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Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This magnifier desk glass is very usefu...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Mother of Pearl Desk Set

Mother of Pearl Desk Set

Unavailable|$699 / set

Mother of Pearl Desk Set

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1850-1860s five piece English Regency style mother of pearl desk set which includes: a photo book, letter opener, hand mirror, ink stand, and portfolio.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Art Deco Five-Part Desk Set
Art Deco Five-Part Desk Set

Art Deco Five-Part Desk Set

Unavailable|$2,656

Art Deco Five-Part Desk Set

Located in Vienna, AT

This desk set is made of polished brass. If features stern lines quoting classicism language.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Austin, TX

Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve practicality and artistry in equal measure with this b...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set
Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set

Bronze and Glass Early Victorian Period Desk Set

Located in Darwen, GB

A bronze and glass Early Victorian Period desk set. Having two cut glass bottles with floriform lids, centred with recumbent lion to removable lid.

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1840s Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

Roycroft Desk Set
Roycroft Desk Set

Roycroft Desk Set

Unavailable|$1,250 / set

Roycroft Desk Set

By Roycroft

Located in Woodstock, NY

A nine piece desk set in brass by The Roycrofters. Hand hammered and hand tooled brass.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

Located in Senden, NRW

Luxurious desk set from Germany circa 1875. Known as the Grünerzeit or Historicism period this antique set convinces with its wonderfully grained black and white marble and with its ...

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1870s German Other Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.
Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.

Japanese Art Deco Desk Set.

Located in Toronto, ON

Art deco desk set. Made in Japan. Covered in stylized deco images.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Zodiac Desk Set Arts and Crafts Bronze
Tiffany Zodiac Desk Set Arts and Crafts Bronze

Tiffany Zodiac Desk Set Arts and Crafts Bronze

Located in North Beninngton, VT

Beautiful patina on this four-piece Tiffany Zodiac bronze desk set. Made by Tiffany c 1905 at the height of the arts and crafts movement.

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Early 1900s American Antique Desk Sets

1860s Desk Set made of Light Marble and Brass
1860s Desk Set made of Light Marble and Brass

1860s Desk Set made of Light Marble and Brass

Located in Senden, NRW

Wonderful light marble desk set or writing set from Germany, circa 1860s.

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1860s German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Desk Set by Moritz Hacker, Wien, 1910s
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Desk Set by Moritz Hacker, Wien, 1910s

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Desk Set by Moritz Hacker, Wien, 1910s

By Moritz Hacker

Located in Budapest, HU

Silver plated desk set by Moritz Hacker; Wien 1910s with "FL" monogram.

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880
19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880

19th Century English Brass Inkwell & Writing Desk Set, circa 1880

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Minor wear commensurate with age 19th century English brass inkwell & writing desk set, circa 1880.      

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19th Century European Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Gilded Copper and Coral Desk Set, Trapani, 17th Century
Gilded Copper and Coral Desk Set, Trapani, 17th Century

Gilded Copper and Coral Desk Set, Trapani, 17th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

Gilded copper and coral desk set including a tray, two inkwells, a stamp, a circular box, a sprinkler and a candleholder.

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17th Century Italian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Coral, Copper

Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set "Zodiac" Pattern

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.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Desk Set in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period, 19th Century
Desk Set in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period, 19th Century

Desk Set in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period, 19th Century

Located in Manduel, FR

Desk set Boulle marquetry Napoleon III period These items can be sold separately: Pair of candlesticks Frame photo Letter box Document holder.

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1850s English Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle
Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, gold bronze dore, consisting of 4 blotter corners #997, 2 blotter ends #998, 1 pen tray #1004, Hand blotter #995, calendar #930, postal scale #872, stamp ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set
19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set

19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is an absolutely stunning, 19th century French bronze and burl wood desk set. The set includes: Two footed dishes, a footed stamp box with hinged lid, and footed tray.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set
19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set

19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is an absolutely stunning, 19th century French bronze and burl wood desk set. The set includes: Two footed dishes, a footed stamp box with hinged lid, and footed tray.

