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French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The top of the box is inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box Quite simply, this is a stunning example of a 19th
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Antique 1870s Indian Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box
19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box

19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box

H 6 in W 15 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

H 7.49 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 8.47 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, GB
sight allows the user to lock the Writing Slope. When opened the box reveals the original purple Velvet
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope

Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope

H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 12.8 in
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

H 8.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

H 10.5 in W 16.75 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.375 in
Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
Scrolling Brass Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique
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Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box

H 6.75 in W 18.25 in D 10 in
"Tree of Life" Hand Carved Writing Box by David & Penny Square
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique and wonderfully hand carved bix made of of Philippine Mahogany and had carved and
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

"Tree of Life" Hand Carved Writing Box by David & Penny Square
"Tree of Life" Hand Carved Writing Box by David & Penny Square

"Tree of Life" Hand Carved Writing Box by David & Penny Square

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail  From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in
17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare 17th-century Charles II carved oak writing or desk box, circa 1660. England. The box
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England
17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England

17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England

H 11.82 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The exterior has an intricately
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 12.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Carved Chinese Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century carved Chinese writing slope / box, intricately carved all over with dragons, symbols
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Antique 1870s Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Carved Chinese Writing Slope
19th Century Carved Chinese Writing Slope

19th Century Carved Chinese Writing Slope

H 11.25 in W 14.25 in D 7.25 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
carving and two large drawers. Amazing carved detail in this desk from the frieze trim around the top to
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher
Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher

Spanish Early 18th Century Walnut Wood Desk with Spindled Legs and Box Stretcher

H 32.5 in W 50 in D 28.5 in
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Prahran, Victoria
High quality Japanese 'Kamakura-Bori' carved lacquer writing box with a shallow relief carved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box
Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

Japanese Kamakura-Bori, Carved Lacquer Writing Box

H 2.17 in W 8.67 in D 9.65 in
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to the Victorian Period Circa 1850 From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

H 6.3 in W 14.96 in D 10.04 in
Large Antique 19th C. Anglo Indian Metal Writing Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th Century impressive Anglo Indian large tinned copper treasure chest / casket, massive size, of rectangular form with hinged lid, hinged handles, profusely embossed with s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Large Antique 19th C. Anglo Indian Metal Writing Box
Large Antique 19th C. Anglo Indian Metal Writing Box

Large Antique 19th C. Anglo Indian Metal Writing Box

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
writing table . Unique and exclusive work of art. An stunning chinese sewing box with a lot of carved
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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Located in Shreveport, LA
Bible boxes, they’re on the permanent “must find” list…and yet this is one of the first two we have
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern

Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern

H 8 in W 16 in D 12 in
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Bounded From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Anglo Indian Amboyna
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

H 5.31 in W 14.37 in D 10.04 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 Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stationery Campaign chest writing box. Gorgeous and extremely rare and unique 19th century Anglo Indian
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box

H 5.25 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
Located in Haarlem, NL
Victorian blackened wood and brass initialed vanity, sewing or writing box, the lid interior
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and highly collectible antique box, late 1600s. When it comes to
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire

H 3.1 in W 8.5 in D 5.4 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Anglo-Indian Bombay hand carved sandalwood writing slope of generous proportions and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany, Sandalwood

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

H 6.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Asian, lacquered and signed wood writing or calligraphy box with carved and signed ink
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

H 1.5 in W 9 in D 6.75 in
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Carved Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carved writing box you’re looking for. A carved writing box — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 197 options for an antique or vintage carved writing box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved writing box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved writing box, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Rajhastani, William Ehrich and Art Donovan each produced at least one beautiful carved writing box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Writing Box?

The average selling price for a carved writing box at 1stDibs is $3,318, while they’re typically $335 on the low end and $425,837 for the highest priced.
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