Brass Letter Holder France
Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique brass letter or envelope holder. In the shape of a delicate hand, this petite clip with an
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Letter and Paper Holder
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted Art Nouveau letter and paper holder.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Art Deco French Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder.
Art Deco, circa 1950s wood
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Brass
Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, European Art Deco brass and black glass desk letter holder, circa 1930s, Europe
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Brass
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Victorian romantic and very charming bronze doré French letter holder with cast bronze dividers in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories
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Brass, Bronze
H 6.58 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
Antique Letter Holder, Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Circa 1930s, Belle Epoque
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique desk utensil from brass. Letter holder with inkwell.
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Vintage 1930s French Desk Sets
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Brass
LOVELY ANTIQUE FRENCH BAROQUE REPOUSSE GiLT BRASS CHERUB INKWELL LETTER STAND
Located in GB
French Baroque Repoussé gilt brass Cherub ink well letter holder stand
A very decorative and well made
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Inkwells
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Brass
H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
shaped bowl in the centre the first owners would have kept their stamps or their brass dip pens. Anyone
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
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Bronze
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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic french desk set with brass hardware
Manufactured by Le Tanneur
France, circa 1970’s
All
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
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Brass
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 8-piece French leather desk set by Le Tanneur. Desk set includes: desk pad, mail holder
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
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Brass
Paris Crocodile Skin 7 Piece Desk Set French Art Deco Complete
By Hermès
Located in Oakland, CA
, letter holder
7) Fancy brass letter opener with leather skin handle
All the brass fittings/hinges
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Set, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mechanical pencil, and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
French White Porcelain Jewelry Tray Catchall Vide-Poche or Ashtray
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
. #: LU1314222935752
Brass letter opener: LU1314223072042
Cobra snake candlestick holder: LU1314222968782
Marble sphere
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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of a black leather and brass letter desk holder, letter rack and a leather note pad with original
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Brass
Big Mirror with Lion Paws Sign, WMF, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
“Strauss”.
The letter “G” stands for “Geislingen”.
ox: Oxidized. The impresse decoration is blackened with
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
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Metal
H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
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Edwardian Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel-Mounted Magnifying Glass
By George Hope
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver and blue guilloche enamel-mounted magnifying glass, Birmingham, England, 1906, Geo. Hope - maker. Measures almost 9 inches long x 3 3/4 inches diame...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
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Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georgian Drop Leaf Oval Breakfast Table 18th Century English Mahogany
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
English, Circa 1760.
Oval Georgian drop leaf breakfast table.
With two drop leaf ends which lift up and are supported by hinged solid mahogany gate-legs to create a good sized slig...
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
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Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 50.4 in D 47.64 in
1930 Splendid two-seater curved sofa
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z43
Splendid two-seater curved sofa with velvet upholstery.
Italian manufacture, Turin, around 1930.
135x70xh76
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
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Velvet
Adjustable Floor Lamp with Magnifying Glass, Faries Lamp Co. circa 1920-1940
By Faries Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare adjustable floor lamp with original attached magnifying glass, by the Faries Lamp Company. The lamp features a swing arm top, with signature Faries dome shade, and an ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
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Brass
Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy weight and fine quality. The horn is quite substantial and supports this very large gla...
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco English Silver Plate Toast Rack, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine Art Deco English silverplate six slot toast rack, circa 1900. No maker's mark. This stunning toast rack has a sleek and stylish barrel shaped geometric design, beaded trim, an...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
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Silver Plate
Vintage Godinger Silver Plated Swan Letter Holder Made in Italy
By Jonathan Adler, Godinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic swan figure as a letter holder from Godinger. This beautiful cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practical but full of glamour and style. The deli...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Colonial Revival Desk Sets
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Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Wrought Iron Green Tole Magazine Newspaper Music Rack 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian wrought iron tole magazine / newspaper / music / document / letter holder or rack featuring reticulated serpentine form with green painted tole and floral rose lith...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
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Iron, Tin
H 18.75 in W 11 in D 12.5 in
Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp w Magazine Table Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Lucite Marble Floor Lamp with Magazine Table Rack. Item features a lucite magazine/letter holder, brass rods, marble base, very nice vintage item. Ci...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Marble, Brass
H 56 in W 18 in D 12 in
Odeon sofa
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
ODEON SOFA
In appearance, the sofa of the Odeon family is an iconic piece due to its grandiose size. The powerful and uplifting design makes it look as if it is rising from the grou...
