Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen
Metal
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Rosewood desk set with silver accents: pen stand, blotter, calendar and more
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Desk set in rosewood and silver applications consisting of a pen holder, letter holder
Silver
Arts & Crafts Cased Steel Desk Set of Book Mark, Seal and Pen
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts cased steel desk set of book mark, seal and pen. Three lovely pieces and in their
Steel
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
is particularly prized. This set is in steel and brass and is typical of his martele domestic work.
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
Silver Plate
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was meticulously crafted
Latex
Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century painted wood lap desk, likely of French origin, is of rectangular form with a
Wood
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze pen tray featuring symbols of the Zodiac. By Tiffany
Bronze
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts India
Sandalwood, Bone
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Gold Plate
Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Gold Plate
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs by Tiffany Studios. New York, USA
Bronze
$1,531Sale Price / set|35% Off
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A
Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
Bronze
English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) bronze rectangular pen holder tray with filigree edge.
Bronze
French Victorian Bronze Filigree Pen Holder
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze pen holder with filigree design and winged heads on sides.
Bronze
$4,800 / set
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
Marble, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
Crystal, Silver
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top
Brass
French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau sterling silver rectangular pen holder tray with floral corners.
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed
Copper
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal
Bronze
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray, of rectangular form with two pen trays and a small
Marble
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany
Bronze
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver notepad with engraved floral motifs and mechanical pencil inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 72.17 grams (Gross Weight). Dimension...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Louis XVI Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts Nouveau period Louis XVI style bronze pen tray, ashtray, or catchall By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
slag glass pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to one
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle
Bronze, Ormolu
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Pen Brush, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze pen brush or pen wipe In
Bronze
Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed
Copper, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Zodiac pattern pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Pen Tray, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze pen tray In the manner of
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen brush holder featuring Zodiac
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "Chinese" pattern By
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "American Indian" pattern bronze pen tray By
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray, 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen brush or pen wipe By
Bronze
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bronze wild boar figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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.