$420Sale Price|30% Off
Task pad in rosewood w/ silver applications w/ the inscription: "Don't forget"
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Task pad in rosewood with silver applications with the inscription: "Do not forget". Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 229.08 grams. Dimen...
Silver
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver notepad with engraved floral motifs and mechanical pencil inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 72.17 grams (Gross Weight). Dimension...
Silver
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Silver bell with filled background
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with filled background. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: . Weight: 243.62 grams. Dimensions: 8x9cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1910 Grey & Co....
Silver
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bell with mechanism inside resting on a guilloche cup. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 347.23 grams. Dimensions: 16x5cm. Conten...
Silver
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 38.74 grams. Dimensions: 22.5cmx2.6cm. Conte...
Silver
$525Sale Price|30% Off
Silver fountain pen with triple gold trim and pine cone-shaped pommel
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fountain pen with triple gold stripe and pine cone-shaped pommel. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 35.76 grams. Dimensions: 19c...
Silver
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
Fine Leather Bound Tunbridge Ware Blotter Book
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Tunbridge Wells Decoration : A panel of isometric cubes to the pillowed front ‘page’ set within continuous
Leather, Wood
Antique Walnut Letter Box And Copying Press By Mordan. English Dated 1856
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful solid walnut letter or stationary box Combined with a patent copying press Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Makers mark of S. Mordan and dated 1856 on the press ha...
Brass
Bronze Doré Calendar Holder in the Graduate Pattern signed Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
accessory and a decorative piece, it adds a refined touch to any desk or tabletop setting. Dating from
Bronze
$1,390Sale Price / set|65% Off
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often
Brass
$292Sale Price|35% Off
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible
Metal
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"...
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 3.5"W x 3"D x 5"H. Go...
Copper
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 "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
style swags, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Bronze
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very attractive piece, the box is made walnut and is sign written with local advertisements The cabinet has...
Wood
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
makes it ideally suited as a pen tray or desk accessory, though it could equally function as a jewelry
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper, Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper, Brass
$706Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique librarian's book tray. An English, mahogany tool slide, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Collect books from the library stack with Georgian grace Dis...
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk letter holder
Bronze
Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Letter and Stemp Holder Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Would also make an excellent catchall or ashtray. Several matching desk
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
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
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book with leather and snakeskin interior - 12"h x 10"w - Art Nouveau Silver Plated Blotter Folio Book with leather and snakeskin interior - ...
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories
Bronze
Oliver No. 5 Batwing Typewriter, UK, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
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 Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
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 period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
Bronze
$1,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Marble
Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this Art Nouveau Victorian Steel Office Stapler Paper Fastener Rarity, fantastic patina.
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 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: 5.63"W x...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA
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
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
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk
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
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
from age. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk
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
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.