Antique Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Louis XVI style gilt bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed on
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and enamel rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau bronze desk set. The three-piece set includes: rocker ink blotter and ink
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder or picture frame, large inkwell, pen tray, desk box, and rocker blotter.
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
patina from age.
Matching desk accessories including an inkwell, calendar holder, desk box, and rocker
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
H 0.38 in W 10 in D 3 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk box, and rocker blotter also available.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, and rocker blotter also available.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Desk Calendar Holder or Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, desk box, and rocker blotter also available.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
H 1.63 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, rocker blotter, and desk box also available.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Bronze
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate top and knob
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Rocker Blotter
Materials
Brass
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Blown Glass
Chrome "Top Hat" Toothpick Holder / Shot Glass Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Umberleigh, Devon
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1920s Swedish Antique Rocker Blotter
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Located in Vienna, AT
30.5 cm (ink jar missing)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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By Deakin & Francis
Located in London, London
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1910s English Antique Rocker Blotter
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Located in New York, NY
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For the desk set
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in South Bend, IN
, pen tray, rocker blotter, and set of four blotter corners.
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New York, USA
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
: picture frame, inkwell, pen tray, stamp box, rocker blotter, and set of four blotter corners.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, including: picture frame, stamp box, inkwell, blotter corners, and rocker blotter.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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Bronze
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Bronze
H 3 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rocker Blotter
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Bronze
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Wien, AT
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Tiffany Studios New York Abalone Nine-Piece Bronze Desk Set, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
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1920s English Antique Rocker Blotter
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Brass
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Tiffany Studios 9th Century Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios desk set comprising blotter ends, pen tray, inkwell, rocker blotter and letter file
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Japanese Export Silver Blotter with Iris Detail in the Art Nouveau Style
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The top has
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Vintage Desk Set Made of Red and Brown Marble
Located in Senden, NRW
unique three-piece set consisting of:
Birchwood rocker blotter with marble body and handle.
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Antique Rocker Blotter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique rocker blotter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique rocker blotter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique rocker blotter — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique rocker blotter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique rocker blotter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Rocker Blotter?
An antique rocker blotter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,345, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.
Finding the Right desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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