English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with
1880s English Antique Desk Sets
Ormolu
English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with
Ormolu
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Presented in great antique condition, this desk set possesses a rich, authentic patina and minor scuffs that
Bronze, Enamel
$9,911Sale Price / set|20% Off
Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Located in Greding, DE
Seven-piece desk set from Vienna in granite with polished steel mounts.
Granite, Steel
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured coromandel desk set of exceptional quality with rich
Brass
Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
Brass
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set having a quality ebonised and ornate brass
Brass
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand
Brass
$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
Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set, having a quality Victorian papier-mache
Silver Plate
$652Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass desk set having two brass inkwells with lift up lids. It boasts
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
$960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve practicality and
Bronze
19th Century Ormolu and Mahogany Desk Set
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th Century French ormolu and mahogany desk set on ormolu claw feet, there are two ink
Ormolu
Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Beautiful quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set, having a quality Victorian papier-mache
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set having a quality ornate brass ink stand with a
Brass
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
$5,830 / set
Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant desk set made of faceted glass. The rectangular tray stands on small volute feet and
Glass
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian French Ormolu desk set, having a figure to the top on a desert
Ormolu
Rare Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Plated Novelty Boat Inkstand Desk Set. The Desk Set of novelty form modelled as a classic sailing
Silver Plate
Stunning quality antique Edwardian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Edwardian ornate brass desk set, having a letter rack to the back, with
Brass
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
By Louis Philippe
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the
Bronze, Ormolu
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality mahogany and glass desk set having a large quality mahogany stand
Glass, Mahogany
Fine Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Desk Set
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A superb quality desk set in rosewood with brass trim. The brass handles is an ornate design with
Crystal, Brass
Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Black Forest chamois horn and claw desk set with candle holders, 19th century. The desk set
Ebony, Horn
Art Nouveau Brass and Marble Desk Set after Herman Eichberg
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Art Nouveau brass and green marble desk set with two original moulded white porcelain inkwells
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and
Alabaster, Bronze
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
This Tiffany Studios bronze desk set embodies past elegance through its intricate "Zodiac" pattern
Bronze
Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Manhasset, NY
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink
Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th
Bronze
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
Brass, Enamel
$1,554Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
Brass
Venetian Model Desk Set by Tiffany & Co., Gilded Bronze, Art Deco
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilded bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 “Venetian” model pieces, made by TIFFANY
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set, Gilt Bronze, Art Deco, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilt bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 pieces, “Venetian” model, made by TIFFANY & Co
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Antonio, TX
Antique six piece Zodiac Desk Set by Tiffany Studio of New York is made of brass and is has a warm
Brass
Small Italian 1860s Painted Ceramic Floral Desk Set with Ink and Sand Containers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian painted ceramic desk set from the mid-19th century, with two floral containers for
Ceramic
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
Brass, Enamel
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk set W.M.F figure of justice Inkwell and bell (bell) Electroplated metal Circa 1900 Origin
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York 7-Piece "Pond Lily" Desk Set
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios’ Pond Lily Desk Set is a rare model, with only three extant sets known. The set is
Bronze
$1,554Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand
Brass
Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, London, 1910
By Samuel Jacob
Located in London, London
desk set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featuring neoclassical
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century. The set consist of double inkstands
Crystal, Brass
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell
Located in Montreal, QC
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell. Silver Hallmark George
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
Russian Antique Desk Set in Guilloche Enamel with Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Russian desk set features glittering rose diamonds and silver gilt. The set
Enamel, Silver
$10,000 / set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Greer, SC
9-Piece Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set which includes: Letter Holder, Notepad Holder, Letter
Bronze
Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal
Located in Greven, DE
Desk Set with Hare and Barrels Origin: Probably Germany or France Material: Patinated and
Metal
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
$1,730Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate
Brass
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne. Comprising a gilt-bronze pen
Bronze, Enamel
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
Brass
Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This
Onyx
$12,750 / set
6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts 6 piece sterling silver desk Set with Egyptian scarabs and wing design. Desk
Sterling Silver
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890. Includes
Enamel, Bronze
Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Incline Village, NV
customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet
Brass
$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
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Japanese four piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. The set includes a pair of
Enamel
Luxury Swedish Art Deco Red Marble & Bronze Desk Set, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exquisite Swedish Art Deco desk set from the 1920s, crafted in richly veined red marble with
Marble
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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