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Regency Style Spanish Writing Slope in Walnut and Leather, 1930s
Regency Style Spanish Writing Slope in Walnut and Leather, 1930s

Regency Style Spanish Writing Slope in Walnut and Leather, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on op Above the slope there is a compartment for storage writing implenments and two i...

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20th Century Spanish Regency Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood, Walnut, 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

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with brown leather writing slope and faux book drawer, ideal for ...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

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

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very good looking well made and decorative piece, it can be used in any room, it looks to be a normal chest of drawers however when you open the top you reveal a luxury twin writin...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

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

By Jørgen Berg

Located in Kastrup, DK

Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Pulborough, GB

The sloped top retains its original, tooled red leather writing surface, showing signs of age and wear consistent with use, adding to its period charm.

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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Hardwood

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The davenport also Features a Pullout Pen Tray. The Writing Slope Having a Fitted Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

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

By Gucci

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board and lastly the pen pot.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Suede

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century circa 1960's Military Campaign chest of drawers in Mahogany with English Brass fitti...

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1960s English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm
Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm

Antique Harrods Jewelry Display Case, 20th Century, UK, 7.8x5.5cm

Located in Braintree, GB

The collection encompasses a wide array of antique boxes, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases, sourced from various pe...

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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century
William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century

William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine William IV mahogany Davenport desk of typical form, combining elegant design with practical functionality Raised on bun feet and a plinth base, the piece features carved and s...

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1980s William IV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Mahogany

COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Robert Mouseman Thompson custom made to order, fully restored Writing Bureau over a b...

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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs

By Bernstrand & Borselius

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of Thomas Bernstrand and Lindau Borselius designed 2015/2016 Honken armchairs for station RRP €8,800 A very good lo...

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20th Century Swedish Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century
William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century

William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

William IV slide Davenport This Davenport is of a rather unusual construction Period 19th Century Having an arrangement of 6 oak lined graduated drawers to the front which retain the...

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1980s William IV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Oak

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British Midcentury Teak Desk Designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture
British Midcentury Teak Desk Designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture

British Midcentury Teak Desk Designed by John and Sylvia Reid for Stag Furniture

By Stag Furniture 1

Located in London, GB

Two pull out / pull-out writing slopes, bank of three drawers to the right a filing drawer and single drawer to the left.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Teak

Davenport
Davenport

Davenport

Unavailable

H 34 in W 23 in D 19 in

Davenport

Located in Roswell, GA

Pencil box on top of writing section. Slope writing surface with tan tooled leather with thistle and rose themes.

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1950s English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

NILS JONNSON  Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's
NILS JONNSON  Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's

NILS JONNSON Mid Century 'Domi 9' Modular Rosewood Shelving system, 1960's

By Nils Jonsson

Located in Chester, England

A stunning piece of furniture enhances any interior, comprising of a three drawer cupboard, double glass fronted sliding door display cabinet. An adjustable writing / work slope and ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage
Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Vintage Brass Bound Campaign Writing Slope Lap Desk with Velvet Interior Storage

Located in High Point, NC

A striking vintage brass-bound writing slope crafted in richly figured rosewood with elegant brass corner mounts and straps.

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20th Century Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Located in High Point, NC

A striking vintage writing slope crafted in richly figured wood and adorned with intricate marquetry inlay.

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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware
Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

A refined vintage mahogany writing slope or lap desk box featuring classic proportions and handsome brass appointments.

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20th Century Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather desk...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

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

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather de...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses
Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses

Rare Victorian Lever Brothers London Opticians Desk with Books Hiding Glasses

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and really quite stunning Lever Brothers London Victorian Ebonised opticians desk A very good looking piece of furniture, its has...

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20th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk

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H 37 in W 42 in D 23 in

Vintage Industrial Sloped Top Desk

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large and very solid early 20th century industrial sloped front pine desk.

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20th Century British Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

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

Painted Chiffonier Desk Maitland Smith and Co

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant painted chiffonier desk Love the colour scheme complemented by hand painted floral motifs Painted chiffonier writing slope by Maitland Smith & co Circa 1960 Offered in great ...

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1960s Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Wood

Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk
Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk

Dynamite Vintage Colonial American Davenport Style Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

Four drawers and a hinged writing slope, hide your work from unexpected visitors very quickly.

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20th Century American Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl

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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

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 mastercabinetmaker Niels Vodder.

