Offered here is a very unusual and elegant turn-of-the-century wooden lap desk / bed tray with two distinct convertible modes:

1. Flat tray mode for dining or writing in bed (with semicircular cut-out on one edge so the user can sit “into” the tray).

2. Reversed + propped mode: the top raises up, locks at one of several inclinations, and becomes an angled stand to hold a book, magazine, newspaper, or sheet music.

This is not a modern knockoff. This is genuine early 1900 period craftsmanship in hardwood, with the correct turned legs, brass hardware, and the very specific “half-moon” user cut-out.

Features

• Two-way convertible use

• Hinged top panel

• Prop/bracket support underneath

• Four turned legs

• Raised rim edges on all sides

• Beautiful original finish

A serious period object that will appeal to collectors of Victorian/Edwardian domestic furniture, reading accessories, lecterns, and writing furniture.

Local pickup in New York is preferred because of the shape and delicate nature of the piece, but if the purchaser desires, we can arrange for crating and shipping at buyer's expense.