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Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Russian writing set
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel Russian writing set Moscow, 1899-1908 Case: 3.5cm high x 23 cm
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiny suzuribako (writing set) in black and gold hiramaki-e lacquer with water plantain (Alisma
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Set

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Japanese Tiny Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
H 1.07 in W 2.45 in D 4.34 in
Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Writing Set

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
Empire Bronze Writing Set Inkwell 19th Century Fire-Gilt
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire bronze writing set inkwell 19th century fire-gilt Beautiful Empire inkwell with finely
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19th Century French Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Set

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Agate, Mixed Metal

Silver Writing Set, with Hallmarks, Antonio J. Santa Cruz, Cordoba, Spain, 1773
By Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver writing set. With hallmarks. Córdoba, Antonio José de Santa Cruz (Córdoba, 1733 -?) and Juan
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1770s Spanish Rococo Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Period 6 Pcs Writing Set
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel writing set comprising 6 pieces decorated in the same
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Set

Materials

Enamel

Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells. hand-painted with flowers
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1850s Danish Biedermeier Antique Writing Set

Black and Gold Lacquer Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and gold lacquer suzuribako (writing set) in takamaki-e on a nashi-ji background representing
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Set

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Vesuvius Lava Stone Writing Set. torre Del Greco (naples). XIX
Located in Firenze, IT
Very Rare Vesuvius lava stone writing set. Torre del Greco (Naples). XIX century. 4 objects with
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Writing Set

Materials

Stone, Brass

Silver Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1845
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Real Martínez silver factory, Madrid, 1845. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray with raised and op...
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1840s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver

Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
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1760s Spanish Rococo Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of
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1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Agate

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen dating from around 1900. The stand comprises of an ornate looped wire work carrying ...
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Writing Set

Materials

Metal

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
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H 2.56 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Silver Scribe or Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1819
By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells and bell. Silver. Madrid, Silversmiths Martínez, 1819. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of a rectangular tray (raised on four...
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1810s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
lidded flared inkwell, a rocking blotter and four writing surface corners. The set is in very good
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Set

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Ceramic Writing Set 'Till Eulenspiegel' by Michael Powolny, Austria, 1919
By Michael Powolny
Located in Vienna, AT
Till Eulenspiegel in a brown-red jester's costume with bells, sitting with outstretched legs on a rectangular flat base plate, an owl between his feet and a low, four-sided inkwell w...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Writing Set, Madrid, Spain, 1819 and 1841, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk. Silver. Madrid, 1819 and 1841. With contrast marks. Artificer M. García. Property
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Writing Set

Materials

Silver

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Luxurious travel set for a lady, French early 19th century production - Empire period circa 1815
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Set

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Georgian Foldable Writing Side Table Desk Set with Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This writing table was designed and made in England around 1800. It can be folded into a large
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Writing Set

Materials

Leather, Oak

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It
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1870s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Writing Set

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
H 31.25 in W 71 in D 33.25 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by
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19th Century Italian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Regency Well-Figured Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency well-figured mahogany writing table, of rectangular form with a green leather-inset top
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1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design
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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll
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19th Century English Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Tulipwood

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890 This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Writing Set

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross, Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height
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1890s English Neoclassical Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ormolu

19th century Art Nouveau Secessionist leather and mahogany writing table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality 20th century mahogany and leather writing desk. It dates to the late
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19th Century Antique Writing Set

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Writing Set

Materials

Oak

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Writing Set

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
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19th Century British Country Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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19th Century English George III Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms. A
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
. The bureau plat is set on four cabriole legs, each mounted with gilt bronze ornamentation showing hoof
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top
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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
accents and stretcher. The single center drawer has foliate gilt metal escutcheon, flanked by two sets of
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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
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1810s British Regency Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons, the shaped top set
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19th Century English Antique Writing Set

Materials

Satinwood

Cherry Wood Writing Desk with Kneehole Late 18th Century, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid cherrywood writing desk with kneehole from the late 18th century in Austria, circa 1790
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French faux bamboo escritoire or writing table desk, c.1870-1910, featuring a fitted (and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Set

Materials

Wood, Pine

French 19th Century Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Lions and Shield Crest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French accent table or side table that would make a stunning writing table or desk as well
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Writing Set

Materials

Walnut

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Set

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Set

Materials

Bronze

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony and Ormolu Writing Desk by D. Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style mahogany, satinwood, ebony and ormolu writing desk by Donald Ross English, Late
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Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Writing Set

Materials

Ormolu

Collinson & Lock, Attri to E W Godwin, A Fine Quality Rosewood Writing Table
By Collinson & Lock, Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. Attributed to E W Godwin. An exceptional quality rosewood writing table with
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Writing Set

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
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19th Century French Antique Writing Set

Materials

Agate, Silver

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details. Additional
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1920s Czech Antique Writing Set

Materials

Oak

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 30.75 in
Edwardian Desk Chair Set Mahogany Maple and Co
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching Edwardian desk and matching chair set both in mahogany Circa 1910 and originally made
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1910s Edwardian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Writing Set

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Neo-Renaissance studio, late 1800s early 1900s, carved on solid walnut. Lombard origin. Origin Villa Campari. Study sideboard 224x62x121H, serving sideboard 183x50x132h, table 185x8...
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1890s Italian Antique Writing Set

Materials

Walnut

Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
H 47.64 in W 88.19 in D 24.41 in
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Antique Writing Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique writing set for your home. Each antique writing set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique writing set — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique writing set, those designed in Neoclassical, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique writing set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Platerías Martínez, Simmons Company Furniture and Antonio Jose de Santa Cruz are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Writing Set?

Prices for an antique writing set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $204 and can go as high as $37,689, while the average can fetch as much as $1,884.
Questions About Antique Writing Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.