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20th Century Danish Vintage Writing Slope

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

By Gucci

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board and lastly the pen pot.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Suede

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Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter

Good Victorian Walnut Davenport or Restaurant Reception Greeter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Victorian walnut davenport or restaurant reception greeter. The top of the slope has a Green Tooled Leather and a serpentine shaped front, at the back it lifts up to reveal...

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Mid-20th Century High Victorian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

HARRODS MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW CHEST OF DRAWERS BROWN LEATHER WRiTING DESK
HARRODS MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW CHEST OF DRAWERS BROWN LEATHER WRiTING DESK

HARRODS MILITARY CAMPAIGN BURR YEW CHEST OF DRAWERS BROWN LEATHER WRiTING DESK

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Harrods London Military Campaign chest of drawers with green leather writin...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Yew

Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope

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 Campaign or Travelling Box for a Gentleman. Constructed of Beautiful Figured Amboyna ...

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1980s Regency Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Bookcase Drinks Cabinet
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Bookcase Drinks Cabinet

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Astral Glazed Library Bookcase Drinks Cabinet

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

It's designed as a library bookcase, the rare feature is the middle drawer which has a green leather writing slope or butlers serving tray. Ideal if you want to use this as a drink’s...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board, pen holder, ink blotter, letter opener and letter holder.

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box
Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box

Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

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1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Sandalwood

Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box
Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box

Decorative Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Overlay Footed Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Fruitwood

1960s Svend Age Madsen Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk for Sigurd Hansen
1960s Svend Age Madsen Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk for Sigurd Hansen

1960s Svend Age Madsen Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk for Sigurd Hansen

By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Located in Dallas, TX

The proportions are design details are amazing from the slightly forward sloping writing surface to the tapered legs all the way down to the way the structure of the base cradles the...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Teak

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope
Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope

Harrods Kenney Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Oxblood Leather Writing Slope

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Kennedy Furniture retailed through Harrods London Military Campaign chest o...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Sloped Writing Desk and Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The desk is a sloped writing surface with storage below for your supplies and paper.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board, pen holder, ink blotter, letter opener and letter holder.

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Leather

Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral
Antique Style French Writing Slope Walnut Desk Floral

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 floral panels and brass banding with a hinged top enclosing a double storage tray, abo...

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20th Century Louis XV Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Slope-Front Child's Desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902
Vintage Walnut Slope-Front Child's Desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902

Vintage Walnut Slope-Front Child's Desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage walnut slope-front child's desk, Scotland, 1940s, B1902 Scotland, 1940s Solid walnut Original finish Slope-front writing surface Lift-up lid with storage inside Stand...

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1940s Scottish Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Walnut

Writing Box by W & J Milne
Writing Box by W & J Milne

Writing Box by W & J Milne

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.75 in

Writing Box by W & J Milne

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

All the stationery visible along with its fitting such as inkwells, letter openers & scissors are all contemporary with the fabulous writing slope. There is a makers mark in the ...

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20th Century Vintage Writing Slope

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman
Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman

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H 49.5 in W 35 in D 30 in

Desk of Steel for Factory Foreman

Located in Madison, WI

To the top of the desk measures 49.5". To the start of the writing surface measures 41", slopes upward from there for ease of writing while standing and dispensing written orders.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Steel

English George III style Secretaire
English George III style Secretaire

English George III style Secretaire

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H 84 in W 38 in D 17 in

English George III style Secretaire

Located in Roswell, GA

Bottom section has 5 drawers with Swan neck brass hardware. The slope front writing section when opened is supported by 2 pulls with brass knobs.

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20th Century English Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

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Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

$19,671

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

Located in London, England

This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in Vejen, Denmark in 1955. It remains one of Ditzel's most sought after and ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Writing Slope

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Rosewood

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English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware

English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Brass Hardware. Chest features two smaller drawers to top with two larger ones below. Recessed handles, corner mounts and border along top of che...

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19th Century British Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

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Brass

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Vintage Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

Vintage Restored Harrods Kennedy Brown Leather Military Campaign Pedestal Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, Military Campaign twin pedestal partners desk with brown leather writing surface ...

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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Writing Slope

Materials

Brass

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$6,900

H 41 in W 47 in D 19 in

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Located in Nashville, TN

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Early 1800s European Vintage Writing Slope

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Located in High Point, NC

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Wood

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Writing Slope

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$3,384 / item

H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in

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By Arflex, Erberto Carboni

Located in Tilburg, NL

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Metal

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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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

  • 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.