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Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
quality solid mahogany having a raised back above a fall front moulded edge writing slope with a raised
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

$1,364
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann Sons Veneered in Coromandel
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
box reveals the original purple velvet writing slope with a gold tooled border framed by an embossed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann Sons Veneered in Coromandel
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann Sons Veneered in Coromandel

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann Sons Veneered in Coromandel

$5,346
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$5,757
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
topped writing slope and pewter lined pen and ink wells, mirror and lidded compartments and scalloped
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table
Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

Georgian Metamorphic Campaign Writing Table

$9,500
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
By Joseph Bramah, Fisher Brothers
Located in Northampton, GB
. When opened the writing box reveals a dark red leather writing slope with embossed borders and gold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

$4,935
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Turned Stretcher and Turned and Carved Uprights. The Kidney Shaped top featuring a raised writing slope
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

$3,358
Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area. Circa 1900, 16 drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area.
Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area.

Mahogany Davenport Desk or Bureau With Faux Red Leather Sloped Writing area.

$952
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
has a fantastic colour and tooled edges, the central section lifts up to be a writing slope and is
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

$4,798
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
same writing slopes raised. Both have exactly the same easel backs The timber is correct for the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock

$19,192 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Located in Glasgow, GB
above a long drawer with a cleverly concealed writing slope and a pair of moulded panelled cupboard
Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer
Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

Antique English William IV Cuban Mahogany Two Door Bookcase with Writing Drawer

$6,333
Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
original brass handle to top, opening to reveal Baized writing slope, inkwells, lidded compartment and pen
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,323
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

$2,320
18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A mahogany architect's/Pembroke table with drop leaves, an adjustable reading/writing slope, and a
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table
18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table

18th Century Mahogany Architects/Pembroke Table

$7,800
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
side door enclosing four graduated drawers with brass knobs; the writing slope of sliding form, flanked
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface
Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

$20,289
19th Century mahogany military chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
handles, the central drawer pulls out to reveal a lift up writing slope with various compartments, slides
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany military chest
19th Century mahogany military chest

19th Century mahogany military chest

$10,487
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
turned knobs and locks. The writing slope having a green leather writing surface with hand applied gilt
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

$4,105
Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
hinged rectangular leather-inset writing top with an adjustable writing slope on a ratchet flanked by
Category

Antique 1810s English Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table
Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table

Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table

$18,199
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
and a removable writing slope with the original velvet writing surface, two lift up lids opening to
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$1,518 Sale Price
20% Off
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Benington, Herts
lower part with a frieze drawer revealing tooled leather insets with an adjustable writing slope and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows

$20,563
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from Seend House
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,878
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870

$5,500
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and graduated mahogany-lined drawers; with cupboards at the back
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

$19,878
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

Vintage 1960s Desks

Materials

Wood

Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co
Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co

Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co

$1,987
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reveal the fitted interior with a writing slope, letter racks, 3
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

$1,912
Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
fitted writing slope inside, one frieze fitted drawer with satinwood inlay, one satinwood inlaid sliding
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table
Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table

Antique Early Victorian Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing/Sewing/Lamp Table

$9,452
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
complemented by delicate inlays. It is diminutive and interestingly designed. Instead of a fixed writing slope
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour
Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

Victorian Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Bureau or Bonheur de Jour

$2,700
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
single drawer below encloses an adjustable writing slope with a pen box to the rear. The box is of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

$825
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century

$4,386
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collector should have The table boasts an angle adjustable reading slope, twin candle slip trays and
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips Slope

$5,963
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved cabriole legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

$2,597
18th Century English Campaign Secretaire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. The top section with fold-out writing slope, enclosing a leather writing surface and fitted interior
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

18th Century English Campaign Secretaire
18th Century English Campaign Secretaire

18th Century English Campaign Secretaire

$9,541
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$4,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
to reveal a leather writing space with golden edging, pigeon holes, drawers and a writing slope. The
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard

$1,919
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
handles.  Fall drops down to provide the writing slope and reveal a stunning interior painted in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

$3,495
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Located in Ipswich, GB
writing slope with a section for a pair of inkwells, with pink satin lined interior. D. 1860
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

$932
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS.   The drawers above a recess with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century

$8,568
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leather crossbanded in
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk

$1,493
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Located in Northampton, GB
interior of the Writing Box is fitted with a Black leather writing slope framed in gold tooling and brass
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

$4,798
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
London lock. When opened the writing box reveals a dark blue black leather writing slope bordered with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

$5,894
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
An elegant 19th-century English Regency rosewood writing slope and campaign desk, exquisitely
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

$470
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
ratcheted writing slope, lidded compartments, wells and letter racks, the writing slope lifts to reveal a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table

$14,751
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

Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany

$2,460
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
reveal a writing slope with a blue velvet writing surface, the fitted interior with the original glass
Category

Antique 1880s German Black Forest Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk

$1,225
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts Crafts oak writing desk

$3,427
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

$725
Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste
Located in Kent, Dover
and a writing slope. The upper cabinet with shelves. The walnut cabinet is decorated in the Moorish
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste
Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

Cabinet Secretaire By Adriano Brambilla In The Moorish Taste

$12,297
A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
shelved interior, the banded and burred fall front writing slope opening to pigeonholes, two frieze
Category

Antique 18th Century English George I Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century
A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century

A George I Walnut Bureau Cabinet, Early 18th Century

$31,500
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire. This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope
Category

Antique 1860s Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

$3,907
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
stationary compartment to the top opening to reveal a fitted interior, burr walnut inlaid writing slope with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Freestanding Davenport

$2,913
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
opens to reveal a pullout writing slope with a stand up reading support and fitted interior Having
Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880
Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up Mechanism 1880

$2,735
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
engaged columns over shaped drawers, the writing slope opening to futher recessed compartn between
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

$38,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
unique piece has a fold out writing or work surface under the top lid as seen often in writing slopes or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table
Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

Victorian Walnut Sewing Table

$895
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
leather skiver, angled for comfort Writing slope opens to reveal a fitted interior, with two small drawers
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860
Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

Antique Tall Davenport, English, Walnut, Bureau Cabinet, Victorian, Circa 1860

$7,141
Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
gallery top and fixed writing or reading slope. The rectangular top features four identical tiers, all
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère
Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère

Early 19th Century George IV Period Mahogany 4-Tier Whatnot Étagère

$4,085
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

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Suede

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s

$3,084 / set
Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing slope lifts to reveal 2 drawers The top of the davenport having an enclosed stationary tray The
Category

Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique
Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique

Sheraton Davenport Desk 1890 Mahogany Antique

$2,186
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
integrity while maintaining its rich, historical character. Perfect as a writing slope, portable desk, or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Desks

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,265 Sale Price
20% Off
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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.

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  • What are writing slopes?
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    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.
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    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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