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Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern silver gilt bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Catchall or Pen Tray
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Catchall or Pen Tray

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Catchall or 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 catchall or pen tray

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Grand Tour French Empire Period bronze pen tray, Circa 1810 in date

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray With Pen
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray With Pen

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray With Pen

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray with pen By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle
Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle

Quality antique solid silver ink well and tray by Robert Pringle

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Solid Silver ink well and tray, having a square glass ink well with a solid silver lid

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver

Circa 1900 Antique French Rabbit & Gilt Bronze Leaf Form Pen Tray
Circa 1900 Antique French Rabbit & Gilt Bronze Leaf Form Pen Tray

Circa 1900 Antique French Rabbit & Gilt Bronze Leaf Form Pen Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning antique french gilt bronze pen tray with adorable little rabbit sitting on the edge!.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver Gilt Tray by Tatard Freres Paris, Very Fine Detail
Rare Silver Gilt Tray by Tatard Freres Paris, Very Fine Detail

Rare Silver Gilt Tray by Tatard Freres Paris, Very Fine Detail

By Pierre De Tatard

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and rare French silver gilt Louis XV glass perfume tray by Tatard Freres Paris.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver

Antique Business Card Holder Tray Catchall by Argentor, Germany, 1900s
Antique Business Card Holder Tray Catchall by Argentor, Germany, 1900s

Antique Business Card Holder Tray Catchall by Argentor, Germany, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Catchall. Made of metal, was silver plated but lost most of the silver plate over the years. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Argentor, Germany in the early 1...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco bronze pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Pewter

An Art Deco Desk Tidy by Asprey London
An Art Deco Desk Tidy by Asprey London

An Art Deco Desk Tidy by Asprey London

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Desk Tidy/ Pin Tray. Bronze tiger mounted ob an oval onyx base. Retailed by Asprey of

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios New

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" pen tray By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Catchall Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Catchall Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Catchall Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

catchall tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF
German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF

German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Newark, England

milestone being a century or 100 year anniversary. The pen tray of the Desk Compendium has been engraved

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set
19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set

19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set

Located in London, GB

. Comprising a delightful pair of circular desk candlesticks, an oval pen tray and a cut-glass inkwell and

Category

1870s Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau circa 1910 WMF Plated Metal Fairy with Dove, Lily Visiting Card Tray
Art Nouveau circa 1910 WMF Plated Metal Fairy with Dove, Lily Visiting Card Tray

Art Nouveau circa 1910 WMF Plated Metal Fairy with Dove, Lily Visiting Card Tray

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

WMF Art Nouveau visiting card tray decorated with a fairy standing before two large lily leaves

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Five-Piece Desk Accessory Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

holder or picture frame, large inkwell, pen tray, desk box, and rocker blotter. By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900

Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900

By Vienna Bronze

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely cold painted Vienna bronze inkwell tray of natural sea shell with young bird in egg shell

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood marquetry inlaid writing desk having a charming rosewood

Category

Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Other

French Art Deco Nephrite Coral Sapphire Gold Ring Tray
French Art Deco Nephrite Coral Sapphire Gold Ring Tray

French Art Deco Nephrite Coral Sapphire Gold Ring Tray

Located in New York City, NY

Very interesting Art Deco tray made of nephrite , coral, sapphire and 18K yellow gold, circa 1920s

Category

1920s Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, pen tray

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

holder, pen tray, inkwell, and desk box also available. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: pen tray, notepad holder, desk

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

beautiful patina. Matching desk accessories including a pen tray, notepad holder, and blotter ends also

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat with Ormolu-Mounted
Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat with Ormolu-Mounted

Louis XVI Mahogany Bureau Plat with Ormolu-Mounted

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Also removable trays on either side. Desk and trays with old leather.

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin & Sons
19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin & Sons

19th Century English Silver Plated Giraffe Desk Set James Deakin & Sons

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in London, GB

mark of James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield. The desk set comprises of an unusually shaped tray which

Category

1880s English Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Campaign Desk Set Stationary Box Letter Tray 1890 Calendar
Victorian Campaign Desk Set Stationary Box Letter Tray 1890 Calendar

Victorian Campaign Desk Set Stationary Box Letter Tray 1890 Calendar

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian campaign desk tidy / stationary box This could be described as

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Bronze Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Onyx Desk Dish Tray
Antique Art Deco Bronze Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Onyx Desk Dish Tray

