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Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

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
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
Category

Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany
Category

19th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk
Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.5 in
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
Category

Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder

H 17 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in
Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional. The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the ag...
Category

1910s American Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s
Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

Restored Typewriter/ Remington Portable, USA, 1910s

H 3.94 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case
By Royal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case. Circa Early
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Steel

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case
Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
small portable desk, ready to accommodate the objects needed for writing. The English manufacturing of
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Wood

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typically a small, portable
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th
Category

18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
Category

18th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sandalwood, Bone

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 in
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.75 in
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
manufacturer’s, Wells & Lambe soon expanded their repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing
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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
was advertised to provide an elegant assortment of Copying Machines, Portable Desks, Ladies and
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Late 18th Century British Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Paper

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand
Located in Reepham, GB
as a secure and stylish portable writing desk and storage unit during its time.
Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand
17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

17th-Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno, Chest/Desk on stand

H 57.49 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
and businessmen, this portable writing desk was hand-crafted in England in the first half of the 19th
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
Chinese cabinet on stand detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
brass. The original side lift handles are of the Chippendale style. This is designed to be a portable
Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Chinese cabinet on stand detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration
Chinese cabinet on stand detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration

Chinese cabinet on stand detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration

H 57 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is a portable desk. The base is typically a Spanish table and dates from 19th Century
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno

H 58.27 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
designed as a portable writing desk, the bargueño was a symbol of status and wealth in the Spanish
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
dating back to the 18th century. These portable writing desks were essential for both personal and
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

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

H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
time. The writing desk showcases intricate inlaid marquetry circles adorning its front, while inside
Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

H 57 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lockable cover, that this piece was crafted to be both portable and a desk feature. This unusual example of
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box

H 2.9 in W 2.3 in D 4.6 in
English 19th Century Coaching Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
table, drinks table, or portable desk. Be sure to view all the images for a closer look at this
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

English 19th Century Coaching Table
English 19th Century Coaching Table

English 19th Century Coaching Table

H 28.25 in W 26.63 in D 25.88 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
campaign furniture with portable writing desks, dressing cases and decanter boxes. His son Thomas joined
Category

Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

H 17 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fittings. H. 12.6 x W. 43.2 x D. 28.5 cm Note: Workboxes, portable writing desks, inkstands and
Category

Early 19th Century Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

H 4.97 in W 17.01 in D 11.23 in
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
suit with blue stripes, are both sketching battle scenes with brush and ink on portable drawing desks
Category

19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.
Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.

Antique 19th c Woodblock Print by Mizuno Toshikata - Sino Japan Battle_of_Son.

H 14.77 in W 27.96 in D 0.08 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Cut Steel

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
Category

Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock
By Charles Joseph Ferdinand Baulion
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Baulion À Namur, portable table clock, Louis XV period, circa 1760. Movement with square plates
Category

1760s Belgian Louis XV Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock
18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

18th Century Brass Portable Table Clock

H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
an H-stretcher; the whole raised on bracket feet; perfect for serving or as an elegant portable
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Mahogany

A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table
A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table

A Louis Philippe Cuban Mahogany Kidney Shaped Serving Table

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 19 in
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Located in London, Greenwich
An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England
Category

1810s British Regency Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk
Category

Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca

Vargueno de Salamanca

H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750
Located in Paris, ile de france
foliate decoration, This engraved bureau-cabinet, serving as portable desk jewel-case and dressing-box
Category

18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Sandalwood, Ivory

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750
Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

Vizagapatam Anglo Indian Miniature Sandalwood and Ivory Panels Cabinet, 1750

H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in
Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño
Located in San Francisco, CA
superlative. A bargueno, for those unfamiliar, is a portable desk that originated in Renaissance Spain
Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Walnut

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño
Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

Stunning 16th Century Spanish Walnut, Baroque Period Bargueño

H 24 in W 42 in D 17 in
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
flash.. Great for a laptop desk. Portable Bar,,, A lever picks up the desk on wheels for easy moving
Category

Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash
Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

Early Industrial Rolling Desk / Bar by Toledo, Japanning, copper flash

H 41 in W 26 in D 28 in
Italian Portable Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No excuses for not writing any postcards with this beautiful original kit...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Desk Portable

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This diminutive little lap desk was the ultimate in desk portability in its day. Made in
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter
By Remington, NY 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Remington #6 portable desk typewriter offers under strike form with gilt pin striping
Category

19th Century American Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter
Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter

Antique Remington #6 Understrike Portable Desk Typewriter

H 11 in W 17 in D 15.75 in
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk by Asprey London, an Edwardian folding, portable, travel writing table dating to circa 1910. A
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Portable inkstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English ivory and brass-mounted rosewood portable inkstand, mid-19th century.
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Brass

Portable inkstand
Portable inkstand

Portable inkstand

H 6.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A stylish William IV rosewood and silver-gilt portable desk compendium, of rectangular form with a
Category

1820s English Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Silver

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

H 3 in W 8.25 in L 3 in
Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique 3 bank "Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter" with original case. The keys
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919
Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919

Antique Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, C.1919

H 5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco portable Corona Four bank typewriter with panels of high gloss black, original
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1924

H 5 in W 13.25 in D 12 in
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco portable Corona Four bank typewriter in high gloss black and original gold
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926
Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926

Antique Corona Four Portable Typewriter C.1926

H 5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932
By Remington Rand
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original Remington Rand Portable Noiseless Typewriter with black crinkle finish and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932
Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932

Fully Refurbished Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter, c.1932

H 6 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Art Deco Royal portable typewriter in black with chrome ring. Original case with
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in
Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco refurbished portable Corona Four bank typewriter with panels of contrasting
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924
Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924

Antique Refurbished Corona Four Portable Typewriter c.1924

H 5 in W 13.25 in D 12 in
Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
By E. Remington and Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A refurbished Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and has ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal

Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

Antique Refurbished Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

H 5.25 in W 13.25 in D 13 in
Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A fully refurbished Art Deco Corona Sterling typewriter in gloss black with original gold lettering and case. The keys are nickle. This typewriter has been refurbished and h...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934
Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934

Antique Refurbished Corona Sterling Portable Typewriter c.1934

H 5.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947
By Remington Rand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Remington Rand Noiseless Portable Typewriter with black crinkle finish and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Desk Portable

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947
Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947

Antique Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter and Case, circa 1947

H 6 in W 13 in D 13 in
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Antique Desk Portable For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk portable for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and animal skin, every antique desk portable was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk portable — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk portable made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Myers and Remington, NY each produced at least one beautiful antique desk portable that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Desk Portable?

Prices for an antique desk portable can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $4,550, while the average can fetch as much as $495.
Questions About Antique Desk Portable
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.