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2010s Swiss Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Macassar, Zebra Wood
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage leather and gilt letter rack dating to c.1975, made in Italy by the iconic fashion house, Gucci.
The base is covered in leather, the top being a very dark green a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Metal
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H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane in the Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Roma, IT
A Pair of Original Art Deco Armchairs, probably made in Italy by amazing craftsmen, between the 1920s and 1930s.
This set is made up of 2 Mid Century Armchairs in solid hardwood wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
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Cane, Teak
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Triton Candlesticks Storm Lanterns by Wood & Caldwell
By Wood & Caldwell
Located in Richmond, London
Rare and fabulous pair of Early 19th Century Triton Candlesticks by Wood & Caldwell. English lustre pottery, circa 1815. Now mounted as storm lanterns (also called hurricane lanterns...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks
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Brass
H 21.26 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Paperweights
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Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.63"W x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
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Bronze
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1950s French Copper Letter Rack Holder Envelope Shaped Sculpture Art
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1950s letter rack designed and manufactured in France.
Bent copper envelope design with brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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Copper
French Art Deco Dog Lover's Wood and Chrome Wall-Mounted Magazine/Letter Rack
Located in Port Hope, ON
The ultra Art Deco look of this wall mounted magazine or letter rack was obviously designed with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
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Brass, Chrome
H 10 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
Located in Alexandria, VA
lids opening to a three-tiered letter holder and a fitted interior with wells and a sloped writing
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Brass and Leather Letter Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great French caramel brown and brass letter holder. Thin, angular brass frame with horizontal beams
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20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Lady's Letter Holder, France
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delightfully decorative, yet also functional, this fantastic French antique brass lady’s letter
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20th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Brass Letter Holder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Impressive pierced brass ornamentation with handle and pen trays
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Adnet Style Letter Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very handsome letter holder in the style of Jacques Adnet. Beautiful brown leather with contrast
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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Dark green leather with signature contrast stitching
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Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a library with this elegant antique letter holder, crafted in Southern France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French More Desk Accessories
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Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century inkwell and ink stand made of brass with double letter holder in the back. Made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desk Sets
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Brass
H 6.3 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
French Art Nouveau Brass and Oak Wall Hanging Letter Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Nouveau brass and oak wall hanging letter rack
3 pierced letter holders set on Oak
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
, beautifully shaped and standing on three original turned feet.
These are quite exceptional with brass
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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Adnet Leather Desk Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French Jacques Adnet leather desk set in red leather with brass detail. Includes blotter, letter
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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
French Leather Desk Accessories
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing French leather and brass desk accessories. Set includes a desk blotter, paper tray and
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20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Stitched Leather Desk Set, France, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
holder
- Wastepaper basket
- Letter opener
- Unknown item with two brass hoops?.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Paperweight, letter holder, ink well, ink cleaner, pen tray, etc.
Paperweight measures: 17 x 13 cm
The ink
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Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
Complete Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, scissors, letter opener, pen cup, ashtray, letter holder, manual desk calendar (in French) and clock. Clock
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Leather Desk Accessories by Longchamp
By Longchamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, paper tray, pen tray, letter holder and small box. Black leather has age and great patina.