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19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Desk Set, 10 pieces, Zodiac
Tiffany Desk Set, 10 pieces, Zodiac

Tiffany Desk Set, 10 pieces, Zodiac

Unavailable|$4,500 / set

Tiffany Desk Set, 10 pieces, Zodiac

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Assembled Tiffany Studios Zodiac Desk set, consisting of large calendar or photo holder with original calendar, small calendar holder or photo, wood lined box, 2 tier letter holder, ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Sets

19th Century French Empire Bronze Desk Set
19th Century French Empire Bronze Desk Set

19th Century French Empire Bronze Desk Set

Located in Boston, MA

Exceptional 19th century French Empire tole desk set with gilt bronze mounts. For scale, envelope knife is 9 long.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

1930s Art Deco Rouge Marble Desk Set with 2 Inkwells Glass Linings and Pen Well
1930s Art Deco Rouge Marble Desk Set with 2 Inkwells Glass Linings and Pen Well

1930s Art Deco Rouge Marble Desk Set with 2 Inkwells Glass Linings and Pen Well

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1930s Art Deco rouge marble desk set with 2 inkwells glass linings and pen well.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche
Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

Wiener Werkstatte Bronze Desk Set Designed by Dagobert Peche

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in London, GB

A Patinated heavy cast bronze four piece desk set consisting of a double inkwell, Letter rack, blotter and Paper Knife designed by Dagobert Peche for the Wiener Werkstatte.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th century French Desk set with beautifull Inkwell.
Late 19th century French Desk set with beautifull Inkwell.

Late 19th century French Desk set with beautifull Inkwell.

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century French desk set with an inkwell, a letter holder and a blotter.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Sets

Outstanding Edwardian Desk Set with Original Inkwells by James Deakin & Sons
Outstanding Edwardian Desk Set with Original Inkwells by James Deakin & Sons

Outstanding Edwardian Desk Set with Original Inkwells by James Deakin & Sons

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Charleston, SC

Outstanding Desk Set with Original Inkwells by James Deakin & Sons.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispenser w...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526
Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526

Antique Brass Double Inkstand, Inkwell, Desk Set, Scotland 1910, H526

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Brass double inkstand, inkwell, desk set, Scotland 1910, H526 Scotland 1910 Solid brass With letter holder to the back Pen holder to the back Pair of brass inkwells with lid...

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1910s Asian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C French Art Deco Black Marble Crystal & Brass Desk Set with Blotter
Early 20th C French Art Deco Black Marble Crystal & Brass Desk Set with Blotter

Early 20th C French Art Deco Black Marble Crystal & Brass Desk Set with Blotter

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Art Deco desk set, circa 1920. A pair of crystal and brass ink wells are mounted on an oval black marble base which sits on four small brass ball feet.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver Ink Desk Set
Sterling Silver Ink Desk Set

Sterling Silver Ink Desk Set

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in Cork, IE

19th century sterling silver ink stand dish or desk set incorporating two inkwells with silver tops and a sliver taper stand.

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19th Century English William IV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Desk Set from Sweden 1930s in Ebonized Wood
Art Deco Desk Set from Sweden 1930s in Ebonized Wood

Art Deco Desk Set from Sweden 1930s in Ebonized Wood

Located in Singapore, SG

Stunning set of five in ebonized wood, chrome and glass.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance

Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An Amazing Complete 7 Piece Desk Set. A beautiful Art Nouveau design by famed Heintz Art Metal.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze Desk Set By Albert Marionnet

Gilt Bronze Desk Set By Albert Marionnet

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Very heavy, gilt bronze letter holder, blotter, and vide-poches inkwell by Albert Marionnet (1852 — 1910) with foundry marks

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Located in Brussels, BE

Beautiful desk ensemble in Louis XVI style compose by an inkwell, a paper-knife and a little plate. All in gilt bronze. Beautiful quality of chasing. Size: Inkwell W 48cm French wo...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900
Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900

Gustav Gurschner Art Nouveau Desk Set circa 1900

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Vienna, AT

GUSTAV GURSCHNER designed by: Gustav Gurschner, around 1900 signed: GURSCHNER bronze, ornamental relief, original patina, slight rubbing, good condition pen tray with ink r...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Black Portoro Marble Inkwell Desk Set
French Napoleon III Black Portoro Marble Inkwell Desk Set

French Napoleon III Black Portoro Marble Inkwell Desk Set

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century Napoleon III French inkwell set. Carved from Italian portoro marble with brass mounts and feet.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

4 pcs Art Deco Bakelite  Writing Desk Set 1920
4 pcs Art Deco Bakelite  Writing Desk Set 1920

4 pcs Art Deco Bakelite Writing Desk Set 1920

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Art deco bakelite set of 4 pcs., 1920th

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Austrian Bronze Inkwell by Heinrich Krippel
Austrian Bronze Inkwell by Heinrich Krippel

Austrian Bronze Inkwell by Heinrich Krippel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Austrian Heroic Smelter Worker 20th century bronze sculpture desk set signed by Heinrich Krippel, 1883-1945.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Located in Vienna, AT

This lot is a complete desk set. Beside the table lamp it consists of a pen tray, a blotter rocker, an ink well and a small dish for clips or pins.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

A complete writing desk set in the Coalbrookdale style with lavishly encrusted flowers, consisting of a tray, an inkwell with inner liner and double cover, a pen holder, and a blot h...

