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What does a mail sorter do?
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A mail sorter divides incoming and outgoing mail bound for different destinations. Its purpose is to make it simpler to distribute packages and letters. Shop a range of antique and vintage mail sorters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage 80 Bottle Wine Rack / Mail Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Postal Mail Sorting Desk
Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" x 51 1/2" x 75 1/4" high
Desk Space Dimensions: 12" x 49" x 24" high
Cubbie Dimensions: 4 1/2" x 19" x 5 1/4" high
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's Post Office Steel Industrial Mail Sorting Desk Workstation Table
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage industrial salvage USPS Post Office steel mail sorting station desk circa 1956 with single drawer, cubby, and various hooks underneath.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Oak Mail Sorting Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
The upper section includes dozens of pigeonholes for sorting mail or documents, while the base houses nine graduated drawers per side-each with brass label pulls and ample storage de...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Large English Royal Mail Clock
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and large factory clock from a Royal Mail sorting office.
The heavy case with the original glass front has been fitted with a new high-torque battery movement for the ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
$859 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Original Biomorphic Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Versatile in nature, this vessel is narrow enough to serve as a chic mail sorter on a desk, a napkin holder on a dining table, or a vessel for dried floral arrangements on a vanity.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vintage Mail Bin
By Kennett Fiber Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
These mail bins or carts were used for sorting mail. Can be used for laundry cart or children toys storage and just any objects hanging around for storage or display.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Natural Fiber
