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Antique English Walnut Letter Rack
Antique English Walnut Letter Rack

Antique English Walnut Letter Rack

Located in Port Chester, NY

An antique English letters cabinet or rack, or home office desk organizer. Fashioned in gorgeous walnut with good grain and patina. Small drawer at the base adds to the utlity of t...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.
Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.

Manual Portable Typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY.

By Corona

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Manual portable typewriter, Corona, Groton, NY. Manufactured by the Corona Typewriter Company of Groton, New York, USA. series 3, 1920. Model 3 reel complete with printing roller and...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray

Located in Nivelles, BE

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter holder in boiled pulp cardboard, finely painted with orchid flowers.

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Paste

Letter Holder, Antique Gilt Bronze
Letter Holder, Antique Gilt Bronze

Letter Holder, Antique Gilt Bronze

Located in Summerland, CA

C.1890, French gilt bronze letter holder. Superbly detailed, cast bronze pierced work. Decorative theme in lovely female faces. Divided compartments with finial handle. Wonderful a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Singapore, SG

From a different era. A tortoiseshell letterbox with hall marked silver strapping. There are four layers of grosgrain lined spaces for letters. The ultimate addition to a desk....

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919
Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919

Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919

By René Lalique

Located in Devon, GB

Rene Lalique Statuette Drapee seal highlighted with green staining Modelled as a miniature naked figure with a cape draped over her shoulders Marcilhac page ref 249 Model no 181 int...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes
Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Wax Seal Impressions in Turned Lignum Vitae Boxes

Located in East Geelong, VIC

All seven of these red sealing wax impressions are housed in nicely turned lignum vitae boxes with screw on lids. The boxes range in diameter from 29 mm (1.14 inches) to 63 mm (2.5 i...

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1830s English Georgian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Ebony

Italian Gucci Style Bronze Equestrian Dish
Italian Gucci Style Bronze Equestrian Dish

Italian Gucci Style Bronze Equestrian Dish

By Gucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic equestrian inspired catchall is very much in the manner of pieces created by Gucci and Hermes. Note: The cast bronze piece is detailed with a horseshoe, jocke...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut writing slope with locked lower compartment and secret drawers. opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. ...

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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830
French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830

French Early 19th Century Bronze Grecian Style Pen and Ink Stand, circa 1830

Located in GB

This highly elaborate French gilt bronze desk pen and inkstand is decorated with fine detail in the Greek style with a raised central section that houses a pair of glass ink vessels ...

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Early 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Murano Glass Renaissance sofiato Bottles
Antique Murano Glass Renaissance sofiato Bottles

Antique Murano Glass Renaissance sofiato Bottles

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Grantham, GB

Beautiful set of 2 antique murano glass Renaissance sofiato decanters to 25cm tall and 24 cm tall by Antonio Salviati years 1860 perfect condition.

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1860s Italian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Murano Glass

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III period, in rosewood marquetry and interiors of the compartments in speckled maple, with...

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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ophelia, Stamp In Gilt Bronze, By Maurice Bouval
Ophelia, Stamp In Gilt Bronze, By Maurice Bouval

Ophelia, Stamp In Gilt Bronze, By Maurice Bouval

By Maurice Bouval

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Magnificent gilt bronze stamp representing Ophelia, character from Shakespeare's famous play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark", more commonly referred to by the abbreviated ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper
Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper

Art Nouveau inkwell, tapper

Located in Budapest, HU

Rare, very nice condition, art nouveau, wonderful mother-of-pearl box with an iridescent effect, suitable for storing jewelry, business cards, or even cigarettes. Beautiful collecti...

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Early 20th Century African Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle with a pair of candle arms terminating in lion masks, 2 tray wells either side of a ...

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19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

By Napoléon III

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...

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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box
19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box

19TH Century Petite Bookstand / Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The open top supports books, the bottom drawers for letters, stationery, etc. Rich mahogany finish with satinwood banding.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977

Located in Vancouver, BC

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977 Scotland 1900 Solid Oak and Brass The shaped base is solid oak With the original eight solid brass ...

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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Keys

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled leather skiver and secret drawers, the top set with a brass pa...

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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Viennese Gilt Bronze & Enamel Six-Pieces Miniature Salon Suite
Viennese Gilt Bronze & Enamel Six-Pieces Miniature Salon Suite

Viennese Gilt Bronze & Enamel Six-Pieces Miniature Salon Suite

Located in Pasadena, CA

A Viennese gilt bronze & enamel six-pieces miniature salon suite. Late 19th century The center table measures 3 1/4” wide x 2” high x 2 1/4” deep approximately. The couch measu...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details, manufactured by The Netting Co. Detroit. Overall patina, hole size .5" dia. quite he...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box
19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box

19th Century Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Quality Victorian Oak Antique Stationary Box This Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box has an up-stand with lift up lid with decorative plaque and the interior has a shaped divide...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box
19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box

19th Century, Victorian Oak Desktop Stationary Box

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Victorian oak desktop stationary box. This Victorian oak desktop stationary box has an up-stand with lift up lid above a moulded base, having a pen holder and inkwells. The Oak ha...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Obelisks in Brocatelle Marble
19th Century Spanish Obelisks in Brocatelle Marble

19th Century Spanish Obelisks in Brocatelle Marble

Located in Firenze, FI

19th Century Spanish obelisks in brocatelle marble.

