Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Pen Tray, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures:...
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 New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0.38"H Good original...
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 New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H Good ...
Bronze
American Country Style Oak Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style oak judges gavel.
Oak
French Bronze Card Holder Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (19th Century) bronze card holder / ashtray in the form of an open woven basket with 2 handles.
Ash
American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Reception Bell, Brass and Black Metal
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp holding the bell.
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Graduate" pattern notepad holder with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA,...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.5"D x 2...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 2.75"D x 2.5"H. Good original vintage c...
Bronze
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 underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 2.5"W x 2"D x 1.25"H. Good original vin...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 8.63"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H. Good o...
Bronze
$292Sale Price|35% Off
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 3.5"W x 3"D x 5"H. Go...
Copper
A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Desk Thermometer and Semainier surmounted by wreaths & books, contained in well-cast leaf carved borders ending on Sienna marble...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very attractive piece, the box is made walnut and is sign written with local advertisements The cabinet has...
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.25"W ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Letter Rack, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique patinated bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2.5"D x ...
Bronze
$1,595 / item
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"...
Bronze
$705Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique librarian's book tray. An English, mahogany tool slide, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Collect books from the library stack with Georgian grace Dis...
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze double sided desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...
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 to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book with leather and snakeskin interior - 12"h x 10"w - Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book with leather and snakeskin interior - ...
Silver Plate
A Rare C19th Anglo Indian Antler And Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk. Late 19th century. The whole veneered in stag antler. The top section opens to reveal a fitted area with pen tray and an...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H Very...
Bronze
Oliver No. 5 Batwing Typewriter, UK, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
Metal
19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition made in France in the late 19th century. Great accent for your desk or your table...
Iron
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 of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity, fantastic patina.
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Zodiac design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H Go...
Bronze
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany. Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...
Brass
French Inkwell and Match Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite French enamel and bronze inkwell and match holder set, adorned with hand-painted figures, is a stunning piece of functional art. Perfect for collectors or anyone looki...
Bronze, Enamel
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London ...
Metal
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
Leather, Glass
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116 Autographic Roll Film Patented 1910-1913 Frame Size: 2 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches Uses a Ko...
Metal
A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and enchanting work of Viennese decorative art, this early 20th-century Austrian silve...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900 This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian calling card case features a polished horn cover with intricately inlaid bone detai...
Antler, Textile
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 offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationer...
Silver
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900 This charming napkin holder, crafted from painted sheet metal around 1900 in Germany, is a wonderful example of decorative househ...
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern postage scale By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...
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 (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3"D ...
Bronze
Antique pocket watch holder applies 19th century putto on oyster
Located in Berlin, DE
Verry unique Pocket Watch holder Putto on a oyster Holding the Pocket watch Around 19 th Century Gilted
Brass
Antique Bronze Plate, Utensil Tray, Bronze Doré, Signed M. Arvisenet
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful desk tray with ornaments of wheat straws. Made of heavy bronze , nicely gilded. Signed by the french artist "M. Arvisent". The inscription at the front "L´harmonie d´Arv...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x 0.63"H. When open, 12.8...
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 Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century (Dated Jan...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...
Marble, Brass
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Brass
William IV 19th century table top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835. Elegant and good quality William IV rosewood writing slope. Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, nam...
Wood
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Studios bronze patinated pen tray form #1000 Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
The Zodiac pen tray is a fantastic holiday gift for the Cancer or Pisces who loves Tiffany, Arts and Crafts or simply fine living. Designed for pens over a century ago, the function...
Bronze
Rare business card tray, solid bronze around 1900, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful business card tray, made out of solid bronze, an original of the Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, made around 1900. This nice historical object has a rectangular shape an...
Bronze
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Glass Compote
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century Empire style compote featuring gilt bronze accents and cobalt glass. This decorative piece would make a stunning addition to any home décor, adding a to...
Bronze
Terrestrial globe on foot, Editions E. Bertaux, G. Thomas successeur, circa 1900
By Emile Bertaux
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting physical globe, in polychrome printed paper mounted on plasterboard. The globe is attached by a brass clamp to a cylindrical base in blackened and waxed turned wood. It’s in...
Brass
Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Small terrestrial globe on a blackened and waxed turned wood stand. The globe is made of polychrome printed paper mounted on plasterboard. It bears the inscription “globe terrestre d...
Wood, Paper
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.