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Modern Desk Set of Pewter for Letters and Visit Cards by Jean Goardere
By Jean Goardere
Located in Weiningen, CH
Modern desk set of pewter for letters and visit cards by Jean Goardere Measures: 26 x 20 cm 5 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Pewter

Open Letters Caucasian Rusian
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters Caucasian Rusian Circa 1900 Silver Solid Islamic inscriptions with Niele enamel.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belarusian Islamic Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Open Letters Caucasian Rusian
Open Letters Caucasian Rusian
H 9.06 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Auböck letters brush "A" and "K" Austria mid-20th century, good condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
Carl Auböck Letters Brush, Austria, 1950
H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.38 in
Four Vintage Architectural Letters Enameled Covered
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Four vintage architectural letters enameled covered Letter O: 17.75 W / 17.75
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

Open letters by C. villain
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif
Category

Vintage 1910s French Empire Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Open letters by C. villain
Open letters by C. villain
H 8.47 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel Origin France Circa 1915 Gilded bronze Art nouveau style Excellent
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
H 10.63 in W 0.4 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Nyon Porcelain Letters Holder, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful mail holder in Nyon porcelain (fish on the back) dating from the 19th century. In good condition. Beautiful flower decoration. Very elegant. .
Category

Vintage 1980s French Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Th...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid Nineteenth Century. Made in England by G. Betjemann....
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the quaint charm of the 1900s with this authentic French wooden desk. With its warm
Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 43.7 in W 36.7 in D 25 in
Danese Milano Formosa French Letters for Perpetual Wall Calendar by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Danese Milano Formosa letters in French for Perpetual wall calendar by Enzo Mari Enzo Mari is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Danese Milano Formosa English Letters for Perpetual Wall Calendar by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Danese Milano Formosa letters in English for Perpetual wall calendar by Enzo Mari Enzo Mari is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Bamboo Desk Organizer
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage table top desk organizer. Made of bamboo and wicker. Beautiful tortoiseshell pattern to
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Desk Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Bamboo Desk Organizer
Bamboo Desk Organizer
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Richard Watson Writing Desk in Walnut
By Richard Watson
Located in Brookline, MA
The writing desk is inspired by a classic writing table originally intended for writing letters by
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, metal, vinyl, plastic, Italy, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
hardware. The desk features a spacious writing surface, perfect for penning letters or working on important
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
elegant desk drawer can be used to keep office supplies, paper and letters as well as place mats and
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. The elegant desk drawer can be used to keep office supplies, paper and letters as well as place mats
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. The elegant desk drawer can be used to keep office supplies, paper and letters as well as place mats
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Rúna Teak Oiled Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 51.19 in
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period. Period : 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
pays homage to the antique version of the writing desk that traditionally served to write letters by
Category

2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rúna White Oiled Solid Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
dining space is limited. The elegant desk drawer can be used to keep office supplies, paper and letters
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
distinctive writing desk is powered by an electric bridle. Stubborn and secretive, it conceals sliding storage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
inset leather blotter, two drawers & open compartments for letters, bills & stationery. Desk rests on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS England, ca. 1800 with
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
Category

Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Writing Desk, 1975
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK With Lovig Dansk brand to
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
is the perfect size for an apartment or bedroom for sending letters or writing payments. The desk
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century, Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in Firenze, FI
Travel writing desk in solid mahogany, interior divided into inserts for letters, ink flask, small
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Denmark
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, letters, or even business cards. Together they make an excellent mid-century modern desk set for a vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Scandinavian solid unique teak & oak table or desk with continuous drawer and slightly
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Gilded Age Silver-Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Fabulous and super stylish mid-century Danish teak desk. It was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
when people read letters at their desks by candlelight, and responded to them, writing in ink and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
write up documents, drafts, or letters. The true beauty of this desk lies in the top face, or lid
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Boulle Desk Companion Letter Box Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
letters and desk accessories Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets Viewings
Category

Antique 1880s Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Interior compartment, possibly for holding letters Sliding drawer on the side (stuck)
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910
By Thornhill
Located in London, GB
Travel back in time with this impressive antique desk set by Thornhill & Co, London, dating back to
Category

Vintage 1910s English Desk Sets

Materials

Crocodile

Late 19th Century Anglo Indian Writing desk on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning satin wood 19th c. Anglo Indian writing desk. Multiple compartments make this a perfect
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
letters and enjoy a moment of reflection, this spectacular writing desk would make a superb addition to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Rúna Large Desk, by Isabel Ahm from Warm Nordic
By Isabel Ahm
Located in Viby J, DK
Timeless desk with a poetic idiom and a neat little drawer. With its pure and classic design, Rúna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Rúna Small Desk, by Isabel Ahm from Warm Nordic
By Isabel Ahm
Located in Viby J, DK
Timeless desk with a poetic idiom and a neat little drawer. With its pure and Classic design, Rúna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Desk Letter Holder from Sweden
Located in New York, NY
or mail/letters on a desk (as demonstrated.) Dimensions: 3.88" Height.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Onyx and Bronze Desk Ink Stand Pen Rest Faux Book and Blotter Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and antique onyx and bronze desk set featuring a sculpture of Rodin's Thinker done by
Category

Early 20th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Victorian, Castellani, Brass Paper Knife, Onyx Decoration, Lux Desk Accessories
By Castellani
Located in Glasgow, GB
letter opener, utilising the wings' curvatures, transforms the act of opening letters into a refined art
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Rare Antique 19th century Dutch warm honey color classic Cylinder Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a magnificent antique cylinder desk crafted in the heart of the Netherlands
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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Desk Letters For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of desk letters is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct desk letters — often made from metal, brass and aluminum — can elevate any home. Find 7 antique and vintage desk letters at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Desk letters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Desk letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Desk letters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Danese Milano, Enzo Mari and Elkington & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Desk Letters?

Desk letters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $449, while the lowest priced sells for $15 and the highest can go for as much as $4,153.