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19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, a figured mahogany lap desk banded in brass to protect a piece that was in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 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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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 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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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand

1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand

H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
English with Scottish influence, 19th century. A fine quality antique 19th century lap desk
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather

H 5.875 in W 13.75 in D 8.75 in
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 Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65
Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65

Louis Vuitton Traveling Lap Desk 65

H 19 in W 26 in D 9 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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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 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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Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in

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Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very high end English Regency Calamander, brass (with Bramah locks) and leather lap desk, now
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20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand
Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand

Antique Calamander Writing Bowx on Later Stand

H 20 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lap Desk
Lap Desk

Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 13.75 in D 8.5 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk

H 21.25 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Lap Desk
Antique Lap Desk

Antique Lap Desk

H 22 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This English lap desk has a velvet writing surface which has wear commensurate with age and use
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Antique 1850s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Lap Desk
Rosewood Lap Desk

Rosewood Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Lap Desk
Edwardian Lap Desk

Edwardian Lap Desk

H 9.5 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

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

H 20 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand

H 7 in W 20 in D 10.25 in
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
section hinged interior opens to become a writing desk, with green embossed leather writing surface and
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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
Scholarly Antique English Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Handsome green tooled leather when open and measures 24.5 W x 16 D . It slants slightly, 18 H on one end
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Antique 19th Century English End 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

H 22 in W 16.5 in L 22 in
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass bound mahogany lap desk of large size the brass bound figured mahogany top with
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Brass

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk of Large Size

H 21.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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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

H 22 in W 19 in D 11 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

H 21.75 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and black leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather
English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

English 1850s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Black Leather

H 20 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in
English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut lap desk from the mid-19th century with custom made stand and green leather inset
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

English 1850s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

H 21 in W 20.25 in L 21 in
English 1860s Walnut Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand with Brass Accents and Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut lap desk box from the mid-19th century with brass accents, raised on a custom
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Antique Mid-19th Century English End 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

H 21.25 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
early and beautifully tooled leather writing surface remains in exceptional condition; tiny brass tabs
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

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
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most comprehensive and fine Tri-Fold Writing Slopes or Lap Desks I have ever purchased
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahog. Comprehensive Tri-fold Lap Desk

H 5 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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

H 20.63 in W 20.63 in D 11.38 in
Splendid 19th Century English Mahogany & Leather Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly handsome 19th century mahogany box that opens to reveal a lap desk with green tooled
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Splendid 19th Century English Mahogany & Leather Lap Desk Box on Stand
Splendid 19th Century English Mahogany & Leather Lap Desk Box on Stand

Splendid 19th Century English Mahogany & Leather Lap Desk Box on Stand

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
remaining in excellent original condition. It opens to reveal an early tooled green leather writing surface
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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
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
section hinged interior opens to become a writing desk, with green embossed leather writing surface and
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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
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

Materials

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
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
By J.A. Simpson & Co
Located in Miami, FL
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques An English Victorian
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques

J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques

H 5.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in
English Inlaid Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English inlaid lap desk, the slanted double lid opens to a tooled leather writing surface at the
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Antique 1850s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Leather

English Inlaid Lap Desk
English Inlaid Lap Desk

English Inlaid Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.75 in
Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two antique wooden and brass boxes that open to become lap desks with tooled leather interiors.
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes
Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes

Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes

H 7 in W 20 in D 10 in
English 1873 Burled Walnut Box on Stand Lap Desk Fitted with Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English burled walnut lap desk from the second half of the 19th century with custom-made stand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

English 1873 Burled Walnut Box on Stand Lap Desk Fitted with Black Leather
English 1873 Burled Walnut Box on Stand Lap Desk Fitted with Black Leather

English 1873 Burled Walnut Box on Stand Lap Desk Fitted with Black Leather

H 23.5 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
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
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Antique 1850s English 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

H 24 in W 19.5 in D 10.25 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the late 19th century with custom made stand, green leather and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather

H 19 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
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. Well figured walnut
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Side 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

H 21.13 in W 17 in D 10.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This early 19th century lap desk is constructed of flame grain Honduras mahogany and features the
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pristine Victorian burled walnut writing slope with original tooled leather.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Alexandria, VA
but is not attached. On stand the lap desk makes a great small side table. The stand extends 1/4
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Lap Desk on Stand
Lap Desk on Stand

Lap Desk on Stand

H 7 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Lap Desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th Century lap desk on custom stand, England circa 1860
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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Brass

Lap Desk on later stand
Lap Desk on later stand

Lap Desk on later stand

H 22.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.5 in
A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Austin, TX
box. Open the top and the box becomes a lap desk with embossed leather, and below are hidden
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Leather

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
English Lap Desk, Rosewood-Brass Banded
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood brass banded English lap desk with fitted leather interior. (Measurements represent
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Lap Desk, Rosewood-Brass Banded
English Lap Desk, Rosewood-Brass Banded

English Lap Desk, Rosewood-Brass Banded

H 20 in W 7.521 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Somerville, MA
Late 19th century macassar ebony lap desk with mother of pearl inlay, fitted interior, gold tooled
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Antique 19th Century American End Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Lap Desk on Stand
19th Century Lap Desk on Stand

19th Century Lap Desk on Stand

H 28 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
green leather writing surface tooled with a Greek key design further lifting to a shallow well, as well
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Shell, Leather

Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk

Victorian Inlaid Burl Walnut Lap Desk

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Victorian Walnut Writing / Slope / Lap Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian burled walnut writing slope with leather insert and fitted interior.
Category

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
Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
to a black Morrocan leather lined interior fitted with document dividers, pen tray, open wells and a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk
Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk

Regency Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk

H 6 in W 1 in D 10 in
Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk, with Leather Tooled Interior on Stand. Stand made later.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Brass Inlaid Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 20 in W 18 in D 10 in
Traveling Laptop Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Edwardian burlwood and leather traveling lap top desk was originally acquired from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Traveling Laptop Desk
Traveling Laptop Desk

Traveling Laptop Desk

H 6.75 in W 15.75 in D 10.13 in
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inkwells and a changeable calendar. There is a spring mechanism at its top which releases a removable lap
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box

H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in

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Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian

H 10.24 in W 22.25 in D 13 in
Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique travel desk with brass bands, tooled leather interior, brass shield plate and escutcheon, ebonized trim and presented on a plain stand with tapering legs. Dimensions: 15 3/4...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration
Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration

Antique Travel Desk On Stand for Restoration

H 21.5 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks and Writing Tables

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.75 in
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristol, dated March 12, 1851)
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder
English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

English Regency Metamorphic Library Ladder

H 29 in W 51 in D 27 in
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope with later stand What a find, if you are in...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic leather lap desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every leather lap desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather lap desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A leather lap desk, designed in the Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather lap desk over the years, but those crafted by J.A. Simpson & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for a leather lap desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,523.
Questions About Leather Lap Desk
  • Can I paint a leather desk top?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • How do I clean a leather desk blotter?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a leather desk blotter, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Tackle heavy stains with a cleaning product designed specifically for leather. Applying leather conditioner to the blotter regularly can help to minimize cracking. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
  • What do you call the leather top on a desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.