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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 Woka Lamps, Otto Wagner, 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

$490

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

Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s

Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early 1900, perhaps earlier

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Metal

Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France
Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France

Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Metal post office desk with adjustable filing partition finished in red. Five available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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

Materials

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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Striking Japanese Handmade Bronze and Polished Brass Vase

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful handmade art deco style vase from Japan having blackened cast bronze with polished brass overlay of stylized deer.

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1960s Japanese Art Deco Antique Postal Desk

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Brass, Bronze

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Vitrine Cabinet Danish Gustavian. Blue Painted

Vitrine Cabinet Danish Gustavian. Blue Painted

Sold|$5,606

H 77.96 in W 52.17 in D 16.93 in

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s
Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Dutch Art Deco Armchairs with Inlay Motif in Oak and Velvet, 1930s A stylish and comfortable pair of Dutch Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s, thoughtfully designed with balan...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Postal Desk

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Metal

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French Limed Oak Armoire

$2,652

H 82.68 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in

French Limed Oak Armoire

Located in Antwerp, BE

Limed oak two door armoire. Height 210 cm. Width 127 cm. Depth 64 cm.

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century

PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century

$1,109 / set

H 8.27 in Dm 8.67 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco wardrobe – France 1930
Art Deco wardrobe – France 1930

Art Deco wardrobe – France 1930

$6,630 / set

H 73.04 in W 53.15 in D 19.49 in

Art Deco wardrobe – France 1930

Located in Girona, Girona

Splendid Art Deco wardrobe with solid ash structure with bird’s eye maple veneer. Solid mahogany base. Back plate and handles in nickel-plated metal and original pink glass tubes. Wa...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Nickel

Japanese Antique Low Table, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table, Taisho Era (1912–1926), Wabi Sabi

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

This antique low table was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926). Made of keyaki (Japanese zelkova) with naturally beautiful grain, the surface shows a softly worn, time-earned pati...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th Century Etched Crystal And Dore Mounted Bowl
Elegant 19th Century Etched Crystal And Dore Mounted Bowl

Elegant 19th Century Etched Crystal And Dore Mounted Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A flared rectangular bowl with etched crystal medallions decorated with roses and flowers on the long sides, and roses and bows on the ends. With elaborate elegant dore mounts with l...

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19th Century Regency Antique Postal Desk

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors
Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors

Art Nouveau Stained Glass Panel Doors

$25,211Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 102.96 in W 107.49 in D 3.94 in

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Located in Lisbon, PT

A wonderful set of eight French stained glass windows in four doors with bronze handles. The set of eight panels is in stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian 1910s Art Nouveau Armchair Hand Carved walnut , Eugenio Quarti manner
Italian 1910s Art Nouveau Armchair Hand Carved walnut , Eugenio Quarti manner

Italian 1910s Art Nouveau Armchair Hand Carved walnut , Eugenio Quarti manner

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FL25 Elegant original Italian Art Nouveau armchair in solid blond walnut with, new Velvet Upholstered, The style is that of Eugenio Quarti (1867-1929) - Italian Furniture & Ca...

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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century English Oil on Canvas Hunting Dog Portrait Painting w/ Frame
19th Century English Oil on Canvas Hunting Dog Portrait Painting w/ Frame

19th Century English Oil on Canvas Hunting Dog Portrait Painting w/ Frame

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 19th century English oil on canvas hunting dog portrait painting with black and giltwood frame. Dimensions including frame: 43 x 38 x 8cm.

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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Canvas

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Beautiful Jugendstil Centerpiece, circa 1910s

Beautiful Jugendstil Centerpiece, circa 1910s

$301Sale Price|34% Off

H 5.52 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in

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Located in Wien, AT

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

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Brass

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Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

$559Sale Price|20% Off

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Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

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Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers

Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers circa 1868. We are pleased to offer this stunning chest of drawers from Sweden. Beautifully made in elm with cross-banded ...

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California Oil on Canvas Painting, 19th Century

California Oil on Canvas Painting, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

California oil on canvas landscape painting, "Evening Glow" - Otto Robert Gaensslen (1876-1915; American) Late 19th-early 20th century. Artist Bio: (see attached photo) " Gaenss...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Canvas

Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn
Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn

Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn

$2,200 / item

H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Chairs by Gustav Siegel for Kohn

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel

Located in Vienna, AT

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Postal Desk

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Leather, Beech, Bentwood

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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
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    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
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