Skip to main content

Antique Desk Thermometer

Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Model and Desk Thermometer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This miniature cast bronze architectural desk thermometer sculpture of a European monument dates to
Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews
By H. Matthews
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique Victorian thermometer. The front is made of sterling silver. This is marked with
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Sterling Silver

A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Desk Thermometer and Semainier surmounted by
Category

Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound
Located in London, GB
this is an unusual desk thermometer with a hunting theme. Set on an oval base the standing figure of a
Category

1880s English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual piece of Black Forest, a travel desk thermometer in a wooden case with carved
Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Thermometer

Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Located in London, GB
thermometer within an anchor and of small size.. Set upon an ormolu and rouge marble rectangular base the
Category

1880s English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Oak architectural desk clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak architectural desk clock and barometer, of temple form with ceramic dials, centred with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak architectural desk clock
Oak architectural desk clock
H 10 in W 17 in D 4 in
Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An aneroid desk barometer by C W Dixey, the 4inch silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt
Category

1850s English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Ebony

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a
Category

1880s French Late Victorian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
Category

1880s French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set
Located in Norwich, GB
, Paris Centrally mounted silvered spirit thermometer with Fahrenheit scale. C.1910
Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass

Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set
By J.H Steward
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian desk clock / barometer set Gothic style carved oak case standing on a raised, moulded
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Oak

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in GB
with the attached thermometer. Below are the six animated wheels with numerous steel linkages and to
Category

1890s French Industrial Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Eight-Day, Four-Face Clock with Date, Temperature and Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beveled glazed hinged bezel. The second having an arched Centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometers mounted
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
quadrants, with the key aperture at 6 o'clock. Below, the manual calendar, and a semi-circular thermometer
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
Naudet offers a full range of barometers and barographs, hair hygrometers, thermometers, and clocks that
Category

1910s French Industrial Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass, Steel

Giltwood Thermometer & Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style set comprising a thermometer and a perpetual calendar attributed to F
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
fine work of art will make a great desk piece, but also on a dresser, side table or in a cabinet this
Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
A companion pair of Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer finely decorated with gilt bronze
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone cigarette box, desk box, or jewelry box
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

People Also Browsed

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered wit...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
Category

17th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Softwood

Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
Located in Brussels, BE
French antique model in gilded bronze Grand Tour de la Vendôme column, dating from around 1880. This splendid bronze thermometer (Celsius and Fahrenheit) represents Napoleon I from t...
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
H 11.23 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...
Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Minia...
Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Grand Tour Iron Model of the Arc de Triomphe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century French grand tour iron model of the Arc de Triomphe, in two parts, the fine cast iron model of the Arc de Triomphe with a mirrored top. Raised on a oval ebonized wood an...
Category

Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Metal, Iron

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Category

2010s British Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Maple

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in
19th Century White Belgian Parisian Plaster Architectural Model Capitol
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, antique Belgian architectural model made of handcrafted plaster of Paris, in good condition. It depicts the Frederik's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark. The main entrance of th...
Category

19th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Plaster

Grand Tour Bronze Thermometer of the Luxor Obelisk, Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze cast of the Luxor Obelsik, one side a thermometer. This was a popular Grad Tour souvenir in the late 19th century. Mounted on a polished black slate base. 8.5 inches high b...
Category

Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Model of Trajan's Column Early 19thc
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Grand Tour patinated bronze model of Trajan's Column, circa 1820 in date. This splendid bronze with the relief cast stem and panelled plinth above a s...
Category

1820s Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Style Painted Console Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage French Empire style painted gilded and ormolu mounted console table, Mid 20th century in date. The rectangular faux marble top with an ormolu plaque to t...
Category

1950s French Empire Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous over one hundred and sixty year old Parisian neoclassical style Bardiglio marble three piece mantel set. Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an an...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Magnificent Console by Barbedienne, Falguière and Dubois, France, Circa 1880
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paul Dubois, Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1
Located in PARIS, FR
Total height with mirror: 383 cm (151 in.) Console : Height : 97 cm (38 in.) ; Length : 291 cm (114 in.) ; Depth : 47 cm (18 in.) Height with pedestals : 178 cm (70 in.) – Width of...
Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th c Giant Wooden Advertising Thermometer NY Life Insurance Co "NYLIC"
Located in Savannah, GA
Giant sized forty seven inches tall wooden thermometer made by the Hoehn Company Thermomter Makers, Chambers Street, NYC. constucted of hard wood with a rounded top and beveled edges...
Category

1890s American Folk Art Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Metal

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Thermometer of the Luxor Obelisk
Located in Stamford, CT
A bronze cast of the Luxor Obelsik, with one side fitted for a thermometer. This was a popular Grad Tour souvenir in the late 19th century. Now missing the glass tube. 10.5 inches h...
Category

Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Staircase Model, England, Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Architectural staircase model England circa 1890 Oak spiral staircase with ebonised balustrade and a central pillar.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Oak

Recent Sales

Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830
Located in Malmo, SE
Tablewatch with thermometer ca 1830, Mahogany, keys available
Category

1830s Swedish Empire Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass

Tabewatch, Thermometer and Candlestick with Hermes Figurine, Gilded Brass
Located in Malmo, SE
Tablewatch, thermometer and candlestick with Hermes Figurine. Gilded brass.
Category

1820s European Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate
Located in GB
This fine quality English thermometer was made circa 1860 in Derbyshire, an area renowned at the
Category

