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Antique English Campaign Travel Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Antique English Campaign Travel Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Antique English Campaign Travel Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Mahogany & brass English antique travel lap desk with custom black ebonized birch wooden stand.

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

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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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

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

Materials

Rosewood

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$752Sale 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. There are compartments for documents under both sides of the writing surface. Anothe...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England
Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England

Antique Lap Desk on Stand, 19th Century, England

$1,295

H 21.5 in W 19.88 in D 10.5 in

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 on later custom stand. Engraved brass plaque reads, L.P. Parson 1849. Original glas...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

c. 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand
c. 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand
Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand

Circa 1840 English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Side Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840 lap desk box writing box on custom side table stand, English.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

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 materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Italian Mid-Century Brass, Nickel and Glass Console or Writing Table, Romeo Rega
Italian Mid-Century Brass, Nickel and Glass Console or Writing Table, Romeo Rega

Italian Mid-Century Brass, Nickel and Glass Console or Writing Table, Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in New York, NY

The piece is multi-functional as a desk, computer/ lap top table or console. Additional References: Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Willy Rizzo

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel, Metal

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China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

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H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in

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 Hinges,Bale Handles, Escutcheon and Lock

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

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H 21.25 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

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 century. The hinged lid opening to a double green tooled leather lined writing surface o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand
Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

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H 19 in W 19 in D 11 in

Japanese Lacquered Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Newburgh, NY

Japanese lap desk on stand with interior fold-out writing surface. Architect, Sandy Littman of Duesenberg LTD. and The American Glass Light Company have been making beautiful objec...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk

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H 38 in W 30 in D 24 in

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 is amazing and in very good condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand
William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand

William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand

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H 7 in W 20 in D 10.25 in

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 engraved "J.D.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian brass-bound mahogany lap desk or writing box on stand, the box rectangular with central cartouche plate, brass-bound corners, and with two flush hinged handles, opening to ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table
19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

19th Century Asian Burl Wood & Elmwood Scholar's Lap Floor Desk Stationary Table

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

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” monogram to top, fully supported interior with original felt.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather
Early 19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand with Original Leather

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. Measures: 20" H, 14.5" W, 9" D

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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Located in High Point, NC

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...

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20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage
Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Located in High Point, NC

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...

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware
Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

A refined vintage mahogany writing slope or lap desk box featuring classic proportions and handsome brass appointments. The exterior is constructed in richly toned mahogany with beau...

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

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H 22 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in

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 beautifully grained walnut and strengthened by brass straps and corner mounts, it conceals a ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian End Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

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H 24.25 in W 21 in D 12 in

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 campaign desk, this lap desk features brass side handles and brass straps.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

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H 22 in W 20.5 in D 10.75 in

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. Interior has sloped and leathered writing surface below pen slots and ink wells....

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

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H 22.4 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in

English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

English, mahogany lap desk with brass straps and fully outfitted interior, on new custom made stand. Interior has sloped and leathered writing surface below pen slots and ink wells. ...

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table
Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table

Stunning Antique English Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand End Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome English 19th century mahogany brass bound lap desk on custom stand makes a rich and functional end or side table with storage space inside.

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk
Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk

Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk

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H 9 in W 24 in D 15 in

Vintage Breakfast Tray or Lap Desk

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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...

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20th Century American Serving Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Burl Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Antique Georgian Burl Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Antique Georgian Burl Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Georgian Burl Walnut Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand

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H 20 in W 20.5 in D 11 in

Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

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.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand
English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand

English Regency Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 19th century Regency lap desk now on custom made stand as a side table.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Handsome Antique Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand End Table
Handsome Antique Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand End Table

Handsome Antique Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand End Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very rare handsome antique mahogany box or lap desk on custom stand having brass trim and striking ram's head decoration on top.

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand
Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

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H 24.63 in W 19.88 in D 11.13 in

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian End Tables

19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk on Later Stand
19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk on Later Stand

19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a traditional mahogany English mahogany with lap desk with satinwood banding, opening to reveal inkwells, interior drawers and writing surface, fitted to later stand, circa 1...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand
Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

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H 22.25 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in

Regency Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

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.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table
Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Early 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk Box on Stand Side Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

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...

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

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

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Antique 1820s English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Victorian Burl Walnut and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

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

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base
Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base

Georgian Mahogany and Brass Bound Campaign Lap Desk on Base

Located in Essex, MA

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tables

Materials

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

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H 22.13 in W 20.25 in D 10.63 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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand
Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk on Later Stand - Labelled - Edwards, Manufaturer to Her Majesty

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850
English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850

English Mahogany and Brass Lap Desk on Stand, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid-19th century English mahogany and brass lap desk on later stand with fitted interior and embossed black leather writing surface.               

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand
English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand

English Burled Elm Brass Bound Lap Desk on Later Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English burl elm brass bound lap desk with a fitted interior, circa 1860. Now on a custom stand of a later date.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Elm

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand
Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Circa 1830, Walnut Brass Bound Lap Desk with Custom Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base
Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base

Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base

Located in Essex, MA

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Late Regency Rosewood and Brass-Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

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

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Antique 1830s English Regency End Tables

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English 19th century lap desk on stand would also work wonderfully as a drinks table or end table or as a decorative object, once opened.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign End Tables

Materials

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English 19th century lap desk on stand would work beautifully as a drinks table or an end table.

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Rosewood Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand
19th Century English Rosewood Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

19th Century English Rosewood Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

The 19th century English rosewood lap desk on later mahogany stand with brass mounts and engraved W D on top. The interior with fitted interior and embossed leather writing surface.

