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English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
opening to reveal a storage area for writing paper and envelopes as well as a leather writing surface
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Brass

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc

H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in
Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th
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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

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H 9.45 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
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
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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

H 5 in W 16 in D 11.75 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
or secular use. By the 17th century, when reading and writing was more prevalent within the household
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Moleskine" is a desk, designed by Philippe Nigro and manufactured by Driade, with a folding top in birch plywood and oak veneer. Matte black painted steel structure with cable flap....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Desk Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 23.6 in
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Negro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool adjustable in heigh. Black matt painted steel structure. Seat and components in massive oak. Indoor use only. Philippe Nigro designed a light looking desk: a top in birch pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade
"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

"Moleskine" Portable Atelier Stool Designed by Philippe Nigro for Driade

H 24.8 in Dm 17.7 in
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
portability, the étagère can be detached, enabling ease of movement from different battle fronts. The original
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table

British Campaign Writing Table

H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
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Antique 18th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Sandalwood, Bone

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts

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H 9.53 in W 17.33 in D 10.01 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, Decanter and Games Boxes, Tea Caddies, Ladies Dressing Boxes, Writing Slopes and
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Located in Atlanta, GA
In its day a portable table these sometimes referred to as “guard room tables” have hinges atop the
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Antique 1670s Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675

H 30.5 in W 49.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
and businessmen, this portable writing desk was hand-crafted in England in the first half of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
fittings. H. 12.6 x W. 43.2 x D. 28.5 cm Note: Workboxes, portable writing desks, inkstands and
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

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H 4.97 in W 17.01 in D 11.23 in
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Located in High Wycombe, GB
repertoire, specialising in copying machines, portable writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare Regency Rosewood Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

H 4.93 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Chicago, IL
this age. Vargueños were highly prized possessions in 17th century Spain, serving as portable writing
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

Rare 17th Century Spanish Vargueño

H 57 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
(pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing set. The yatate has been around since the Kamakura
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
simple container without any worry of spills. A truly portable writing set was finally born. Now one
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
among the first portable copying machines ever made. James Watt (1736-1819) is considered one of the
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Antique 18th Century English Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped
Located in Wells, ME
English William IV mahogany tambour writing box with drawer.  The tambour top is serpentine in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped
English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

H 7.5 in W 15.25 in D 11 in
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent

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H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
, is English in conception. The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Steel

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in
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Antique 1790s English Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Metal

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III

H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.18 in
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
functionality unfolds before your eyes. Inside, you'll discover a beautifully appointed writing area, complete
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers

H 36 in W 29.75 in D 19.75 in
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Located in Austin, TX
. Varguenos were used as objects of status for the Spanish court which required portable furniture to
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets

Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets

H 65 in W 55 in D 21 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
portable accounting chests and money boxes used by merchants and elites to carry valuable between while
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
harmony characterizes Restoration furniture, which was comfortable, gracious and portable. The styles
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode

H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.15 in
"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elements that reinterprets traditional Oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte

H 113.7 in Dm 16.8 in
"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reinterprets traditional oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in tabletop and ceiling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

"Kanji" Blown Glass Wide Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

H 15.3 in Dm 16.8 in
"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elements that reinterprets traditional Oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte
"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte

"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Pendant Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for FontanaArte

H 118.6 in Dm 12.2 in
"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
By Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reinterprets traditional Oriental portable lanterns in a contemporary vision. Available in tabletop and ceiling
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte
"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

"Kanji" Blown Glass Thin Table Lamp Designed by Denis Guidone for Fontana Arte

H 20.2 in Dm 12.2 in
Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Black Wood by Elliott Erwitt
By Danese Milano, Elliott Erwitt
Located in Hicksville, NY
accompany him on his walks, a portable support that combines important functional elements with an ironic
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys

Materials

Beech

Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Black Wood by Elliott Erwitt

Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Black Wood by Elliott Erwitt

H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in
Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Red Wood by Elliott Erwitt
By Danese Milano, Elliott Erwitt
Located in Hicksville, NY
him on his walks, a portable support that combines important functional elements with an ironic sense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys

Materials

Beech

Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Red Wood by Elliott Erwitt
Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Red Wood by Elliott Erwitt

