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Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
& 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

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 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
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
& Brass Military Campaign writing slope with later stand What a find, if you are in the market for this
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand

H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian brass strapwork mounted amboyna writing slope, with a fall
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope

H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
that required writing slopes to share it sitting at opposite sides like a partner desk but this is of
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in GB
partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
Category

Antique 1840s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows

H 33.67 in W 50.79 in D 24.61 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by
Category

Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk

Mahogany Writing Desk

H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 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
Category

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
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
and the use of travelling scribes was on the wane, this type of writing desk must have been much more
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third quarter of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

French Charles X Writing Desk

H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613

H 4 in W 14 in D 19.5 in
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
the drawer front, on page 282 you can see the exact same leather writing slope, the lock is correct
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

H 38.59 in W 49.22 in D 25.2 in
George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
patination to the oak. In the manner of George Smith. The Tooled red leather writing slope with easel support
Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood

George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk

George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk

H 29 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped front with inset felt
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

H 51 in W 34 in D 22 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

H 41.15 in W 38.39 in D 20.87 in
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk

H 38.59 in W 51.19 in D 37.01 in
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk

H 43.25 in W 44 in D 19 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy

Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy

H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy

Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy

H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality early 19th century inlaid mahogany writing side table desk by Edwards and
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk
Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk

Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk

H 30.12 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal

Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy

Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's folding or flip-top walnut writing desk or console with two faux drawers, the top
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940

Italian 1940's Walnut Folding Writing Desk or Console Table, Italy, circa 1940

H 30.75 in W 46 in D 19.75 in
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

H 42.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
collector should have The table boasts an angle adjustable reading slope, twin candle slip trays and
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope

H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II Writing Bureau
18th Century George II Writing Bureau

18th Century George II Writing Bureau

H 34 in W 31 in D 20 in
19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
such as a moulded rectangular top with two rising fall writing slopes in the centre topped by a brass
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table
19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table

19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table

H 35.44 in W 48.04 in D 45.28 in
Chinese made amboyna desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
a writing slope on a ratchet, the right hand drawer with a movable pen box. All the lower drawers
Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Chinese made amboyna desk
Chinese made amboyna desk

Chinese made amboyna desk

H 60.5 in W 42.5 in D 25 in
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Edenbridge, GB
writing slope.
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk

H 44.3 in W 53.94 in D 25.2 in
Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV

H 27.96 in W 18.31 in D 13.19 in
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period satinwood kidney shaped writing table with pedestal ends and saber legs
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay

H 28 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
up writing slope reveals a further pen drawer and paper compartments. It measures 60 by 27 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 27 in
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual design of the desk makes it a very unique piece. Made out of Palisander wood, table has two
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander

French Art Deco Desk in Palisander

H 29 in W 59 in D 29 in
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Desk: Width: 120 cm Depth: 80 cm Height
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
writing surface, sloping downwards to the front, decorated back and front with oval panels of radiating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

H 38.5 in W 52 in D 27 in
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Altrincham, GB
leather inset flanking a central raised sloped writing surface enclosing a hinged storage compartment, two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk

Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk

H 34 in W 74 in D 34 in
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

H 30.16 in W 23.82 in D 16.15 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
another pullout / pull-out drawer which acts as another writing surface with adjustable slope. Cornice is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

H 66.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.75 in
AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES Emperador marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek Materials: Emperador marble, brass, steel
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek

AES Emperador Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
AES black marble contemporary desk, Jan Garncarek Materials: Nero Marquina marble, brass, steel
Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek
AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek

AES Black Marble Contemporary Desk, Jan Garncarek

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk

A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk

H 39.5 in W 54 in D 25.25 in
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
the right part and a slope of writing which can be raised for the central part.  This first part
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century

H 47.64 in W 54.34 in D 31.11 in
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
slope can then be opened to reveal a green felt writing surface and a beautifully made satinwood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style

H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

H 45 in W 25 in D 21 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
lock. Inside, there is a leathered sloped writing surface that when pushed back, reveals a sizable
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four solomonic legs with a central
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century
Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century

Mahogany Wood “Architect Desk” Table, France, 19th Century

H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style

H 39 in W 42 in D 21 in
Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts

H 37.25 in W 42 in D 23.5 in
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" chair by Alexandre Caldas Measures: Desk: Width 150 cm Depth 80
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
compartment for writing utensils. The desk is fitted with three faded green and gold tooled inset leather
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic writing slope desk available at 1stDibs. Each writing slope desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the writing slope desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right writing slope desk, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one writing slope desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Betjemann & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Harrods produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About Writing Slope Desk
  • What are writing slopes?
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    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.
  • What is a writing slope?
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    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.
  • What is a writing desk?
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    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 writing desk with drawers called?
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    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 a small writing desk called?
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    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 an old-fashioned writing desk called?
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    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?
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    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.

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