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
Category
20th Century Spanish Regency Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Wood, Walnut, 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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather
$5,494
H 31.5 in W 11.42 in D 24.02 in
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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
$2,403
H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Hardwood
$1,167
H 41.74 in W 20.67 in D 18.9 in
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
Category
1960s Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
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
Category
1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Suede
$3,090 / set
H 18.12 in W 22.64 in D 1.78 in
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
Category
1960s English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Brass
$4,052
H 43.31 in W 37.6 in D 20.48 in
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
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Oak
$17,788
H 51.97 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Bone, Wood
$695
H 2 in W 10 in D 3 in
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
Category
20th Century Swedish Industrial Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Steel
$6,868 / set
H 30.71 in W 39.97 in D 33.86 in
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
Category
1980s William IV Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Oak
Recent Sales
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.96 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Rosewood
H 72.84 in W 99.61 in D 15.75 in
Davenport
Located in Roswell, GA
. Four Side drawers on the right with brass handles. Pencil box on top of writing section. Slope writing
Category
1950s English Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.77 in
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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather
H 32.88 in W 20.08 in D 14.77 in
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
Category
20th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Wood
H 31.7 in W 40.56 in D 17.92 in
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large and very solid early 20th century industrial sloped front pine desk.
Category
20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century American Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Danish Vintage Writing Slope
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
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Suede
H 18.12 in W 22.64 in D 1.78 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 79.34 in W 43.31 in D 14.77 in
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
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather
H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 39.25 in D 27.5 in
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
Category
20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.57 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
H 43 in W 31 in D 25 in
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
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather
H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
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
Category
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
Category
1940s Scottish Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Vintage Writing Slope
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Steel
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
Category
20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Brass
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Mid-Century White Boucle Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$1,913 / item
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Nightstand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood night stand by AP Møbler Svenstrup, 1960s.
Elegant and stylish night stand in very beautiful rich and expressive Rosewood veneer designed by Andreas...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Rosewood
$1,173
H 21.26 in W 26.97 in D 11.82 in
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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Mahogany
Large Just Andersen Jardinière Model 164, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian Art Deco
A beautiful large jardinière / flower pot, early model, Dessin 164 in discometal, by Just Andersen. Disko metal is an alloy of different metals...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Hardwood
$6,339 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Three Drawer Console Table in Teak
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian mid-century three drawer console table in teak. Sleek design and ample storage make it a perfect addition to any living space.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Teak
$1,256 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
Dutch
Backbone
Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, teak, aluminium and fabric, The Netherlands, 1990s.
This exceptional Dutch chaise longue features a seating area crafted from teak slats, thoughtfully designed to su...
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
PIE CRUST BRITISH RACING GREEN LEATHER GOLD LEAF TRIPOD SiDE END LAMP WINE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage beech framed end table with pie crust edge and British Racing Green leather top
Please ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Leather, Beech
$686
H 20.48 in Dm 13.19 in
Artimeta Rectangle Coffee Table with Inset Stone Top and Black Enameled Frame
By Artimeta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch 1960s Artimeta rectangle coffee table or side table with thin black enameled metal frame and inset black stone top. In original condition with visible wear including chipping a...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Stone, Metal
$1,850
H 14.625 in W 39.625 in D 20 in
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Teak Coffee Table by France
Daverkosen
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant mid century danish coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s, it is made of solid teak with very disti...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Brass
$2,272
H 21.86 in W 22.25 in D 51.19 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure:
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Category
2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Wood
$5,262 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
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s
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Teak
Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Queen Ann Style with Raised Lacquer Chinoiserie Side Table
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Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Vintage Writing Slope
Materials
Wood
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 23 in D 17 in
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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
- What is a writing slope?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Writing 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.
- What are writing slopes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Writing 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.
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