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Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Slope by N Middleton c1825
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Brass mounted mahogany writing slope by Nicholas Middleton Date : c1825 Period : George
Category

Antique 1820s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, oak travelling correspondence box, dating to the
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Rare Georgian Partners Writing Table with Adjustable Writing Slopes
Located in Benington, Herts
central oak lined drawers, the top having an adjustable leather ratcheted writing slope with crossbanded
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship s Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: A Very Fine
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Merchant s Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique merchant's writing slope. An English, leather bound correspondence box, dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique Early 19th C. English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century writing slope/storage chest, made of rosewood with brass hardware and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Slope, English, Mahogany, Brass, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful antique writing slope. An English, quality mahogany and brass correspondence
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Victorian Amboyana Ladies Jewellery Box and Writing Slope c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Amboyana jewellery box and writing slope Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : England
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Gentleman’s Correspondence Case, English, Walnut, Writing Slope, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s correspondence case. An English, walnut and brass writing slope with
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
have matching cupboards on both sides and height adjustable writing slopes, one side has four medium
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century writing slope/storage chest, made of wood with brass hardware and inlays
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case, from France, late 19th century. The chest is veneered with
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George IV calamander and specimen parquetry writing slope, in the manner of Gillows, of wedge
Category

Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare regency travelling writing slope / nécessaire de voyage of outstanding quality. Wooden box
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer s Correspondence Box, English, Writing Slope, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, rosewood writing slope case, dating to the
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Sublime 1835 Carved Library Bookcase Bureau in Solid Oak with Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookcase bureau with writing slope A good looking and well made piece, this is not a mass produced piece
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Tunbridge Ware - A Writing Slope Box with Floral Mosaics, c1870
By Henry Hollamby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Writing Slope Box with Floral Mosaics, c1870 Additional Information: Heading
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Papier Mache Inlaid Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box Chinoiserie MOP
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique black lacquered, scalloped edge writing slope with gold painted accents setting off a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Lacquer

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, rosewood and leather pen box, dating to the Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Second
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian Coromandel ormolu mounted writing slope, the lid applied with an oval
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Rector s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's writing slope. An English, flame mahogany correspondence case, dating
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Hotel Reception Correspondence Box, English, Writing Slope, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hotel reception correspondence box. An English, mahogany writing slope, dating
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew. The Writing Box of slim rectangular form with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood, Shell

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century campaign brass bound mahogany writing slope the hinged top with inset brass plaque
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with quite
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English oak writing slope dating from the 17th century
Category

Antique 17th Century Charles II Decorative Boxes

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of English origin
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite example of an early rosewood writing slope of small proportions of Continental origin
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Slope with Armorial Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Really nice early 19th century Irish writing slope/box. The outer body is made of mahogany and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Kingwood Writing Slope Stationary Cabinet by Paul Sormani, 19th Century
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope / stationary cabinet by the renowned cabinet maker Paul
Category

Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann Sons
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing Slope made by the world famous London box makers
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A elegant Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and blank cartouche to the top, circa
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful cut brass decorative
Category

Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Nineteenth Century. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique GEORGIAN OFFICER S MILITARY CAMPAIGN DRESSiNG CHEST WITH WRITING SLOPE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
first slim drawer gives you a sliding green fabric, writing slope all in very good condition, especially
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Campaign Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian Gothic revival writing slope in figured walnut with wonderful
Category

Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV 1835 a Blain Liverpool Library Desk Table Writing Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped, A Blain Liverpool, Mahogany Library table desk with built in writing slope A very good
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. Last quarter of the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
By John Joseph Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Table / Desk with Dual Slopes
Located in Woodbury, CT
/ desk features a unique solution for the desire to have writing slopes for each partner. The junior
Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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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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  • 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.