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19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

$2,450
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope Leather Interior
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope Leather Interior

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope Leather Interior

$1,590 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835 Additional Information
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Writing Slope with Geometric Designs, c1835

$774
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden writing slope middle drawer A very good looking and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer

$3,907
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful 19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Stylish Inlay Throughout. The slope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$1,373 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Stylish Inlay Throughout. The slope features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$1,550 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

$3,153
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Woodland Floral Scenes Inlay
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

$2,307 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

$2,467
19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Brussels, Brussels
19th-century burl walnut writing case. A beautiful, high-quality case featuring a burl walnut with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope

19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope

$892
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
Located in Greenwich, CT
vividly grained case with rare alloy trim, the rectangular form opening to make a sloped writing surface
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

$5,900
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The
Category

Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

$925
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
horizontal position creating the writing slope with tooled leather. the two sections of the slope lift
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

$4,950
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of the Nineteenth
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

$1,392 / item
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

$820
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Exceptional display
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

$2,592
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
table arm, writing slope, reclining back and footrest Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

$6,786
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

$545 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

$1,850
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

$4,044
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Military Campaign Faux Book Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope

$5,483
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted English Antique 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe

$3,701 Sale Price / set
45% Off
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk

$2,399
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchair complete with original mahogany & brass reading slope Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE

$16,451
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with original mahogany & brass reading slope Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE

$13,023
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
(writing notes, jewelry, documents, etc.) either during trips or to be placed on a table and used there
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

$2,736
A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
small hinged compartment for writing implements, raised overall upon four original conical-shaped
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760
A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760

$2,200
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a marvelous travel box. The inlay is stunning.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850

Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850

$3,480
Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments

Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments

$1,439 Sale Price / set
30% Off
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
With adjustable ratcheting writing slope, three front drawers and brass handles, on straight
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table

A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table

$19,811
George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table With adjustable ratcheting writing slope
Category

Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table

George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table

$19,878
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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

$4,759
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
: Max Width: 97.5cm (38.5'') Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'') Max Height: 104.5cm (41.25'') Writing Slope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

$5,113
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
writing slope also lifts up to reveal further storage space, the underneath of the writing slope is marked
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

$3,084
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

$3,146
Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
- Drop Down Cubby Hole, Camphor Lined Drawers and missing Writing Slope * 22.5"w x 17"d x 30.5"h
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

$3,632
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

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

$1,501
Victorian Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment below, raised on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Work Table
Victorian Walnut Work Table

Victorian Walnut Work Table

$1,919 Sale Price
20% Off
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt embossed border, some
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

$7,695
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
drawer has a ratcheted writing slope and is flanked by three graduated drawers to each pedestal, all
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk
A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk

A George IV Chinese Amboyna Desk

$9,322
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$8,019
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Waring Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the drawer front, on page 282 you can see the exact same leather writing slope, the lock is correct
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

$9,596 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE
VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

VICTORIAN LADIES WRITING DAVENPORT DESK WITH INLAY LEATHER WRITiNG SURFACE

$1,165
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2
Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

$904 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Dublin 8, IE
cornice, four graduating drawers with marquis inlaid writing slope raised on arched feet.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Slope Front Secretaire Bookcase

$32,125
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
original walnut gallery, shaped burr walnut lift up writing slope with original leather opening to reveal
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,947
Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
lined writing slope, comes with working key.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$896
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
& William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th century, crafted in figured
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer

$2,125
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
up lid revealing a fitted writing interior with a leather top writing slope, circa 1840.   
Category

Antique 1840s English Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Writing Cabinet

$3,358
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing slope opens smoothly, resting upon a pair of sliding lopers Writing surface set at a comfortable
Category

Antique 1750s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780

$14,481
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pullout writing slope.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

$699
19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
A superb quality Victorian papier-mâché mache writing slope and games table with an ebonised
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Silver

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table
19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table

19th Century Papier-mâché Mache Writing Desk and Games Table

$4,455
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded rosewood writing slope. The slope opening to
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

$3,146
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
floral garlands below, with a green baize writing surface, the writing slope lifts up to reveal a storage
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

$3,795
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

$1,400
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment below
Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table
Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

Victorian Burr Walnut Work/Writing Table

$2,981
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
writing box with brass bounds and corners opening up to reveal a writing slope with original navy leather
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box

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Writing Slopes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of writing slopes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct writing slopes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 1010 antique and vintage writing slopes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of writing slopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Writing slopes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gillows of Lancaster London, Harrods and David Edwards each produced beautiful writing slopes that are worth considering.

How Much are Writing Slopes?

Prices for writing slopes start at $60 and top out at $826,204 with the average selling for $2,711.
Questions About Writing Slopes
  • What are writing slopes?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a writing slope?
    1 Answer
    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.

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