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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
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Antique 1870s Indian Black Forest Desk Sets

Materials

Bone, Antler, Leather, Sandalwood

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

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Clerk's Desk
Located in London, England
Slope top writing desk in original paint finish.
Category

Antique 1870s Desks

Materials

Pine

Clerk's Desk
Clerk's Desk
H 38.19 in W 35.04 in D 24.41 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Baize, Walnut

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian Painted Slope Topped Lap Desk. 18th century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Boxes

Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
Italian Painted Slope-Top Lap Desk
H 10.5 in W 23.75 in D 17.75 in
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
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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

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
H 37 in W 42 in D 23 in
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

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

Antique French Desk
Antique French Desk
H 34.75 in W 41 in D 26.5 in
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
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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

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.
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
H 49 in W 60 in D 34 in
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

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
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Antique 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Scroll-Top Letter Slope
H 9 in W 18 in D 15 in
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
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Slope-Top Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
Painted slope top desk with two drawers. Signed: Mrs. Geisdale married July 14,1870.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Slope-Top Desk
Slope-Top Desk
H 36 in W 36 in D 22 in
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

19th Century French Slope-Top Desk
19th Century French Slope-Top Desk
H 43.5 in W 43.5 in D 23 in
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
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.