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Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

$3,853 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 11.42 in D 24.02 in
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very good looking and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

$2,942 Sale Price
25% Off
H 32.09 in W 54.14 in D 29.93 in
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and three small drawers, the writing slops
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

$2,408
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
Victorian Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment below, raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Work Table
Victorian Walnut Work Table

Victorian Walnut Work Table

$1,926 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 24 in D 17 in
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the drawer front, on page 282 you can see the exact same leather writing slope, the lock is correct
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

$9,634 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.59 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
Mid 19th Century Swedish center table with writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century center table with writing slope circa 1860. Fine quality empire period swedish
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Center Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Swedish center table with writing slope
Mid 19th Century Swedish center table with writing slope

Mid 19th Century Swedish center table with writing slope

$4,122
H 29.25 in W 52 in D 37.25 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment below
Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

$2,993
H 25.6 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in
George III Late 18th Century Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
green leather writing slope and rests above two deep drawers with brass pulls. The case stands on square
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Late 18th Century Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
George III Late 18th Century Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk

George III Late 18th Century Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk

$3,600
H 28.25 in W 41.5 in D 26.5 in
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top
Category

Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

$9,634 Sale Price
30% Off
H 33.67 in W 50.79 in D 24.61 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
interior of the box reveals a Satinwood lining with a racing green leather writing slope with gold tooling
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

$3,131
H 4.34 in W 14.97 in D 10.44 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS.   The drawers above a recess with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

$8,602
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing slope crossbanded in burr walnut with satinwood inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

$2,075 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 20.67 in
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
lower part with a frieze drawer revealing tooled leather insets with an adjustable writing slope and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

$20,646
H 50.4 in W 44.1 in D 23.04 in
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on
Category

20th Century Spanish Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

$1,437
H 3.15 in W 13.19 in D 11.03 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

$2,271
H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very good looking and
Category

Antique 1880s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk

$2,684
H 33.27 in W 21.07 in D 13.78 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Hand-Crafted Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope SLOPE 58
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

$3,798 / set
H 5.32 in W 15.56 in D 8.86 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

$2,594 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

$3,427 / set
H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 9.93 in
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior Vid
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Slope April 2025 E1 Elegant 19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior Vid
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior Vid

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior Vid

$3,909 / set
H 6.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored reddish brown leather, period William IV circa 1830 Chesterfield Library reclining
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

$16,516
H 42.13 in W 27.17 in D 32.29 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period William IV Chesterfield Library armchair complete
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

$13,075
H 41.74 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This is a beautifully preserved example of a Regency period writing slope that also functions as a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

$1,844
H 9.45 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
lock. Inside, there is a leathered sloped writing surface that when pushed back, reveals a sizable
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$12,560 Sale Price
51% Off
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

$1,610 Sale Price
35% Off
H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport with a sloping green leather writing surface
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport

$3,372
H 39 in W 23.25 in D 22 in
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

$3,165
H 5.52 in W 14.77 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With An Engraved Shield. Stationary
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior

$3,454 / set
H 6.62 in W 12.41 in D 10.24 in
Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burled walnut and walnut writing slope with brass mounts, made in 1870, on a late 20th century
Category

Antique 1870s English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand
Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand

Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing Slope on Stand

$1,500
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 11 in
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mahogany writing box with leather slope and hidden storage with key, English, circa 1780.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III More Furniture and Collecti...

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

$2,750
H 3 in W 18 in D 20 in
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
interior of the Writing Box is fitted with a Black leather writing slope framed in gold tooling and brass
Category

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

$4,817
H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
various stationary cubby’s. The writing slope has a gold leaf embossed, green leather top which is very
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

$4,060
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 in
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

$3,537 / set
H 5.32 in W 12.01 in D 9.06 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
Category

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

$3,045 Sale Price
25% Off
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
London lock. When opened the writing box reveals a dark blue black leather writing slope bordered with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

$5,918
H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
horizontal position creating the writing slope with tooled leather. the two sections of the slope lift
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

$4,950
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk, late 19th century from Vizagapatam, which was the
Category

