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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
Category

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
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

H 6.3 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!

H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top
Located in Miami, FL
in red velvet. (The under table is not part of the writing box desk and is not for sale.)
Category

Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top
Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top

Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top

H 10 in W 27.25 in D 28 in
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable "magic desk" design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"

H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 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

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
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

Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800
Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800

Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
casters Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for installation in the SESC
Category

Antique 1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
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

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 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

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870

H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

H 9 in W 16.25 in D 9.5 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

H 9 in W 18 in D 10 in
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

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

H 8.47 in W 23.23 in D 13.19 in
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 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

Baize, Walnut

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

H 5 in W 12 in D 10.3 in
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

H 10.5 in W 16.75 in D 14.5 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the
Category

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
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century Pollard oak Campaign writing slope or lap desk This is a very rare piece, it
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak

H 6 in W 20 in D 11 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
Category

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
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
Category

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 Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing
Category

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
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
Category

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
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

H 6.69 in W 17.91 in D 10.63 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
Category

Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.375 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with quite
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Paper

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass
Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

H 8 in W 15.5 in D 10.25 in
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
Scrolling Brass Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

H 9.26 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on
Category

20th Century Spanish Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

H 3.15 in W 13.19 in D 11.03 in
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Finely crafted writing slope, used in period
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

H 5.91 in W 17.92 in D 9.85 in
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Delightfully attractive box, with fascinating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Mounts From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

H 3.9 in W 12.9 in D 9.4 in
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

H 7.88 in W 18.51 in D 11.03 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound writing case, dating to he late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890

H 5.71 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

H 4.75 in W 13 in D 9 in
"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
transformed into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

H 3.9 in W 12.9 in D 12.9 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

H 4 in W 14 in D 9 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made portable writing desks and document boxes indispensable items of furniture for VOC officials in
Category

Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle
Located in London, GB
A burgundy leather bound writing and stationery box Of the very highest quality, the carcass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle
Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle

Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle

H 4.5 in W 15 in D 11 in
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged writing
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

H 9.8 in W 15.7 in D 11.8 in
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

H 4.3 in W 11.8 in D 11.4 in
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
of art that came in many forms, from jewel caskets, table boxes, writing desks, and commodes to
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
campaign furniture with portable writing desks, dressing cases and decanter boxes. His son Thomas joined
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin

H 17 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier

H 45 in W 32 in D 21 in
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning foldable and closable Rosewood writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box
Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

Mid century Danish Modern Desk in Rosewood Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box

H 45 in W 32 in D 30 in
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"Simone" Leather Desk Blotter Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

H 2.3 in W 25.5 in D 19.6 in
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Writing Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing desk box for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing desk box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect writing desk box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A writing desk box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mummenthaler and Meier, BRDR Furbo and Drew & Sons each produced at least one beautiful writing desk box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Desk Box?

Prices for a writing desk box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $34,882, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.
Questions About Writing Desk Box
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs 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.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What 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.
  • 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.