Circa 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand

Description

Circa 1860 travel or lap desk on custom made side table stand, Swedish. Marquetry panel top decoration of a sleigh pulled by one man, pushed by another. Marquetry leaves & flowers with broad parquetry bandings. Walnut veneers of contrasting woods. Opens to 5 lidded compartments & a nib compartment. Lacks a drawer under dome top. Ample paper storage. Replaced hinges. Now on a custom made stand.
18" x 12" x 19" h. on stand.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition commensurate with age. Hinges replaced. Now on custom made stand.

Origin:
Sweden

Materials & Techniques:
Walnut

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Table Shape: Rectangle
Country of Origin: Sweden

Condition

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Condition commensurate with age. Hinges replaced. Now on custom made stand.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

19 x 18 x 12 in

Circa 1860 Swedish Travel or Lap Desk on Custom Made Side Table Stand

Lot 0205

Estimate $1,000-$1,800

Nov 8, 2026, 7:51 PM EST

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$500

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