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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Leather Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Desk Set London 1915
Leather Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Desk Set London 1915

Leather Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Desk Set London 1915

Located in Bologna, IT

The set is comprised of a blotter and letter box in leather, tortoiseshell and sterling silver. The decorations represent family and rural scenes. Fully marked London, 1915, by Wi...

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20th Century British Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set
19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

19th Century Desk / Ink Well Set

Located in Milton, DE

This amazing 19th century ink well set is the crown to any power desk. It is [“gold” (has not been tested for carat content) leaf finish that is beautifully antiqued, It has two ori...

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Early 1900s English Beaux Arts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century
Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century

Two French Brass Desk Pots, 18th Century

Located in Ambler, PA

Two French brass desk pots, 18th century. One sander and one container. Traces of silver inside.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

White & Co. Ltd. Furniture Depositories Desk Organizer
White & Co. Ltd. Furniture Depositories Desk Organizer

White & Co. Ltd. Furniture Depositories Desk Organizer

By White & Co. Ltd.

Located in Cookeville, TN

This walnut desk organizer is full of hidden compartments. It was made in England in the early 20th century. The top panels open to an assortment of compartments for organizing your ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Inkwell
George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Inkwell

George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Inkwell

Located in Summerland, CA

George V Sterling Silver & Crystal Desk Standish, London 1918 An elegant and complete George V sterling silver desk standish (inkwell set), hallmarked London, 1918.

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1910s British Georgian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios "Sunflower" Inkwell
Tiffany Studios "Sunflower" Inkwell

Tiffany Studios "Sunflower" Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Lenox, MA

Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Suffolk, 2019, p. 478, no. 1928; W. Holland, Tiffany Desk Sets, Atglen, 2008, p. 235.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

English or French Bronze Partners Desk Stand, circa 1880
English or French Bronze Partners Desk Stand, circa 1880

English or French Bronze Partners Desk Stand, circa 1880

Located in Ambler, PA

English or French Bronze Partners Desk Stand. Two inkwells, without liners. Racks for pens on either side. Handle for moving. Highly decorated. Dished top. Circa 1880. Great conditio...

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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal
Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal

Located in Firenze, IT

Shipping policy: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 19th century banded agate seal F...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Agate

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. This fabulous letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Empe...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys
Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Located in Sausalito, CA

Set of 28 vintage and antique flat keys, originally for boxes, trunks, cabinets, etc. **The size of keys varies.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Vitange Hand Cut Crystal Drinking Set
Vitange Hand Cut Crystal Drinking Set

Vitange Hand Cut Crystal Drinking Set

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Grantham, GB

Beautiful vitange hand cut crystal vine set made in italy bottle with stoper 32 cm tall nd 6 glasses 18 cm tall brilliant cut perfect condition.

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1860s Italian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul
Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul

Bauhaus Art Deco Writing Set with Perpetual Calendar by Jakob Maul

Located in everton lymington, GB

Fabulous Art Deco German Bauhaus Perpetual Calendar with a Black Belgian Marble pen tray that has exquisite grain. This writing set would have adorned the work station of only the el...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional quality early 20th century five-piece gilt metal writing set in the Empire style and in original case. This highly decorative set consists of a glass inkwell, blott...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Inkstand in Gilded Bronze and Semi-Precious Stones by Otto Rohloff
Inkstand in Gilded Bronze and Semi-Precious Stones by Otto Rohloff

Inkstand in Gilded Bronze and Semi-Precious Stones by Otto Rohloff

Located in Jonquerettes, FR

Gilded bronze Desk Set composed of a large inkwell and a paperweight both decorated with semi-precious stones such as emerald, amazonite, lapis lazuli, amethyst, labradorites, tiger'...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Precious Stone

Art Nouveau Ink Stationary stand Forged Iron Roses Signed Verlinden Belgium
Art Nouveau Ink Stationary stand Forged Iron Roses Signed Verlinden Belgium

Art Nouveau Ink Stationary stand Forged Iron Roses Signed Verlinden Belgium

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Embrace the elegance of Art Nouveau with this extraordinary ink and stationary stand, crafted from blackened forged iron and adorned with intricate roses and foliage motifs. Signed b...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal
Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal

Letter Opener and Seal, in Yellow Metal

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

A refined letter opener and seal set, crafted from yellow metal. Both pieces are beautifully engraved with delicate plant motifs, adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance. The intr...

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)

Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)

By Paul Sormani

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Ve P Sormani and sons. Office cabinet in black leather and silver metal ornamentation. It opens with two doors revealing a mail kit, a writing desk, lockers, the interior is in black...

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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

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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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