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French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 94cm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Late 19th Century, Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, FI
Travel writing desk in solid mahogany, interior divided into inserts for letters, ink flask, small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Travelling Writing Desk Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century writing desk from Lulea Norrbotten, North of Sweden.
Untouched original painting with
Category
Antique 1810s Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
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
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
, much more, a truly amazing piece of history with incredible provenance! The personal Travel Writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
Travel Foldable Writing Desk Table Leather Nickel Mahogany
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This foldable writing desk is made from mahogany in a driftwood finish with leather and nickel
Category
2010s Unknown Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
division
Large writing box / travel writing desk
England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm
This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Travel desk made with Sevres style porcelain plates, with mercury gold plated bronze mount. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian Arts & Crafts folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 26 in W 32 in D 17.75 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Minimal Writing desk Office Table Red Travertine Marble Crystal Glass Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
, writing- or partners desk.
Table dimension: L 230 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Dimensions are customizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Table Desk Writing Home Office Orange Onyx Mirror Steel Contemporary Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare early 19th century rosewood campaign desk displays exquisite beauty and remarkable design
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bureau Plat Parquetry Writing Table
Located in London, GB
always carry a large inventory of antique desks, writing tables and bureaux as well as chairs and desk
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
16th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table, Circa 1580
Located in Brugge, BE
An impressive and illustrated 16th century Spanish walnut writing table, exemplifying unparalleled
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Continuous Writing Table - Hand applied wood veneer, leather & travertine
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
incorporates rectilinear, modernist lines that travel unrelentingly beyond inspection. Each material tone and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique english mahogany brass bound travel box, circa 1800.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an Irish well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandel Travelling
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are
Category
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
conceals cords and allows them to travel through the desk top to the floor. A bronze grill beneath the
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Marc van Rampelberg Freestanding Desk in Solid Iroko
By Marc van Rampelberg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marc van Rampelberg, freestanding writing desk, iroko, Kenya, 1980s.
This solid Iroko
Category
Vintage 1980s Kenyan Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
(AIFAF)"
Desk
Year 1940
French
Wood and chrome
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Located in Milano, IT
and captures the spirit of travel.
Imagine, if you will, a desk that dares to resemble a travel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk
Year 1920
French
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Mist Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Dimensions: H. 75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Ivory Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Dimensions: H. 75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Whiskey Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Dimensions: H. 75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo
Author: Mimi Bohm
Page: 68
Year: 1920
It is
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Year: 1940
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Gaby Gradient Desk by Chapel Petrassi
By Chapel Petrassi
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaby gradient desk by Chapel Petrassi
Dimensions: 125 x 80 x 75 cm
Materials: Polished Aluminium
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
and the use of travelling scribes was on the wane, this type of writing desk must have been much more
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk
Year 1920
French
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: carved wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Black Oak
By Man of Parts, Sebastian Herkner
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Dimensions: H. 75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: carved wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Desk 'Savignyplatz' by Man of Parts, Nude Oak
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, FR
'Savignyplatz' Desk by Man of Parts
Signed by Sebastian Herkner
Solid oak wood
Finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
beautiful and functional captain / officers traveling desk. Featuring a stunning highly figured flame
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Year 1930
French
Wood is Zebrano
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer
It is an elegant and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk
Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Year: 1900
Materials :wood.
We have specialized
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk
Sign: Made in France 7382
Year: 1920
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1940
Material: Wood and bronze
It is an elegant and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco
Year: 1930
Material: wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle
Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
Year: 1900
Materials
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Wood and bronze
Finish: polyurethanic lacquer.
It is an
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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Travel Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the travel writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A travel writing desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a travel writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A travel writing desk, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made travel writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith and Susse Frères are consistently popular.
How Much is a Travel Writing Desk?
A travel writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,871, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
Questions About Travel Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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