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20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Complete Art Deco Crocodile Executive Desk Set
Located in Oakland, CA
original paper, letter holder, pen holder (for 2 pens), ash tray, letter opener and ink blotter. It is a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Drop-Leaf Desk with Its Seat and Visitor’s Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare drop-leaf desk with black leather-covered letter holder accompanied by its seat and visitor's
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk Caddy with Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
detailing. Letter holder, adjustable lamp, swivel brass cigarette holder, built in calendar, and pen tray
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20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Letter Holder by Lancel, in Black Leather, France 1970
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Lancel Paris
The leather is black and in a high French
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Vintage 1960s French Letter Openers
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Brass
French Cast Brass Letter Rack or Holder
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very decorative, good quality French cast brass letter rack or holder features very intricate
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Antique 1860s French Rococo Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Black Marble and Brass Desk Letter Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial French modern Art Deco black marble and brass desk letter holder, circa
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Marble, Brass
Letter Holder in Brown Leather and Brass, Old Patina, France circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Letter Holder is in brown Leather and brass, so the colors are brown and gold. It is
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
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Brass
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H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 11.82 in
French Hollywood Regency Bronze Card, Letter Holder or Miniature Rack
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Hollywood Regency small miniature magazine rack or letter/ card holder made of
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
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Bronze, Brass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Lancel Paris
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Lancel Paris.
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Green Leather and Brass Letter Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adnet Art Deco style green leather and brass letter rack holder.
The leather rack is handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Paris desk letter holder, equestrian / horses
Vintage silvered metal letter rack / desk
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Paris desk letter holder, equestrian / horses
Vintage silvered metal letter rack / desk
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Brass Desk Set 1950 France
By Jacques Adnet, Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
style desk set comprising of a black leather and brass letter desk holder, rack, picture frame and a
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. The paperweight, letter holder, ink well, ink cleaner, pen tray, etc.
Paperweight measures: 17 x 13
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Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
French Art Deco Green Catalin Bakelite Desk Set, 6 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
pieces: letter opener, blotter, inkwell, wax seal, letter holder, and penholder. The complete set is in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fine 19th French Marquetry Escritoire or Writing Box, Napoleon III, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine 19th century French marquetry escritoire or writing box from the Napoleon III period
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Ormolu
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.5 in
Longchamp 1940s Stitched Leather Desk Set
By Longchamp, Maison Longchamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
letter-opener is in brass and chrome with graduation in centimeters. The leather base has a polished
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Stitched Leather Desk Set, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
with brass details, 37cm high and 20cm in diameter.
Letter opener
Pipe stand with Fornisetti decor
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Enormous Hand Crafted Antique Copper Stock Pot with Lid, Duparquet, New York
Located in Morristown, NJ
it as theirs. Both the lid and the pot have the letter M stamped on them. A single number or letter
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Soup Tureens
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Brass, Wrought Iron, Copper
French Antique Brass Letter Holder, circa 1900s
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautiful and functional letter holder. Four slotted sections, pierced work in graceful bird motif
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Antique Early 1900s Desk Accessories
Antique French Leather Desk Letter Holder Box
Located in Summerland, CA
. Embossed with gilt tooling, decorative brass enclosure, made by Fortin et Cie Paris.
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
A Leather Clock and a Letter Holder by Longchamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Longchamps, French 1950s. Overall height 7, width 3 3/4, depth 5/8. Excellent condition, alarm working and
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Vintage 1950s French Clocks
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Brass
French Brass Letter Holder
Located in Summerland, CA
French antique brass letter holder. Beautiful panels of cast brass with divided compartments for
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Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
French, 19th Century Jewelry Case
Located in London, GB
detail. Original burgandy velvet interior with a secret letter holder. Drawer with original lock and key
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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Desk Set from the 1930s
Located in Senden, NRW
golden marbling. The letter opener is made of light birchwood. Next to the fountain pen holder you will
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
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Brass Letter Holder France For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brass letter holder France you’re looking for. Each brass letter holder France for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass letter holder France, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass letter holder France made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Lancel Paris, Jacques Adnet and Hermès each produced at least one beautiful brass letter holder France that is worth considering.
How Much is a Brass Letter Holder France?
Prices for a brass letter holder France start at $225 and top out at $1,890 with the average selling for $573.
Finding the Right desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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