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Antique Mail Desk

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Ceramic

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Mail Desk

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
, possibly France. A great piece for any desk, library, etc. to hold envelopes, papers, mail, etc. Shown in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
or mail/letters on a desk (as demonstrated.) Dimensions: 3.88" Height.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
leather, mail lockers and a pen tray with its original glass tank. The upper part reveals a secret
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Mail Desk

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Wood

Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
By Paul Sormani
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
with two doors revealing a mail kit, a writing desk, lockers, the interior is in black leather
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Mail Desk

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Leather

Antique Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
H 14.175 in W 15.35 in D 10.235 in
Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Malachite, Bronze

English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Mail Desk

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Enamel

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
station or desk. small, but sharp and ready to burn through the fan mail we all receive on a daily basis
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk

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Silver, Steel

English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
addition to your desk, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Its smooth, curved design allows
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Horn, Wood

Massive European Antique Wooten Style Case Desk Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
doors is a fold down desk and tons of mail slots and cubbies. The cabinet is being sold as found in
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19th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and
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Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Mail Desk

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
cubbies (mail slots). Lower desk features the writing surface and five lockable drawers of hand dovetailed
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mail Desk

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Boulle Secretary Desk Having a writing section
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mail Desk

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Brass, Ormolu

1920s Art Deco Silver Plate Benedict Geometric Tray with Bakelite Handles
By Benedict Silver Co. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as well as a decorative piece or functional. A compliment to the entry to hold keys, to the desk or
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

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Silver Plate

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Charles X St. Oak and Marble Commode de Maitrise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
de Maitrise. This lovely small scaled storage commode was typically used on a desk or in an area to
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Mail Desk

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Marble

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
of mail but a conveyor of messages as well, messages of life-and- death importance. Shaped like a
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Robert Linzeler Prestigious Maker French Sterling Silver Centerpiece Rococo
By Robert Linzeler
Located in New York, NY
for whom he made silverware for many years including candlesticks, desk sets, and dressing table
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Mail Desk

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Sterling Silver, Brass

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New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing a green leatherette tooled work surface. The interior with a center door concealin...
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Early 19th Century Federal Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Antique New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in
Early 19th Century American Federal Period Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and very fine quality classical American Federal period side table / worktable with beautiful, warm rich patina. Circa 1820 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the early 19th centu...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany

Vintage Godinger Silver Plated Swan Letter Holder Made in Italy
By Godinger, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic swan figure as a letter holder from Godinger. This beautiful cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practical but full of glamour and style. The deli...
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1980s Italian Colonial Revival Antique Mail Desk

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Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
Native American spirit, preserved in patinated bronze. Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
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H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Brush Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze pen brush holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 2.25"H. Go...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

High Polished American Mid-Century Aluminum Folding Army Desk
Located in New York, NY
WWII Aluminium Military Campaign Desk-Collapsible This desks was originally painted in a sea foam blue color for use in US military field hospitals. The desk is designed to Collapse...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk

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Aluminum

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Paper Holder or Desk Accessory
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage Hermès paper holder or letter clip is on the rare side. It is signed Hermès Paris and is polished silver plate. It was designed by Ravinet Denfort for Hermes. ...
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1970s French Modern Antique Mail Desk

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Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2.8...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Odeon sofa
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
ODEON SOFA In appearance, the sofa of the Odeon family is an iconic piece due to its grandiose size. The powerful and uplifting design makes it look as if it is rising from the grou...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

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Macassar, Zebra Wood

Odeon sofa
Odeon sofa
H 33.08 in W 125.2 in D 52.76 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with inkwells and letter storage. Slightly differ...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Brass Letter or Envelope Holder Paper Clip
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique brass letter or envelope holder with two snakes wrapped around a fountain, birdbath or column. Not sure the meaning of it, but it does make you think the symbol for medicine....
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Late 19th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.5"H Ve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp w Magazine Table Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp with Magazine Table Rack. Item features a lucite magazine/letter holder, brass rods, marble base, very nice vintage item. Ci...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s. This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs in solid hardwood wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

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Cane, Teak

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Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in London, GB
A Patinated heavy cast bronze four piece desk set consisting of a double inkwell, Letter rack
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Located in Senden, NRW
Luxurious desk set from Germany circa 1875. Known as the Grünerzeit or Historicism period this
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1870s German Other Antique Mail Desk

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Marble

Antique Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Massive Charles Limbert Partners Desk
By Charles Limbert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive mission partners desk by Charles Limbert, marked. Four drawers on each side, original
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mail Desk

