Post-Modern Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition in heavy duty black plastic Made in The USA.
Plastic
Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Perfect to store paperwork on your desk, the Calipso A4 paper tray is imbued with textural beauty. Crafted in glossy black lacquered wood, the design is added an elegant allure by be...
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.
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 supply tray.
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, consisting of a series of vertical blades curved body resting on spherical feet.
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, consisting of a series of vertical blades curved body resting on spherical feet.
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 leather.
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 Peter Pepper Products, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome letter tray / holder, circa 1970.
Chrome
Sold
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 Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts / McDonald Products, USA circa...
Chrome
Sold
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 Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Letter tray with lid cover in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts / McDonald Prod...
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 Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). Minimalist geometric shape, typical Art Deco design. Measur...
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 and measures 10"W x 14"D x 6.75"H.
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 Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
"Radius Two" Double legal letter tray in chrome with black lining by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts, circa 1970's.
Chrome
Sold
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 by Knoll in the 1970's.
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.
Brass
Sold
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 Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk tray 1980s Postmodern tiered office file tray in red chrome accents Joe Colombo Era Mid-Century Modern stylish desk tray in red plastic with chrome frame. 1980s USA Joe Colombo ...
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
Sold
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 Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts/McDonald Products, USA,...
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 cream enameled inserts in very nice and clean condition.
Enamel, Chrome
Sold
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 Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts/McDonald Products,USA c...
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 6.75 h x 11.25 w x 16.5 d Refer to all images. Original vintage unrestored condition.
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!
Metal
1920s Double Tier Letter Tray, Chrome
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage steel desk top letter tray. Salvaged from Cherry Point Marine Air station.
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
$411 / item
H 2.7 in W 9 in D 14.9 in
"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Italo" is a leather out tray and paper holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be cho...
Leather
Medium Catchall Tray
Located in Toronto, CA
Streamline your space with the refined practicality of our Large Leather Change Tray. Meticulously handcrafted from premium, full-grain leather, this sophisticated organizer offers a...
Leather
"For Rachel" Tray
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
'For Rachel' tray in cream Hand-sculpted ceramic tray with hand made rectangle shaped elements. This large sized tray is finished with a bespoke cream glaze that reveals the natural...
Ceramic
$250 / item
H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 14.18 in
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Saffron
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
$540 / item
H 1.78 in W 15.95 in D 22.84 in
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Savannah
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
Lacquer Nesting Trays Customized Different Colors
Located in Ridgewood, NY
These classically simple nesting trays are handcrafted of lacquered wood and available in fully customizable colors and sizes. Either nested or as a singular piece, these trays defin...
Lacquer
Knoll Tray
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Tray for Desk or Credenza. Tray is not signed but came from Knoll Credenza.
Mahogany, Oak
$664 / item
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Priora Box in glossy ebony with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2403
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
The Priora box is designed to provide an exquisite storage solution for small items. Fashioned from glossy ebony, each box is distinguished by an elegant detail in Corno Italiano and...
Wood
$1,234 / item
H 2.29 in W 13.78 in D 21.66 in
Knotted Double Leather Tray Set Large Home Accessories By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Knotted double leather serving tray set. Hand stitched calf leather. Also, available in a smaller size tray set of two, size 36.2 x 24.7 x 5.8 H cm. Larger quantities available u...
Leather
$318 / item
H 2.3 in W 8.2 in D 8.2 in
"Aldo" Riveted Square Leather Tray Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Aldo" is a square leather tray, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the av...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Single Letter Tray in Burlwwod
Located in San Diego, CA
A well constructed mid-century modern single letter tray in burl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W x 15"D x 2.5"H; the bottom is covered ...
Burl
Gioele Ebony & Cream Leather Tray with Horn Handles
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
This one-of-a-kind Amara ebony tray boasts precious inserts further stressing its opulent character. Sartorial flair is revealed by the cream-toned Aida leather with contrasting stit...
Horn, Wood, Ebony
Majordome Mathiew Tray Black Lacquered
Located in Paris, FR
Tray Majordome Mathiew with structure and tray in solid mahogany wood black lacquered finish. Four edges are tiltable. Item in two pieces: Base and tray.
Mahogany
Mida Ebony Tray
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
Mida, the luxury tray you can also use as a design item to enrich your environment. The structure is in sucupira taupe with opaque horn details and burnished brass. The exposed screw...
Gold, Brass
$893 / item
H 2.37 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Berro Tray in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2417
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
With its timeless elegance, Berro is the perfect tray to enhance your gatherings. Crafted from glossy black lacquered wood, the design is embellished by refined handles in Corno Ital...
Chrome
Berro Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2415
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Elegant and functional, the Berro tray is ideal for serving delicacies and beverages in style. Its structure is handcrafted in glossy ebony and sports elegant handles in Corno Italia...
Chrome
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.