style burl wood lap desk. Made by Partridge and Cooper
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century English lap desk presented on a later custom stand. The burl veneer case is mounted
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19th Century British Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian brass-bound mahogany lap desk or writing box on stand, the box rectangular with central
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19th Century Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Box/Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lap desk/box on custom stand. The box is Macassar ebony wood, an exotic wood. The custom stand was
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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Macassar
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A oversized 19th century english mahogany lap desk on stand. Fine quality with brass mounts, “BF
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19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather. England, circa 1800-1830
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Early 19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
Campaign Wood Travelling Lap Desk on a Later Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Campaign wood travelling lap desk on a later stand, 19th century.
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
William IV Rosewood Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique William IV period walnut lap desk, the inside opens into multiple writing surfaces and
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1830s English Antique Lap Desk
Antique Rosewood with Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Lap Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique lap desk box offers rosewood construction with satinwood marquetry inlay banding and
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Late 19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Rare and Unusual Large Quill Lap Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual large quill lap desk, with detailed ivory inlaid interior, and 2 drawers.
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Lap Desk
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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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 inlaid burl wood lap desk writing box, English. Extravagantly inlaid with silver
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1860s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Silver
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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19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED LAP DESK STAND FROM NEWENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND FOLKY LAP DESK STAND WITH THREE FEET FROM NEW ENGLAND IN ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED
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19th Century American Antique Lap Desk
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$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
$4,632Sale Price|62% Off
H 44.49 in Dm 31.5 in
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A glittering gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal tiered chandelier of twelve lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This truly magnificent piece features a crisply c...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Iron
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modern Rustic Oak Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style oak queen bed with an arched headboard. This artfully crafted bed has been hand-veneered. It has been crafted with rustic oak and is shown in our striking Dawn ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 22 in D 19 in
Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Under-appreciated but exceptionally made Antique New Williams Company treadle sewing machine with leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it houses spool boxes and the original st...
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Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Divider w/ Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous folding screen with mother of pearl designs. Asian style design with birds in trees, all done with iridescent pearl. Each panel is 18" wide, 53" total when open. Please conf...
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20th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
$12,000
H 19 in W 42 in D 13 in
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
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1820s English George III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Round 42" Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in Dm 41.5 in
Mid-century Round 42" Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
41.5" Round "Tulip" coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International. Eero Saarinen (1910-1960) designed several award-winning pieces of furniture for the K...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Iron Safe
Located in High Point, NC
Originally used as a safe or strong-box, this antique iron trunk remains a trustworthy vault for treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged...
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19th Century French Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Iron
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair have the typical shape of boxes from this period, with shaped serpentine front, sloped hinged lid, and boxwood and ebony lines. Each cover is inlaid with an oval patera and...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
$1,568
H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on top. Comes with complete & gorgeous interior, v...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Wood, Burl
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
$5,812Sale Price|17% Off
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table
By Adam Weisweiler, Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
This refined and elegant round side table, or gueridon, has a circular top of green veined marble. Running around the edge of the top of the table is a band of tole, which is mounted...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Tôle
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Antique Lap Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique lap desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique lap desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lap desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lap desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. J.A. Simpson & Co, Parkins & Gotto and Tiffany & Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique lap desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Lap Desk?
Prices for an antique lap desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
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