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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

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

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

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

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

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
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

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

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

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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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
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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

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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
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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Bronze

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
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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

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
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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 Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
Antique Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
H 5.25 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
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 Decanter Box Betjemann
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
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H 11.4 in W 15 in D 9.65 in
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

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

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Attractive Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3577, attractive Victorian dressing box, having hinged lid enclosing original red plush interior with glass jars, lift up trey and concealed mirror, all in wonderful condition thro...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Attractive Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box
Attractive Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box
H 6.11 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI, Secretary Marquetery, Slant front Desc
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI, Secretary Marquetery, Slant front Desc Beautiful secretary made in France from solid walnut in ca 1790. Secretary standing on pointed legs, ...
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adam decorated ladies desk offers satinwood construction with roll top opening to interior with storage compartments and pull-out writing surface, over three drawers, rais...
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced bras...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with a key. Also finished on the back so it can be floated in the middle of a room. Des...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
H 40.75 in W 46.5 in D 26.5 in
Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced bronze gallery over slant front desk having watercolor Persian genre scenes (including w...
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Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
H 41 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
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

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 This antique 18th century French Directoire style cylinder desk is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home!...
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Desks

Materials

Brass

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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20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases

Materials

Other

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...
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Antique 1860s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

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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Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century Pedestal Desk
Early 20th Century Pedestal Desk
H 32.75 in W 67.75 in D 32 in
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

Materials

Enamel

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

Vereinigte Werkstätten Pedestal Desk
Vereinigte Werkstätten Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 67.72 in D 31.89 in
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

Materials

Teak

Small 19th Century Campaign Desk
Small 19th Century Campaign Desk
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 21.66 in
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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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. It is a
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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Victorian Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inscribed 'Reverend R.Potenger', the fitted interior with inkwell and quill tray, and one side drawer, 20in
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
foliate stylised foliage decoration in red tortoiseshell. There is a beautiful quill tray and two
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Antique English Victorian Three Crystal Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
liquor bottles with stoppers, 6 etched stemmed glasses, a silver plated tray and a fitted cribbage board
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Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tray in front. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use
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Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

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) This is an attractive antique executive desk
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached to turn into a desk. The
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
, suitable for holding jewelry etc. We have a matching Desk Companion Tray in our inventory and for auction
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

19th Century Mahogany Secretary Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
patina, something that you can not make, but comes with decades of use. The desk drawer is finished with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Stationery Box c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique desk set in coromandel wood with brass fittings and handles, circa 1870
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Avraham Moshe Sokolka, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
big works in this period was a large desk cigarette box in filigree work set with a landscape picture
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Adjustable Campaign Reading Tray
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very rare antique 19th century. English, mahogany portable tray with adjustable folding reading
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desk Accessories

Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
the door several compartments including a pen tray. Beneath the desk top, two drawers. The top with a
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.82 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century hand-carved teak wood lap desk with brass fittings probably used as a portable
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Antique 1870s Indian British Colonial Desks

Materials

Teak

19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand
19th Century Teakwood Lap Desk on Stand
H 22 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Brass Desk Stand and Inkwell
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German early Jugendstil brass desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Inkwells

Materials

Brass

G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached to turn into a desk. The
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached to turn into a desk. The
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Ronson 1935 PikaCig Magic Penguin Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box With Lighter
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 Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze, Steel, Enamel

Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco black desk, British, circa 1950. This ebonised, Art Deco desk was produced in or around
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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Desks

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Wood

Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
H 30.71 in W 66.15 in D 36.23 in
Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Art Deco black desk, British, circa 1950 This ebonized, Art Deco desk was produced in or circa
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Desks

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Other

Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
Art Deco Black Desk, British, circa 1950
H 30.71 in W 66.15 in D 36.23 in
Regency Brass Bound Jewellery Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
out with tray and dark blue moire and velvet with a secret compartment. There is an envelope to the
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes

Regency Brass Bound Jewellery Box
Regency Brass Bound Jewellery Box
H 6 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
mirror on the inside of the lid and a green silk velvet and silk lined tray with various compartments
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Antique Jewelry Box
Antique Jewelry Box
H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in
Important Mid-20th Century Royal Air Force Desk Mounted Ash Tray
Located in Glamis, Angus
A very rare mid-20th century desk mounted ash tray. Originating from Royal Air Force Leuchars in
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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Tobacco Accessories

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.