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1880 Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk Chair with X-Frame and Leather
1880 Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk Chair with X-Frame and Leather

1880 Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk Chair with X-Frame and Leather

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts X-frame mahogany desk chair. The chair is set on X-framed Legs, a very strong design, it has elegant arm rests and double bar rack rest This roomy and stylish chai...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925

JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Miami, FL

An inkwell desk tray designed by John Grinsell & Sons. This is a very elegant desk inkwell tray set created in London England by the silversmith company of John Grinsell & Sons, bac...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

$350Sale Price / set|41% Off

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An assembled set of 7 brass bell form weights, c.1860. 4lb, 2lb, 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buye...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 French Victorian Porcelain Lion Clock Set
Set of 3 French Victorian Porcelain Lion Clock Set

Set of 3 French Victorian Porcelain Lion Clock Set

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 French Victorian blue and white porcelain lion clock and pair of candelabra (signed St. Clement - Estate of Evelyn Walsh McLean) (PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar
Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar

Set of inkwells with wooden base - calendar

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of inkwells with wooden base and silver applications - calendar with removable sheets. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1696.52 gra...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Set of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends
Set of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends

Set of 1920s Carved Soapstone Bookends

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Set of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.

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1920s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Soapstone

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley

By Maison Beurdeley

Located in Paris, FR

The desk is set on four tapered legs. Attributed to Beurdeley, one of the most important dynasties of furniture makers in the 19th century (1818-1895), particularly famous for the ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Siena Marble Ink Set
19th Century Italian Siena Marble Ink Set

19th Century Italian Siena Marble Ink Set

Located in Esbeek, NL

Italian Siena marble ink set, 19th century or earlier.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble

Set of 2 Antique Glass Paperweights, Belgium
Set of 2 Antique Glass Paperweights, Belgium

Set of 2 Antique Glass Paperweights, Belgium

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very beautiful set of 2 glass paperweights. This set is made in Belgium in the 19th century. They were also used as a hat or hairpiece pedestal. Now they are used for decoration. T...

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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Made in France
Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Made in France

Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Leather

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Enamel miniatures living room and piano set Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900 Enamel and bronze materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Rococo Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical drawing set, by Richter, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730
Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Located in Milano, IT

The sophisticated apparatus is crowned with three unusual and highly elaborate elements designed as bases to allow objects such as vases to be set atop the desk. The angular lower p...

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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Olive, Walnut

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

An elegant and useful addition to the refined desk.

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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition - inkwell with hairline cracks a...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals
A Set of Two Scottish Banded  Agate Table Seals

A Set of Two Scottish Banded Agate Table Seals

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural soft tans, browns and white. ...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Agate

19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set

19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set

Located in Guaynabo, PR

French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a pair of green opaline inkwell bottles mounted in round baskets at each side and their...

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set
19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

19th Century French Dore Gilt Gold Metal Double Inkwell Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-century dore gold stag double ink well is an elegant and ornate piece crafted with a sense of luxury typical of the era. The glass Jars with delicate tops make this piece except...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET).  

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19th Century Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case by Riefler, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing, typically Ge...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France
Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Empire ink set, gold-plated bronze with swans, France Solid bronze, partially gold-plated. Ink set in symmetrical arrangement. Very elegant and high-quality workmanship. Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case
English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

English 19th Century Victorian Shoe Care Set with Original Leather Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

With their small proportions and decorative presence, this English Victorian period shoe care set from the 19th century will make for a handsome addition to any desk top or side table.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Other

Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur
Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur

Set Of 6 Machine Age Folding Lounge Chairs By Warren McArthur

By Warren McArthur

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of six Art Deco / Machine Age folding chairs were designed by American designer Warren McArthur circa 1930s manufactured by Mayfair Industries. Each chair features its signa...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham, England. Includes: 4lb., 2lb., 1lb, & 8 oz. sizes. Two smallest are not marked by t...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century
Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

Fitted Drafting Set in a Stingray Case, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Includes 3 boxwood rulers and Calipers and misc. Tools.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth
An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth

An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco, gilt bronze paperweight of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Set over a marble plinth and signed Richard to marble. Dimensions:H 6cm, W 10cm, D 8.5cm Origin: French ...

