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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, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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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

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base. D. 1900

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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 brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base. D. 1910

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

Stunning pair of quality antique Edwardian brass postal scales
Stunning pair of quality antique Edwardian brass postal scales

Stunning pair of quality antique Edwardian brass postal scales

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning pair of quality antique Edwardian brass postal scales, having a quality pair of antique Edwardian postal scales on a beautiful ornate brass base raised on scroll feet, acco...

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Early 1900s Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

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 fantastic quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan London, the brass scales...

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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

Located in Bridgeport, CT

French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open compartments with a grid back.

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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

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

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

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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 Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA.

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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

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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

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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

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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. Complete with matching engraved weights.

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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 weights.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977

Located in Vancouver, BC

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977 Scotland 1900 Solid Oak and Brass The shaped base is solid oak With the original eight solid brass ...

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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

Materials

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 inlaid with blue stone forget-me-nots and white stone stephanotis with shaded leaves i...

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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 original black paint - masses of natural wear and patina.

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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 This vintage postal desk would be great as a bar, entry table, or accent in any room.

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19th Century Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table
Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table

Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century quartersawn oak postal desk. Rectangular form over square stapered legs with brass caps.

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Oak

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, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath.

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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, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath.

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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, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath.

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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 patina is original on the solid maple top. The legs are made of heavy cast iron. Notic...

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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 maple top. The legs are made of heavy cast iron. Notice the back surround, a wonderf...

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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

1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set

1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass inkwells made by Tatum's.  

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1890s Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Iron

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 are always adding to our 1stdibs catalogue so be sure to add us to your favourite ...

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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, beautifully shaped and standing on three original turned feet.

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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 top-notch maker, Sampson Mordan & Co. of London; signed across the balance. 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 business cards etc.

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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.

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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

Antique roll top desk by The Standard Furniture Company features oak construction with raised panels on back and sides, knee hole with one long drawer and flanked by drawers and pull...

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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

Hallmarked in London in 1913 by George Betjemann & Sons, this handsome set of Antique Sterling Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights....

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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 Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

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19th Century Victorian 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

Located in Stamford, CT

The inkwell is signed Tatum's Postal Ink Stand and is in very good condition, a nice desk accent piece or a nice find for a collector of inkwells.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Crystal, Iron

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 Malachite. The gilded brass or bronze fittings are all hand engraved and the two pans...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk

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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

Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C

Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C Scotland, 1870s All original Oak wooden stand with brass handles to lock side Brass ...

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1870s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Oak

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" inlay of the Louis XIV period. After the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1814, ...

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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 Street, London, c. 1850. The Gothic form scales, set upon an oval base, of solid ma...

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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 are engraved on one balance pan, signed with Sturner's emblem. There are 6 assembl...

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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

Striking cabinet with rich, dark finish and ornately carved face; doors open to reveal a pullout 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 desk work station, produced by Régie Industrielle des Establishments Pénitentiaire de ...

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1920s French Industrial Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822

Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Oversized Postal Scales and weights on Oak stand, Scotland 1880, H822 Scotland 1880 Original Finish The oak base is in superb condition The full set of weights are...

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1880s Scottish Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Oak

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest
English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest

Located in Wells, ME

English mid 19th century burl walnut desk organizer comprising a postal scale and six stacking weights, two cut glass inkwells with brass collars, and a penrest.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Brass

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Located in Beirut, LB

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Suffolk, GB

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Art Nouveau desk by Matthias Feller manufactured by M. Ballin München ca. 1912
Art Nouveau desk by Matthias Feller manufactured by M. Ballin München ca. 1912

Art Nouveau desk by Matthias Feller manufactured by M. Ballin München ca. 1912

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Desk, Matthias Feller (design), M. Ballin München (manufacturer), ca. 1912 marked twice with "M. Ballin München"; bib.: "Innendekoration - mein Heim, mein Stolz", 1912, S. 200. tec...

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

Materials

Walnut

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk

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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.