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ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX

$512

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite English Circa 1860 Crocodile or Alligator leather Writing slope storage box which ...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Silk

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

$2,107Sale Price / set|40% Off

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

$1,209

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Located in Suffolk, GB

A very attractive Victorian figured walnut writing slope of rich colour and striking grain. The exterior displays beautifully figured veneers with deep movement and warmth, complemen...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

$1,872

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Two crystal ink bottles of a later period. This extra-large Writing Slope is one of the finest examples ever offered.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

$2,698Sale Price / set|48% Off

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

$772

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs Date : c1835 ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

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

$2,450

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

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

A real gorgeous example of a Victorian writing slope/ travel writing desk/ travel box coming in great antique original condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

$3,895

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The top has the original faded green leather writing surface, the middle drawer as mentioned has a hidden writing slope, the drawer still has space inside for normal storage.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

$3,930

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box with leather skiver and book rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

$3,554

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

By Thompson Cabinet Company

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled Leather, Two Glass Brass Topped Inkwells & Two Original Keys.

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

$2,460

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

$5,900

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 18th century Indian Macassar Ebony traveling writing box with Tutenag metal hardware, the vividly grained case with rare alloy trim, the rectangular form opening to make a ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry
Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry

Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry

$3,827 / set

Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Royal Owner Victorian Burgundy Leather Writing Slope Box With Hinged Lid Writing Pad, Storage & Two Inset Porcelain Panels.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

$922

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key...

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

$4,950

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second section lifts to a horizontal position creating the writing slope with tooled leather. the...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

$1,362 / item

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

$6,766

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored Antique Circa 1900-1920 English Arts and Crafts Art Deco reclining a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

$669

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 Continental origin, possibly French.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

$1,845

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date The beautifully polished burr walnut case has ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

$4,032

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 of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

$5,468

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for ...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris
Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

$1,019 / item

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Bookcases

Materials

Brass

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

$2,392

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

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking well made and decorative piece, it can be used in any room, it looks to be a normal chest of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writin...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

$16,404

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored reddish brown leather, period William IV circa 1830 Chesterfield Lib...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

$12,986

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period William IV Chesterfield Librar...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

$2,678

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 supported on circular legs that presents a front opening with a key lock and a hinged ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760
A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

$2,200

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The exterior surface decorated with striking geometric panels of contrasting light & dark fruitwood veneers with ebonized mouldings, the slant top opening on later iron hinges to a p...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments

$1,640Sale Price / set|20% Off

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete With With Two Cut Glass Inkwells Bound With Silver Plate Decorative Idents Inkwel...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

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

$4,658

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 leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

$2,460Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Martlesham, GB

Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk t...

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

$3,137

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Writing slope lifts up and with the aid of 2 brass arms, maintains a level writing surface. 4 lockable drawers to one side with pull out pen tray, mirrored on the opposite side with...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$3,622

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany and Cross Banded Kneehole Desk with Quarter Veneered Sides - Drop Down Cubby Hole, Camphor Lined Drawers and missing Writing Slope * 22.5"w x 17"d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860
Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860

Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860

$2,727

Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian oak Dickens desk This desk features 2 pedestals and is raised upon a plinth base Circa 1860 Having an arrangement of 8 mahogany lined graduated drawers The lift up writing ...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut Work Table
Victorian Walnut Work Table

Victorian Walnut Work Table

$1,913Sale Price|20% Off

Victorian Walnut Work Table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut work table, the rectangular-shaped burr walnut lifts up top, opening to reveal a green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment be...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

$7,695

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

Located in Dallas, TX

a handsome "neat and plain" George III Chippendale-style Gentleman's library writing table with adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt emboss...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table
19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

$11,728

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

Located in London, GB

An exceptional French architect’s table à la Tronchin in finely figured mahogany, featuring a rectangular ratcheted top with a gilt-tooled tan leather writing surface and integrated ...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$7,996

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reve...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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

$13,670

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

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking...

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

$1,161

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY & LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

Located in Pulborough, GB

The sloped top retains its original, tooled red leather writing surface, showing signs of age and wear consistent with use, adding to its period charm.

Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

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

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

$885Sale Price|49% Off

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

Located in LEGNY, FR

Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slope which opens both ways to allow access for further storage.

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase

$31,447

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century mahogany inlaid slope front secretaire bookcase with astragal glazing below a dentil cornice, four graduating drawers with marquis inlaid writing slope raised on arched ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,939

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut top with original walnut gallery, shaped burr walnut lift up writing slope with original lea...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

$2,125

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

By Thomas Lund

Located in Morristown, NJ

Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, with Secret Drawer, Possibly by Thomas & William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th cen...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

$2,679Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century mahogany bookcase / writing cabinet in the style of Gillows. The cabinet with a lift up lid revealing a fitted writing interior with a leather top writing slope, circa 1...

Category

Antique 1840s English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

$11,551Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Handsome Georgian bureau, offering period charm and exceptional proportion Crafted from select English oak, with warm caramel hues and prominent grain interest Oak graced with an abu...

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Antique 1750s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,346

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

$644

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pull...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table
19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table

$3,554Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table

Located in Nantwich, GB

A superb quality Victorian papier-mâché mache writing slope and games table with an ebonised background and inlaid with mother of peal.

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Silver

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

$3,137

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded rosewood writing slope. The ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

A George III Period Mahogany Writing Cabinet on Stand
A George III Period Mahogany Writing Cabinet on Stand

A George III Period Mahogany Writing Cabinet on Stand

$1,503

A George III Period Mahogany Writing Cabinet on Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An unusual writing cabinet on square tapering legs, the top drawer folds down to reveal a pull out baize covered writing slope, below two doors to the top section Good colour and p...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

$1,400

19th Century Laptop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

$2,973

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian antique burr walnut work table, the shaped burr walnut lift up top, opening to reveal a green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage comp...

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Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

$1,360

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

This attractive mahogany Edwardian Davenport / writing desk, circa 1900s has been constructed from quality solid mahogany having a raised back above a fall front moulded edge writing...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$5,741

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original gold tooled red leather writing surface.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Writing Slopes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of writing slopes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct writing slopes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1010 antique and vintage writing slopes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of writing slopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Writing slopes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gillows of Lancaster & London, Harrods and David Edwards each produced beautiful writing slopes that are worth considering.

How Much are Writing Slopes?

Prices for writing slopes start at $60 and top out at $826,204 with the average selling for $2,711.

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