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Pair of Antique Lap Desk boxes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two antique wooden and brass boxes that open to become lap desks with tooled leather interiors.
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Mahogany Military Lap Desk with Brass Mounts, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany military lap desk with fitted leather interior, exterior brass mounts and recessed
Category
1790s English George III Antique Lap Desk
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 19th Century English lap desk on stand, can be used as an elegant side table.
On stand
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany lap desk on a custom-made stand with brass fit decorations and candleholders, 19th
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
English Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique campaign style lap desk box on stand. The mid 19th Century mahogany box with a desk
Category
1840s English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Campaign Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English walnut brass bound Campaign form lap desk on stand. The interior with tooled leather
Category
1830s European Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Traditional Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English mahogany lap desk, brass bound with inlaid brass stringing and brass presentation plaque
Category
1850s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany George III Lap Desk on Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic George III lap desk with circular satinwood inlay on lid and mahogany banding
Category
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Lap Desk on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare late 19th century British Campaign rosewood lap desk on custom-made stand. Used by the British
Category
Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
J.A. Simpson
Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
By J.A. Simpson
Co
Located in Miami, FL
J.A. Simpson & Co Lap Desk with Gilt Bronze and Painted Porcelain Plaques
An English Victorian
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts 4 Drawer Spool Thread Cabinet Writing Lap Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts 4 drawer spool thread cabinet writing lap desk. Item features 4
Category
19th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Oak
19th Century Anglo-Indian Quil Box Lap Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare 19th century Anglo-Indian quill box lap desk with double lion inlaid lid, and intricate
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lap Desk
Mid 19th Century Small English Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English rosewood lap desk, c.1840-60. Small size. Well mounted in protective brass with brass
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Lap Desk on a Custom-Made Stand with String Inlay, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany lap desk on a custom-made stand with string inlay, 19th century. Desk opening to
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, a figured mahogany lap desk banded in brass to protect a piece that was in
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
English with Scottish influence, 19th century.
A fine quality antique 19th century lap desk
Category
19th Century British Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Travel Lap Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
19th century English campaign travel lap desk. Rectangular form constructed out of mahogany with
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Splendid 19th Century English Mahogany
Leather Lap Desk Box on Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A particularly handsome 19th century mahogany box that opens to reveal a lap desk with green tooled
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Regency Rosewood Lap Desk with Nickel Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Bombay shape rosewood lap desk with intricately inlaid nickel silver and mother-of
Category
1840s English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This early 19th century lap desk is constructed of flame grain Honduras mahogany and features the
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Rosewood Writing Box or Lap Desk with Blue Velvet and Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
opens to reveal a slanted small size lap desk fitted with a blue velvet surface suitable for writing or
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English 1870s Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Custom Stand Fitted with Green Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany lap desk from the late 19th century with custom made stand, green leather and
Category
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Campaign or Lap Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired Anglo Indian lap or Campaign desk crafted with porcupine quills, native hardwoods, and
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Lap Desk
English Burl Wood Lap Desk Box on Stand with Mother of Pearl Accents, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English burl wood lap desk box from the mid-19th century with custom mahogany stand and mother
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Burl, Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 brass bound lap desk now on custom side table stand, English. Well figured walnut
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English 1873 Burled Walnut Box on Stand Lap Desk Fitted with Black Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English burled walnut lap desk from the second half of the 19th century with custom-made stand
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Pine Slant Top Lap Desk in Old Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
in original blue paint, with hinged top
Category
19th Century Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Paint, Pine
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~
~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Lap Desk Writing Slope Box, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very nice quality English Regency period rosewood and brass writing slope, this is a fine piece remaining in excellent original condition. It opens to reveal an early tooled green ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Rosewood and Brass Banded Lap Desk Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top with brass corners opening to a fitted interior, later mahogany base.
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
Category
19th Century English Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Irish Georgian Mahogany and Brass Mounted Lap Desk on Base
Located in Essex, MA
With a hinged lid with brass inlay opening to a desk section. Bears label, "Whitehead, cabinet
Category
1820s Irish Antique Lap Desk
British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely exceptional example of a mid-19th century writing slope/box.
Made circa 1860 from rare and expensive Coromandel wood from the Asian colonies of the British Empire.
Inlai...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood
Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope with Brass Inlay
Located in Reading, Berkshire
lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Victorian Rosewood
Leather Tooled Writing Slope, Inkwell and Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
original inkwells.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Oxblood Leather
Ebonised Interior.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Features a blank metal front ideal for engraving initials or a date.
Antique lap desks had hinged
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk on Stand Stamped RE Johnson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Writing desk on Stand stamped R E Johnson on base> The boxed lap desk with brass mounts opens to
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique 1830 Wooden Tambour Campaign Lap Roll Top Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1830 wooden tambour lap campaign roll top desk.
This is truly a unique piece when opened
Category
1830s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing slope in bird's-eye maple.
The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Silver
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
English writing box. (Laptop)
The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Royal American Regiment 1756–1763 Brass Bound Military Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Writing Enthusiast.
Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the brass lock, allowing the desk to be opened into a full writing slope; two inkwells (originality
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Side Table with Inlaid Old Spine Book Fronts, Marble-Top, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
as a lap desk that includes bronze doré Inkwell; Raised on fine cabriole legs. Bronze doré handle and
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer
s Writing or Desk Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
handsome lap desk style box with a nicely fitted interior and a well-crafted, simple design. It has a
Category
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
Category
Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Other
Early 19th Century Pennsylvania School Masters Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lap part of the desk has a wood trim attached for a book, to keep from sliding. This desk has a mellow
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Maple, Walnut
English Rosewood Box with Intricate Brass Motifs and Black Leather Writing Area
Located in Atlanta, GA
century, this English slope lap desk features a linear rosewood structure, beautifully adorned with
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
Collection of 19th Century Boxes from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
grain painted lap desk (11 across, 8 deep and 4 tall). The edges are painted to resemble metal mounts as
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Copper, Iron
C. 1840 Large Scale English Writing Box on Custom Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 large scale lap desk writing box on custom stand, English. Mahogany with the finest
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Lap Desk
Located in High Point, NC
English Lap Desk with Metal Banding
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Metal
$2,200
English Lap Desk
Located in Sarasota, FL
An English rosewood lap desk with Turnbridge inlay, original red leather, two secret compartments
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Rosewood
$2,300
Rosewood Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This English lap desk has a velvet writing surface which has wear commensurate with age and use
Category
1850s English Antique Lap Desk
Materials
Brass
English Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This perfect lap desk was purchased in England just before the Great Grandfather immigrated to
Category
19th Century English Antique Lap Desk
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Antique Lap Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique lap desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique lap desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique lap desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lap desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. J.A. Simpson
Co, Parkins
Gotto and Tiffany
Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique lap desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Lap Desk?
Prices for an antique lap desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Antique Lap Desk
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
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