1860s English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Slate

French Art Nouveau Desk Calendar in Ebony
Located in Pasadena, CA
condition with all the date, day and month calendar wheels are in French and in working order. Thermometer
Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass, Metal

Desk Inkwell with Clock and Ringing Bell, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Desk inkwell with clock and ringing bell. The clock in the form of a bird case, two entrances for
Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
thermometer and week calendar to the reverse side, ormolu Cupid relief below the dial, the whole on a square
Category

19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer
By Alfred James Blake
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
desk thermometer; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection This exceptional
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Desk Thermometer
Free Shipping
H 6.2 in W 3 in D 0.4 in
Art Nouveau Table Thermometer
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age.
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Table Thermometer
Art Nouveau Table Thermometer
H 7.29 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford marble thermometer, circa 1880 in date. The thermometer
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Continental Grand Tour Obelisk Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Grand Tour gilt patinated and silver obelisk thermometer on a graduated square base encircled by
Category

Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Desk Thermometer

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone thermometer By Tiffany Studios New
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Elegant 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Writing Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 19th century ormolu bronze and white Carrara marble writing desk fitted with two
Category

1850s French Baroque Antique Desk Thermometer

19th Century German Silver Desk Stand by Gustav Memmert, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century German impressive silver-gilt desk stand, the shaped oval base on three
Category

19th Century German Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Silver Desk Stand by Gustav Memmert, circa 1890
19th Century German Silver Desk Stand by Gustav Memmert, circa 1890
Free Shipping
H 11.03 in W 16.54 in L 11.03 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and pen tray. See last photo. Pairs
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: pen tray, notepad holder, desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inspiring category were ornamental carvings of articles of daily use, such as clocks or thermometers. Since
Category

1880s Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires
Located in Newark, England
dial and a second compass and thermometer dial. The dial signed by the retailer F. Costa Buenos Aires
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
chapter ring dial. An aneroid barometer and stick thermometer are also integrated into the complex design
Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
, while the other features a working barometer. In addition, Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometers grace
Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oak Black Forest Barometer and Thermometer, circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
1800s. There is a thermometer on the upper portion and a barometer on the lower portion. Above the
Category

Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Wood

Brass Cased Desk Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
A brass twin oval cased desk clock & barometer with a thermometer, on black marble base, the
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Brass

Brass Cased Desk Clock
Brass Cased Desk Clock
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Late 1800s Carved Black Forest Barometer from North-East France
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely hand-carved, this stunning, Black Forest wall hanging has a thermometer and barometer
Category

1890s French Black Forest Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Wood

Collection of Eiffel Towers
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of ten Eiffel towers all in metal. Two of these keepsakes were thermometers with one
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Metal, Brass

Collection of Eiffel Towers
Collection of Eiffel Towers
H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish late Victorian travel / desk compendium made from solid silver fully hallmarked for
Category

1890s European Late Victorian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Free Shipping
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Silver Writing Materials, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
of pieces among which stand the bases of two small thermometers (graduated from 0 to 40, with
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Materials, France, 19th Century
Silver Writing Materials, France, 19th Century
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Rare Art Deco Period Bakelite Desk Thermometer, English circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare Art Deco period Desk Thermometer in Bakelite, made by British Rototherm, London and
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Silver Thermometer, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage silver thermometer is a precious decorative object realized in the 1910s. Silver
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Silver

French Industrial Animated Windmill Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
inch silvered dial and a thermometer on either side of the clock.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
like a thermometer. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a coiled gong. Condition
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Desk or hanging thermometer 19th century, Celsius scale gilt bronze frame. Wood panel covered in
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century
Gilt-bronze thermometer, 19th Century
H 6.25 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
barometer and a thermometer on the left. They certainly offer you more info than other clocks. This clock is
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Lighthouse Animated Industrial Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Hudson, NY
lighthouse section and is opposed by a barometer within the revolving top. Between each dial is a thermometer
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze, Copper

French Industrial Brass Clock, Barometer Station Animated Steam Boiler
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic 19th century desk piece clock - Barometer - Thermometer. In the form of a steam boiler
Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, pen tray, thermometer
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Cast Iron and Bone Desk Thermometer
Located in Salisbury, GB
Early Victorian cast iron and bone desk thermometer by T Buss of London.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Thermometer

French Desk Thermometer
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An unusual French bronze desk thermometer in the Gothic Revival Style, mounted on a sepia marble
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Desk Thermometer
French Desk Thermometer
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Mid Victorian Gilt Brass Sectioned Tower Desk Thermometer
Located in Salisbury, GB
A mid Victorian gilt brass sectioned tower desk thermometer.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Thermometer

Rare Nautical Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Desk Top Thermometer
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual thermometer has a nautical symbols adorn each corner, with a dredging boat sitting
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Stutton, GB
Georgian mahogany inlaid banjo barometer,with an architectural pediment, thermometer, inlaid with
Category

Mid-18th Century European Georgian Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French Empire Barometer
Located in Chicago, IL
calendar with month/date/day of the week with a barometer on one side and thermometer on the other side.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Thermometer

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Barometer
French Empire Barometer
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Desk Thermometer", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Desk Thermometer For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk thermometer you’re looking for. An antique desk thermometer — often made from metal, marble and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk thermometer — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk thermometer, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk thermometer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfred James Blake and J.H Steward produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Desk Thermometer?

Prices for an antique desk thermometer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $284 and can go as high as $4,524, while the average can fetch as much as $1,136.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Thermometer
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.

Read More

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.