Antique Mail Desk
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Brass
Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Located in New York, NY
A desk letter or mail holder with a peacock or pheasant bird design, in the Art Nouveau design
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Enamel
Qajar Persian Hammered Copper Scuttle with Aesthetic Movement Form
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
holding kindling by the hearth, magazines in a sitting room, or even mail on a large desk. It also stands
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Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Copper
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Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
By Paul Sormani
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
with two doors revealing a mail kit, a writing desk, lockers, the interior is in black leather
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Leather
Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
cubbies (mail slots). Lower desk features the writing surface and five lockable drawers of hand dovetailed
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 57.5 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
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Mid-19th Century American Colonial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 82 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Flame mahogany Carlton House desk w mail boxes and several compartments. Tapering legs sitting on
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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Wood
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910
By Macey Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other manufacturers, which were advertised in
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
By Macey Co., Globe Wernicke
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Metal
French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted French porcelain mail letter desk holder, circa early-20th century
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Porcelain
Judgenstil Brass Desk Mail Order, England, circa 1900
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing desk accessory, made in England in circa 1900, it's in brass and in very good conditions.
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and Green Onyx Mail or Letter Desk Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage brass and green onyx mail or letter desk organizer. Onyx base is 1" thick
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Early 20th Century Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Onyx, Brass
English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique Writing slope, Notary Desk or Travel Correspondence Box in oak, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Located in San Francisco, CA
also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mail Sorter Desk
Located in New York, NY
An incredible piece of industrial furniture, this mail sorter would be an amazing desk with space
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Steel
Industrial Foreman's Desk on Wheels as Hallway or Entranceway, Key or Mail Table
Located in Madison, WI
Industrial desk from first Milwaukee J.C. Penny store, circa 1920s used by stockroom foreman for
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1920s American Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Steel
H 44.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
Simple but charming desk secretary made from pine wood. Flip down desk top with mail slots
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19th Century French Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Pine
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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Oak
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Black Opaline Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1940s. Black opaline spherical base with a newly fabricated linen shade. Lamp holds one E...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Linen, Opaline Glass
Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Picture Photo Frame Made In Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted natural green malachite stone photo/picture frame. Has a slot on the top for the photo to go into. The frame has a wonderful form and design. Malachi...
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Mid-20th Century Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Malachite
$600 / item
H 3.75 in W 3 in D 1.25 in
Lalique France Crystal Rabbit ”Cesar” Figurine
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal rabbit “Cesar” figurine. The rabbit is lying down with its straight up ears in alert position and very large expressive eyes. It’s body is...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Crystal
Rene Lalique Piriac Vase Designed 1930 – Marcilhac 1043
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rene Lalique Piriac vase – Marcilhac 1043
Date : Designed 1930
Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France
Bowl Features : Clear and frosted glass with moulded blue stained band of f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Art Glass
6 Bernardaud France Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Espresso Orange Monkey Cup & Saucer
By Bernardaud
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Porcelain
$175 / set
H 2.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Handcrafted Mexico Brass Stone Aztec Calendar Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted brass and stone tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Top has an Aztec calendar made of brass. Has a great...
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Mid-20th Century Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Brass
$275
H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Chinese Rosewood and Glass Display Case. A wall mounted or table top display case with hinged glass door, frame of light colored rosewood, interior with 18 individual shelve...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Beautiful Metal Art Nouveau Urne Mantel Vase circa 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful single mantel vase about 1910s or older. Made of metal, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Ger...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
By Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
Japanese Antique Bamboo Display Stand, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique display stand dating from the 1930s–1950s.
The frame is made from natural bamboo, its original form left beautifully intact, while the shelves are crafted from woo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Bamboo
$400
H 31.7 in W 17.41 in D 9.06 in
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Fireplace mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice antique wooden fireplace mantel.
This lovely fluted antique mantel is build up in 4 parts, two legs, the frieze and the topshelf. It can easy be disassemble and shipped....
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Late 19th Century European Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Wood
1890s-1920s Japanese antique wooden mortar wabi sabi low coffee table side table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from Naya (the barn) in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
Antique wooden mortar, "Usu" in Japanese, made of quality Keyaki (Japanese Zelkova) hardwood.
Hand-carved, Manufactured circ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Wood
$710
H 19.61 in Dm 15.36 in
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is probably from the Tohoku region of Japan.
The material is mainly cedar w...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Cedar
$650
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
Vintage Malachite Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning Malachite box out an estate collection of 4 rare specimen boxes. This box has beautifully graining and great color. It still has the remnants of a label on the bottom. It ...
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1960s Italian Antique Mail Desk
Materials
Malachite
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Antique Mail Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mail desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique mail desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique mail desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mail desk, those designed in Art Deco, Rococo and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mail desk over the years, but those crafted by Sampson Mordan & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Mail Desk?
The average selling price for an antique mail desk at 1stDibs is $2,875, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $13,200 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Mail Desk
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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.
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