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Japanese Suzuribako-Writing Box-Showa Era-Excellect condition-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
This vintage wooden Writing Box with drawer features beautiful original metal fittings, exuding a
Category

1980s Showa More Art

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
merchants and businessmen, this remarkable writing box was exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the mid
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Early Swedish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Box with Originally Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original painted Folk Art box. From the beginning of the 19th century, most likely used
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Antique Leather Crayon Box from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, pencils, pens, and other writing implements. The box features a large wooden model of a pencil lying
Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Antique Anglo Indian Mughal Carved Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fine antique Anglo-Indian hand carved wooden jewelry box inlaid. A Nice Mughal Anglo Indian Pen Box
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Box, casket, walnut, circa 1920, Art Deco, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Very decorative wooden box with quality star shaped inlay work. This object is an original from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco wooden box with an iconic sunray pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Beauty Desk, Makeup Table, Writing Table, Mirror, Oak, Brass Medulu
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such as a boutique-hotel or a private residence. A brass box contains two jewel boxes. The white
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap, given the weight and size. In 2016
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap, given the weight and size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Walnut Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
your mobile phone by request. This piece is assembled, and it will be delivered in a wooden box
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

Organic Modern Home Office Writing Desk White Lacquer Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
your mobile phone by request. This piece is assembled, and it will be delivered in a wooden box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Metal, Stainless Steel

Le Bureau de Paolo Wooden Desk with several drawers
By Sam Baron
Located in Roma, IT
Le bureau de Paolo is a desk constituted of wide variety of boxes and drawers. These boxes have a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
, having created e.g. the Box by Posti self service concept for Finland’s leading postal and logistics
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Ash

Modern Curved Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood White Lacquer Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap. This piece is entirely made in Portugal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
extra feature available by request). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
extra feature available by request). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
website). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap. This piece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
available by request). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap, given
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
size, it will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap. It is designed for a contemporary or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
website). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap. This piece is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
. Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap, given the weight and size. In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
wooden box packed in bubble wrap. Please let me know if you have any other questions about the piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Modern Home Office Writing Desk in High-Gloss Ironwood and Gold Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
(Fifties Collection, available on our website). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cut Steel, Metal, Steel

Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Collection, available on our website). Assembled piece. It will be delivered in a wooden box packed in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
drawers on the top. The top and drawers box are covered with a thick green linoleum.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood & Copper Effect
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
difference. This piece is assembled, and it will be delivered in a wooden box packed in bubble wrap. Please
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper, Metal, Cut Steel, Steel

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
in metal (brushed aluminum metal feet, beige metal structure for the boxes) wooden tray and orange
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Agresti Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Black polished wooden pen box with anti-tarnish suede and leather handles for your collection of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Wood

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
below opens to wooden box and straps for holding correspondence. At the back is a hidden compartment
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
over time. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
H 30.52 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Additional info: The wooden box is not included in the price.
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in
Neo Renaissance Walnut Table, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US
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Antique 1890s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Neo Renaissance Walnut Table, 1890s
Neo Renaissance Walnut Table, 1890s
H 32.29 in W 72.84 in D 32.68 in
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping, it's required a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
H 30.52 in W 50.6 in D 22.45 in
Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
wooden box is not included in the price.
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Console in Marble and Wood
H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
By Formanova
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Formanova. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
wooden box are typical of the French style of the 1970s. Just like Maison Jansen, Romeo or Jean Claude
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
height Possible customization: Height, with or without drawers Additional info: The wooden box is
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
height 74 cm Possible customization: Height, width and depth Additional info: The wooden box is
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Imitation Wood Vinyl Desk by Mascagni for Harrods of London
Located in Montelabbate, PU
signs of time and wear. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
height Possible customization: Height, with or without drawers Additional info: The wooden box is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Green Leatherette and Metal Cabinets, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
hall. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the antique writing table stands on thick carved turned legs ending
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
details in gilded bronze. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
H 61.82 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
1950s Industrial Single Bank Steel Tanker Desk by Orma Milano, Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
be made in a 5 or 7-layered cardboard box or a wooden crate. Bigger items may be required to ship on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
early oak boxes for his research and report on the Nelson Desk as follows: >>>> The desk has obviously
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

TTTTable Contemporary Table in Steel
Located in London, GB
Additional info: The wooden box is not included in the price.
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

TTTTable Contemporary Table in Steel
TTTTable Contemporary Table in Steel
H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 43.31 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
fully quarter sawn English oak. Hand dovetailed joints surround the oak box and inner drawer parts. The
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
gives a truly great effect. Rectangular decorative box form, the Regency period / early Victorian era
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Th...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lavish brass inlay
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

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Wooden Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wooden writing box you’re looking for. A wooden writing box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 73 variations of the antique or vintage wooden writing box you’re looking for, while we also have 30 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wooden writing box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A wooden writing box, designed in the modern, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria and Artefatto Design Studio each produced at least one beautiful wooden writing box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wooden Writing Box?

A wooden writing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,054, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $39,800.
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    To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
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