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Vintage Writing Slope

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on
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20th Century Spanish Regency Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

Vintage Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
$1,148 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.15 in W 13.19 in D 11.03 in
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for a laptop table A
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and three small drawers, the writing slops
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Leather, Hardwood, Oak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
$4,784
H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
Located in Pulborough, GB
19th century, a compact and elegant writing desk designed for both practicality and display. The sloped
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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

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Hardwood

Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Painted chiffonier writing slope by Maitland Smith & co Circa 1960 Offered in great shape ready for home
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1960s Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of a Fluted Form. The davenport also Features a Pullout Pen Tray. The Writing Slope Having a Fitted
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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

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Mahogany

Vintage Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
$2,465
H 36 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Suede

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather writing slope Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only
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1960s English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

COLLECTABLE 1940 s ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drop front writing slope and the original purchase receipt dated 1940 Please note the delivery fee
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Oak

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
By Bernstrand Borselius
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are thick hide, lightly filled and do the job very well, the oak writing slope is also very solid and
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20th Century Swedish Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
knobs The drawers are locked by a locking mechanism to the right hand side The sloping writing surface
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1980s William IV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

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British Midcentury Teak Desk Designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in London, GB
, giving a very smart style. Two pull out / pull-out writing slopes, bank of three drawers to the right a
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

NILS JONNSON Mid Century Domi 9 Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960 s
By Nils Jonsson
Located in Chester, England
cupboard, double glass fronted sliding door display cabinet. An adjustable writing / work slope and four
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Davenport
Located in Roswell, GA
. Four Side drawers on the right with brass handles. Pencil box on top of writing section. Slope writing
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1950s English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Davenport
Davenport
H 34 in W 23 in D 19 in
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the top you reveal a luxury twin writing slope and two small drawers, the base has a further three
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
writing slope, six large books which are actually faux storage for a selection of test glasses We have
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20th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

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Wood

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large and very solid early 20th century industrial sloped front pine desk.
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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
H 37 in W 42 in D 23 in
Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
style, don't miss out! ** Height (1) was taken at the writing slope. Height (2) was taken at the top
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20th Century American Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Rio Rosewood sloped writing desk with brass details designed by Finn Juhl and made by
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20th Century Danish Vintage Writing Slope

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
By Gucci
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Suede

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
compartment with pen holders and stationary compartments The interior of the writing slope lifts to access
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Mid-20th Century High Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic Amboyna Travelling Writing Box. This Wonderful Writing Box would have been made as a
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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Bookcase Drinks Cabinet
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase, the rare feature is the middle drawer which has a green leather writing slope or butlers serving
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

circa 1950 s Liberty s London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sold very quickly. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing
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1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Sandalwood

Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Fruitwood

1960s Svend Age Madsen Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Dallas, TX
forward sloping writing surface to the tapered legs all the way down to the way the structure of the base
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Teak

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with writing
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the panels. The desk is a sloped writing surface with storage below for your supplies and paper
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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

circa 1950 s Liberty s London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sold very quickly. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful French walnut writing slope, the decorative ceramic case painted and decorated with
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20th Century Louis XV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Slope-Front Child s Desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902
Located in Vancouver, BC
Original finish Slope-front writing surface Lift-up lid with storage inside Standing on four tall
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1940s Scottish Vintage Writing Slope

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Walnut

Writing Box by W J Milne
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
as inkwells, letter openers & scissors are all contemporary with the fabulous writing slope
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20th Century Vintage Writing Slope

Writing Box by W 
J Milne
Writing Box by W 
J Milne
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
Located in Madison, WI
measures 49.5". To the start of the writing surface measures 41", slopes upward from there for ease of
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
H 49.5 in W 35 in D 30 in
English George III style Secretaire
Located in Roswell, GA
brass hardware. The slope front writing section when opened is supported by 2 pulls with brass knobs
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20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

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By Edmund Homa
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Quality Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Corner Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Edwardian mahogany inlaid corner chair. This is a very attractive chair in perfect condition having a lovely quality shaped back with satinwood inlay, newly recovered seat, s...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Vintage Writing Slope

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Mahogany

Large Just Andersen Jardinière Model 164, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Writing Slope

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Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
$1,256 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Steel

Dutch 
Backbone
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Dutch 
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$4,450
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Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
$4,800
H 39.25 in W 36.75 in D 18.88 in
Sykkylven Brode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base. The cabinet has wo...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bronze Bench, France 1950 s
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Writing Slope

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

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Artimeta Rectangle Coffee Table with Inset Stone Top and Black Enameled Frame
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Writing Slope

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Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
$5,262 / set
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Teak

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Floating teak nightstands by Aksel Kjærsgaard, 1960
s
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Slope

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Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table.
Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table.
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Vintage Writing Slope For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage writing slope you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every vintage writing slope was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage writing slope, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage writing slope, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage writing slope has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfred Porteneuve, Pierre Chapo and Gucci are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Writing Slope?

The average selling price for a vintage writing slope at 1stDibs is $4,160, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $43,034 for the highest priced.
Questions About Vintage 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.