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Metal

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Emperor Napoleon III. The
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mail Desk

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Copper-Plated Staircase Baluster from the Guaranty Building
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Chicago, IL
single vertical circulation core with four elevators, a mail slot, and staircase. no fire-stair was
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Iron

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple top mail sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful as well as practical. The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mail Desk

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Iron

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
H 37 in W 60 in D 31 in
Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Flame mahogany Carlton House desk w mail boxes and several compartments. Tapering legs sitting on
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

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Wood

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
H 42.75 in W 46.5 in D 24.75 in
Antique Oak Roll Top Desk, Double Pedestal, American 1900, B2515
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak roll top desk, double pedestal, American 1900, B2515 American, 1900 Solid oak
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Early 1900s North American Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

French Neo-Renaissance Hand-Carved Wooden Desk Henri II Style circa 1870 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Important neo renaissance oak desk from the second half of the 19th century. The lower part
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mail Desk

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Wood

19th-C. English Jacobean Carved Oak Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Oh the detail! This is a 19th century heavily carved oak slant front desk. The top lifts over two
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early 1900, perhaps earlier
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Metal

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An excellent antique Renaissance Revival carved mahogany secretary desk or bar cabinet. The cabinet
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Oak Slant Front Alter Piece/Table
Located in Houston, TX
for cell phones, mail, keys, ect. One could drill holes in the back and the slanted part that lifts up
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19th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

C R Mackintosh, Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Writing Cabinet with Foliate Hinges
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Guthrie. Taken from an e-mail correspondence on 14/01/09 with Peter Trowles, MLitt., FRSA, Mackintosh
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Late 19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut
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1860s English Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
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H 3 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Bronze English Articulated Shop Display Stands c. 1900
Located in London, GB
item in 2 to 3 working days. The item is packed well and shipped via Parcelforce or Royal mail
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

18th Century, Spanish, Carved Walnut Two-Piece Bargueno Cabinet and Base
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1780. Built in two-pieces, the Spanish desk features a portable cabinet with forged side handles
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Late 18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Mail Desk

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Iron

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Letter Opener B2125
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Priority Mail with insurance. CL110420.
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Late 19th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 1837 Business Card Holder
Located in Washington Depot, CT
back. Will come packaged in a gift box and will be shipped US Priority Mail with insurance. Tiffany
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19th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Sterling Silver

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Mail Desk

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Wood

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Antique Mid 19th Century "Central" Table/Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique central table from Portugal. This table/desk has beautiful barley twist carved legs and
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Mail Desk

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Walnut

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Metal, Brass

Edwardian English Walker & Hall Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By Walker & Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Edwardian English sterling silver toast rack, often used today as a desk top letter holder or
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk

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Sterling Silver

Hotel Mahogany & Brass Letter and Key Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
reception desk for their convenience. Letterboxes such as this were for the collection of mail in grand
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany

Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Imagine the mail that was sorted at this late-19th century postal table. The table features a top
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Late 19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
Oak Postal Table, circa 1880
H 43.5 in W 77.75 in D 23 in
Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other manufacturers, which were advertised in
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Metal

Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
By Globe Wernicke, Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Metal

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
Located in York County, PA
oil-on-canvas portrait of him, a painting of one of his ships, the Wabash, and a lap desk full of log
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1870s American Antique Mail Desk

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign Belonging To Capt. W. H. Bagley
Located in York County, PA
portrait of him, a painting of one of his ships, the Wabash, and a lap desk full of log books and extensive
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1870s American Antique Mail Desk

French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted French porcelain mail letter desk holder, circa early-20th century
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk

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Porcelain

Judgenstil Brass Desk Mail Order, England, circa 1900
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing desk accessory, made in England in circa 1900, it's in brass and in very good conditions.
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Green Onyx Mail or Letter Desk Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage brass and green onyx mail or letter desk organizer. Onyx base is 1" thick
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Early 20th Century Antique Mail Desk

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Onyx, Brass

English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique Writing slope, Notary Desk or Travel Correspondence Box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle Napoleon III marquetry with inlaid brass writing desk/table box
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Writing Desk / Table / Box
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H 8.67 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Rich Looking Rosewood Desk Organizer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous gleaming rosewood desk organizer having two (2) drawers and three (3) dividers for
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1920s French Antique Mail Desk

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Rosewood

Rich Looking Rosewood Desk Organizer
Rich Looking Rosewood Desk Organizer
H 10.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Masculine 19th Century Big and Roomy Roll Top Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically masculine beautifully constructed big old oak roll top desk having double bases with
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19th Century American Antique Mail Desk

