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Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Scorpion Fish Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

in stunning rich briar elm burlwood, the half-moon shaped bentwood revolving door table or desk box

Category

Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cold Creatures Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s. These boxes which Daguet often further embellished

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Zinc

Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Regal Lion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Sunflowers Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Sunflowers Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Sunflowers Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Steel, Copper, Enamel

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Brass

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Seven-Piece Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Northport, MI

stamp desk box (note: this slag glass panel has a viable fracture) A large paper clip A matching

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

interior spaces. Daguet’s finely-worked repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper, Steel

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling

ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling

By Alfred Dunhill, Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

rare desk box with double enameling. The box have been created in the city of Pforzheim Germany at the

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

, inkwell, and desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

, desk box, and rocker blotter also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

holder, desk box, and rocker blotter also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

tray, rocker blotter, and desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's
Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Eyecatching Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with decoration of ebonised casing and

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

say that this is one of the finest lap desks we have ever seen ! The Lap desk box is rectangular in

Category

Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small vintage turn of the century sterling silver hinged box has a wood interior with

Category

Early 20th Century English International Style Antique Desk Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the

Category

Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Desk Box

Materials

Softwood

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Steel

Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver
Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver

Charles Thomae 1925 Art Deco Box with Red and Black Lacquer in Sterling Silver

By The Thomae Company

Located in Miami, FL

Attleboro Massachuchet by the Charles Thomae Company, back in the 1925. This rectangular desk box was

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box
Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box

Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Coromandel Letter Box and Blotter Pad Book - with Studded Brass Banding of Anthemion Form

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Zebra Wood

Vintage Primitive Burl Wood Box
Vintage Primitive Burl Wood Box

Vintage Primitive Burl Wood Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage primitive box offers a masterclass in organic texture and understated

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

English 19th century desk snuff box circa 1840
English 19th century desk snuff box circa 1840

English 19th century desk snuff box circa 1840

Located in Central England, GB

This masterfully engineered and very complicated English ebony engine turned table snuff box dates

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Paper covered box 1950's classic design
Paper covered box 1950's classic design

Paper covered box 1950's classic design

Located in Dallas, TX

on a shelf, desk, or vanity, this box adds a unique, nostalgic touch to any room. Classic 1950s

Category

19th Century Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

Located in Dallas, TX

Micromosaic Lap Desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From circa 1840 – 60

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below

Category

1790s European Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870. Fine quality english made

Category

Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930
Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930

Located in Marbella, ES

desk or personal cabinet. The interior features a complex carved structure with arches, columns, and

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is a very rare piece, it is a

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Agate

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Pine, Paint

English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box
English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box

English 19th Century Turned Lignum Vitae String Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

beautiful grain and ability to take a good polish. String boxes were essential desk and office accessories

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19th Century British Antique Desk Box

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

Located in Dallas, TX

stationary, watches, jewelry, or thinking outside of the box, holding you remote controls and candy!! We

Category

Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ebony, Wood

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Antique Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk box for your home. An antique desk box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique desk box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, David Edwards and Erhard & Söhne are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk Box?

Prices for an antique desk box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $29,938, while the average can fetch as much as $1,368.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.