Spanish Art Deco Alabaster Desk Lamp and Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual alabaster desk set with a working lamp, inkwell and blotter.
1920s Spanish Art Deco Antique Blotter
Alabaster
Spanish Art Deco Alabaster Desk Lamp and Inkwell Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual alabaster desk set with a working lamp, inkwell and blotter.
Alabaster
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, including: picture frame, stamp box, pen tray, blotter corners, and rocker blotter.
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.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Stamp Box, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, including: picture frame, pen tray, inkwell, blotter corners, and rocker blotter.
Bronze
Sold|$9,500
Black Oak Deco Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual shape, original green leather inset desk blotter, storage drawers, finished on all sides
Wood, Leather
Sold|$5,900
Tiffany Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Westport, CT
Desk set 6 piece set box ink well calender letter holder and blotter ends Dore finish
Bronze
Sold|$2,295 / set
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Desk Set, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
notepad holder and a rocker blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures
Bronze
Sold|$1,650 / set
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze 2-Piece Desk Set with Parrots, circa 1910
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This 2-piece desk consists of an inkwell, with the original ceramic insert, and a rocker blotter
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with a central female bronze
Marble, Bronze
1940's Crocodile Desk Set in Cognac with Brass Hardware
Located in Gresham, OR
A near pristine, complete crocodile desk set which includes a letter opener, blotter and note pad
Sold|$750
Bronze Tiffany Mirror
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite bronze mirror, fashioned from a desk blotter made by Tiffany Studios, American, circa 1910s
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
: pair of blotter ends, inkwell, pen tray, and notepad holder. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA
Bronze
Armand Guénard for Susse Frères Gilt Bronze Antique Inkwell Desk Writing Set
By Susse Freres, Armand Guénard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cup insert, a very finely chiseled twin inkwell centerpiece and the original rolling blotter. The edge
Metal, Bronze
Sold|$750
Writing Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
Marble writing desk set contains big base, two ink wells with glass inserts, ink blotter and letter
Marble
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
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Desk Set, Stunning Group of Bronzes for the Desk by Schwarz
By Rudolf Schwarz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, accompanied by a rocking blotter, paperweight and letter opener, each with Pharaoh or sphinx motifs -- is
Bronze
Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
blotter surface. Eastern Europe, 1930's.
Faux Leather, Walnut, Maple
Large Neoclassical Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
urn form bronze ink reservoir flanked by two classical urns (blotter sand). Very good antique
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$6,000
Tiffany Desk Set
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Complete Tiffany desk set comprised of A blotter,letter holder,ink well,picture frame,pen tray and
Ormolu
Sold|$1,154
Leather Writing Case
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid tan leather writing case with nickel locks and original interior including blotter
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassical Period Walnut 2-Piece Bookcase Cabinet 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
single drawer that pulls out to reveal a leather blotter and four small drawers over two cabinet doors
Walnut
Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Venetian Desk Set, Circa 1915
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany Studios circa 1915 desk set, comprising a pair of blotter ends, a letter rack, notepad, pen
Bronze
French 19th Century XVI Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A chic bureau plat having a gilt-tooled black leather blotter and slide-out writing surfaces on
Brass
Antique French Barley Twist Desk with Drawer and Mohair Top, circa 1840
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French barley twist desk with it's original shaved mohair blotter, bronze nail-head trim
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Inlaid Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina. Matching desk accessories including an inkwell, pen tray, and blotter
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, with beautiful patina. Matching desk accessories including an inkwell, notepad holder, and blotter
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina. Matching desk accessories including a pen tray, notepad holder, and blotter ends also
Bronze
Sold|$3,695
French Empire Walnut Writing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
gilt-tooled tan leather blotters, above an apron with a central long drawer flanked by two short
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Secretaire
Located in Winter Park, FL
leather blotter. Lovely interior with a little shelf and five small drawers. Working lock and key. Perfect
19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set
Located in Dallas, TX
blotter. The set in excellent condition with a rich patinated leather finish. Measures: 18" W x 12.75" H.
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, notepad holder, desk box, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo. Pairs
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and pen tray. See last photo. Pairs
Bronze
French 19th Century Ebonized Directoire-Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
-and-tooled leather blotter and slide-out writing surfaces on each side that have richly deepened in
Leather, Mahogany
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo
Bronze
Art Nouveau Double XX Enameled & Bronze Pattern Desk Set by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Furnaces, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
, blotter ends, cigarette box, and a utility box all decorated with enameled blue double xx design
Bronze
Antique Louis XV Style Marquetry and Cross-Banded Petite Table Ambulante
Located in Montreal, QC
sabots. It is a multi-function table , you can write at it (with a blotter), drink tea at it , even eat
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, including: inkwell, notepad holder, pen tray, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener
Bronze
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Chiseled and gilt bronze handles in foliage scrolls shape. Desktop covered by a blotter in black leather
Bronze
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London
Located in Suffolk, GB
right-hand side for ink blotter and the left-hand to hold stamps. Stamped 4520 Maple & co London
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
blotter. With elegantly rounded and fluted corners, this desk boasts nine solid oak drawers including a
Mahogany, Oak
Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
'Tiffany Studios, New York'. (2) Blotter ends, #1796, 19 1/4" x 2 1/4" Inkwell, #1801, with glass liner
Bronze
KPM Plaque of Boys Playing Dice after Murillo
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Montreal, QC
including a date26/12/ 57 and perhaps, Mr Baxter. This plaque is now mounted as a blotter cover and
Porcelain
Fine French Floating Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine antique French Renaissance Revival barley twist desk with it's original leather blotter
Walnut
Antique English Walnut and Cut Brass Desk Set, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
box and blotter, circa 1860 in date and bearing the engraved brass label of the eminent retailer
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
English green leather Blotter, nib box, ink well, stationery compartments and pen sleeves A superb
Leather, Mahogany
English Campaign-Ware Writing Box of Camphor-Wood on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
ivory knobs, a blotter/roller, two glass inkwells with brass caps, various compartments for pens and
Brass
Antique Coromandel Irish Dublin Writing Set, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
box with fitted interior and an inkstand and a rectangular blotter. Each fitted with Gothic tracery
Sold|$984 / set
19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set
Located in London, GB
x depth 11 - candelabras Height 3 x width 23 x depth 7 - blotter Height 10 x width 19 x depth 19
Brass
Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
that a tiny hidden drawer on either side is revealed. Before the ink blotter writing surface is an
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
original keys, adding to its historical charm. Measures: Blotter W 10 1/2” x L 13” x H 1 1/4” Box W 10” x
Crocodile
Sold|$1,595 / set
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century
By James Howell
Located in London, GB
, London, circa 1860 in date. The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a
Brass
Antique French Directoire Ebonized Bureau Plat w/3 Drawers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
that it may serve as a desk. Antique versions have the usual divisions for the inkwell, the blotter and
Giltwood
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, London, circa 1860 in date. The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a
Very Large Regency 19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
middle which is almost certainly where a previous owner has had some kind of blotter pad or similar sat
Mahogany
Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
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
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.