Writing Slopes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Stag Antler Table Top Desk Secretary or rather as described by a British expert: an Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk, late 19th century from Vizagapatam, which w...

Rare English early 19th century mahogany campaign pembroke/writing table, having top and two drop leaves with thumb molded edge, with hinged top revealing a writing and dressing tabl...

Exceptional craftsmanship for the discerning architect or cartographer Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks present striking colour and fine gr...

The Kidney Shaped top featuring a raised writing slope with lift up pen and letter rack , topped with a brass gallery.

The inset leather top has a fantastic colour and tooled edges, the central section lifts up to be a writing slope and is supported by a ratchet mechanism.

Lastly, two examples can be seen in Volume II page 283 and 284 of two desks which have similar secratiare drawers with the exact same writing slopes raised. Both have exactly the sam...

With a stepped moulded cornice above two glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a moulded top above a long drawer with a cleverly concealed writing slope and a pair...

The removable top reveals a secondary writing compartment centered around an adjustable green felt-covered writing slope, allowing the surface to be positioned at various angles for ...

A mahogany architect's/Pembroke table with drop leaves, an adjustable reading/writing slope, and a slide-out, baize-lined writing surface also with an adjustable reading/writing slope.

A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod turned feet, the base of square form, having reeded columns to the angles, ...

An unusual early 19th century brass-mounted pollard oak writing table, attributed to Gillows, the hinged rectangular leather-inset writing top with an adjustable writing slope on a r...

The drawer retain their original turned knobs and locks. The writing slope having a green leather writing surface with hand applied gilt and blind tooling.

Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment...

A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a dressing station supported on brass rods, consisting of a mirror at the centre with...

Dating to the regency period this beautiful writing slope is constructed from a very high quality cut of rosewood veneers which have a striking grain and retain an excellent colour a...

English c.1820-1830 With a raised back comprising a three quarter pierced anthemion brass gallery above a panelled front flanked by acanthus carved pilaster terminals, the interio...

This unusual example is beautifully figured and retains its original stationery cabinet to the top with pierced brass gallery, fitted interior pigeon holes and drawers. The sloping w...

This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing painted florals.

The brass gallery rail and tooled leather writing slope enclose an arrangement of small drawers.

This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an exquisite example having a superior quality burr walnut lift up top with beautiful satinwoo...

A fine quality Regency period rosewood secretaire cabinet with brass inlaid decoration, the well fitted secretaire has a slide out adjustable leather writing slope. The grilled top s...

Fine quality antique stationary box having a quality mahogany rectangular box with original brass carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reveal the fitted interior with a writing ...

It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fixed writing slope, the frieze drawer pulls out to reveal a leather writing surface that can be raised or lowered for readi...

Features long wood case with writing slope, earpiece, rotating mouthpiece and two bells.

Fine 19thC Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Cabinet, the table top work casket with hinged top enclosing a compartmented interior above a pair of doors enclosing three graduate...

19th century sideboard forming a sloping desk, carved oak, Napoleon III period. Nineteenth-century buffet in carved oak forming a sloping desk, wide flap, 3 drawers under the flap, ...

Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved ...

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk.

It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface, space for ink bottles and the pen tray.

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite hand made in England circa 1780-1800 Georgian reading table with period candelabra slip trays A very good looking and expertly cr...

Fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a contrasting green, which maintains it's original colour and patina. 

The desk is presented on a later custom-made hardwood stand with a drawer, expertly crafted to complement the original piece and creating a wonderful writing table. Opening the slop...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality antique Victorian work box with stunning mother of pearl inlay, with a lift up lid o...

The centre drawer is fitted with the original inset gold tooled black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS.  

Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leathe...

With a lift-up top featuring a fully fitted interior with a central ratcheted writing slope, lidded compartments, wells and letter racks, the writing slope lifts to reveal a mirror w...

The davenport also Features a Pullout Pen Tray. The Writing Slope Having a Fitted Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

The elaborately decorated cabinet on a stand with barley twist legs and frieze drawer, supporting a fall front secretaire containing drawers and a writing slope. The upper cabinet wi...

A handsome Victorian mahogany Davenport desk, crafted from beautifully figured solid mahogany Circa 1890 The shaped fall-front writing slope lifts to reveal a fitted interior with co...

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid freestanding davenport having an inlaid burr walnut stationary compartment to the top opening to reveal a fitted interior, burr walnut in...

A writing slope such as this served as the Victorian era’s portable writing desk, allowing its owner to compose correspondence and manage documents while traveling.

Upon opening, the chest reveals a sophisticated interior featuring a tooled leather writing slope accented with elegant gold-leaf borders.

The screw mechanisms were used to keep them secure during travel, these were often used inside a writing slope or lap desk. Dating to c.1840, nearly 200 years old, they remain in ex...

French Oak Hotel Restaurant, Reception Greeting Station A Large Relaxed French Front of House Golden Oak Reception Greeter, this is a tall piece set on turned legs The top of the de...

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century Description: The upper section with a breakfront arched pedimental cornice flanked by a pair of urn finials, over...

This unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under the top lid as seen often in writing slopes or lap desks.

Superb inlaid example, adorned with boxwood stringing for decorative contrast Distinctive tall form with upper cabinet set above a mirror and angled writing slope Shaped demi-lune ba...

This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board and lastly the pen pot.

Very Fine Quality Early 19th-century Georgian 4-tier Mahogany Whatnot Music Stand with Writing Slope A fine-quality, elegant early 19th-century George IV period four-tier mahogany w...

This pretty Davenport features 4 mahogany lined drawers to the right hand side and 4 faux drawers to the left hand side In the Sheraton style with classic inlay work including garlan...

It has been gently cleaned and given a fresh coat of wax to preserve its integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or boo...

Unusual antique Victorian freestanding figured walnut ladies Davenport having the original decorative gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a pleasing fully fitted interior, ...

The interior is lined in mahogany and fitted with a black leather writing slope decorated with Greek key gold tooling and embossed borders.

Enticing writing box with a delightful array of hidden compartments Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select Teak shows fine grain interest and bright russet hues ...

Antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid freestanding davenport having a shaped inlaid top opening to reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing slope crossbanded in burr walnut ...