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Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna

By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna. Otto Wagner

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Wood

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

$487

H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells

$316Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.75 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells

Located in Stamford, CT

Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London

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

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk
Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk

$4,400

H 77 in W 49.25 in D 28 in

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Located in Lisse, NL

: *Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items. *Interior decorators looking for a unique office or

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun

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Late 19th Century French Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

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Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk

Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique 19th Century American plantation / postal desk, handcrafted by Moravian craftsmen in the

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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Walnut

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

Unavailable

H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872

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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape

Unavailable

H 3.25 in D 3 in

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Studios Scale, Grape Pattern, green favrile glass with brown bronze base, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y. 872, original markings for measurements. It measures 3 1/4" h. x 3" d...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Engraved brass postal scales with unusual very detailed micro mosaic panels depicting two figures

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London

English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London

Located in Wells, ME

English 19th Century Mordan postal scale in brass on pietre dure base. The black marble base is

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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

1920s French Postal Desk in Black wood
1920s French Postal Desk in Black wood

1920s French Postal Desk in Black wood

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H 49.02 in W 39.38 in D 30.12 in

1920s French Postal Desk in Black wood

Located in Cirencester, GB

We sourced this Early 20th Century postal desk from a Brocante in Normandy. Made from pine with

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1920s French Country Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Pine

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk

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H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 24 in

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage iron and wavy glass postal desk Size: 31.5" W x 24” D x 47.5" H Clearance: 28.5" H

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19th Century Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk

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H 37 in W 60 in D 31 in

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This solid maple top mail sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful as well as practical. The

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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk
Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk

Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk

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H 37 in W 60 in D 31 in

Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This solid maple sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful. The patina is original on the solid

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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale

Antique Postal Scale

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in

Antique Postal Scale

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Located in London, GB

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97

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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97

Located in London, GB

Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We

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19th Century British Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910
English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910. Complete set of brass weights.  

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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut

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1860s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

An English hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy, Chester 1896 – 7
An English hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy, Chester 1896 – 7

An English hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy, Chester 1896 – 7

Located in Central England, GB

A rare late Victorian hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy which would be ideal for

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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Silver

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

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H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in

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 Postal Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890

Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890

By The Standard Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

, bronze hardware throughout; piece reminiscent of merchant, professor or postal desk, circa 1890

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Late 19th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Oak

Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913

Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in London, London

Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights. The postal

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass ball feet, the scale comes with three brass weights, 1/2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz, each ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales having a lovely pair of antique

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19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880

Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous small pair of desk postal scales by the top-retailer, Leuchars of Piccadilly, London

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

PIne paneled postal desk
PIne paneled postal desk

PIne paneled postal desk

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H 36 in W 47 in D 28 in

PIne paneled postal desk

Located in Boston, MA

Pine paneled postal desk with black trim, two drawers and cabinets.

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19th Century French Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Pine

Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire

Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire

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H 67.5 in W 37 in D 25 in

Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire

Located in New York, NY

Metal and steel desk in 2 separate parts, top with 2 doors and 2 shelves

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19th Century French Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Steel, Metal

Antique postal sorting desk
Antique postal sorting desk

Antique postal sorting desk

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H 47 in W 42 in D 30 in

Antique postal sorting desk

Located in Franklin, TN

Antique wooden post office sorting desk with a beautiful, rich brown patina.

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Early 20th Century Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Wood

Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century

Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Victorian postal scale enriched with brass boulle marquetry reminiscent of the French ”Boulle

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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.
Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.

Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

A fine and rare set of malachite and gilt metal postal scales, Halstaff and Hannaford, 228, Regent

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1850s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Malachite

English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons
English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons

English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons

Located in Wells, ME

English 19th century brass postal scale on brass base by Sturner and Sons, postal rates for letters

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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet
Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

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H 52.38 in W 27.75 in D 16.25 in

Beautiful 1920's Carved Secretary Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

writing desk, drawers and postal files

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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Industrial Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1920
French Industrial Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1920

French Industrial Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1920

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

French industrial postal sorting desk, circa 1920 Magnificent French industrial steel postal

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1920s French Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Steel

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Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Barcelona, ES

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Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Antique Postal Desk

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Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901

By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Postal Desk

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Bentwood, Plywood

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Iron

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Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn

$15,394

H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in

Josef Hoffmann 795 Barrel Ensemble , by J. & J. Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare Variation of Hoffmanns ‘720 Half-Barrel Settee Lit.: Die Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932, Gabriele Fahr Becker, Taschen Verlag S. 106 Material: Bentwood and Plywood.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

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Thonet - Michael Thonet - Shelf - No. 42 - Beech

$1,551

H 45.28 in W 23.23 in D 13.39 in

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By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Budapest, HU

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French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools
Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools

$6,524 / set

H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Attr. Stools

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of puristic stools, ebonized beech wood.

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Beech

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Viennese Secessionist Sideboard, Attributed to Koloman Moser

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Viennese Secessionist Sideboard, Attributed to Koloman Moser

By Koloman Moser, Wenzel Hollmann, J.W. Müller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Postal Desk

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Marble, Brass

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Original Otto Wagner & Kohn Jacob & Josef & Koloman 'Kolo' Moser Ensemble, 1901

By Otto Wagner, Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Vienna, AT

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Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century
Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

Original Otto Prutscher & Gebrueder Thonet Vienna Jugendstil Chair, 20th Century

By Otto Prutscher, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed for the Café Heinrichshof opposite to the States Opera House in Vienna, ruined in 1945.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

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Hardwood

Art Noveau Buffet by Fritz Nagel Vienna School of Josef Hoffmann ca. 1910
Art Noveau Buffet by Fritz Nagel Vienna School of Josef Hoffmann ca. 1910

Art Noveau Buffet by Fritz Nagel Vienna School of Josef Hoffmann ca. 1910

By Fritz Nagel

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

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Art Deco Theater Terracotta Wall Mirror by Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

Art Deco Theater Terracotta Wall Mirror by Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

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J.&J. Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Jardinière, Flower Stand, J. Hoffmann, ca. 1905

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Located in Vienna, AT

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Antique Postal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique postal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique postal desk — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique postal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique postal desk, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Sampson Mordan & Co., Leuchars & Son and Otto Wagner each produced at least one beautiful antique postal desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Postal Desk?

The average selling price for an antique postal desk at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $47,181 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Postal Desk
  • 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.
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