British Desk Tray
Industrial Mid Century Metal Filing Document / Letter Tray Desk organiser 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Design Filing Tray.
Can be either free standing on a desk, or wall mounted.
Likely to have been used
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 8.67 in
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand Inkwell 1910 Large Desk Set Pen Tray
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Inkstand has two recessed pen rests.
The armorial is that of Lew Grade (Baron Grade), well known British
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20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany inlaid cylinder desk by Maple & Co. London
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Other
H 42.13 in W 31.11 in D 20.87 in
19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in GB
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 41.54 in W 51.97 in D 31.3 in
Louis XV-inspired Writing Table Stamped H. Nelson, France, circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with a fine gilded and chiseled bronze mount. The tray, surrounded by a gilded bronze mold, is
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
H 28.94 in W 21.86 in D 14.77 in
Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
x Width: 77cm x Length: 135.5cm
Tray thickness: 2.8cm
Signature on the locks
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Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 30.32 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
two trays and two drawers, which if are completely pulled out of its encasing, will have two button
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 49 in W 56 in D 32 in
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Arthur Duke of Connaught & Strathearn, of rectangular form with two pen trays and two square inkwells
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Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Elkington & Co. Silver Inkwell Of Henry Morton Stanley
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
the Prince and Princess adorns the delicately pierced tray. The inscription reads, “To H. M. Stanley
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
plated tray and a fitted cribbage board, all housed in a magnificent mahogany casket with inlaid
Category
Antique 1880s Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Forney, TX
excess ink, altogether on a tray stand of rounded rectangular form, gracefully shaped, with scalloped
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
interesting object of British social history.
The inkstand is of rectangular form with tapered edges, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Antique Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
to reveal a fitted interior with drawers and storage compartment, pull out pen tray to the side above
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Other
H 33.08 in W 18.71 in D 18.51 in
Late 19th Century Marquetry and Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
tray and locking compartment with sliding top, on shaped tapering legs headed by foliate and flower
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 43 in W 36 in D 24 in
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Coromandel wood and specimen woods.
This is a simply gorgeous and quality item!! Tray made of various
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A complete writing desk set in the Coalbrookdale style with lavishly encrusted flowers, consisting
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Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 8.25 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
Located in Austin, TX
Antique hand-painted and lacquered wooden box with removable tray, from Indonesia. The interior
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
tray, two square decanters with faceted stoppers, a central circular decanter and 8 glasses, 4 tumblers
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage.
The secret spring
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Enamel
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 8.46 in
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI, Secretary Marquetery, Slant front Desc
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Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
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Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
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French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
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H 48.43 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Walnut
Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
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H 32.25 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Striking Oak & Brass Tantalus with Whiskey or Liqueur Crystal Decanters & Drawer
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, antique tantalus.
This wonderful condition and rare, three crystal bottles holding, tiger oak tantalus will look great everywhere. This handcrafted wo...
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H 13.8 in W 15 in D 11.4 in
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
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Mahogany
Large Maison Jansen Directoire Mahogany and Bronze Ormolu Cylinder Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Maison Jansen Directoire style marble-top cylinder desk with brass sabots and accents. 18 drawers with 2 16.5" leather top extensions.
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 52.75 in W 59.25 in D 27 in
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42 3/4in W: 36 1/2in D: 20 3/4in
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Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany cylinder bookcase having a moulded shaped cornice, figured mahogany frieze above a pair of quality mahogany astral glazed doors opening to reveal t...
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Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century
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Mahogany, Satinwood
British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome and elegant British Campaign rosewood secretary and chest of drawers. Divided into two lower and upper halves as most Campaign pieces do, brass strap corners and flush bra...
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Rosewood
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Edward Charles Brown, this charming, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features engraved decoration to the lid and base, a cow finial, ...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Ebonized Teak Butlers’ Tray, Nesting Trays Folding Base with Faux Bamboo Carving
Located in Denver, CO
perfect as desk accessories, decorative pieces, small serving trays or can be hung on the wall as framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Georgian Tray Tables
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H 24.02 in W 22.6 in D 15.01 in
Early 20th Century Pedestal Desk
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century pedestal desk of walnut and ebonized wood, the leathered top with deep walnut
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Early 20th Century German Desks
Art Deco La Futuriste Vanity Set in Early Phenolic, Trade Mark "NTS" COMB SOLD
Located in Dallas, TX
$3900
Very early geometric Art Deco designs in "Agalin," circa 1928 by NTS.
British version of the
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Desk Accessories
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Enamel
H 14 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Vereinigte Werkstätten Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
PEDESTAL DESK OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, WITH UNUSUAL EBONISED WOOD GALLERY, GERMAN c. 1910-20, MADE
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Early 20th Century German Tables
Small 19th Century Campaign Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
slightly different from a traditional desk. These are 2 cabinets with a tray in between. And the 3 parts
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Antique 1840s Indian Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
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19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk
Located in London, GB
indicating if Captain Davenport was in the British Army or the Royal Navy.
This desk form was popular during
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Grand Tour French Empire Period bronze pen tray, Circa 1810 in date
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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories
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Bronze
Finest Antique French Pink "Boulle" Inkwell / Desk Set, circa 1830
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exquisite and rare antique inkstand / desk set made in France, circa 1830. Made from fine
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Inkwells
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Brass
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H 5 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
Large 19th Century Partnerdesk with Green Leather
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large partner desk with 4 drawers and cupboard on both sides. Because the original polish is still
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Antique 1860s British Indian Ocean Territory Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
Located in London, GB
quill tray which provides ample storage for your pens and a silverplate lidded glass ink pot.
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets
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Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
foliate stylised foliage decoration in red tortoiseshell.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Antique English Victorian Three Crystal Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
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Crystal, Silver Plate
H 13.39 in W 16.15 in D 11.82 in
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tray in front.
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In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use
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Antique 1880s Inkwells
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Antique Executive Desk Lamp, English, Brass, Glass, Table Light, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with a British Standards compliant 3-pin plug (G-Type)
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps
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G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
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The
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
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George II Irish Mahogany Secretaire Kneehole Bookcase Att. C. Hearn
By O'Hearn Furniture 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
moulded kneehole desk with a large fitted drawer opening to an inset retractable leather writing surface
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Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
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Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870
Located in London, GB
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
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Located in Savannah, GA
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Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco black desk, British, circa 1950.
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British Desk Tray For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the British desk tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A British desk tray — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage British desk tray now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer British desk tray, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A British desk tray, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. François Linke, Elkington & Co. and J.C. Vickery each produced at least one beautiful British desk tray that is worth considering.
How Much is a British Desk Tray?
Prices for a British desk tray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $592 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
Questions About British Desk Tray
- What is a desk tray?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
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