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French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The top of the box is inlaid
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
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

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 23.04 in D 15.16 in
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 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
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original paint and patina.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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 French Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

H 1.38 in W 10.25 in D 5.13 in
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

H 4.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III Ecritoire writing box in Boulle style marquetry in bone with brass central cartridge
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860

H 7.49 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The exterior has an intricately
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 12.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Large Antique Writing Box
Located in Houston, TX
A large writing box with compartments found in France . Made of exotic wood with brass inlay
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Large Antique Writing Box
Large Antique Writing Box

Large Antique Writing Box

H 8.5 in W 19.75 in D 11 in
Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III Ecritoire writing cabinet in doucine, ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870
Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870

Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Louis XIV Period Polychrome-Painted Casket Writing Box
Located in New York, US
Our writing box measuring 14 by 9 1/2 by 4 inches dates from the late seventeenth century and is
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Antique 17th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Louis XIV Period Polychrome-Painted Casket Writing Box
Louis XIV Period Polychrome-Painted Casket Writing Box

Louis XIV Period Polychrome-Painted Casket Writing Box

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
travelling writing slope made during the first half of the nineteenth century, of French origin. The
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique French Brass Inlaid Ebony Boulle Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 7.75 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Dealer: S138XX
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

H 9.25 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case, from France, late 19th century. The chest is veneered with
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century

H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 13 in
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and porcelain cameo mounted amboyna writing box, circa 1860 in date. The
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Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

H 8.67 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 in
Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant sycamore and boxwood Louis XVI style bureau plat decorated with gilt bronze and inset with black leather tooled top.
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat
Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

Elegant Sycamore and Box Wood Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat

H 30 in W 51 in D 25 in
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Brass

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

H 8.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Burl

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in
Napoleon III Writing Desk Boulle Style Marquetry Box, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Weiting desk box. In Doucine Boulle Queen Marquetry Napoleon III style. Very nice ekine writing
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Boulle Style Marquetry Box, France, 1870
Napoleon III Writing Desk Boulle Style Marquetry Box, France, 1870

Napoleon III Writing Desk Boulle Style Marquetry Box, France, 1870

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
French Louis XV writing box, decorated with geometrically patterned wood marquetry. The front of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box
18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

18th Century Louis XV Wood Marquetry Writing Box

H 22.45 in W 13.39 in D 10.24 in
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century

H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century

H 3.75 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
writing table . Unique and exclusive work of art. An stunning chinese sewing box with a lot of carved
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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle Napoleon III marquetry with inlaid brass writing desk/table box
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box

Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box

H 8.67 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Fine 19th French Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, Napoleon III, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine 19th century French marquetry escritoire or writing box from the Napoleon III period
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Fine 19th French Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, Napoleon III, circa 1860
Fine 19th French Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, Napoleon III, circa 1860

Fine 19th French Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, Napoleon III, circa 1860

H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
Located in Haarlem, NL
Victorian blackened wood and brass initialed vanity, sewing or writing box, the lid interior
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Writing Case in Marquetry, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular box of the XIXth century, with inlaid decoration of crosses in frames of Greek motifs
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Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Writing Case in Marquetry, 19th Century
Writing Case in Marquetry, 19th Century

Writing Case in Marquetry, 19th Century

H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Navy Blue Desk Organizer and Writing Pad
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large size desk organizer with interior compartments and matching leather writing pad
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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes

Navy Blue Desk Organizer and Writing Pad
Navy Blue Desk Organizer and Writing Pad

Navy Blue Desk Organizer and Writing Pad

H 4.25 in W 19 in D 14.25 in
Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare black lacquered and brass desk by Jean Claude Mahey. 2 drawers in front and useful side box
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s
Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s

Lacquered and Brass Desk Side Box by Jean Claude Mahey, France, 1970s

H 30.12 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar

H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France
Located in Toledo, OH
Ornate leather boxed French Empire three-piece writing set. Included in the box is a letter opener
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France
French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France

French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France

H 1.25 in W 3.5 in D 11 in
Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant briar-wood and silver box: travel writing set, nr. O/1469.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box
Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box

Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box

H 1.97 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
18th to 19th Century French Alpes Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Wrinting box decorated and sculptured by rosettes and hearts. Cembro Pine. French Alpes, 18th to
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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

18th to 19th Century French Alpes Writing Box
18th to 19th Century French Alpes Writing Box

18th to 19th Century French Alpes Writing Box

H 5.52 in W 13 in D 10.83 in
Exhibition Quality Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Inlaid French Writing Box
Located in Darwen, GB
An exhibition quality kingwood and tulipwood parquetry inlaid French writing box constructed using
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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Exhibition Quality Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Inlaid French Writing Box
Exhibition Quality Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Inlaid French Writing Box

Exhibition Quality Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Inlaid French Writing Box

H 9 in W 15 in D 12 in
Splendid Writing Box Napoleon III of Three Materials, circa 1870
Located in Grenoble, FR
Writing veneer ebony and Boulle style marquetry box. The inlays are made with three materials. A
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Splendid Writing Box Napoleon III of Three Materials, circa 1870
Splendid Writing Box Napoleon III of Three Materials, circa 1870

Splendid Writing Box Napoleon III of Three Materials, circa 1870

H 4.73 in W 12.8 in D 8.27 in
French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
Desk accessories writing desk with crystal inkwells in Boulle marquetry Napoléon III period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 12.21 in D 10.63 in
French Directoire Double Opening Brass Inlaid Writing Box Now on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
French Directoire period double opening mahogany writing box now on bespoke mahogany stand. This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Double Opening Brass Inlaid Writing Box Now on Bespoke Stand
French Directoire Double Opening Brass Inlaid Writing Box Now on Bespoke Stand

French Directoire Double Opening Brass Inlaid Writing Box Now on Bespoke Stand

H 24 in W 13 in D 8 in
Louis XVI side table with writing box draw.
Located in New Orleans, LA
writing box with leather top.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI side table with writing box draw.
Louis XVI side table with writing box draw.

Louis XVI side table with writing box draw.

H 29.5 in W 22.25 in D 14.25 in
French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon
Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire
French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon A rare set of truly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance More Silver, Flatware and S...

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon
French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon

French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Writing Desk Set 5 pc w/box Dragon

Captain's Writing Box 18th Century
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
French Teakwood Captain's Writing Box.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Materials

Teak

Captain's Writing Box 18th Century
Captain's Writing Box 18th Century

Captain's Writing Box 18th Century

H 7.09 in W 16.54 in D 9.85 in
Napoleon III French Marquetry Writing Case
Located in Roubaix, FR
Napoleon III French wood and brass marquetry writing case with original key. Marquetry and leather
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Marquetry Writing Case
Napoleon III French Marquetry Writing Case

Napoleon III French Marquetry Writing Case

H 3.94 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in
French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French travel box, circa 1900. Many royal blue silk lined compartments to hold cufflinks, watches
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Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900
French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900

French Leather Box with Brass Mounts for Jewelry and Writing, circa 1900

H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 10.34 in
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Questions About Writing Box French
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.
  • Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.