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Oak

19th Century Wooton Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a rare American Wooton desk ,the desk when opened reveals a pull down writing fall ,this
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Wooton Desk
19th Century Wooton Desk
H 62.5 in W 39 in D 28 in
19th century American Patented Wooten Desk with Provenance
Located in Savannah, GA
Important American Wooton cabinet desk labelled Wooton Desk Manf. Co., Indianapolis, 1874. This
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Mail Desk

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Bronze

18th Century Early American Chippendale Cherrywood Drop-Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning 18th century early American cherrywood drop-front secretary desk. The desk features
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18th Century American American Colonial Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Rare Vintage Industrial Steel Roll Top Desk by the Art Metal Construction Co.
By Art Metal Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Jamestown, NY around the turn of the century, this monumental desk is built like a battleship and features
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Mail Desk

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Brass, Metal, Steel

French Art Deco Style Wooden Letter Holder Burled Amboyna Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Art Deco modernist desk accessory, letter holder, designed and manufactured in France
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

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Burl, Amboyna

Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble Ink Stand with Dog
Located in Toronto, CA
of the inkwells are missing. This piece looks gorgeous on any desk or hall table. A perfect place for
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
recessed and felted slot. With a serpentine front and brass holders for mail, the piece has not been
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Early 1900s French Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Jardinière Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compliment to any table or desk. Useful as a decorative planter / jardinière, or for magazines and mail.
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

20th Century Painted Drop Front Secretaire with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Brea, CA
Perfect for small space, this secretaire desk/ dresser has been painted in a soft oyster white with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Victorian English sterling silver toast rack, often used today as a desk top letter holder or
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a decorative accessory to add panache to a desk top. The letter is placed on the flat side
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Glass and Brass Letter Box, c. 1890
Located in Heathfield, GB
reads 'Letters for North and South Mail Before 5 PM' It is likely to have been made for a stately
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19th Century Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Brass

Chasse of Immortality
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, IL
of mail but a conveyor of messages as well, messages of life-and- death importance. Shaped like a
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Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

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Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Scottish Agate Letter Opener
Located in NEWARK, GB
elegant piece, it has a mother of pearl blade for carefully opening all your important mail. The
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mail Desk

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Agate, Sterling Silver

French Mail Sorter Desk
Located in New York, NY
An incredible piece of industrial furniture, this mail sorter would be an amazing desk with space
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Steel

Industrial Foreman's Desk on Wheels as Hallway or Entranceway, Key or Mail Table
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial desk from first Milwaukee J.C. Penny store, circa 1920s used by stockroom foreman for
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1920s American Antique Mail Desk

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Steel

Carlton House Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CARLTON HOUSE DESK IN SERPENTINE FORM,HAVING A BRASS GALLERIED TOP WITH 2
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Early 20th Century British Antique Mail Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Carlton House Desk
Carlton House Desk
H 38 in W 41 in D 23.5 in
19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
Simple but charming desk secretary made from pine wood. Flip down desk top with mail slots
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19th Century French Antique Mail Desk

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Pine

Adirondack Camp Large Red-Painted Antique Wicker Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Quechee, VT
Impressive-sized red-painted wicker writing desk, 1897-1921, from a camp in the Adirondack Park. It
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mail Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Early 20th Century Asian Hand Carved Desk with Applied Flower Motif and Chair
Located in Plymouth, MA
Exceptional early 20th century Chinese export desk and matching chair in finely carved rosewood and
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Rosewood

English Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully finished so the desk can free-stand in a room. Mail slots in top. Bone key escutcheons.
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Mahogany Carlton House Desk
English Mahogany Carlton House Desk
H 40.5 in W 48 in D 27 in
19th Century Slant Front Desk
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Slant Front Desk, top opens to 6 small drawers and a center door and mail slots with a
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Slant Front Desk
19th Century Slant Front Desk
H 41.5 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Massive Charles Limbert Partners Desk
By Charles Limbert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive mission partners desk by Charles Limbert, marked. Four drawers on each side, original
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Metal

L&J.G. Stickley Desk / Library Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
L&JG Stickley desk / library table. Two drawers, pegged, keyed through lower shelf. ***Contact
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique Mail Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mail desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique mail desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique mail desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mail desk, those designed in Art Deco, Rococo and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mail desk over the years, but those crafted by Sampson Mordan & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mail Desk?

The average selling price for an antique mail desk at 1stDibs is $2,875, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $13,200 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Mail Desk
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    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 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.
  • 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.