Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Pen Tray, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
trays springs forth a hidden storage tray Side drawer set within the delightful casework, held securely
Brass
Elegant late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder
Located in Knivsta, SE
and functional, this pen holder would bring distinction to a writing desk, library, or study—an object
Bronze
Bronze Pair of Letter Holders with Horses and Nymphs
Located in Newark, England
definition, set against a rear-mounted tower of tiered letter compartments. The tiered racks are adorned
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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
Bronze
English Edwardian Mahogany Book Stand, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
ornament for any desk or bookcase. It is truly a lovely piece.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Would also make an excellent catchall. Several matching desk
Bronze
Table lectern of Garcilaso de la Vega. Spain, circa first third of 16th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lectern of Garcilaso de la Vega. Spain, wrought iron, circa first third of the 16th century. Bibliography: MARQUÉS DE SIERRA BULLONES, “Garcilaso: Four Notes on the Occasion o...
Iron
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper letter rack By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.75"W x 2.5"D x 4"H. Go...
Copper
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907 Original condition
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Blotter Ends With Leather
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, together with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
Bronze
$2,231Sale Price / set|45% Off
Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass & Leather Inlay, 1880 UK
Located in Reading, Berkshire
. Calendar shown for illustrative purposes. Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap desks
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter corners featuring
Bronze
French Art Deco Mahogany and Brass Letter Stand, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
the 1920s–1930s, this letter stand would have originally graced a refined desk or writing table
Brass
Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe comprising of a plate, carafe and glass, with finely chiseled ormolu fittings. Additionally, a pair of matching bottles with faceted crystal stoppers...
Crystal, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Bookends, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze bookends featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (each signed on the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th cen...
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
a special addition to any collection of Viennese bronzes, desk figurines, or early 20th-century
Bronze
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden stora...
Brass
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
a special addition to any collection of Viennese bronzes, desk figurines, or early 20th-century
Bronze
Royal Leather Presentation Portfolio with Watercolor and Silver Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant leather document holder, ornamented with a romantic inset watercolor, contains a formal presentation address written in a decorative 19th-century German script. The docu...
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "American Indian" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
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
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x ...
Bronze
$1,545Sale Price / set|35% Off
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
a green velvet slope with a gold trim. Item is sold with a new quill pen set & working key
Brass
$364Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1890, Historicism
Located in Praha, CZ
Antique solid brass mortar and pestle manufactured in Austria-Hungary around 1890 in the Historicism period. Originally used in pharmacies and apothecaries for grinding herbs and med...
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
slope. Item is sold with a new quill pen set & working key with silk key swing. When in writing
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze bookends By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: ...
Bronze
Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder in White Painted Cast Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder with Lilies and Foliage in Patinated White Painted Cast Iron A wonderful letter or napkin holder in cast iron. Europe, late 19th ...
Iron
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3....
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period Louis XVI style gilt bronze letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9"W x 2.5"D ...
Bronze
Victorian Silver Plate Writing Slope In The Shape of a Book With Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Unusual Victorian Oak Desk Slope In The Shape of a Book With Internal Divisional Sections Complete
Silver Plate
$1,941Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
box dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. A superior example of portable desk furniture
Brass
$12,600Sale Price|55% Off
18th Century French Solid 750 Gold (18K) Necessaire
Located in Porto, PT
Description: 18K gold and ceramic utensil with floral motifs, allegorical figures in a chased gold structure, interior with two perfume bottles, knife, tweezers, toothpick, pencil, w...
Gold
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
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period floral ivy bronze blotter corners, with a
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Louis XVI Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts Nouveau period Louis XVI style bronze pen tray, ashtray, or catchall By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 3.25"D...
Bronze
French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
champlevé enamel and gilt bronze letter rack, dating to the late 19th century. This jewel-like desk
Ormolu
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver desk Standish has a navette shaped form onto four bracket feet. This inkstand is
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Modeled Greek Key Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside) New York
Bronze
Antique Admiral Bust Pencil Holder in Patinated Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Toby Jug pencil holder fashioned in patinated metal as an admirals head. Made in England circa 1880-1920s. Strong and rich patina. No markings. Measurements: H: 11 cm, Diameter: ...
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter
Bronze
feather duster in the shape of a pig, made of solid Viennese bronze 1900
Located in Wien, AT
Antique feather duster in the shape of a pig, made of solid Viennese bronze, manufactured around the turn of the century (approx. 1900). Model without tail (see detailed photos).
Brass
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 2"H. Cool piec...
Petrified Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Bookends, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Graduate" pattern gilt bronze bookends By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Circa 1910 Each measures: 5...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
decorative, this letter rack is both functional and collectible, perfectly suited for a refined desk or
Bronze
Antique English Coromandel Wood Writing Slope with Satinwood Interior Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very fine antique English coromandel wood writing slope with fitted satinwood interior, circa 1890's. Made by Halstaff & Hannaford of Regent Street, London.
Satinwood, Ebony
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
Bronze
$3,690Sale Price / set|45% Off
Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged
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.