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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|$17,763 / 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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19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

This Etruscan vase-shaped mantel clock cast from bronze with gilded elements and brown patina originated from the first half of the nineteenth century. The Empire style was based on ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Jewel Set Brass Box, Alfred Daguet
Decorative Jewel Set Brass Box, Alfred Daguet

Decorative Jewel Set Brass Box, Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Daguet specialized in repousse and chased panels to be applied to decorative boxes, frames and desk set pieces. Some are signed Alf Daguet and many are either signed by retailers or ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set
19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set

19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set

By Neo Craft

Located in London, GB

French late 19th century clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair of matching candelabras.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set
19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set

By Napoléon III

Located in London, GB

Three-piece marble and bronze Champlevé enamel clock garniture set, comprising of a central clock and a pair of candelabra. The clock is set on a white marble base on a rectangular p...

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century Clock Set Garniture by Jacob Petit
Fine 19th Century Clock Set Garniture by Jacob Petit

Fine 19th Century Clock Set Garniture by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in London, GB

An elegant Rococo garniture by Jacob Petit, Paris, circa 1860. The clock is elaborately hand-painted with flower cartouches, as are the matching vases and a pair of Meissen style fig...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Lovely Three-Piece Clock Set made my Hedin
19th Century Lovely Three-Piece Clock Set made my Hedin

19th Century Lovely Three-Piece Clock Set made my Hedin

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

19th Century Lovely charming 3 piece clock set made my Hedin

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Achille Brocot and Delettrez Neoclassical Perpetual Calendar Clock Garniture Set
Achille Brocot and Delettrez Neoclassical Perpetual Calendar Clock Garniture Set

Achille Brocot and Delettrez Neoclassical Perpetual Calendar Clock Garniture Set

By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez, Achille Brocot

Located in Keyston, GB

A fine and rare month going neoclassical perpetual calendar clock garniture by the renowned clock-makers, Achilles Brocot and Jean Baptist Delettrez. Inset with embossed metal friez...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Nice Decorative Miniature Three-Piece White Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Nice Decorative Miniature Three-Piece White Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

Nice Decorative Miniature Three-Piece White Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice decorative miniature three-piece white marble and ormolu clock set, circa 1890. The bronzes are lovely detailed and beautiful gilding.  

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Sets

A Fine Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Set Circa 19th Century
A Fine Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Set Circa 19th Century

A Fine Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Set Circa 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A Fine Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Set Circa 19th Century A 19th century Berlin porcelain mantel clock in Turquoise-ground baluster form case, with urn finial & scrol...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900
French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900

French Figural Clock Set Carrera Marble and Gilt Bronze Diminutive, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

Wonderful quality is found on this smaller French three-piece clock set. Centred by a beauty in classical attire with a horn, beautifully cast and gilt as are all the mounts involved...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Extremely Rare Enameled Three-Piece Clock Set by "Lormier" with Travel Case 1810
Extremely Rare Enameled Three-Piece Clock Set by "Lormier" with Travel Case 1810

Extremely Rare Enameled Three-Piece Clock Set by "Lormier" with Travel Case 1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A rare enameled three-piece elephant clock set with figures. It comes with the original travel case, so this was made for elite clientele. The clock is in the form of an elepha...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Art Deco Child Desk and Chair, Cubism, 1910, The Netherlands
Art Deco Child Desk and Chair, Cubism, 1910, The Netherlands

Art Deco Child Desk and Chair, Cubism, 1910, The Netherlands

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Achterveld, NL

Beautiful children's desk set in the cubism style. The set very stylish and square.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic, Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau, Germany, 1850s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The desk top rests on four baluster columns and can be pulled out by about 20 cm, if need be and a larger writing surface is requested; a writing surface made from black leather or i...

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1850s German Biedermeier Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Grunderzeit Bureau with wood Inlays, Germany, circa 1900
Grunderzeit Bureau with wood Inlays, Germany, circa 1900

Grunderzeit Bureau with wood Inlays, Germany, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The desk top rests on four baluster columns; a writing surface made from green imitation leather is set into the desk top.

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Early 1900s German Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

A Russian or Baltic Bonheur du Jour à Cylindre
A Russian or Baltic Bonheur du Jour à Cylindre

A Russian or Baltic Bonheur du Jour à Cylindre

Located in Vienna, AT

On a corpus with two drawers a cylinder desk. Set on the cylinder desk is another corpus with two drawers slightly placed backwards with a white marble-top.

