English Traveling Desk

United Kingdom, 19th Century

$1,995

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Rare

This one was made to move. Found in Avignon and dating to the 19th century, this English traveler’s desk was designed for a life in transit, compact, self-contained, and built to carry what mattered. The sloped lid opens to a writing surface, while the drawers below kept papers, tools, and personal effects organized on the road. Pieces like this were used by merchants, officers, and anyone moving between cities, offering a sense of order no matter where they landed. The joinery is tight, the proportions thoughtful, and the wear sits right where you’d expect from years of handling. Sylvie places it beside a chair or bed, somewhere quiet, where it can go back to its original rhythm.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: United Kingdom
Material:: Wood with brass hardware
Dimensions:: 38.5" H x 32.5" W x 19.5" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, please note that there are missing pieces of the joinery at the corners. The hardware is newer as you can see the original hardware holes in the middle. This desk is two pieces that stack on top of one another. As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it.

All items are final sale.