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19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Letter Holder
Tiffany Letter Holder

Tiffany Letter Holder

Unavailable|$1,200

Tiffany Letter Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Woodbury, CT

This letter holder in gilt bronze is in the Zodiac pattern. 2 Compartments. Stamped on the bottom TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1009 .Please note that all purchases must be complete...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl
Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Port Chester, NY

Antique travel writing slope in well figured walnut. Original faded blue gray velvet. Piece measures 15 inches long when open.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Burr Walnut Veneered Writing Slope & Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A Military Campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope with ebonised edging, opening to reveal the usual fitted interior with tooled black leather skiver. 2 glass ink pots w...

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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box
Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box

Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A Victorian 1850 agate and brass bound alabaster stationary box, it’s in lovely condition, it comes with it’s original ink wells that have never been used, it has a stationary rack t...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Alabaster

Tiffany Studio Zodiac Series Gilt Bronze Letter Holder
Tiffany Studio Zodiac Series Gilt Bronze Letter Holder

Tiffany Studio Zodiac Series Gilt Bronze Letter Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A fine and legendary Tiffany Studios letter holder in a rich doré gilt bronze finish. Classic styling that works as well today as it did in the 1920s. Very chic and very now.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique 20th Century Rock Crystal French Bouledogue Seal
Antique 20th Century Rock Crystal French Bouledogue Seal

Antique 20th Century Rock Crystal French Bouledogue Seal

Located in Paris, FR

An amazing pink quartz carved representing a cute french bulldog with very tall erect ears, seated and pouted, wearing a necklace with an hanging pearl, eyes in rubis cabochon, locke...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted within gilded borders and centrepieces Measures: Blotter width 25cm, length 35.75cm,...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s
Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

By Paul Poiret

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Grey papier mâché tray with accompanying lidded box, both with white, gold, and black decorative painting. Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s. Measures: Tray: 22 in. L 13 3/4 i...

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1920s French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Pair of English Brass Sanders, circa 1820
Pair of English Brass Sanders, circa 1820

Pair of English Brass Sanders, circa 1820

Located in Ambler, PA

Pair of English brass sanders, circa 1820.  

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1820s English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Collection of Rectangular Lacquered Papier Mâché Counter Trays
Collection of Rectangular Lacquered Papier Mâché Counter Trays

Collection of Rectangular Lacquered Papier Mâché Counter Trays

Located in Babworth, Retford

Each with painted, gilt and lacquered decoration depicting face cards or text. England, late 19th century. Priced individually.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass handles, plate and escutcheon, the lock by 'Tomson', enscribed with the G.R patent st...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs

Located in Lučenec, SK

This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the ...

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1870s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco / Bauhaus Circular Chrome Perpetual Desk Calendar Set on an Onyx Plinth
Art Deco / Bauhaus Circular Chrome Perpetual Desk Calendar Set on an Onyx Plinth

Art Deco / Bauhaus Circular Chrome Perpetual Desk Calendar Set on an Onyx Plinth

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Art Deco / Bauhaus circular chrome perpetual desk calendar set on an onyx plinth base Item is of good condition with low surface, some of the printed has faded with time as shown....

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Gentleman's Grooming Set C 1921
Gentleman's Grooming Set C 1921

Gentleman's Grooming Set C 1921

Unavailable|$1,025 / set

Gentleman's Grooming Set C 1921

Located in London, GB

Ebony & silver gentleman's grooming set - clock, candle sticks, pair of hairbrushes, hand mirror, large brush and circular box. C. 1921

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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Sets

Japanese Desk and Chair
Japanese Desk and Chair

Japanese Desk and Chair

Unavailable|$8,500

Japanese Desk and Chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Oriental Desk and Chair set of Rosewood. Extremely ornate carving of dragons and fanciful rendering of floral motifs in high relief carving.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880
Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880

Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880

Unavailable|$5,312 / set

Set of Islamic Furniture. 1880

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

A Table, a bench, a shelf. Walnut, ebonized wood, mother of pearl. Turned wood moucharabieh. Made in Cairo. Egypt.

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1880s Egyptian Islamic Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Walnut, Wood

Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s
Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s

Blackened Home Office Suite Set of Three, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Vienna, AT

Blackened Home Office Suite as set of three, 1950s. Writing desk with drawers, bookcase and wall mounted wardrobe with gold colored coat hooks.