Danese Milano Elliot Toys in Red Wood by Elliott Erwitt

H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a home office writing
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table

H 31 in W 40.5 in D 25 in
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Located in Miami, FL
). Most sagemono were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing brush and ink, but
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer, Wood, Ebony

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes
Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

Japan 1870 Meiji Period Round Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Wood With Flying Cranes

H 3.07 in Dm 1.18 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typically a small, portable
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
, portable medicine cases composed of a nest of tiny boxes tightly fitted into one another and secured with a
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Agate, Gold

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
). Most sagemono were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing brush and ink, but
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 18th Century Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

H 3.46 in W 2.44 in D 0.59 in
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Located in Miami, FL
attached to a sash). Most sagemono were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing
Category

Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils
Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

Japan 1800 Edo Period Six Drawer Inro In Lacquered Gilt Wood With Utensils

H 3.93 in W 1.96 in D 1.06 in
Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
and portable/compact 6.5 in (H) x 5.25 in (W) 0.75 in (D). It is a printed paper map, mounted on
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance
Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance

Important Confederate Field Map of Richmond VA 1864 with Provenance

H 36.75 in W 40.2 in D 0.1 in
California Designing Freedom
Located in New York City, NY
together political posters and portable devices, but also looks beyond hardware to explore how user
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

California Designing Freedom
California Designing Freedom

California Designing Freedom

H 0.5 in W 10.63 in D 8.13 in
Cleeve Case. Georgian inspired document case with gold tooling and sapphires
Located in Broadway, Worcestershire
The Cleeve Case is inspired by a late Georgian portable writing desk. The red goatskin case over a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Briefcases and Attachés

Cleeve Case. Georgian inspired document case with gold tooling and sapphires
Cleeve Case. Georgian inspired document case with gold tooling and sapphires

Cleeve Case. Georgian inspired document case with gold tooling and sapphires

H 9.65 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Folding Aluminium Military Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful aluminium folding military desk that breaks-down or folds-up for portability and
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Aluminium Military Desk
Folding Aluminium Military Desk

Folding Aluminium Military Desk

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 22 in
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Located in London, Greenwich
An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in
19th Century English Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
disassembled for portability. The gallery detaches and folds at the hinges. The top writing portion of the desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Campaign Desk
19th Century English Campaign Desk

19th Century English Campaign Desk

H 32 in W 40 in D 22 in
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
By David Edward
Located in New York, NY
A very fine quality goncalo alves and brass mounted portable standish (inkstand) with three
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817
Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

Fine Regency Standish by Edwards, London, 1817

H 4.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in
Vargueno de Salamanca
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
This late 16th-17th century Spanish Walnut Vargueno or Bargueno desk is a form of portable desk
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Vargueno de Salamanca
Vargueno de Salamanca

Vargueno de Salamanca

H 57.88 in W 41.74 in D 16.93 in
Italian Portable Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No excuses for not writing any postcards with this beautiful original kit...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Portable Writing Desk
Italian Portable Writing Desk

Italian Portable Writing Desk

H 6 in W 14 in D 9 in
Hermes Pippa Writing Desk
By Rena Dumas
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Portable writing desk in pear wood and natural-colored natural cowhide with hardware in steel
Category

1990s French Secretaires

Materials

Steel

Hermes Pippa Writing Desk
Hermes Pippa Writing Desk

Hermes Pippa Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period

H 10.63 in W 17.92 in D 12.6 in
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk by Asprey London, an Edwardian folding, portable, travel writing table dating to circa 1910. A
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Handsome Mahogany Library Stand or Small Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking mahogany stand with adjustable writing surface, great for a small nook or apartment
Category

Early 2000s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Handsome Mahogany Library Stand or Small Writing Table
Handsome Mahogany Library Stand or Small Writing Table

Handsome Mahogany Library Stand or Small Writing Table

H 31.5 in W 31.75 in D 15.75 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic portable writing available at 1stDibs. A portable writing — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 63 variations of the antique or vintage portable writing you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect portable writing — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right portable writing, those designed in Victorian, modern and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made portable writing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Denis Guidone, Fontana Arte and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.

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