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19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Slope Front Solid Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
Slope front solid mahogany writing desk has a lift up center panel. It has six drawers with the
Category

Antique 1870s English Desks

Materials

Brass

Slope Front Solid Mahogany Writing Desk
Slope Front Solid Mahogany Writing Desk
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 34.75 in
Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique deep pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Desks

Materials

Pine

Coromandel Gilt Writing Slope Box Brass Mounts Victorian Box 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Victorian writing slope in coromandel and gilt brass mounts Circa 1860 Ornately mounted
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks writingdesk, greeting station A Lovely old piece, the desk is made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very good looking and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite craftsmanship
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and three small drawers, the writing slops
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
By Harrods
Located in Braintree, GB
, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
H 2.17 in W 3.08 in D 0.99 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
box reveals a deep blue replacement leather writing slope bordered with gold tooling and greek key
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian English Rosewood Jewellery Box by Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
By William Dobson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Anglo Chinese Camphor Wood Writing Slope, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely and early example of a 19th century Anglo Chinese camphor wood Writing Slope with
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
for ease of use. The writing slope is newly leathered in hand dyed and hand tooled full cowhide. When
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Pine Writing Slope
Located in Baltimore, MD
A larger than usual writing slope, faux-panelled on all four sides, the slanted top opening on
Category

Antique 19th Century Hungarian Desks

Materials

Pine

Pine Writing Slope
Pine Writing Slope
H 20 in W 37 in D 22.5 in
Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3469, fine quality and very attractive, Victorian, rosewood writing slope with brass decoration
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood
Fine Victorian Writing Slope in Rosewood
H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 in
Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Located in Benington, Herts
central oak lined drawers, the top having an adjustable leather ratcheted writing slope with crossbanded
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Desk Top Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope, circa 1870. Fine quality English made
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, oak travelling correspondence box, dating to the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
first slim drawer gives you a sliding green fabric, writing slope all in very good condition, especially
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase bureau with writing slope A good looking and well made piece, this is not a mass produced piece
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Rector's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers, the base has a further three
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions and traditional sloped form. Firmly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Lady’s Gentleman’s Coromandel Jewelry Documents Box atrib Edwards London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
. David Edwards, a very fashionable maker of Writing Slopes, Dressing Cases and various small wooden items
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Located in Houston, TX
An antique writing slope from France. Made of wood in an aged golden color with a beautiful patina
Category

Antique 1890s French Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
Antique Tabletop Writing Slope
H 8 in W 30 in D 24.5 in
19th Century British Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
writing slope from the days of the British Empire! Provenance: Bought privately in the UK. Campaign
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique mahogany writing slope desk with brass carrying handles, corners and key hole
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Camphor Campaign Chest of Drawers Writing Slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
comprises of 1 large drawer and 4 small drawers which sit alongside the pullout writing slope/bureau. The
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with writing
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful French walnut writing slope, the decorative ceramic case painted and decorated with
Category

20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
Category

Antique 1810s English Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Amboyna Writing Slope
H 20 in W 50 in D 30 in
Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Victorian era mahogany brass bound campaign chest / writing slope, 2-internal drawers, with brass
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope
Victorian Era Campaign Chest/Writing Slope
H 6.7 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in
Mid-19th Century Lignum Vitae Writing Slope
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A mid-19th century lignum vitae writing slope retaining the original Brahma lock and beautifully
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut Campaign Box, B1441
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1870, Antique Furniture
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880 B1082
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Writing Slope, Writing Box, Antique Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Slope, Lap Desk, Scotland, 1860
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian burl walnut campaign writing slope, lap desk, Scotland, 1860 Scotland 1860
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Slope, Large Victorian Walnut Lap Desk, Scotland 1860s, B1428
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian brass bound walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Writing Slope, Antique Victorian Lap Desk, Marine Walnut Brass, Scotland, B1096
Located in Vancouver, BC
Writing slope, antique Victorian lap desk, marine walnut brass, Scotland, 1870, B1096 Scotland
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique writing slope, large Victorian inlaid brass walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Writing Slope Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing slope case available at 1stDibs. A writing slope case — often made from wood, walnut and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing slope case — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each writing slope case bearing Victorian, Campaign or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Harrods and Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London each produced at least one beautiful writing slope case that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Slope Case?

Prices for a writing slope case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $520 and can go as high as $8,956, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Writing Slope Case
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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