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English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Lap Desk with Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Lap Desk with a leather top inset.
Category
Early 20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This burl lap desk is in very good shape considering its age. The nice blood red leather inside is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
The Best - Georgian Sunburst Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa early 1800's.
An exceptional and rare 19th century mahogany lap desk inlaid with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 18.5 in D 10.75 in
Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Toronto, CA
Here is our Vintage Carlton House Desk, English Styling with Leather Writing Surface. A lovely
Category
20th Century English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Hardwood
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
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
compartment for writing utensils.
The desk is fitted with three faded green and gold tooled inset leather
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
. In the middle of the opened desk, there is a large compartment with a burgundy leather writing
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
telescopic mechanism.
Fully open you reveal a stunning and practical desk, with a red Moroccan leather
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Enthusiast.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
for engraving
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
Located in High Wycombe, GB
lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
) and dressing cases.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 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
Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860.
Brass bound around the outer edges
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality.
We can safely
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in High Wycombe, GB
set.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 3.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 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
H 25.75 in W 15 in D 10.5 in
Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Located in Bath, GB
section unfolds to reveal the leather covered writing surface with gold embossed tooling. The top opens to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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
H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
21st Century Lapdesk
By Mollie and Ken Kash
Located in Buffalo, NY
sculptors.
This particular work is based on the shape of an antique lap desk.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Steel
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
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
Category
20th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
Nice 19th century lap desk with tooled leather insert concealed in a burled wood box with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An English brass mounted burr walnut lap desk on later stand from the second half of the 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Anglo-Indian solid ebony lap desk, with alto relievo carving of scrolling foliate
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Ebony
Chippendale Partners Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
carved molded base. The working surface features a hand tooled leather top. Center lap drawer is flanked
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Lap Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine antique English Regency rosewood and brass trimmed lap desk now mounted on a later mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Lap Desk
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton brass bound walnut lap desk with good fitted interior, circa 1880. Desk features original
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Regency 1820 Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Regency 1820 Brass inlaid rosewood lap desk, with inset brass handles, are leathered writing
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This English lap desk has a velvet writing surface which has wear commensurate with age and use
Category
Antique 1850s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edwardian Lap Desk
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is certainly one of the finest lap desks we have come across. The wealthy traveler had his
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks
Materials
Brass
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
William IV / Victorian Lap Desk on Stand
Located in New York, NY
William IV or early Victorian lap desk on stand, the brass mounted rosewood with a cartouche
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rosewood English Campaign Lap Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century rosewood English Campaign lap desk. Gorgeous highly polished rosewood and brass. Two
Category
Antique 1850s English Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Rosewood
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III Brass Inlaid Mahogany Lap Desk with Fitted Leather Interior
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Antique 19th Century English Desks
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
mahogany or walnut.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
Category
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century Chinese Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1820.
Brass bound around
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Materials
Hardwood
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
Mid 19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860.
Brass bound around
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
Located in Vancouver, BC
original leather and pidgeon holes.
Original brass fittings adorn desk.
Wonderful patina, great color
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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860
Scotland 1860
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096
Scotland
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 17.5 in L 7 in
Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian brass bound walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Exquisite Campaign Style Mahogany and Leather Folding Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely compact writing desk when closed is 29 W, 17 D and 31 H. Measures: 26.75 to bottom of the
Category
1990s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare 19th Century Bamboo Davenport Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk with a lift top for additional storage for a "lap top", etc.
Rare.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
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