Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was m...
Latex
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 in London, England. Circa 1860.
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed...
Bronze
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk. Item features ...
Iron
Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze blotter corners, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century painted wood lap desk, likely of French origin, is of rectangular form with a hinged lid finely decorated with a naturalistic pastoral scene depicting a standing co...
Wood
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter...
Bronze
Antique Stationery Box, English, Golden Oak, Fall Front Desk Tidy, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stationery box. An English, golden oak and brass fall front desk tidy, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Beautifully figured desk box, with fine craftsm...
Brass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Old World Desk Top Globe With Figural Brass Base 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian desk globe, dating to the 19th century, featuring an 'Old World' style map and presented on a decorative figural brass base. The terrestrial globe displays cartogr...
Brass
EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian perpetual desk calendar. This is a very unusual and beautiful mechanical desk perpetual calendar.
Silver Plate, Steel
$2,325Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800. The box opens it becomes a small desk ...
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper desk calendar frame or picture frame By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...
Copper, Brass
Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell Marked Dep.
Metal, Chrome
$875Sale Price|41% Off
Antique Victorian Large Horn Handle Magnifying Glass desk Accessory
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large Horn Magnifying Glass. This was purchased from an estate and appears to be early. Uncertain to maker and origin. The brass rim is bent in slightly in one small are...
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom blue leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends ...
Bronze
$325Sale Price|20% Off
French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ink blotter for blooting paper Made circa 1900, in wood and embossed copper Vegetal motifs To be placed on a desk or a side table. Good antique condition
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to th...
Bronze
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typical...
Brass, Metal
Zsolnay Pecs Green Eosin Iridescent Glazed Deer Mounted Desk Stand
By Zsolnay
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Hungarian art nouveau art pottery desk stand mounted with deer and decorated in eosin iridescent green glazes dating from around 1900. The desk stand has a boat sh...
Ceramic
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Copper Desk Tray With Double Pen Holder
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hand hammered copper desk tray with double pen holder By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Ce...
Silver, Copper
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that can be converted into a travel writing desk/travel secretary with a green leather to...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze blotter ends in the "Grapevine" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed...
Bronze
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...
Brass, Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Established as a sister company to the Ocean...
Wood
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass blotter ends with verdigris green patina and a custom brown leather desk blotter In the ma...
Bronze
Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Pattern Bronze Doré Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Adam" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed ...
Bronze
Italian Hand-Carved Eagle Bookends, Classic Sculptural Desk and Library Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Italian hand-carved eagle bookends exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Each eagle is meticulously sculpted with attention to feather detailing and exp...
Wood
$1,836Sale Price / item|20% Off
Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
By General Electric
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This turn of the century General Electric desk fan has been fully restored both mechanically and cosmetically. Refinished and painted in antiqued white powder coat, the finish is vis...
Brass, Iron
French Belle Epoque Bronze Desk Tidy with Pen Rest, Art Nouveau Design
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Turn of the Century Decorative French Belle Epoque / Art Nouveau Bronze Desk Tidy. With A Pen Rest Hinged Inkwell Cover. Made By Depose, of France. Weighs 0.7kgs Height...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Desk Calendar or Memo Pad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
Bronze
$1,214Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking dark tonality with eye-catching Colon...
Ebony
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Perpetual Desk Calendar, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze perpetual desk calendar holder or stationery holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
Bronze
English Walker and Hall Silver Plated Ink Stand Desk Stand, Sheffield 1880s
By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)
Located in High Peak, GB
K0123 Finest quality and very stylish Walker and Hall, Sheffield silver plated ink stand, having scrolled centre handle flanked by two inkwells and pen tray to the front, all with de...
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter with Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany St...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...
Bronze
$3,158Sale Price / set|55% Off
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifu...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze 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 bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...
Bronze
19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox. Item features a brass ormolu, glass inkwells, bun feet, beautiful wood grain, original label, no key...
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set has two glass inkwells that sit upon a wooden base with an attached horseshoe that...
Glass, Wood
$3,860Sale Price|35% Off
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...
Brass
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Ready for any desk slits on the sides allow for easy set up with blotter.
Gold, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Perpetual Desk Calendar, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze perpetual desk calendar or memorandum featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Meas...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter end...
Bronze
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Desk Top Envelope Holder Early Mark
By Roycroft
Located in San Diego, CA
early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard to find item.
Copper
$912Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Attractive desk tidy with appealing hand-finished charm ...
Pine
Tiffany Studios New Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern blotter ends, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends in verdigris finish, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios ...
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...
Brass
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.