Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H Good vintage condition, ...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 3"D x 2"H. Good...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D x 2"H. Good o...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: 8.25"W x 4.25"...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Pheasant Inkwell with Roll Blotter
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (PRICED AS SET)
Bronze
$325Sale Price|50% Off
Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set
Located in Bern, CH
A stunning addition to any desk!
Marble, Brass
$513Sale Price|65% Off
Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Varnished wooden inkwell with silver applications, including a pen, ink reservoir, blotter, and seal. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
Bronze
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze rocker ink blotter in the very rare Nautical pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Bronze
Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wording on inside pockets is Spanish: Lunes - Monday Martes - Tuesday Miercoles - Wednesday Jueves - Thursday Viernes - Friday the back is lined in silk as is the blotter page...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Each measures: 12.25"W...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.88"D x 2"H...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze rocker ink blotter In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: 1...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H...
Bronze
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Stationary Box with Matching Victorian Blotter
Located in Montreal, QC
This box has much evident quality. The pierced cover is repousse with scrolling acanthus leaves, flowers and trellis-work about a vacant cartouche. It has a long "piano" hinge and is...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Each measures: 1...
Bronze
$256Sale Price|65% Off
Silver blotter with cutout handle and stone Art Nouveau base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver blotter with cutout and relief on the handle, on a stone base in the Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 444.12 ...
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and desk box also available.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and desk box also available.
Bronze
Dolphin Fish Inkwell, Candlestick, Blotter Desktop Set, Silver Plated, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1930s dolphin fish desktop accessories inkwell, blotter and candlestick set. Made of silver plated metal and crystal glass.
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Ink Blotter by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna
By Robert Oerley
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil ink blotter designed by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna. Robert Oerley (1876-1945) was an Austrian architect. Robert Oerley had many memberships in notable associations...
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x ...
Bronze
Silver blotter with engraved plant motifs, raised handle and surrounding frieze
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver blotter with engraved plant motifs, raised handle and surrounding frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 146.62 grams. Dimensi...
Silver
Bronze Dore Blotter Holders in the Graduate Pattern signed Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The warm, radiant Bronze Doré finish accentuates the intricate pattern, making these blotter holders both functional and decorative. Perfect for enhancing a desk or collector's displ...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...
Marble, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Glass Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2"H. Good original ...
Bronze
Art Deco Onyx Blotter with Bronze Elk Statue and Fountain Pens
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp Inc. The tip of the pens are 14-karat gold. The body of the bronze elk has a nice p...
Onyx, Bronze
$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set retains significant green and red patina and over the years had accumulated some black...
Bronze
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Writing set with blotter, inkwell, opener, seal, pen and original case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Writing set with blotter, inkwell, letter opener, seal and embossed silver pen with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 3...
Silver
Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s. In very good condition. Ink well measures: 27.5 x 17.5 cm. Ink blotter measures: 15 x 9.5 cm. Stamped....
Bronze
$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
Tiffany Studios Gold Dore Bronze Acid Etched Zodiac 19" Blotter Ends, Pair #994
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very nice set of Tiffany Studios New York bronze blotter ends # 994. They have a great patina! They are circa 1902-1910. They measure 1/4" high x 12 1/4" long x 2" wide. Thanks for...
Gold
Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive 'Super Skyline' Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This listing also includes the rare leather and rosewood desk organizer/blotter. In very nice vintage and original condition, with few blemishes.
Glass, Rosewood
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...
Leather
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Tambour cylinder-top opens to a pull-out desk with inset leather blotter, two drawers & open compartments for letters, bills & stationery.
Leather, Satinwood
R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
The set including a desk pad, a blotter and a paper cutter. Signed Lalique France Dimensions: desk pad: 47.5 cm x 33 cm paper cutter: 32.6 cm blotter 18 x 8 cm Weight: 2,5 kg ...
Glass
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A showy set perfect to showcase on the best of desk - tops; all in excellent condition. The box measures 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5 1/2" tall; the inkstand measures 12 1/4" x 10" and the bl...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York “American Indian” Bronze Desk Set, circa 1905
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The set includes two lidded inkwells (one retaining its red glass liner), a slant-front letter holder or bill clip, a rectangular desk clip with circular finial, and two elongated de...
Bronze
Custom Leather Writing Desk Pad by PARIONE, Gilt Embossed, Italy, 1990
By Hermès
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A large piece of Venezia chocolate brown leather desk pad featuring a removable leather center with blotter section, unfolding the blotter reveals the interior which is finished with...
Leather
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
Impressed: 3388 A The lot comprising five pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which at that time served the dual purp...
Bronze
Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Features a gallery above a cylinder top that opens to a desk with inset leather green blotters with gilded embossed edge; the center with an adjustable lectern or drafting surface an...
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0.38"H Good original...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H Good ...
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.