Chrome Letter Tray
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
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
H 2 in W 10.5 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Modernist Paper Tray in Chrome 1970s
By Smokador, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining. In the style
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Desk Accessories
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Chrome
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.39 in
Chromed Umbrella Stand by Demeyere Belgium
By Demeyere
Located in Antwerp, BE
shape - looks like a letter " C ".
The chromed metal frame is still very beautiful and shiny
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Fabulous rare Peter Pepper Products dining table, circa 1960s.
Measures: 4 feet wide.
Pinwheel design is part of laminate top, not painted on.
Great bold colors with no fade.
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Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big hou...
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Leather
H 1.97 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Pair Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Slate Leather Recliners Tray Table + Ottomans
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Post-Modern Polished Brass Double Letter Tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished brass double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 16.5"D x 6"H. The tray is finished with...
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Mid-Century Danish Teak Long Double Dresser
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Mid Century Peter Pepper Products Wall Clock
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Redding, CT
Midcentury Peter Pepper Wall Clock . Classic avocado green background with all wooden frame. Chrome digits make up this minimalist clock face. Works perfectly on a large C battery.
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Peter Pepper Products Adjustable Tripod Walnut & Resin Side Table
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A Rare American Art Deco Red CLIMAX Cocktail Smoker Stand
By James Campbell
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W.J. Campbell designed this art deco cocktail smoker in 1934 for the Climax Machinery Company of Indianapolis. The smoke stand and ashtray feature a circular ring which doubles as a ...
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Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original label to the bottom letter tray.
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Walnut
MCM Wood and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W x 13"D x 6.5"H and would...
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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
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1970s Vintage Chrome Letter and Note Trays by McDonald Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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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
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
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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
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Modernist Letter Tray by Jacques Adnet Art Deco, France, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional letter tray by Jacque Adnet (1900-1984).
Chrome-plated metal, circa 1930. Typical
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Metal
Vintage Two Tiered Letter Tray in Oak by Peter Pepper Products, circa 1970s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage two tiered letter tray manufactured by Peter Pepper Products, circa 1970s. Sculpted oak
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Wood
H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 13 in
Chrome Desk Set by William Sclaroff for Radius One
By William Sklaroff
Located in New York, NY
Smith Metal Arts/McDonald Products. USA, circa 1970.
Three-pieces set includes legal size letter tray
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Desk Accessories
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Chrome
Green Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic 8 piece leather desk set by Le Tanneur. Set features a paper tray, ink blotter, pen
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20th Century French Desk Accessories
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Chrome
French Leather Desk Accessories
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Amazing French leather and brass desk accessories. Set includes a desk blotter, paper tray and
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Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome Letter Tray, circa 1970
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Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Peter Pepper Oak & Chrome letter tray / holder, circa 1970.
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Midcentury Metal and Chrome Letter Tray, 1960s
By Peter Pepper Products
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Four level orange and yellow metal and chrome letter tray. High quality metal construction
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Radius One Chrome Letter Tray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
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Letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
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Jacques Adnet Chrome Desk Tray Letter Holder Organizer
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
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Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray by Hugh Acton, 1960s
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Mid Century Chrome Dual Level Letter Tray By Hugh Acton, 1960s.
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"Radius Two" Double Legal Letter Tray in Chrome by William Sklaroff
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
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"Radius Two" Double legal letter tray in chrome with black lining by William Sklaroff for Smith
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Mid-Century Modern Knoll Chrome Desk Organizer Letter Paper Mail Tray Stand
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Located in Wayne, NJ
Sleek Smokador Mid-Century Modern Modernist Double Chrome Desk Letter Paper Tray Stand distributed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Chrome
H 6.63 in W 10.25 in D 15.25 in
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!
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Chrome
1980s Postmodern Tiered Letter File Tray in Red with Chrome Accents Joe Colombo
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Desk tray
1980s Postmodern tiered office file tray in red chrome accents Joe Colombo Era
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Post Modern Steel Plated & Metal Triple Letter Tray
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A versatile and rare post-modern desk tray letter tray, circa 1970's solid chrome plated steel with
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Radius One Double Letter Tray by William Sklaroff in Chrome with Swivel Top
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Double letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal
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Vintage Modernist Double Paper Tray in Chrome by Smokador, 1970s
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Tenex Six Piece Chrome Desk Accessory Set
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the bottom. Included are a letter tray, Rolodex file, note holder, tape dispenser, and two half-lidded
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Love Sofa Table LOVE in the Style of Robert Indiana, 1970
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Smokador Single Tier Chrome Letter Tray
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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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Questions About Chrome Letter Tray
- What is a letter tray used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A letter tray is used for organizing papers. You can place different categories of mail and paperwork in the various levels of the trays. Often, people use trays with two levels: one for incoming documents and one for outgoing documents. Find a variety of vintage letter trays on 1stDibs.
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