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Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J033 Attractive Victorian rosewood writing box, having brass bounds to each corner and a lift up
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century English Writing Slope
Located in Birmingham, AL
Handsome early 20th century English writing slope with brass trim and shield ornament.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Brass Bound Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful walnut travel writing surface in very good antique condition. Leather has very slight
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful travel writing surface in well figured mahogany. Very good antique condition. Vibrantly
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Walnut Writing Slope with Original Brass Mounts
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good quality walnut writing slope. The interior with a hand tooled leather writing section
Category

Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Military Writing Slope with Finely Inlaid Corner Sections
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A fine quality military writing slope with finely inlaid corner sections and an escutcheon. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

English Regency Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box on Bespoke Stand
Located in Wells, ME
stand with arched cross stretcher. The interior of the writing box has a sloping tooled leather writing
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Writing Slope Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the writing slope box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every writing slope box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing slope box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each writing slope box bearing Victorian, Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. David Edwards each produced at least one beautiful writing slope box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Slope Box?

Prices for a writing slope box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $5,500, while the average can fetch as much as $983.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Writing Slope Box
  • 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.
  • 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
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.