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Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency brass-inlaid ebony desk compendium of rectangular form with a carrying handle flanked by
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Antique 1810s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium
Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium

Regency Brass-Inlaid Ebony Desk Compendium

H 6.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid silver desk compendium, rectangular form, the four sides
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

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Silver

Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904
Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904

Antique 20thC Royal Solid Silver Desk Compendium, William Hurcomb c.1904

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H 4.53 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

H 16.15 in W 10.44 in D 4.93 in
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

Antique English Wedgwood Blue Porcelain Coromandel Wood Inkwell, Circa 1880.

H 10.25 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Luxor
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium

H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It
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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C
Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

Antique Victorian Three Bottle Tantalus & Games Compendium 19th C

H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in
20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930
By J. A. Henckels
Located in London, GB
20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930. A wonderful
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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Nickel

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930
20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930

20th Century Novelty Smokers Compendium Plane J A Henckels Germany Circa 1930

H 4.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the
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Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Munich, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. 10 piece draughtsman's compendium Displays a
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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950

Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950

H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Burmantofts Faience Foliate Design Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Mantle Clock
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. Literature: Jason Wigglesworth Burmantofts Faience A Compendium of Design, private press, page 58 for a
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Antique 1890s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Faience

Burmantofts Faience Foliate Design Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Mantle Clock
Burmantofts Faience Foliate Design Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Mantle Clock

Burmantofts Faience Foliate Design Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Mantle Clock

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H 5.91 in W 5.62 in D 4.14 in
Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Located in London, GB
A very rare antique Industrial Series Marine deskset or compendium of clock, barometer and
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Antique 1880s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer

Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer

H 8 in W 7 in D 4 in
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
his standard work 1942 published standard work "Das Sitzmöbel", the first compendium of its kind in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Cherry

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry

Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry

H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in

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Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very fine Regency example, in solid coromandel of a superb colour. The dark brown/black grain highlighted with creams and golds which run in natural stripes all over the box, Co...
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830

Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 13.75 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early XIX Century Mahogany Secretary Germany, 1800 Mahogany This classicist cylinder bureau made of mahogany dates from 1810 and is an original from the Empire & Biedermeier era. Th...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary
Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary

Early 19th Century Mahogany Secretary

H 47.25 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French style 8 day brass automaton windmill industrial clock w marble base. Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the c...
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Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock

H 32 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astrological calendar clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection. This example is numbered 31 of 500 and...
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks

Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks

H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener

H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. When the animation movement is wound the train’s wheels and linkages spin, triggered by the hour...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels

Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels

H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871) Circa 1845, an iden...
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Tulipwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

H 9 in Dm 6 in
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill (London), circa 1881, an "industrial series" clock having a bronzed and silvered c...
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Silver Plate

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

H 12.25 in W 11.38 in D 8.5 in
Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling author’s writing box. An English, flame mahogany and boxwood correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Striking Victorian c...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

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Boxwood

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in
Black Marble Moonphase Rotating Globe Clock, Edouard Serin, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
No reasonable offer refused. A rare Edouard Serin, Paris mantel clock with moon phase display, surmounted by a revolving terrestrial globe on gilt stand, circa 1880. The black ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Brass, Enamel

Black Marble Moonphase Rotating Globe Clock, Edouard Serin, Paris, circa 1880
Black Marble Moonphase Rotating Globe Clock, Edouard Serin, Paris, circa 1880

Black Marble Moonphase Rotating Globe Clock, Edouard Serin, Paris, circa 1880

H 19 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
c.1900 Rare French 6-Column Automated Industrial Clock.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker: Retailed by Camerden & Forster, New York. Most likely made by Diette Hour. Description: Rare late-19th century animated industrial clock depicting a version of the double w...
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20th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

c.1900 Rare French 6-Column Automated Industrial Clock.
c.1900 Rare French 6-Column Automated Industrial Clock.

c.1900 Rare French 6-Column Automated Industrial Clock.

