Slope Top Desk
William IV 19th century table top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835.
Elegant and good quality William IV rosewood
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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Circa 1900 French Burl Elm and Ebony Table Slope Top Secretary
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
C1880-1900 Beautiful French Burl Elm Slope Table Top Secretary, with secondary woods of ebony
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Early 20th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
A Rare C19th Anglo Indian Antler And Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk. Late 19th century. The whole veneered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
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Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870.
Fine quality english made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
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Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes
17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer
Located in London, GB
. Boxes such as this one with a sloped top were used as desks. The sloping top serving as a surface for
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Substantial French Slope Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
19th century substantial Parisian slope top desk, possibly a bank tellers desk. The back is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large and very solid early 20th century industrial sloped front pine desk.
Category
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Lacquer Style Small Louis XV Style Slope Top Desk, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style slope top desk in red Chinese style lacquer with golden highlights on all his sides
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Antique French Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French slope topped desk with pigeon hole compartments and a great patina.
Category
20th Century French Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope, circa 1870.
Fine quality English made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Quality 19th Century Military Campaign Camphor Wood Roll Top Writing Slope
Located in Benington, Herts
Quality 19th century military campaign camphor wood roll top writing slope
This extremely good
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 11.23 in W 21.07 in D 16.74 in
English 19th Century Writing Table with Two Large Front Drawers and Sloped Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century writing table with two large front drawers and sloped table top.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine work desk, circa 1870.
Tall clerks desk. Sloping pine top, with original worn paint finish
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870.
Fine quality English made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870.
Fine quality english made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Baize, Walnut
Scroll-Top Letter Slope
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scroll Top Writing Box. With brass inlay. The readed scroll top rolls back into the box, revealing
Category
Antique 19th Century More Desk Accessories
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Located in Shreveport, LA
slanted top is completely covered in carvings and features a lower raised edge to support books and/or
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 8 in W 16 in D 12 in
Slope-Top Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
Painted slope top desk with two drawers. Signed: Mrs. Geisdale married July 14,1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Slope-Top Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming French slope top desk with original paint.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Desks
Materials
Pine
William and Mary mahogany slope front desk, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous William and Mary mahogany slope front desk, circa 1860. Top opens down to reveal 8 slots
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks
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Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Jacobean Oak Sideboard Dresser Base with lower shelf.
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Oak
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA TWO SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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20th Century English Country Sofas
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Upholstery, Beech
$9,648
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 38 in
LOVELY HOWARD & SON'S / CHAIRS LTD TWO SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT CUSHIONs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$13,715
H 32.29 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
Vintage French Cast Iron Stove Cast Iron Enameled Stove By Ae. Mon. Godin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A small scale circular cast iron stove by a major French manufacturer. The metal cylinder is in green-gray paint and the iron pierced top, the door and other attachments are in dark ...
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Veneered Footed Sandalwood Glove Box with Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood glove box on turned ball feet the sides and top decorated with scrolling leaf borders and the top with a central leaf-framed cartou...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
$2,650
H 2.75 in W 8.88 in D 3.88 in
Antique 18th Century Pair Indian Hindu Erotic Kamasutra Miniature Paintings 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality pair of antique 18th century Indian erotic Kamasutra paintings, circa 1750.
The paintings most likely North-East India or possibly Nepal, are very finely painted with ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
$2,800 / set
H 14.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Cabinet for Wall or Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Anglo-Indian with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and carved and pierced details. The wood is most likely teak. I think it could work well from wall to table.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
$2,495
H 35.76 in W 33.75 in D 12 in
Contemporary Bar Chair 'Gropius CS2' by Noom, Wooden Legs, Woolland-64
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Counter chair Gropius CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Model in the main picture Wool, Woolland-64.
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Height: 101 cm / 29,13 in
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Materials
Wool, Foam, Wood
$2,032 / item
H 39.77 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Ebonised Ash Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Ash
$6,374 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau bar and smoking set.
Polished and stove enamelled
on the upper side is the cigar box.
It opens by pushing a button on the right side.
Three oval bottles.
Ten jiggers...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$14,433
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA 3 SEAT SOFA IN ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY PART SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$10,338
H 32.29 in W 80.91 in D 38 in
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Patagonia Quartz, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Belmonte Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
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Materials
Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine
$9,020 / item
H 21.66 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
1930s Rockford Furniture Jacobean Style Handcrafted Secretary Desk
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Jacobean-style slant front Hancrafted and handcarved by the renowned Rockford Chair and Furniture Company. Founded in 1876 by Swedish settlers, the company has a rich heritage of f...
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Secretaires
Materials
Brass
$3,875
H 40.75 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
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Located in Long Island City, NY
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Wool
Antique Blue and White Lidded Vases from Savona, Italy, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
During the 17th through 19th centuries, highly skilled artisans in Savona, Italy, produced beautiful tin-glazed earthenware known as maiolica (majolica). These blue and white lidded ...
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$5,800 / set
H 16.75 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
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Slope Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slope top desk for your home. A slope top desk — often made from wood, metal and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect slope top desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each slope top desk bearing Louis XV or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Slope Top Desk?
Prices for a slope top desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $545 and can go as high as $6,338, while the average can fetch as much as $2,847.
Questions About Slope Top Desk
- What is a roll top desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.
- 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.
- What is a roll top desk called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.
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