Antique 1870s Indian Black Forest Desk Sets

Materials

Bone, Antler, Leather, Sandalwood

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s

$3,800
H 5.25 in W 15.13 in D 11.38 in
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
box reveals a deep blue replacement leather writing slope bordered with gold tooling and greek key
Category

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

$4,817
H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
interior with a leather writing slope and three large drawers below. The gorgeous grain and colour of the
Category

Antique 18th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )

Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau Bookcase In Mahogany ( REF AF-3190 )

$5,092
H 229.5 in W 107 in D 58 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,461
H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
leaves with thumb molded edge, with hinged top revealing a writing and dressing table, with leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

$9,500
H 30.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
up lid revealing a fitted writing interior with a leather top writing slope, circa 1840.   
Category

Antique 1840s English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

$3,372
H 67 in W 31 in D 19 in
Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this Victorian antique walnut brass bound writing box with internal leather
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$818
H 7.09 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
the sloped and leathered writing surface. Inside, two generously sized drawers offer additional
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Student Desk
English Mahogany Student Desk

English Mahogany Student Desk

$5,250
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 24 in
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
point as has the green leather to the writing slope). There are keys for the drawers and cupboard, but
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

$14,810
H 30.91 in W 36.03 in D 23.51 in
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
for documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

$2,408
H 10.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather skiver, angled for comfort Writing slope opens to reveal a fitted interior, with two small drawers
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

$7,169
H 58.08 in W 24.22 in D 22.84 in
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from Seend House, Wiltshire
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,958
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
carved and shaped supports. The leather top writing slope lifting to reveal a birds eye maple interior
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860

$2,470
H 36 in W 21 in D 21.5 in
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from Seend House
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,958
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
OUTSTANDING ! The box opens to reveal a writing slope with blue leather insert. Both the top section of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

$7,999
H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
for ease of use. The writing slope is newly leathered in hand dyed and hand tooled full cowhide. When
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope

$3,475
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar
Located in Southampton, NY
Military Writing Box with Calendar and Roll-up Top. Leather Writing Slope.Two Inkwells.Bottem
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar
Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

$2,800
H 15.25 in W 18 in D 15.25 in
George IV Burr Elm and Rosewood Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
The lifting leather writing slope revealing an extraordinary arrangement of eight secret drawers
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George IV Burr Elm and Rosewood Writing Table
George IV Burr Elm and Rosewood Writing Table

George IV Burr Elm and Rosewood Writing Table

$7,914
H 28.35 in W 41.54 in D 22.05 in
Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London
By Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
leather writing slope, pigeon holes and pen tray. Below we have a further shelf with a beautifully turned
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London
Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London

Edwardian Oak Writing Bureau Possibly by Shoolbred & Co., London

$1,342
H 46 in W 28 in D 16 in
Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Bureau
Located in Edinburgh, GB
/ pull-out slide with tooled leather writing slope (ratchet adjustable) flanked by similar leather insert
Category

Antique 19th Century Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Bureau
Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Bureau

Victorian Mahogany Roll Top Bureau

$4,817
H 46.86 in W 53.15 in D 31.89 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
Victorian burr walnut davenport having a leather writing slope which lifts up to reveal a satinwood
Category

Antique 19th Century British Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

$1,231
H 9.55 in W 8.53 in D 8.38 in
Georgian Partners Writing Table, circa 1800
Located in Sheffield, MA
drawers, olive green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, frieze drawer in centre flanked by two drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Brass

Georgian Partners Writing Table, circa 1800
Georgian Partners Writing Table, circa 1800

Georgian Partners Writing Table, circa 1800

$16,750
H 30.5 in W 58.5 in D 36.5 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic leather writing slope available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every leather writing slope was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather writing slope — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right leather writing slope, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather writing slope over the years, but those crafted by Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leather Writing Slope?

Prices for a leather writing slope start at $425 and top out at $33,715 with the average selling for $1,327.
Questions About Leather Writing Slope
  • What is a writing slope?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What are writing slopes?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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