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18th Century and Earlier Russian Antique Desk Sets

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

We are proud to offer additionally a rare Jugendstil dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispens...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1899-1930 Tiffany Studios Patinated Bronze Ash Stand
1899-1930 Tiffany Studios Patinated Bronze Ash Stand

1899-1930 Tiffany Studios Patinated Bronze Ash Stand

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Pasadena, CA

The company was active in various forms from 1878 until 1933, and was best known for its stained glass windows, Tiffany lamps, mosaic installations, and luxury items such as desk set...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Revival Style Solid Wood Armchair, Throne, circa 1920
Renaissance Revival Style Solid Wood Armchair, Throne, circa 1920

Renaissance Revival Style Solid Wood Armchair, Throne, circa 1920

Located in Liverpool, GB

Highly recommended as a set with Renaissance Revival desk also available in our store.

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras
Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras

Victorian Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Writing Slope with Baize and Extras

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Hinged lid opening to reveal a fully appointed green baize slope, twin silver lidded inkwells, added vintage fountain pen, and added notepad to give a perfect desk set.  

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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Gun, Desk Storage Case
Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Gun, Desk Storage Case

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Gun, Desk Storage Case

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

An English military campaign brass bound Victorian gun case or storage case. Drawer pulls out at the bottom to remove tray, which can also be lifted out from the top. Also has the ...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Sets

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Brass

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Ebony and Abalone Shell Decoration to Borders

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A mid-19th century early Victorian burr walnut writing slope desk tidy box having an inset silver plated armorial cartouche to the lid with ebony and abalone shell decoration to bord...

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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

Military Campaign Brass Bound Victorian Walnut Veneered Writing Slope with Key

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A military campaign brass bound walnut veneered writing slope, with a vintage pen. Opening up to reveal the classic fitted interior with black felt inlay. With one glass ink pot wi...

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1850s English British Colonial Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Writing Slope Queen Victoria Insignia with Brass Acccents VR
Military Campaign Writing Slope Queen Victoria Insignia with Brass Acccents VR

Military Campaign Writing Slope Queen Victoria Insignia with Brass Acccents VR

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A stunning example of an English Victorian military Campaign writing slope circa 1800s with queen Victoria insignia on internal brass lock with brass accents and royal blue beize. ...

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1840s English Campaign Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk Set
Writing Desk Set

Writing Desk Set

Located in Houston, TX

Marble writing desk set contains big base, two ink wells with glass inserts, ink blotter and letter stationery.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Lovely antique Edwardian desk set
Lovely antique Edwardian desk set

Lovely antique Edwardian desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian desk set having a quality ornate metal frame with an unusual blue and white decretive base with a pair of ink wells standing on ornate feet

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Desk Set, 19th Century
Chinoiserie Desk Set, 19th Century

Chinoiserie Desk Set, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Chinese style metal desk set with side handles and two hinged chests with porcelain inserts.

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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century

Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cloisonné bronze desk set, 19th century A cloisonné bronze desk set composed of a pair of candlesticks, an inkwell, a penholder, Napoleon III period, 19th century.

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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Desk Set

Tiffany Desk Set

Sold|$5,900

Tiffany Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Westport, CT

Desk set 6 piece set box ink well calender letter holder and blotter ends Dore finish

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze Graduate Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios New York bronze graduate five -piece desk set. Beautiful Art Nouveau- Art Deco transition era, circa 1910

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray
Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray

Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A beautiful desk set, silver plate and crystal.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Jugendstil Travelling Desk Set, circa 1910
Jugendstil Travelling Desk Set, circa 1910

Jugendstil Travelling Desk Set, circa 1910

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A circa 1910 Jugendstil travelling desk set Composed of a pair of candlesticks, an inkwell with its original glass container, a letter-opener and a pen receiver.

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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Desk Set
Tiffany Desk Set

Tiffany Desk Set

Sold|$6,000

Tiffany Desk Set

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Complete Tiffany desk set comprised of A blotter,letter holder,ink well,picture frame,pen tray and clip.

