$486Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superb personalised set of...
Beech
Fire-gilded French Empire-style writing set Bronze ca. 1850 Goddess Psyche
Located in Münster, DE
Writing Set France, circa 1850 Bronze with black patina and partial gilding, depicting the goddess Psyche; height 33 cm, width 30 cm, depth 15.5 cm On a austere, rectangular, dark...
Bronze
A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century Description: Resting on ebonized socle bases. Wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Private Austr...
Stone
Hans Jensen 6-Piece Vanity Set – Embossed Silver-Plated Alpacca, Denmark
By Hans Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Hans Jensen Danish Silver-Plated Vanity Set – 6-Piece Antique Collection with Embossed Classical Scenes, Marked "Prima Alpacca Import" A rare 6-piece antique vanity set, crafted in t...
Silver Plate
Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
Silver
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$1,007Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ink blocks are one of the Four Treasu...
Composition
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find. The crystal top is m...
Crystal, Ormolu
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Stamp box in rosewood with embossed silver applications and set on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Stamp box in rosewood with raised silver applications and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 148.09 grams. Dimensio...
Silver
Five Piece Faux Crocodile and Silver Gentleman's Set by Barrett & Thompson 1922
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stylish Set of 5 Items of Sterling Silver & Faux Crocodile Brown Leather Gentleman's Accessories by English Silversmiths "Barrett & Thompson" Hallmarked in London 1922 Set includ...
Sterling Silver
$3,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Gentleman's Gilt Bronze Liquor and Cigar Set Art Nouveau Period C. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique liquor and humidor set combines delicate craftsmanship and functional elegance. Each piece is crafted from clear glass encased in gilded bronze filigree, showc...
Bronze
Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a fantastic quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan London, the brass scales...
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Finally the Letter opener is approx. 7.75" in length. This set will make a nice addition to your desk. The box is marked with a label at the ground.
Crystal, Silver
Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan de Luque and Leiva, Spain, 1773. It shows some fault in some container and adds b...
Silver
20th Century Art Déco Black Marble Desk Clock and Inkwells with Base, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of early 20th century Art Déco black marble desk clock and inkwells with base, France By: unknown Material: crystal, glass, marble, stone, metal Technique: cast, metalwork, mold...
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal
Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest, Signed Bergmann
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully finished in gold.
Bronze
$7,200 / set
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York...
Bronze
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Item will include A Modern Notepad/Quill Pen Set, One Single Antique Glass Inkwell & Working Key With Gold Silk Tag.
Brass
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray or desk tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 3.5"D x 0.75"H Goo...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk letter holder rack By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 3"D x 4"H ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk letter holder rack By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.25"W x 2.25"D x...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cen...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period patinated bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York,...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York,...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Corners
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to...
Bronze
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope Tooled Leather Skiver
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk swing-tag...
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom brown leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Blotter Corners
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" gilt bronze blotter corners with a custom brown leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to th...
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Corners
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measure...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Neoclassical or Adam style gilt bronze desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20t...
Bronze
Wavecrest Letterholder
Located in Tampa, FL
A decorative Wavecrest letter holder, crafted in the early 20th century and showcasing the refined artistry for which American Wavecrest glass is known. The piece features delicately...
Bronze
Antique Rare Rosewood Decorative Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning & Rare Victorian Hand-Crafted Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With Secret Compartments Decorated throughout with beautiful decorative inlay with a blue toole...
Brass
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite English Circa 1860 Crocodile or Alligator leather Writing slope storage box which ...
Leather, Silk
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period patinated bronze blotter ends in the "Grapevine" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter e...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze and enamel desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...
Bronze, Enamel
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter rack By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 5.5"W x 1.5"D x 2...
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 4.5"W x 1....
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 7.75"W x 1.25"D...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"...
Silver, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New ...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Card Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass card holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apollo Studios...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signe...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass pen brush or pen wipe with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apol...
Bronze
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass rocker blotter with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apollo Stud...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
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.