$972 / item
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.39 in
Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
in Chromed Brass, this paper tray is a sophisticated way to keep your office in order. Note: Colors
Chrome
Hugh Acton Chrome Letter Tray
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
Dual level letter tray by Hugh Acton. Chrome-plated steel, anodized aluminum. A quite substantial
Steel
1970s Vintage Chrome Letter and Note Trays by McDonald Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome legal sized letter trays plus a smaller note or office
Chrome
Letter Tray by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts français letter tray. Chromed metal, perforated edges
Chrome
Rare Letter Tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français rare letter tray. Chromed metal, perforated edges
Chrome
French Leather and Chrome Letter Tray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely dark brown and chrome letter tray. Thin, angular chrome frame covered in buttery, soft
Chrome
Midcentury Metal and Chrome Letter Tray, 1960s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Four level orange and yellow metal and chrome letter tray. High quality metal construction
Metal
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome Letter Tray, circa 1970
By Knoll, Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome letter tray / holder, circa 1970.
Chrome
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H 1.85 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in
Radius One Chrome Letter Tray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts
By William Sklaroff, Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal
Chrome
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H 2.25 in W 15 in D 10 in
Radius One Chrome Letter Tray with Lid by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts
By William Sklaroff, Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray with lid cover in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Chrome Desk Tray Letter Holder Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory, office tray by French Designer
Chrome, Metal
Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition
Plastic
Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s
By Hugh Acton, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray By Hugh Acton, 1960s.
Steel, Chrome
"Radius Two" Double Legal Letter Tray in Chrome by William Sklaroff
By William Sklaroff, Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
"Radius Two" Double legal letter tray in chrome with black lining by William Sklaroff for Smith
Chrome
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H 6.63 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand
By Knoll, Smokador
Located in Wayne, NJ
Sleek Smokador Mid-Century Modern Modernist Double Chrome Desk Letter Paper Tray Stand distributed
Chrome
1970s Oak and Chrome Peter Pepper Letter Tray and Mail Holder
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic solid oak paper tray and letter holder. High quality construction with chrome elements
Oak
Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is
Brass
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H 6.75 in W 10 in D 13.75 in
1980s Postmodern Tiered Letter File Tray in Red with Chrome Accents Joe Colombo
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk tray 1980s Postmodern tiered office file tray in red chrome accents Joe Colombo Era Mid
Chrome
Paul Evans City Scape Letter Tray
By Paul Evans
Located in Atlanta, GA
"CityScape" model letter tray, designed by Paul Evans, circa 1960s. Great desk accessory or gift!
Chrome
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H 2 in W 10.5 in D 14.25 in
Radius One Double Letter Tray by William Sklaroff in Chrome & White Plastic
By William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal
Aluminum
Post Modern Steel Plated & Metal Triple Letter Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A versatile and rare post-modern desk tray letter tray, circa 1970's solid chrome plated steel with
Enamel, Chrome
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H 6 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in
Radius One Double Letter Tray by William Sklaroff in Chrome with Swivel Top
By William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal
1960s Peter Pepper Products Double Letter Office Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Peter Pepper Products Wilmington CA Fabulous 1960s Vintage Double Letter Tray Office Paper File
Chrome
Smokador Single Tier Chrome Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in Alhambra, CA
Chrome and black single letter tray. Perfect for the chrome-plated executive! Dimensions: 15" D
Metal
1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Chrome
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine Air station. Refinished in
Steel
Vintage McDonald Chrome Two-Tier Letter Tray
Located in Alhambra, CA
Heavy duty two-tier desk top letter tray from McDonald, maker of high quality desk accessories
Metal
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.