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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

English 1860s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand with Brass Accents and Leather
English 1860s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand with Brass Accents and Leather

English 1860s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand with Brass Accents and Leather

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its clean lines and lovely patina, this English, 1860s lap desk box on stand will add a touch of tradition to any home where is will work wonderfully as a drinks table or end ta...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood and Brass Banded Lap Desk Table
Victorian Rosewood and Brass Banded Lap Desk Table

Victorian Rosewood and Brass Banded Lap Desk Table

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular hinged top with brass corners opening to a fitted interior, later mahogany base.

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Side Tables

British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

British Mahogany Officer's Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century British mahogany Campaign desk style officers chest or lap desk box on a later stand. Featuring a fitted interior with covered storage bins and a felt lined writing surf...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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 and bound corners, opening to reveal gilt-tooled red morocco writing surface, and ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Peabody, MA

An early 19th Century English lap desk on stand, can be used as an elegant side table.

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk
Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk

Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique 1830 wooden tambour lap campaign roll top desk. This is truly a unique piece when opened. We have acquired many small antiques from a private collector. This desk has a bra...

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Antique 1830s English 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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Most antique lap desks are really meant to be used on a table or some other stable surface.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4 dovetailed drawers, green felt top, lift lid, beautiful wood grain, brass pulls, ver...

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Antique 19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Ta...

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Oak

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

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very nice quality English Regency period rosewood and brass writing slope, this is a fine piece remaining in excellent original condition. It opens to reveal an early tooled green ...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk Box on Stand
English Lap Desk Box on Stand

English Lap Desk Box on Stand

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H 23 in W 20 in D 11 in

English Lap Desk Box on Stand

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique campaign style lap desk box on stand. The mid 19th Century mahogany box with a desk compartment inside from around 1840, the custom later base compliments perfectly. The fini...

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Antique 1840s English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

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H 22.5 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Westwood, NJ

An English walnut brass bound Campaign form lap desk on stand. The interior with tooled leather writing surface and fitted compartments and raised on a later mahogany stand. Ca 1830'...

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Antique 1830s European Campaign End Tables

Materials

Brass

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany George III Lap Desk on Stand
Mahogany George III Lap Desk on Stand

Mahogany George III Lap Desk on Stand

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H 19.25 in W 19 in D 12 in

Mahogany George III Lap Desk on Stand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic George III lap desk with circular satinwood inlay on lid and mahogany banding. The box is situated on a later custom stand with chamfered legs, Circa 1800.

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand

Located in Hopewell, NJ

English mahogany lap desk, brass bound with inlaid brass stringing and brass presentation plaque. There are compartments for ink wells, writing instruments and paper. The custom stan...

Category

Antique 1850s English End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Mahogany and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Base
Irish Georgian Mahogany and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Base

Irish Georgian Mahogany and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Base

Located in Essex, MA

With a hinged lid with brass inlay opening to a desk section. Bears label, "Whitehead, cabinet maker 12 Grafton street opposite Wicklow St, makers of dressing cases..........." With ...

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Antique 1820s Irish Side Tables

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Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Moses Striking Water from the Rock
17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Moses Striking Water from the Rock

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Moses Striking Water from the Rock

By Pier (Pietro) Dandini

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Moses Striking Water from the Rock; Circle of Pietro Dandini, Italian 1646-1712 Italian School, late 17th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 28 inches canvas: 29 x 23.5 inch...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder
Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder

Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting seduced us with its rich colors. Depicting Diana and her companions surprised by Actaeon, it was inspired by an engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a painting by Jos...

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17th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...

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Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

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1990s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,542 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Located in New York, NY

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

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Antique 1840s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror
Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Unique and Monumental Late 19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mirror This palatial mirror is made up of around 12 wonderful individually hand crafted pieces of porcelain. The...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware
Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

$2,450Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 18 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Massive 83 Pc Lot Antique German Bohemian Enameled Glass Wax Seal Barware

Located in Dayton, OH

Immense and rare 83 piece lot of antique Bohemian / German glassware / bar glassware - clear hand blown glass with hand painted enamel mottos and beehive designs. Some with gilt deta...

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Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Barware

Materials

Glass

Rebuilt 1881 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano Burr Walnut
Rebuilt 1881 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano Burr Walnut

Rebuilt 1881 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano Burr Walnut

Located in Leeds, GB

Rebuilt, 1881, Steinway & Sons Model D concert grand piano with a burr walnut case, filigree music desk and fluted, barrel legs. The music desk is an arabesque cut-out design wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen
Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen

Flora Danica Pierced Porcelain Basket by Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

A delicate floral motif encases this rare pierced porcelain basket by the celebrated Royal Copenhagen. Crafted in the highly celebrated Flora Danica motif, the service dish features ...

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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case

Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case

Located in London, GB

In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500

H 0.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Lap Desk Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lap desk table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each lap desk table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage lap desk table now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lap desk table, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A lap desk table, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Cassina, Tobia Scarpa and Charpentier et Cie each produced at least one beautiful lap desk table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lap Desk Table?

Prices for a lap desk table start at $881 and top out at $36,500 with the average selling for $2,495.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Lap Desk Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    The difference between a table and a desk is its function. The purpose of a table is to provide a surface for eating, in the case of dining tables, or resting objects, in the case of coffee, console and side and end tables. On the other hand, most people use desks as a surface for writing, reading or working. Some console tables and smaller dining tables can also function well as desks. Explore a large collection of desks and tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.