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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Painted Writing Slope
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted Writing Slope with green interior paint and drawers for storage.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
$2,000
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Amboyna
$1,266 Sale Price
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Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,270
Napoleon III Burr Walnut Writing Slope, Circa 1880
Located in LEGNY, FR
The writing slope is sold with its original key, allowing it to be securely locked.
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Campaign Officer's Writing Slope on Stand, Circa 1850s
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique officer's writing slope on stand, in Cuban mahogany with brass corner brackets circa 1850s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is also raised brass flowers on the brass ...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood


