French Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Blotter Pad, circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant vintage Art Deco modernist desk blotter pad. Geometric dimensional streamline chromed metal design on both side with original blotter paper sheet, France, circa 1930s.
Chrome
Sold|$156
Silver Plated Mr Punch Desk Blotter
Located in Folkestone, GB
Collectable silver plated Mr Punch Desktop ink blotter.
Silver Plate
Italian Neoclassical Monumental Tooled Leather Desk Blotter
Located in Nashville, TN
A late 18th century desk oversized blotter in red leather with gold tooling. 29.5" w x 21" h The outer tooled leather facade with wear (typical of two centuries ) .color is closer to...
Leather
Gucci Zebra Skin and Leather Desk Top Blotter
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oh so cool, is this zebra skin desk blotter. Top lifts to reveal black leather blotter holder.
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "pine needle" blotter ends with custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside...
Bronze
Three-Piece Signed Italian Gucci Vintage Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
The note holder is 9" W x 6" D x 1.5" H. The desk blotter is 22" W x 15" D x 0.5" H.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Clean Lined Midcentury Caned Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
The top of the desk is currently being refinished to remove the impression of where a desk blotter sat it's entire life.
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Gucci Desk Set in Leather and Brass
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set includes: Large desk blotter, notepad holder, pen cup, large letter tray with cover and letter opener with magnifying glass tip.
Brass
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Danish Design, Teak Architectural Executive Floating Desk by Mobican
By Mobican
Located in Buffalo, NY
Slight ghost mark from desk blotter,, hardly noticable,, Hand delivery avail to new York cITY OR ANYwhere en route from Buffalo NY.
Teak
Sold|$1,450
Luxurious Vintage Zebra Hide Desk Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rarely found desk set in authentic vintage zebra hide and leather, including a desk blotter and box.
Zebra Hide
Best Dressed Executive's Leather and Gold Gucci Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chocolate brown leather meets thick heavy brass Gucci logo in this handsome vintage desk blotter and pen pencil holder. The blotter has a separate leather insert having four corners ...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter corners in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Herb Ritts Astrolite Collection Modern Lucite and Oak Desk Set Accessory, 9 Pc
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare desk set with nine pieces: pen holder, ashtray, pair of bookends, mail holder, letter holder, pair of desk tidy, desk blotter pad.
Metal
Ralph Lauren "Brook St "Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk w/Gilt Embossed Leather Top
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
The desk is marked by the manufacturer as shown. A desk blotter is provided.
Leather, Wood
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France circa 1970
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined polished chromed metal framing with a tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Orange Lacquer Wrought Iron Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
The set is quite substantial and is completed with a coordinating desk blotter. The top does some faint age wear as shown.
Brass, Wrought Iron
TIFFANY Studios Desk Set Bronze Blotter Corners Rare "Ninth Century" Motif
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Glenford, NY
Tiffany Studios "Ninth Century" Gilt Bronze Desk Blotter Corners Set The “Ninth Century” Desk Set produced by Tiffany Studios around 1906 was one of the company's more elaborate des...
Bronze
Exceptional Hermès 9 Pieces Desk Set in Lacquered Wood RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Desk Blotter: 52,5 x 37,7 x 1,3 cm (20,67 x 14,84 x 0,51 inches) / Made of leather, wood, Suede at bottom 2.
21th Century Desk Withe Ebony and Black Leather with Metal Leg by Aymeric Lefo
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
A semicircular black lacquered metal legged desk with a white ebony veneer top and black leather desk blotter.
1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Canvas & Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Writing Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Consider adding a classic desk blotter for a tailored finish or completely wrapping the top in leatherette for an easy, care-free utilitarian finish.
Brass
Swedish Grace Bronze Desk GAB - Guldmedsaktiebolaget 1930s (5-Piece Set)
By Einar Forseth, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set Includes Letter holder with tiered compartments Lidded box (cigarette or trinket box) with sculptural finial Inkwell or small container Pen holder / desk vessel Writing tray / de...
Bronze
Sold|$9,600
Rare Hermes Blotter Desk Set
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hermes Blotter Desk Set Dimensions for each piece: 17" W x (35.5" when open) x 13.5" (Deep closed) next piece: 4.75" W x 9" H next piece: 5.25" W x 8" H
Brass
Silver Crest Gold over Bronze Ink Well
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Soquel, CA
Smith Metal Arts was founded in Buffalo, NY in 1889 by German immigrant and metal and leather goods craftsman Otto Heinz, as the Heinz Art Metal Company, who began as a manufacturer ...
Gold Plate, Bronze
French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A delightful addition to any hall, desk or writing table. It has a solid quality feel and has a nice shiny aged patina.
Bronze
Agresti, Blotter and Desk Set, Four Pieces in Elm Wood
By Agresti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and vintage Agresti, set in elm Briarwood, blotter, box, stationery tray with drawer and pencil holder. The Blotter has the original Agresti box as shown.
Wood
Antique Victorian Red Morrocan Leather Desk or Travelling Blotter with Inkwell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RED MOROCCO LEATHER DESK OR TRAVELLING BLOTTER WITH INKWELL Late 19th century.
Leather
French Art Deco Macassar Wood Desk Set Blotter Pad and Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Art Deco desk set, featuring a large blotter pad and letter opener in Macassar wood with white Galalith trimmed inlaid decor.
Macassar, Paper
French Antique, Art Deco, Marble Desk Stand, Large, Inkwell, Blotter, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a French antique Art Deco marble desk stand. A large, heavy inkwell, pen rest and blotter dating to early 20th century, circa 1930.
Marble
Sold|$2,100
Vintage 1970s Gucci Blotter
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Newly recovered in blue pony hair with original black leather and original hardware. Stamped on interior.
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Tiffany Studios bronze Zodiac blotter corners.
Bronze
Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1736 Antique English embossed leather blotter pad Also available #1735 bill/letter holder see last photo
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 3"D x 2"H Very goo...
Bronze
"Pine-Needle" Rocker Blotter by Tiffany Studios New York
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A green glass and bronze "Pine-Needle" Rocker Blotter by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter has patinated bronze in a pine needle motif over a green glass background.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States, circa 1900 Dimensions: 5'' height, 3'' width, 1.75'' depth Materials: Gilt bronze Signed: “Tiffany Studios New York 1646...
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...
Bronze
Set of Bronze Blotter Corners in the Pine Needle Pattern by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully made Set of Bronze Blotter Corners in the Pine Needle Pattern by Tiffany Studios originates from the United States, Circa 1915.
Brass
French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter
Located in London, GB
French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter In good condition, this is an impressive and rare piece.It comprises of two inkwells, one with a glass insert and a blotter...
Bronze
Sold|$2,800
Gucci Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Gucci desk accessory collection. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, note pad, letter holder and pen holder.
Leather
Sold|$3,400
Four-Piece 1970s Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Austin, TX
Four-piece 1970s Italian leather desk set - includes leather writing surface; letter holder; 1970s desk calendar; an ink blotter.
Leather
Luxurious Vintage Gucci Leather 4-Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Top of the line designer desk set having a blotter with pockets, an ink blotter, a mail holder and a tray to hold paperwork.
Leather
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900. The desk set made of cloisonne (enamel on copper) and having a Miller Fleur (Thousand Flowers) design, the se...
Copper, Enamel
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Glass Pine Needle Pattern 6 Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 6 piece Tiffany Studios pine needle pattern fully signed bronze and glass desk set consisting of blotter ends, pen tray, inkwell, letter tray, nib cleaner and stamp box.
Bronze
Impressive 1930s Art Deco Desk Set in Chrome and Massacar Wood
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France this superb 1930s Art Deco desk set comprises a blotter and a freestanding tray which holds two inkwells, a chrome pen tray.
Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, le...
Bronze
Sold|$9,175
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a buil...
Sold|$23,704
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a building...
Fabric
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a buil...
Wool
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Very good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available, including: inkwell, notepad holder, desk box, pen tray, thermometer, blot...
Bronze
Sold|$97,176
Bespoke Riviera Desk and Riviera Desk Chair
By David Linley
Located in London, GB
Bespoke Riviera desk in Crown cut Anigre, quarter cut Anigre and Walnut with nickel plated metal detail featuring a blue leather desk blotter.
Wood
Hermès desk blotter
Located in Dallas, TX
Dupré Lafon (1900-1971) for Hermès desk blotter with silver trim, signed
Silver
Sold|$2,600
Wonderful Top-Stitched Hermes Desk Blotter
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in New York, NY
An original condition Hermes ox-blood desk blotter with nickel hinges. Designed by Dupre Lafon, this desk blotter just arrived in our store from the home of a collector.
Nickel
Rare Louis Vuitton Desk blotter
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful desk blotter is comprised of a top and a bottom.
Canvas, Leather
Sold|$1,200
Leather Desk Blotter
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome leather desk blotter with fine steel hardware.Visit us at our new location at 2016 W.
Steel
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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