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Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s
Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

versatile use as a stylish desk accessory, a keepsake box, or a curated storage piece for personal treasures

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Lidded Oak Box with hand carved sinuous floral theme, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Lidded Oak Box with hand carved sinuous floral theme, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Lidded Oak Box with hand carved sinuous floral theme, circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

. The box is in very good condition and would make a very good jewellery or keepsake box for the desk or

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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Located in Morristown, NJ

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack
Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack

Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A large antique letter rack, made of carved wood. The wickerwork is also made of carved wood. With three compartments. Made in France around 1890-1900. Dimensions: 35 (h) x 36 (w) x...

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1890s French Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Located in Great Barrington, MA

piece fits into the oval shaped leather box and makes a lovely display or fabulous addition to a

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19th Century French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Agate, Silver

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

By George Bullock

Located in Morristown, NJ

c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock

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Early 18th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plate & Cut Glass Casket or Table Box
Austrian Art Deco Silver Plate & Cut Glass Casket or Table Box

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plate & Cut Glass Casket or Table Box

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful Deco period box for the desk or table top! Date: Early 20th century Overall Condition: It

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box with Ho Ho Bird

Located in Long Island City, NY

Boxes, Table and Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. All

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium
Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium

Located in New York, NY

(as demonstrated) or other small items on a desk, vanity, nightstand area, etc. Box is marked "Belgium

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Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Antique Desk Box

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

showcase on the best of desk - tops; all in excellent condition. The box measures 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2

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1860s French Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

HERMANN SÜDFELD 1900 Viennese Enameled Sterling Desk-Clock With Elephant Motif
HERMANN SÜDFELD 1900 Viennese Enameled Sterling Desk-Clock With Elephant Motif

HERMANN SÜDFELD 1900 Viennese Enameled Sterling Desk-Clock With Elephant Motif

By Hermann Südfeld

Located in Miami, FL

rotary desk box-clock created in Vienna Austria at the silversmith workshop of Hermann Südfeld Co., back

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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jewellery Box by George Betjemann & Sons in Coromandel
Jewellery Box by George Betjemann & Sons in Coromandel

Jewellery Box by George Betjemann & Sons in Coromandel

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

objects and was frequently incorporated into luxury boxes and desk accessories during the period. The

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Tiffany Calendar, Ink Dryer, Box and Clip
Art Nouveau Desk Set by Tiffany Calendar, Ink Dryer, Box and Clip

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Tiffany Calendar, Ink Dryer, Box and Clip

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Art Nouveau desk set by Tiffany calendar, ink dryer, box and clip Sizes: Measures: Perpetual

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

any small collectibles. Sitting atop a vanity, dresser or a desk, the hand painted box is as elegant

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Switzerland / 19th century / Black ForestJewelry box / oak / Antique An exquisite example of 19th

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19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap

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Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Satinwood

Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870
Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870

Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870

By Gorham

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

studio production. Whether used as a statement desk box or displayed as a piece of Gilded Age artistry

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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell 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

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925
Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925

Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

larger furniture pieces of the time, such as bureaus and desks. The box is very well made and in good

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

date. The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. The top is inset

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1880 Document Boxes
1880 Document Boxes

1880 Document Boxes

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were

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1880s Italian Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood, Paper

Standing Bear Money Box
Standing Bear Money Box

Standing Bear Money Box

Located in London, England

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co

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Early 1900s British Antique Desk Box

Materials

Iron

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné
QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

QING DYNASTY 1880 Desk Cigar Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Cloisonné

Located in Miami, FL

A desk box "humidor" from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique humidor desk-box created

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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk
19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk

19th c. Embossed and Gilded Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century pressed paper lap desk with an embossed and gilded stag decoration to top

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Paper

Wooden travel writing desk  early 20th   century with red velvet  top
Wooden travel writing desk  early 20th   century with red velvet  top

Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top

Located in Miami, FL

in red velvet. (The under table is not part of the writing box desk and is not for sale.)

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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Document Boxes
Early 20th Century Document Boxes

Early 20th Century Document Boxes

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made

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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood, Paper

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Desk Calendar Holder or Picture Frame
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Desk Calendar Holder or Picture Frame

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Desk Calendar Holder or Picture Frame

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box
Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box. No apparent hallmarks so we are assuming this is silver

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Mid-19th Century British Directoire Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Burl Stamp Box
Burl Stamp Box

Burl Stamp Box

Located in New York, NY

A burl wood stamp box with brass hinge, circa early to mid-20th century. Very good condition as

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Box

Materials

Burl

Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box
Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box

Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality oak stationary box having a sloping front and a pair of oak doors opening

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna

By Lina Bo Bardi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

casters Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for installation in the SESC

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1880s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box
Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box

Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box having a quality carved eagle to the top

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Desk Box

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box
Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box

Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A charming Victorian hand carved pine stationary box The Box is good quality and in very good

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Desk Box

Materials

Pine

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

. When closed, the desk transforms into a transportable box. This feature makes it a practical object to

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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Box

Materials

Leather, Wood

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

Located in Queens, NY

Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stamp Box, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stamp Box, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stamp Box, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze stamp box In the manner of

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box
Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box

Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box

Located in Dublin, IE

A good Antique oak and brass bound stationary metamorphic letter box, of rectangular outline the

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Early 1900s Irish Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze match box holder featuring symbols

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning antique gilt bronze stamp box in the Bookmark design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

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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.