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Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, rosewood and leather pen box, dating to the Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Second
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian Coromandel ormolu mounted writing slope, the lid applied with an oval
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1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Rector s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Hotel Reception Correspondence Box, English, Writing Slope, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hotel reception correspondence box. An English, mahogany writing slope, dating
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew. The Writing Box of slim rectangular form with
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Wood, Shell

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque
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1840s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with quite
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English oak writing slope dating from the 17th century
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17th Century Charles II Antique Writing Slope

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin
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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin
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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Slope with Armorial Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Really nice early 19th century Irish writing slope/box. The outer body is made of mahogany and
Category

Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope / stationary cabinet by the renowned cabinet maker Paul
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1870s French Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann Sons
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing Slope made by the world famous London box makers
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa
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1840s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful cut brass decorative
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1870s English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the
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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Nineteenth Century. The
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by
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1810s English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of
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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
first slim drawer gives you a sliding green fabric, writing slope all in very good condition, especially
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Late 18th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful
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1870s Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped, A Blain Liverpool, Mahogany Library table desk with built in writing slope A very good
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1830s English William IV Antique Writing Slope

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Hardwood

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~ ~Wide
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. Last quarter of the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Table / Desk with Dual Slopes
Located in Woodbury, CT
/ desk features a unique solution for the desire to have writing slopes for each partner. The junior
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19th Century British William IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Antique Writing Desk Circa 1840
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
WRITING SLOPE
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19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Conwy, GB
Height adjustable with a green leather insert to the writing slope, raised on plain trestle
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Generously sized lower shelf between the serpentine sides Opening outwards, the writing slope presents a
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Regency Rosewood Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Writing Slope Is Fully Adjustable. Stunning Piece
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19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

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

19th Century English George IV Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

19th Century Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
slope at the centre which has a green leather writing surface with Greek key tooling, with a single oak
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY KIDNEY SHAPED DESK CIRCA 1890
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
BOXWOOD, FITTED INTERIOR WITH A WRITING SLOPE IN THE DRAWER, BLACK LEATHER
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19th Century English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
lift up writing slope with a green leather writing surface with gold tooling, with two oak lined
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency Fiddleback Mahogany Writing Table Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Benington, Herts
adjustable writing slope bearing all the signs of the famous cabinet makers Gillows. Very unusual in form
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope lifts
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Palisander

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
writing slope flip lid, with a well underneath for storage, brass ink well sliding catch, but no ink well
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Located in Altrincham, GB
with writing slope and ink bottles, scroll end supports flanking drawers on plinth base and blind
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

20th Century English Edwardian Rosewood and Marquetry Telescopic Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
dual hinged top, operating on a cantilevered rising writing slope with extensive tooled leather
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

A Dutch Bombe Bureau Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
writing slope.
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1880s Dutch Country Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
writing slope. In good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Prince of Wales Writing Table Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with bronze gallery rail, internal drawer, writing slope and hand carved Price of Wales feathers and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

George iv Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
joined by ring turned stretchers with C scroll spandrels, the central ratcheted writing slope above three
Category

1820s English Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in London, GB
, 154 Oxford Street. The writing slope on the Davenport twists around to allow for leg room and the
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Cedar, Walnut

Directoire Mahogany Architect’s Table Attributed to Jacob Frères
By Jacob Frères
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The double-ratchetted adjustable rectangular top with an ebony leather-lined writing slope with
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Writing Slope

Materials

Wood, Leather

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Antique Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique writing slope for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique writing slope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique writing slope, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique writing slope bearing Victorian, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique writing slope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Betjemann Sons, Gillows of Lancaster London and A. Feret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Writing Slope?

An antique writing slope can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,171, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $33,701.
Questions About Antique Writing Slope
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.