H 17 in W 16 in D 7 in
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
By James Watt
Located in New Orleans, LA
Considered the first step into the world of modern photocopying, the copying machine was among the first widely used devices to successfully produce an exact copy of an original writ...
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Antique 18th Century English Other Historical Memorabilia

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Mahogany

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

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Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Adam's style traveling desk with floral marquetry inlay. Interior features extensive compartments
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

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Satinwood

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 13.5 in
Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
timepiece with a barometer
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20th Century French Modern Clocks

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Nickel

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900
Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900

Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900

H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and ormolu bezel, day-going watch movement with balance, rectangular patinated bronze ca...
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet
By Matelot, Liège
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice marquetry inlaid miniature desk on beautiful curved feet on the back side dated "Liege
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Other More Folk Art

Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet
Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet

Very Nice Marquetry Inlaid Miniature Desk on Beautiful Curved Feet

H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 8.27 in
Bugatti Desk Compendium.
Located in London, GB
A silver plated desk compendium in the form of a Bugatti radiator, with Bugatti badge, 8-day clock
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Late 20th Century Clocks

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Silver Plate, Metal

Bugatti Desk Compendium.

Bugatti Desk Compendium.

H 9.06 in
'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A magnificent (and very rare in this large size), silver plated Art Deco desk compendium, or
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A stylish William IV rosewood and silver-gilt portable desk compendium, of rectangular form with a
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Antique 1820s English Desk Sets

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Silver

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium
Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

Stylish William IV Rosewood and Silver-Gilt Portable Desk Compendium

H 3 in W 8.25 in L 3 in
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent novelty desk compendium made from polished English brass and the three
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880
Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

Magnificent Bronze and Brass Desk Compendium, Queen Victoria's Pets, circa 1880

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H 13 in Dm 9 in
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this great mid-century modern circa 1960 solid teak at home desk
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away
Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

Vintage 1960s Solid Teak Home Office Desk Compendium Work Station Folds Away

H 44.49 in W 33.08 in D 21.07 in
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish late Victorian travel / desk compendium made from solid silver fully hallmarked for
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895

Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895

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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A very fine, limited-edition Gentlemans compendium ballpoint pen, one of only 2000 made featuring a
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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

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Metal

Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier
Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier

Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier

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English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine and rare desk-top compendium / inkwell made from hefty solid bronze with a magnificent
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Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

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Bronze

English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820
English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820

English Regency Cast Dog Bronze Desk Inkwell or Compendium, Lurcher, circa 1820

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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves
By Maison Baguès
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid-Century cast silvered bronze smokers compendium modeled as horse’s hooves.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Bronze

Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves
Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves

Three-Piece Silvered Bronze Smoking Compendium in the Form of Horses Hooves

H 4.14 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Georgian Irish table desk in solid mahogany with original lock and key A beautiful find with the
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

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Mahogany

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table

H 48.82 in W 35.83 in D 38.78 in
1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder
By Alfred Fuller
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
holder; a part of our antique silver writing compendium collection. This exceptional antique Victorian
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Antique 1890s English Early Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder
1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder

1890s Antique Sterling Silver Ink Pot and Stamp Holder

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Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
stationery box compendium, circa 1860 in date, and bearing the name of the renowned box maker and retailer
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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 7.09 in
French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires
Located in Newark, England
Fantastic French oversized carriage clock compendium. The carriage clock carved out of red (rouge
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass

French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires
French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires

French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires

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Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compendium with engraving, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Wonderfully personalized drawing
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Metal

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
By Angelus
Located in London, GB
A midcentury eight day timepiece weather compendium by the renowned Swiss watch company, Angelus
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus

Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus

H 7.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set
By M/M Paris, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. This
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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Faux Leather, Paper

Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set
Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set

Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set

H 16.6 in W 14.4 in D 8 in
Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set
By M/M Paris, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
later Stephen King’s The Shining landed on the director’s desk, and a visual masterpiece was born. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Faux Leather, Paper

Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set
Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set

Stanley Kubrick, the Shining, Limited Edition Compendium of Books & Ephemera Set

H 16.6 in W 14.4 in D 8 in
19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
and stationery box compendium, with brass carry handles, circa 1860 in date. The top lifts up to
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box
19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian burr walnut writing slope and stationery box compendium
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Stationery Box, circa 1860

H 13 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street
Located in London, GB
In Honduras mahogany, cross banded in satinwood, the drop flap upper section is removable, and sits on a base containing cupboards with mahogany lined interior drawers. The writing s...
Category

Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street
An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street

An Antique Sea Captain’s Writing Compendium by JC Vickery of Regent Street

H 46.07 in W 29.14 in D 13.78 in
19th Century British Ladies Brass Pocket Notebook
Located in Dallas, TX
notepad…….beautifully chased………beautifully designed as a lady’s compendium…….so cute…….and Rare as hen’s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Ladies Brass Pocket Notebook
19th Century British Ladies Brass Pocket Notebook

