Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York,...
Bronze
Rare business card tray, solid bronze around 1900, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful business card tray, made out of solid bronze, an original of the Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, made around 1900.
Bronze
Antique Bronze Plate, Signed "D´Aubrée", France, Jewelry Tray, 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze plate from France. Signed by the artist "D'Aubrée" on the top. Beautiful elaboration of the floral decoration.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...
Bronze
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Studios bronze patinated pen tray form #1000 Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
The Zodiac pen tray is a fantastic holiday gift for the Cancer or Pisces who loves Tiffany, Arts and Crafts or simply fine living. Designed for pens over a century ago, the function...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Located in New York, NY
A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period: seal, pocket emptier. The signature of "A. Sadoux" appears on the A. Sadoux items. 1925, sc...
Cast Stone
$1,389Sale Price|30% Off
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
The highly decorative piece has been masterfully carved in gray-green marble and decorated with ormolu fittings made up in gilded bronze. The tray is fitted with two round compartmen...
Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu
$639Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded. Signed "FRECOURT" by the french artist Maurice Frecourt (born 1890, Paris). Very good condition of the bronze and good...
Bronze, Gold
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray, depicts nude male and female figures, shown at the crest of a wave, in the midst of a ...
Bronze
Royal Blue Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray in the Louis XVI Taste
Located in London, GB
An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand painted with polychrome foliate and...
Ormolu, Bronze
$1,356Sale Price|25% Off
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style.
Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .
Bronze
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed i...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Cards Tray Vide Poche Desk Accessory
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Cards Tray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 3cm x 30.5cm x 21cm Designed and made arou...
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Ashtray or Catchall, 1899
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze ashtray, desk tray, or catchall inscribed and dated 1899 By Tiffany & Co.
Bronze
Unavailable|$952
Gilded Bronze and Favrille Glass Desk Tray by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB
This charming little ladies desk or dressing table tray measures 25cm by 7cm by 2.5cm high.
Ormolu
"NAUTILUS" gilded bronze tray by LINE VAUTRIN
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
Gilded Bronze tray signed LV. Certificate of Authencity by Vautrin's daughter Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin
Bronze
Unavailable
LINE VAUTRIN "Le Soleil" gilded bronze tray
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
A gilded bronze tray signed LV. Certificate of Authencity by Vautrin's daughter Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable
LINE VAUTRIN "The Twins" gilt bronze tray
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
A cast bronze tray to the glory of "twins", signed LV. Certificate of Authencity by Vautrin's daughter Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable|$1,500
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A Native American style influencing an Art Deco design by Louis C. Tiffany, what's not to love? Whether this inkwell and pen tray is a practical accessory in your office, or a statem...
Bronze
Unavailable|$950
Shagreen, Penshell and Bronze Camouflage Tray
Located in New York, NY
A grey shagreen, penshell and bronze tray with wood handles in a camouflage pattern.
Unavailable|$1,500
Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Art Nouveau tray in the form of a woman designed by Gustav Gurschner made in Vienna, Austria 1900. Signed Gurschner on the insider boarder with the foundry mark on the outer ...
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,095
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze Dual Pen Tray in Nautical
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York bronze dual pen tray in nautical. Engraved fish swimming to the front of the tray. With two W.A. Shaeffer Pens. Tiffany & Co. Studios New York mark to ...
Bronze
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
At top, resting on a Chinoiderie lacquered wooden tray the Rocaille gilt bronze pen holder and two inkwell in gilt bronze as well adorned by oak leaves surmounted by a brown bronze a...
Bronze
Unavailable
LINE VAUTRIN "Far From The Eyes..." Tray
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
A "Rebus" (word play) tray entitled "Loin Des Yeux, Loin Du Coeur" (Far from the eyes, far from the heart). Signed LV. Certificate of Authencity by Vautrin's daughter Laure Bonnaud-V...
Bronze
Custom Work Desk in Reclaimed Hardwood, Sand Cast Bronze Base with Cable Tray
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
We just created this desk / meeting table for a private office. The table features a customized system with a discreetly integrated power outlet and LAN cable. The 6 cm thick reclaim...
Bronze
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French walnut adjustable architect’s drafting table features the maker's label, E. Chouanard. The table top adjusts in pitch, height, as well as right an...
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely cold painted Vienna bronze inkwell tray of natural sea shell with young bird in egg shell. The other egg can be opened. Marked: Geschutzt. Date: 1900. Material: Cold painte...
Bronze
French Art Deco Inkwell, Polished Bronze, Pencil Tray, Desk Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Deco inkwell in typical design. Beautiful condition.
Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6....
Bronze
Small Vintage Boat, Continental, Bronze, Desk, Ornament, Decorative, Coin Tray
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage model boat. A Continental, bronze desk ornament or decorative coin tray, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Bronze
Bronze Butler Monkey Business Card Holder Trinket Tray Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Card holder Adorable Butler Bronze Monkey Business Card Holder Trinket Tray 7 H x 4 W x 3 D inches Original Preowned Unrestored Vintage Condition. See our images.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yor...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern in verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed ...
Bronze
1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk tray Midcentury modern office tray with two tiers.
Bronze
Sold|$401 / item
Vintage Bronze and Leather Trays
Located in London, London
Bronze trays. Leather middle. Heavy. Late 20th century Price is for one.
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
French Gilded Bronze Vanity Tray
Located in New York, NY
A French gilded bronze oval vanity tray with beautiful detailing on edge and feet. Item available here online, and by request, can be made available at my showroom space in the Showp...
Bronze
Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder.
Brass
Yellow Ochre Leather Top Maitland Smith Regency Mahogany Desk with Trays
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Maitland Smith desk with fine bronze and brass castings and wheels and a gorgeous antique yellow ochre leather with gold embossing.
Bronze
French Mahogany Leather Top Directoire Writing Desk with Pull Out Trays
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good French mahogany Directoire desk with bronze ormolu and restrained and simple design.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.13"W x 3.75"D...
Bronze
19th Century bronze and ormolu scalloped pen tray
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century bronze and ormolu scalloped oval shaped pen tray, enclosing inkwells and central lidded compartment, having applied ram's head mounts, supported on lion monopodia.
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3"D x 0.38"H Good original vintage condition, wi...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3"D x 0.38"H Good original ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.75"D x 0.75"H Good ori...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu ribbed and scrolled hull boat-shape pen tray, raised on serpent feet and handles, fitted with glass inkwells and lidded wafer box surmount...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th Century bronze and ormolu Pentray, having original heavy glass inkwells housed in pierced Gothic containers with central wafer box surmounted by well-cast greyhoun...
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2.88"D x 0.5"H...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"...
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"W x 3.13"D x 0.75"H Good original ...
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"W x 3.75"D x 0.63"H Good original vintage condition, with b...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.38"H G...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze stamp tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 0.5"H Good...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Meas...
Bronze
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.