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15th Century and Earlier French Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of Three French Dressing Table Jars
Set of Three French Dressing Table Jars

Set of Three French Dressing Table Jars

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Three French Dressing Table Jars

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19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Partners Desk
18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Partners Desk

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Partners Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Long Island City, NY

Excellent Mahogany Chippendale Partners Desk with four sets of covered drawers retaining their original fire gilt pulls.

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18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, Europe
Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, Europe

Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, Europe

Located in Retie, BE

Moose - Moose Sculpture - Moose Bar - Moose Collectibles - Marble Desk Set - Art Deco Desk Set - Marble Inkwell -    

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Four-Piece Smoking Set by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1922
Four-Piece Smoking Set by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1922

Four-Piece Smoking Set by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1922

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Four-piece smoking set, circa 1922. Manufactured by the Wiener Werkstätte, model number M ga 2/1 - 2/4. Brass, hammered décor. Marks: Ashtray: Wiener Werkstätte, monogram JH, Made...

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1920s Austrian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne
Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne

Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne

Located in South Coast, CA

A Fine Edwardian to Victorian vanity set comprised of 10 items (title says 9, but a second hair brush will be included which has a repair to handle). The set is a stunning example of...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mirror

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc
Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc

By Stutz and Co.

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully designed and stylish set of French brass and ebonized fabric scales. These would have been used by a fabric manufacturer or retailer to calculate the quantity of cotton...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Bronze English Inkwell Set with Rocking Blotter
Bronze English Inkwell Set with Rocking Blotter

Bronze English Inkwell Set with Rocking Blotter

Located in Cookeville, TN

This would be a lovely set to rest upon your desk. Blotter measurement: 4.5" long x 2.63 wide x 2.63" high.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Set of 12 George III Library Chairs
Set of 12 George III Library Chairs

Set of 12 George III Library Chairs

Unavailable|$59,024 / set

Set of 12 George III Library Chairs

Located in Dublin port, IE

An unusual set of 12 late George III mahogany tub library chairs, the concave shaped backs with paneled uprights, outside four fishtail splats, above a round overstuffed seat, covere...

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Early 1800s Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

1700s Clock Set
1700s Clock Set

1700s Clock Set

Unavailable|$6,500 / set

1700s Clock Set

Located in Clinton, AR

5-piece hand painted. Origin, Paris, late 1700s-early 1800s over 200 years old.

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs
Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs

Set of Four Matched Smokers Bow Chairs Side Chairs Kitchen Chairs

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Harlequin set of four late Victorian beech and elm / ash and elm smokers bow armchairs / smokers bow chairs, each having shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous sea...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Ash

Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich
Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich

Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Rare bronze and black marble writing set featuring bears at rest decor. The set is composed of a desk-top blotter, a card holder, an inkwell and a pen holder.

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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Clock Set, 19th Century, Lemerle Charpentier
Clock Set, 19th Century, Lemerle Charpentier

Clock Set, 19th Century, Lemerle Charpentier

By Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Clock set with 4 lights candelabras, 19th century, Griotte marble, gilt bronze and crystal. Louis XVI style.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Clock Set
19th Century Gilt Bronze Clock Set

19th Century Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Unavailable|$17,707 / set

19th Century Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze clock set composed of pair of ten lights candelabras and clock. style louis XV, rococo style. Foliage, flowers and animals decors that descibes Fables of "JEAN DE LA FO...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two
Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two

Bronze Inkwell "Bou Bou" by Max Le Verrier, 1930, Set of Two

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Gent, BE

For your consideration, These Art Deco sculptures of a monkey holding an inkwell are the creation of one of the most iconic and important sculptors of the 1920s and 1930s, Max Le ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco La Futuriste Vanity Set in Early Phenolic, Trade Mark "NTS"  COMB SOLD
Art Deco La Futuriste Vanity Set in Early Phenolic, Trade Mark "NTS"  COMB SOLD

Art Deco La Futuriste Vanity Set in Early Phenolic, Trade Mark "NTS" COMB SOLD

Located in Dallas, TX

Art Deco La Futuriste Vanity Set in Early Phenolic, Trade Mark "NTS" COMB SOLD Price Reduced from $3900 Very early geometric Art Deco designs in "Agalin," circa 1928 by NTS. Briti...

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Magnificent Belle Époque Palace Bronze Clock Set
Magnificent Belle Époque Palace Bronze Clock Set

Magnificent Belle Époque Palace Bronze Clock Set

Located in Stamford, CT

A large museum quality matching French bronze clock set. Having its original patina as well as the original clock movement intact, artist signed. Palace size measures 33" tall, 17" w...

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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 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.
  • 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 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.