Sold|$1,295 / set
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the
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
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Inkwell and Blotter Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast from solid bronze, this elegant 19th century bronze neoclassical Inkwell includes a blotter
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each
Bronze, Enamel
Sold|$486 / set
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
Located in London, GB
writing surface and glass inkwell and a burr walnut desk blotter. They both feature ivorine and cut
Brass
Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Blotter Cover 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An antique Gilt Bronze and Sèvres porcelain blotter cover, Circa 1870 in date. The superb gilt
Bronze, Ormolu
Grand Large English Cast Brass Rocking Blotter, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A most impressive desk top rocking blotter, beautifully decorated and very heavy being made from
Brass
Sold|$1,295 / set
Tiffany Studios New York "Spanish" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze blotter ends featuring Spanish style or Neoclassical
Bronze
Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ink blotter from France, circa 1900. The handle and upper surface are alive with bold
Fabric, Giltwood
Sold|$1,295 / set
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the
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
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
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Graduate
Bronze
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and abalone blotter ends, with a
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Bookmark" gilt bronze blotter ends with a
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends in the "American
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
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
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze and abalone rocker blotter, circa 1900. For the desk set
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Bookmark" pattern silver gilt bronze blotter
Bronze
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
stunning desk set of inkstand and ink rocker blotter was made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1900. Unmarked
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Blotter Corners With Pad
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with
Copper, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Corners, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period bronze "pine needle" blotter corners
Bronze
Petite Slant-Front Bureau in Kingwood with Fitted Interior & Leather Blotter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite slant-front bureau in kingwood with fitted interior & leather blotter.
Kingwood, Tulipwood
19th Century Carved Oak Desktop Storage Box with Carved Ink Blotter
Located in Evergreen, CO
Carved oak desktop storage box with rocking ink blotter. Featuring greenery, roses and gardenias.
Oak
1920 René Lalique Blotter Feuilles D'Artichaut Frosted Glass, Artichoke Leaves
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
1920 René Lalique blotter "Feuilles D'Artichaut" made in frosted glass. Original metal mount
Glass
Art Nouveau Brass Writing Desk Letter Portfolio Blotter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau brass writing desk letter blotter holder, C.1900. The holder with front brass depicting
Brass
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze rocker blotter In the manner of Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Antique Desk Pad, English, Leather, Silver Plate, Writing Blotter, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
plate writing blotter, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Wonderfully appointed pad
Leather
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 New
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré With Faux Tortoise Shell Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and abalone blotter corners
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze blotter corners, with
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends in the "American Indian
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the
Bronze
1920 René Lalique Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Assis Frosted Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
1920 René Lalique blotter "Deux Sirenes Enlacees Assis" made in frosted glass with blue patina
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Blotter Ends, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone blotter ends By Tiffany
Bronze
Antique Russian Imperial Silver & Onyx Desk Writing Pen Set Inkwell Blotter Seal
Located in Portland, OR
and onyx base), plus a seal to close correspondence with wax, a pen holder and rocking blotter. Each
Onyx, Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
blotter ends, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Pine Needle
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "pine needle" blotter ends
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Venetian
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Enamel Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue enamel blotter ends with a
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Set, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, rocker blotter, and set of four blotter corners. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Seven-Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, pen tray, rocker blotter, and set of four blotter corners. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA
Bronze
Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This set is made of Sterling silver,brass with copper pieces comprising ,a desk blotter,letter rack
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
: picture frame, inkwell, pen tray, stamp box, rocker blotter, and set of four blotter corners. By
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze 3-Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
-piece set includes: pen tray, inkwell, and blotter ends with leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
American Art Deco Desk Set Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze 9 Piece
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, coaster, roller blotter and blotter corners, all signed and numbered. Humidor measures: 10 x 6 x 3 inches.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Sold|$9,500
Rare Tortoise Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
box and blotter. Domed letter box is sectioned and beautifully lined and includes original key
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Comprising of a folio, ink blotter and letter box. Folio: 16" high x 12.5" wide. Letter box: 12" high x
Velvet
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
. Comprising of a folio, ink blotter and letter box. Folio: 16" high x 12.5" wide. Letter box: 12" high x 13
Bronze
American Art Deco Desk Set Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Toronto, ON
blotter and blotter corners, all signed and numbered. Humidor measures: 10 x 6 x 3 inches.
Sold|$2,400
14 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Desk Set
Located in Great Barrington, MA
includes 4 blotter corners, blotter, letter holder, letter opener, 3 part stamp box, paper clip/holder
Sterling Silver
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Five-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
: calendar frame, inkwell, pen tray, letter opener, and set of four blotter corners with green leather desk
Copper
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.