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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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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

$4,800
H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 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

$1,992
H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

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
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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

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
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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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995
H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Godshill, 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

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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

$1,860
H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in
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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Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box
C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box

$750 / set
H 5.13 in W 13 in D 9.25 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

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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

$1,195 Sale Price
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H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English. Well figured rosewood with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

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Brass

c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand
c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

c. 1860 Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Stand

$1,650
H 22.13 in W 20.25 in D 10.63 in
C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 large scale lap desk writing box on custom stand, English. Mahogany with the finest
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand
C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand

$2,900
H 20.25 in W 22.5 in D 11.88 in

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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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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Southampton, NY
American rustic lap writing desk box. The outside is stained in a beautiful red tone with lots of
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Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories

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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
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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand
Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand

Victorian Mahogany & Brass Lap Desk Box on Stand

H 22 in W 21 in D 10.5 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

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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
A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A sadeli inlaid, Anglo Indian lap desk or writing box. Great size and condition. Rare.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box
A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

A Rare Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Lap Desk or Writing Box

H 3.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 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

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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
Victorian Walnut Lap Desk or Writing Slope
Located in Godshill, 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
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

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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
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~ ~Wide
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

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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
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

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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 c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 8.75 in W 18 in D 11.38 in
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Paper

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical
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Antique 1860s British Secretaires

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

H 9.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
work boxes, writing boxes (lap desks) and dressing cases until 1898. Their boxes are considered
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box

H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lap desk box on custom-made stand from the mid-19th century. This English box on stand
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

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Brass

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

H 24 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
Military Style Victorian Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1850
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
an antique the lap desk is a smaller variant of the writing slope. It is also called a writing box or
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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 English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
smaller document box with latticed stringing for storing keepsakes. The writing slope includes an early
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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
Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian braqsss-mound English walnut Lap Desk or writing box on stand, rectangular with cartouche
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand
Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand

Victorian English Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand

H 22 in W 19.5 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
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 7.88 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 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
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 Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
made of four straight legs. This charming rosewood writing box or lap desk would make a wonderful
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian End Tables

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Brass

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand

H 23.75 in W 20.75 in D 11.13 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
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
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082

H 6 in W 14.5 in L 6 in
19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency Mahogany with Brass Inlay Lap Desk or Writing Box on a Later Mahogany Stand
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk
19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk

19th C. Mahogany Lap Desk

H 27.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
of inkwells fold down writing surface below lift up writing slope is a secret compartment with
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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

H 9.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

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Elm

18th Century French Commode
18th Century French Commode

18th Century French Commode

$5,140
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled Leather, Two Glass Brass Topped Inkwells & Two Original Keys. The top and front have...
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

$3,078
H 5.52 in W 14.77 in D 9.45 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 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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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden

Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden

$3,500
H 64 in W 25.6 in D 2 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a game room or an entry with this richly carved antique buffet! Created in France, circa 1860, and built of oak, the cabinet sits on front bun feet over a carved base...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Floral Motifs
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Floral Motifs

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Floral Motifs

$5,800
H 39 in W 53.25 in D 22.75 in
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century antique very decorative carved throne chair with amazing details. This antique carved throne chair has full carved figures and masks similar to R.J.Horner & Co. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair

Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Throne Chair

$5,250
H 62 in W 29 in D 23 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lap writing desk box you’re looking for. A lap writing desk box — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lap writing desk box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lap writing desk box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

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A lap writing desk box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,300, while the lowest priced sells for $520 and the highest can go for as much as $3,495.

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