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1920s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Charming set for the travelling cartographer...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...

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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 185...

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Silver

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set
Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative mantel top clock set. One of a kind, In great condition. Has all original parts including clock. Set of 3.

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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Acrylic

Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set
Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set

Small French Chinoiserie Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small French, beautifully hand-painted clock set. Pair of urns measure to be: 12.5" H x 3.5" D.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Paint

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 579.89 grams. Dimensions...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Adjustable Writing Table  This is a rare piece and a very useful desk
Victorian Adjustable Writing Table  This is a rare piece and a very useful desk

Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Adjustable Writing Table This is a rare piece and a very useful desk, the table is set on a heavily Carved 3 footed leg, set on this there is a leather top desk with a dra...

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1860s Adam Style Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880
Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style All working 7 day duration Great patina to the gilt Circa 1880 ...

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1880s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Giltwood

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from t...

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Sets

Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6
Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6

Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

This set of 6 rare antique 19th century Mexican codd neck glass soda bottles are an incredibly special and unique rare set to add to your collection. Made of heavyweight transparent ...

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Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Blown Glass

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 596.45 grams. Di...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

A. Duchene Art Nouveau Set in Gilded Bronze Signed A.Duchène circa 1900
A. Duchene Art Nouveau Set in Gilded Bronze Signed A.Duchène circa 1900

A. Duchene Art Nouveau Set in Gilded Bronze Signed A.Duchène circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A. DUCHENE Art Nouveau set in gilded bronze composed of two letter ops, decorated in relief with a nymph and a putti, and a seal with a faun's head, in their original box. Signed "A...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set
French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set consisting of a clock and two candelabras, made with gilt and black patinated bronze, and white marble. They have cherub motifs decorating each piece. The clock has uni...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2
Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2

Antique Victorian Brass Bells in Shape of Ladies, 19th Century, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A couple of cast table bells in the shape of fashionable ladies. The little one showcases a Crinoline dress. They were both made in England during the 1860s. Despite their size of 12...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

3-Piece French Louis XV Style Bronze Clock Set
3-Piece French Louis XV Style Bronze Clock Set

3-Piece French Louis XV Style Bronze Clock Set

Located in Queens, NY

3-Piece French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore and rouge marble clock and pair of 5 arm candelabra. 23\" high (PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs & an armchair
Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs & an armchair

Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs & an armchair

By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and line ebonized inlay and finely carved leaf and ...

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century
Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century

Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener: D: ...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Brass

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set
French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture clock set. This wonderful three piece garniture set is comprised of a central clock ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV
French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely stunning antique French clock set and garniture in marble and gilt In the Louis XV revival style and circa 1890 This is a stunning French ormolu and white marble clock gar...

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1890s Louis XV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Giltwood

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set
Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set

Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock with two flanking vases, the case with central and side panels decorated with flowers and herons, the two vases similarly decorated. Height, width and dep...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Madrid, ES

Product Description: Materials: Gilt bronze and Carrara white marble Style: 19th Century French Features: Representation of cherubs holding the terrestrial globe Clock Dimensions: 4...

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1880s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890
Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is an elegant French Louis XVI-style garniture set, comprising a mantle clock and a pair of matching candelabra, crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and veined marble Bought from a ...

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1890s Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century
Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century

Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of two morrocan letter openers The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass Geometrical motifs One of the items is adorned of red stones Dimension dagger letter opener: D: ...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality marble clock with an 8 day french movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Giaiotti desk and display case, 1960s, set of 2
Giaiotti desk and display case, 1960s, set of 2

Giaiotti desk and display case, 1960s, set of 2

Located in Manzano, IT

Professional set consisting of executive desk and matching display case, designed and made in Italy in the 1960s by designer Giaiotti, to furnish executive offices with style, functi...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, which include a gorgeous clock and two match...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Desk Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique desk sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all antique desk sets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique desk sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk sets bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique desk sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Platerías Martínez produced popular antique desk sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desk Sets?

Antique desk sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,766, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $74,861.

Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You

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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Questions About Antique Desk Sets
  • 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 ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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  • 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.