Antique Art Deco Bronze Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Onyx Desk Dish Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Onyx Marble Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Dish. Item features onyx/ marble dish base, copper clad metal pelican, single pen holder, very nice antique item. Circa Ear...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Neoclassical Revival Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Tray or Pen Tray from 1903
Neoclassical Revival Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Tray or Pen Tray from 1903

Neoclassical Revival Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Tray or Pen Tray from 1903

By D. & J. Wellby 1

Located in London, London

tray would also make a very elegant pen tray for a desk. It features pierced leaf decoration, a bead

Category

Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Chinese Fan Form Bat Tray
19th Century Chinese Fan Form Bat Tray

19th Century Chinese Fan Form Bat Tray

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese carved birch wood fan-form tray carved with three bats, symbols of

Category

19th Century Antique Desk Tray

Victorian Sterling Silver Pen Tray, Reynold's Angels / Cherubs, 1899
Victorian Sterling Silver Pen Tray, Reynold's Angels / Cherubs, 1899

Victorian Sterling Silver Pen Tray, Reynold's Angels / Cherubs, 1899

By Henry Matthews

Located in Bath, GB

A beautiful example of a late Victorian desk-top pen tray made from English sterling silver. Of

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th c. Oak Children's Writing Desk, c.1940
Early 20th c. Oak Children's Writing Desk, c.1940

Early 20th c. Oak Children's Writing Desk, c.1940

By The Standard Furniture Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

out tray. The desk features include a unique locking mechanism. To unlock the four side drawers, the

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Chinese Wucai Glazed Plate
Early 20th Century Chinese Wucai Glazed Plate

Early 20th Century Chinese Wucai Glazed Plate

Located in Chicago, IL

Keywords: Plate, platter, tray, desk accessory

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Porcelain

Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century
Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century

Silver-Plated Writing Set, 19th-20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Writing desk set on rectangular tray with railing openwork and raised on small legs consisting of

Category

Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver Plate

French Gilded Bronze Rooster Vide-Poche on Basket Base
French Gilded Bronze Rooster Vide-Poche on Basket Base

French Gilded Bronze Rooster Vide-Poche on Basket Base

Located in New York, NY

blends functionality with sculptural elegance, making it ideal for use as an entryway tray, desk

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Brass

Franz Bergman, Tiger Skin Throw, Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Vide Poche
Franz Bergman, Tiger Skin Throw, Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Vide Poche

Franz Bergman, Tiger Skin Throw, Cold-Painted Vienna Bronze Vide Poche

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in New York, NY

can serve multiple purposes - a coaster, a jewelry tray, a desk valet, or simply a beautiful desk or

Category

1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Animal Sculpture, Pelican Ring Dish by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

: Max Le Verrier (signed) • Material: Régule (spelter) with original green patina • Function: Ring tray

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Spelter

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays

Located in Dallas, TX

, suitable for holding jewelry etc. We have a matching Desk Companion Tray in our inventory and for auction

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19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

French Art Nouveau Desk Tray by Georges Flamand
French Art Nouveau Desk Tray by Georges Flamand

French Art Nouveau Desk Tray by Georges Flamand

By Georges Flamand

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau desk tray by Georges Flamand. The inkwell cover and tray decorated with

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925
Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925

Art Deco Pelican Ash or Desk Tray by Edgar Brandt, circa 1925

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Beirut, LB

An Art Deco pelican ash or desk tray in wrought and cast iron by Edgar Brandt. This model is

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Iron

19th Century Art Nouveau English Brass Desktop Pen Tray
19th Century Art Nouveau English Brass Desktop Pen Tray

19th Century Art Nouveau English Brass Desktop Pen Tray

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English cast brass pen or pencil desk tray, circa 1890. This fine tray is solid

Category

19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Brass

Massive Vienna Bronze Double Devil Figure Match Holder with Tray
Massive Vienna Bronze Double Devil Figure Match Holder with Tray

Massive Vienna Bronze Double Devil Figure Match Holder with Tray

Located in Danville, CA

This is a rare massive double Devil figure desk tray match holder. The winged devils are holding a

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Desk Box - American Sterling Silver - C 1913
Tiffany Desk Box - American Sterling Silver - C 1913

Tiffany Desk Box - American Sterling Silver - C 1913

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver desk box. Made by Tiffany in New York, ca. 1913. Rectangular with crisp corners

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Desk Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk tray you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every antique desk tray was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk tray — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk tray made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique desk tray over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Georges Flamand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Desk Tray?

The average selling price for an antique desk tray at 1stDibs is $1,303, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.