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Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box
Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box

Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century Military silk hat w/ original metal tin box by M.C

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silk

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box, seal stamp and a pocket watch stand, France circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century
Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century

Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Italian Grand Tour stamp box, 19th century.

Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Box

Materials

Siena Marble

French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour
French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour

French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Arts and Crafts oak stationary box with Tambour This very attractive French Box is made

Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box
Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box

Located in Porto, PT

box. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 1511.83 grams. Dimensions

Category

19th Century European Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s
Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

to any antique collection, as well as a distinctive decorative accent for a desk, living room, or

Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern stamp box

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Mid 19th century Tunbridge ware stationery box by Edmund Nye, manufacturer. The dome-shaped top is

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Boxwood, Ash, Satinwood, Walnut

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 Art Deco period bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Stationary Box with Matching Victorian Blotter
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Stationary Box with Matching Victorian Blotter

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Stationary Box with Matching Victorian Blotter

Located in Montreal, QC

This box has much evident quality. The pierced cover is repousse with scrolling acanthus leaves

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality circa 1790 Georgian letter box, with three compartment fitted interior (see image

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desk Box

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining  Stamped GMC
Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining  Stamped GMC

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cherry Red Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining & Brass Handle & Black Baize

Category

Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern match box stand

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s
French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

a desk, bookshelf, cupboard, or as part of a curated Art Nouveau collection. Discovered at an

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Automaton Clock And Music Box House

Automaton Clock And Music Box House

By Geneva Clock Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Desk Box

Materials

Wood

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

made portable writing desks and document boxes indispensable items of furniture for VOC officials in

Category

18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Desk Box

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid
Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid

Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and on the hinged lid. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century
Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder
Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder

Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder

Located in Barcelona, ES

Seashell shaped Art Nouveau matchstick box holder. Gold-plated copper, seashell and box holder

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Copper

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful central portrait

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made in Europe, circa 1910s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living ro...

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box
French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

Located in London, GB

enamel box clock. The circular box with engine turned silver gilt base with bands of silver and white

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Desk Box

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Mobile, AL

Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Bronze

A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913
A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913

A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913

By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome & substantial early 20th century Art Deco sterling silver stamp box. The case

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s

Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous antique Souvenir metal money bank. It's a beer barrel with the Munich Child on top. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Octoberfest held in Munich every year. A beautiful de...

Category

1920s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century
Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century

Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century

By Toulmin & Gale

Located in London, GB

dressing cases, writing desks, and despatch boxes, active from the mid-19th century (with roots to 1735

Category

19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower

Located in Northampton, GB

Large Sized Oak Post Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies

Category

1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860
Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and

Category

1860s Antique Desk Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy

18th/19th Century English Regency Plum Pudding Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

, functional table box, desk accessory or stash box, or generously given as a unique and luxurious gift, it's

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Velvet, Cut Glass, Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co....

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Desk Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

By John Lambe

Located in Reading, Berkshire

writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Box

Materials

Brass

Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915
Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915

Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in San Diego, CA

range from desk accessories and jewelry boxes to smoking accessories and decorative table items. This

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Dandelion Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Dandelion 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

Brass, Steel

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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.