19th Century British Ladies Brass Pocket Notebook

H 2.25 in W 1.7 in D 0.2 in
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Regent St.W’. This compendium is an exceptional gentleman’s desk centerpiece. Condition This
Category

Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium

Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Smoking Compendium

H 4.4 in W 8.5 in D 12.4 in
Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Asprey's of London reference library. An English, leather-bound compendium of 8
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books

Materials

Leather

Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925
Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925

Vintage Asprey's Reference Library, English, Leather, Compendium, 8 Books, 1925

H 7.68 in W 6.5 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compendium, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Vintage precision tools Displays a desirable aged
Category

Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950
Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950

Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950

H 0.99 in W 7.88 in D 4.53 in
Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium
By Angelus
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely rare Angelus Sixsome eight day travelling alarm clock and desk compendium. Containing
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Brass

Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium
Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium

Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium

H 4.93 in W 4.14 in D 0.79 in
1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Desk Compendium. It has a clock, barometer & a themometer. Lancel Paris. Its
Category

Vintage 1950s French Clocks

Materials

Brass

1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium
1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium

1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium

H 11.5 in W 12 in D 2.325 in
French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860
Located in London, GB
French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860. 12 inches high
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860
French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860

French Bronze "Bulldog" Group Desk Compendium c.1860

H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
19th century French Turtle box inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A large and extremely rare turtle desk compendium. This guy opens up into a catch-all box for the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Turtle box inkwell
19th century French Turtle box inkwell

19th century French Turtle box inkwell

H 3 in W 10 in D 7 in
Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium
By Ronson
Located in Warlingham, GB
An original and now rare Ronson Touch Tip bartender lighter and cigarette box. Black patinated metal base, wood effect bar and chrome detailing. It bears a presentation inscription w...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium
Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium

Ronson Bartender Cigarette Compendium

H 6.75 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium
Category

Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium
Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium

Early 20th Century English, Oak Stationary Compendium

H 9.75 in W 12.5 in D 14.75 in
Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Finely-Carved Anglo Indian Ivory, Ebony, and Sandalwood Writing Compendium in Animal Motif with
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.
Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.

Anglo Indian Carved Sandalwood Writing Compendium, 19th C.

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat
Located in GB
This stylish craftsman's made one off Arts & Crafts piece has been made in the form of a Viking long boat out of wrought steel which has been shaped and rivetted with hammered textur...
Category

Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat
Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

Antique 1920s Arts & Crafts Smoking Compendium in the Form of a Viking Boat

H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
English Oak , Book Rack
Located in New York, NY
English Oak, Letter Compendium - Book Rack Circa 1910-1920
Category

Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

English Oak , Book Rack
English Oak , Book Rack

English Oak , Book Rack

H 9.75 in W 14.75 in D 12.5 in
Antique Ladies Compendium Containing Work Box, Writing Slope And Jewellery Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 'Pagoda' style table top ladies compendium or cabinet made of Coromandel with extensive mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Antique Ladies Compendium Containing Work Box, Writing Slope And Jewellery Drawers
Antique Ladies Compendium Containing Work Box, Writing Slope And Jewellery Drawers

Antique Ladies Compendium Containing Work Box, Writing Slope And Jewellery Drawers

H 13.5 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Desk Tidy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver Tiffany & Company desk tidy, or 'catchall' for the dresser. This is a very
Category

Vintage 1920s American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Desk Tidy
Tiffany & Co. Desk Tidy

Tiffany & Co. Desk Tidy

H 8.2 in W 8.5 in D 0.9 in
Rare Swiss Art Deco Rose Gilded Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock/Weather Station
By Angelus, Spaulding-Gorham
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare Swiss Art Deco compendium five in one desk clock, Celsius or Fahrenheit thermometer
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Swiss Art Deco Rose Gilded Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock/Weather Station
Rare Swiss Art Deco Rose Gilded Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock/Weather Station

Rare Swiss Art Deco Rose Gilded Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock/Weather Station

H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
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Desk Compendium For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk compendium for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every desk compendium was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a desk compendium — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk compendium, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made desk compendium has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andre Romain Guilmet, Cartier and Hermès are consistently popular.

How Much is a Desk Compendium?

The average selling price for a desk compendium at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $1,086 on the low end and $16,280 for the highest priced.

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