A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Sets
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear
Wood
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ROCOCO ORMOLU-MOUNTED MALACHITE VENEERED ENCRIER Circa 1880 unmarked of exceedingly fine quality Item # 404XKP19B An exceedingly fine malachite veneered encrier (inkwell), it feat...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of
Silver Plate, Metal
Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of candlesticks & a matching pen tray.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of brass candlesticks and a matching pen tray all inset
Brass
$2,996Sale Price|25% Off
Large Antique Austrian Gilded Bronze Desk Set Sculpture Statue Pug Dogs Puppies
Located in Portland, OR
A large and rare antique Austrian gilded bronze desk set/sculpture, modeled as a Pug dogs with her
Bronze
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period
Metal
Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set
Located in Norwich, GB
Housed in a gilded case standing on a raised, moulded rouge marble base with brass banding surmounted by a decorative gilded carrying handle. The clock to the left with enamel dial, ...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or study with this charming antique desk accessory set crafted in France, circa
Spelter
$1,389Sale Price|30% Off
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set
Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. This rare Tiffany desk set features
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. This rare Tiffany desk set features decorative
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Located in New York, NY
A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period: seal
Cast Stone
$3,059Sale Price / set|20% Off
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating
Brass
Simmons Brushed Steel Sheraton Series Desk Vanity Set
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Sheraton Series vanity or desk set by Simmons Company Furniture features an
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Eight-Piece Desk
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
glass desk set. The eight-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, calendar frame, large
Bronze
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
Porcelain
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné
Ceramic
French Victorian Gilt Brass Desk Set with Globe
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual French gilt brass inkwell in the Art Nouveau style with 2 inkwells centered by a terrestrial 3" diameter globe. Globe is signed M. Vivien de St. Martin. Inkwells lack line...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
New York" with respective model number Literature: Tiffany Desk Sets by William R. Holland, Atglen, PA
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Nine-Piece Desk
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
glass desk set. The nine-piece set includes: inkwell, pen brush, letter rack, pen tray, desk box
Bronze
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Revival Style Desk & Chair Set w/Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style desk and chair set, with their original painted finish, from the early
Wood
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a
Bronze
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of
Metal
Leather desk organiser
Located in MILL, NL
Desk organiser / Letter tray. Fully upholstered in green/brown leather with gold lettering. From
Leather
$4,210 / set
Italian Art Nouveau style desk and chair set
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau set from the early 1900s - Elegant carved wooden desk and chairs with floral
Fabric, Wood
Victorian Ormolu Clock and Barometer Desk Set, of Maritime or Naval Interest
Located in London, GB
Each in the form of a ship's wheel with 2.5 inch silvered dial, contained in cases, one with seven turned banded agate handles, the other with eight banded agate handles, each on ova...
Agate, Ormolu
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in
Leather
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante
Wood
English Victorian Brass Desk Calendar
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and oak rectangular desk calendar.
Brass
Leather desk organizer 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
French Letter Box Fully covered in leather. Particularly beautiful colour and patina. In very good condition. Originally from France, 19th century. Price: 23H x 25W x 15D
Leather
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Impressive Antique Coromandel and mother of pearl desk stand dating back to the Victorian era. The
Mother-of-Pearl
$1,321 / set
Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid 19thC Coramandel Inkwell Stand/Desk Tidy with Mother of Pearl Inlays, Original Ink Bottle all
Zebra Wood
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,130 / set
Desk accessories, France, French 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Lovely damascened metal smoking kit composed of a tray with branch-shaped handles and four removable containers. It’s adorned with flowers, red and gilt orientalist pattern friezes. ...
Metal
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Book Carrier Desk Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare 18th Century Mahogany George III Period Book Carrier, Or Desk Stand Tidy, Having
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Desk Box - Bayley's England
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique desk box. Made of wood, covered with leather with beautiful gold details. Fine
Copper
French Art Deco Bronze Lioness/Panther Desk Calendar, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Desk Calendar with Lioness / Panther – Silverplate Bronze and Marble, France, 1920s
Marble, Bronze
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Copper Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with
Brass, Copper
Pair Of 1920s French Art Deco Marble Desk Organizers
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 1920s French Art Deco marble desk organizers exemplifies the era’s fascination with
Marble
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar. English, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous oak desk calendar Lovely colour of oak Original patina. Not re-polished Good
Oak
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Roycroft (blotter ends signed with impressed orb and
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Blotter Ends Early 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of bronze Tiffany Studios "Zodiac" desk pad blotters. Very nice original condition and
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze desk calendar holder or picture
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners
Bronze
Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk, Wood and Iron, 17th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spanish Colonial Inlaid Travel Desk with Bone and Iron Mounts. Features a wooden foundation with
Iron
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with
Brass, Copper
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original
Brass
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century
Leather, Wood
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter
Bronze
Burr Elm & Oak Desk Tray from Charlton Park Estate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Burr Elm & Oak Desk Tray from Charlton Park Estate 19th Century This exceptional desk tray
Crystal
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
each side—each design distinct and richly detailed. The antique desk accessory is exquisitely crafted
Latex
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to the underside
Bronze
Antique Naval Architect's Desk Tidy, English, Executive Organiser, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique naval architect's desk tidy. An English, mahogany organiser case, dating to the
Wood
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
Brass
English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone
Located in Dallas, TX
An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl. The lock is signed by maker
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.