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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set

19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Italian desk set in 800/1000 silver late 1800s. The set consists of: Square-shaped ground crystal inkwell with hinged silver lid and 24kt gold finish inside .

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set having a quality shaped brass stand with a circular clock, bell and pen holders, above an oak base with silver plated corners and the origi...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze "Cobra" Desk Set
Gilt Bronze "Cobra" Desk Set

Gilt Bronze "Cobra" Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

Comprised of a glass-lined inkwell, a letter opener, and a pen tray, the desk set features a host of masterfully-cast flaring cobras weaving their way upward from natural forms of st...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Royal Vienna desk set
Royal Vienna desk set

Royal Vienna desk set

Located in New York City, NY

Very unusual Royal Vienna desk set, comprising inkwell, pair of candlesticks, letter opener, and pen stand.

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19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Albert Marionnet Gilt Bronze French Desk Set by
Albert Marionnet Gilt Bronze French Desk Set by

Albert Marionnet Gilt Bronze French Desk Set by

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Art Nouveau gilt bronze desk set by Albert Marionnet. Inkwell, pen tray and Letter opener all signed by Albert Marionnet (1852—1910).  

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer
Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer

Boxed Bronze Greyhound Desk Set Signed Boyer

Located in London, GB

Boxed bronze greyhound desk set of seal, pintray and two letter openers signed Boyer.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century
Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century

Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant desk set made of faceted glass. The rectangular tray stands on small volute feet and features gilded mounts in the Neoclassical style.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Desk Set
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Desk Set

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Desk Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut desk set having a quality burr walnut and brass mounted dome shaped stationary box opening to reveal a fitted interior including a pair of origi...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Tortoise Desk Set

Rare Tortoise Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional complete seven-piece tortoise and silver desk set with inkstand, letter opener, letter box and blotter.

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English desk set and stationery box of burled walnut with ebonized accents, in the novelty form of a stand-up piano.

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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Burled Wood Desk Set
Art Deco Burled Wood Desk Set

Art Deco Burled Wood Desk Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elaborately detailed art deco desk set. Burled wood with cast metal accents and an operational month, day and date reader.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Venetian Desk Set, Circa 1915
Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Venetian Desk Set, Circa 1915

Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Venetian Desk Set, Circa 1915

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Tiffany Studios circa 1915 desk set, comprising a pair of blotter ends, a letter rack, notepad, pen tray, letter opener.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set
Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set

Ram Horns Marble Inkwell Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

late 19th century Ram Horns with snake on marble Inkwell Desk Set

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set in Napoleon III Style
Early 20th Century Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set in Napoleon III Style

Early 20th Century Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set in Napoleon III Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 20th century cloisonné bronze desk set in Napoleon III style. Measures: Inkwell - H 10 cm, W 26 cm, D 16 cm Tampon - H 6, W 13 cm, D 7 cm ?

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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set
19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set

19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a man's office desk with this elegant Gothic set; created in France circa 1860 and made of brown embossed and repousse leather, the desk set have five pieces comprising a la...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

English Desk Set and Stationery Box
English Desk Set and Stationery Box

English Desk Set and Stationery Box

Located in Austin, TX

An English desk set and stationery box of walnut with ebonised accents featuring a stationery box mounted to a moulded top with two cut glass and brass inkwells and recessed slot for...

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19th Century English Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Anglo Raj Ebony Desk Set with Ivory
Anglo Raj Ebony Desk Set with Ivory

Anglo Raj Ebony Desk Set with Ivory

Located in Troy, MI

Turn of the century Anglo Raj desk set of ebonised wood with ivory accents. Locking desk drawer, two inkwell jars, compartments and beautifully detailed carved ivory accent.

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Desk Set

Antique Neoclassical Bronze Inkwell Desk Set

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th century neoclassical bronze desk set featuring two inkwells that are flanked by two elongated trays with a centre oval pedestal dish.

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Russian Solid Gold Desk Set, Karl Hahn, circa 1890
19th Century Russian Solid Gold Desk Set, Karl Hahn, circa 1890

19th Century Russian Solid Gold Desk Set, Karl Hahn, circa 1890

By Carl Hahn

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century Imperial Russian gold, carnelian, turquoise and mother of pearl desk set, comprising various writing instruments, beautifully decorated with stylised scrolling foliage a...

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19th Century Russian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Carnelian, Enamel, Gold

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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.