Chopard Classic Rollerball pen
By Chopard
Located in Delft, NL
Chopard Classic Rollerball pen Swiss Rollerball pen by Chopard in acrylic Burgundy color resin
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Desk Sets
Resin
Chopard Classic Rollerball pen
By Chopard
Located in Delft, NL
Chopard Classic Rollerball pen Swiss Rollerball pen by Chopard in acrylic Burgundy color resin
Resin
$995
H 0.38 in W 9.63 in D 3.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
Bronze
$2,614 / set
H 1.46 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Montblanc Authentic 14ct Gold Black Resin Ballpoint and Fountain Pen Set & Box
By Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Montblanc Black Resin Ballpoint Pen and Fountain Pen Nib 4810 Set With 14ct Gold Nibs &
Gold Plate
$94Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color - very practical
Plastic
$1,857 / set
H 1.46 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany
By Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Montblanc Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Set With 14ct Gold Nibs & Presentation Box
Gold Plate
$500 / set
H 3 in Dm 2 in
Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This pair of pen holders reflects the restrained utility and material integrity associated with
Hardwood
Vintage Plastic Pen Holder, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Plastic Pen Holder realized by Alessandro Zuliani for La Friulana. Very good condition.
Plastic
Gucci Quail Pen Holder 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci vintage silver plated quail mounted on a stitched suede leather plate with a silver plate pen
Silver Plate
Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen An elegant and timeless Parker Duofold fountain pen, crafted
Gold
$2,801Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice desk set is constituted of a lamp, a basket, a paper holder, a diary and a pen holder
Brass
Arco Blue Bee Fountain Pen
By Pineider
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning piston-filled fountain pen belongs to a limited series of 888 pieces. It is made by
Resin
Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna
Located in Wien, AT
Pen holder with musician, Hagenauer, Baller Bosse era, 1950 Vienna, good original condition
Brass
French Victorian Bronze Filigree Pen Holder
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze pen holder with filigree design and winged heads on sides.
Bronze
English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) bronze rectangular pen holder tray with filigree edge.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
Marble, Bronze
Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Located in Firenze, FI
Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a
Marble, Brass
Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Located in Firenze, FI
Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a
Marble, Brass
$580 / set
H 2.88 in W 9.63 in D 10.38 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
Crystal, Silver
Vintage Dialog Pen by Hedex, 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Dialog Pen by Gedex. With its original box. Excellent condition.
Metal
$464 / set
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2.
By Just Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2. Wonderful pair of small pen
Metal
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
desk set with a pen tray and the original glass ink well with a brass top
Brass
Mid-Century Pen Holder by Pilastro Netherlands
By Pilastro
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Unique pen holder from the 50s for your desk. You can also use it for storage of your keys.
Metal
French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau sterling silver rectangular pen holder tray with floral corners.
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169
By Montblanc
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a particularly rare sketch pen by Montblanc! The Montblanc
Gold
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed
Copper
Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti
By Romeo Rega, Maison Jansen, Willy Rizzo
Located in Lugo, IT
Paperweight, ruler with pen by Vanni Mazzetti Brass and steel Good condition. Thank you
Brass, Stainless Steel
Tellux Vulcano SC1 Pen Box by Morici
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A true gem for collectors, this luxe pen box brims with pure exclusivity. Briar, ebony, rosewood
Wood
Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish nautical - maritime pen holder made from an old small boat propel. Everything made from
Brass
Montblanc George Bernard Shaw Limited Edition Fountain Pen
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
Montblanc George Bernard Shaw limited edition fountain pen. In excellent condition (probably never
Gold
Vintage Wood Pen Holder and Lighter, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
and metal. Made in Italy. The set includes: a geometrical pen holder and a similar wood lighter
Metal
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Ballpoint Pen, 1980s
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Ballpoint Pen With Red Cartier Box. Stunning Example of a
Silver Plate
Malachite Pen Holder, Green Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Malachite. It has been done in France circa 1960. Green color, can hold two
Malachite, Brass
Wood Pen Holder, Brown Color, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Wood. It has been done in France circa 1950. Brown color, can hold multiples
Wood
Wood Pen Holder, Brown Color, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Wood. It has been done in France circa 1970. Brown color, can hold two
Wood
Leather Pen Holder - ARIA HOME - Handmade in leather
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
complete range of genuine leather desk accessories where organization, ergonomics, and refined aesthetics
Leather
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s. Beautiful mid century pen holder / cup in dark
Leather
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray, of rectangular form with two pen trays and a small
Marble
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray
Brass, Copper
Gio Ponti Ceramic pen tray Bijenkorf Italy 1969
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
grand opening on March 18, 1969, a select few pen trays were crafted using one of the ceramic tiles set
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray
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
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
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist German Brass Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist German Brass Pen Holder, 1950s
Brass
21° Century Italian Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Biro in argento massiccio, completamente lavorata a mano e incisa con volute barocche. La cura con cui è stata realizzata questa penna biro ne denota l'esperienza e la mano d'artist...
Sterling Silver
21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fountain pen made of solid silver, completely handcrafted and engraved with baroque volutes. The care with which this fountain pen was made denotes the experience and artistic hand ...
Sterling Silver
William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts Plastic Pen Holder
By William Sklaroff, Smith Metal Arts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aluminum enameled pen holder from the hugely successful Radius One line of desk accessories
Plastic
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
Bronze
$455Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.63 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Silver notepad with floral reliefs, pen and leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver notepad with engraved floral motifs and mechanical pencil inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 72.17 grams (Gross Weight). Dimension...
Silver
Vintage Midcentury Hermès Red Ostrich Pocket Agenda with Pen
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury Hermès red ostrich pocket agenda with attached pen, 1960s France.
Ostrich Leather
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
Silver-plated pen holder with floral motifs, wooden interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver-plated pen holder with floral motifs, wooden interior, hardstone base and pen
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany
Bronze
$796Sale Price|46% Off
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 13 in
Phil Marmer Cobra Pen Caddy, Brass and Lucite, USA, 1970s
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Signed "Phil Marmer", this menacing pen caddy is the ultimate gift for any sociopath CEO or evil
Brass, Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Louis XVI Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts Nouveau period Louis XVI style bronze pen tray, ashtray, or catchall By Tiffany
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to one
Bronze
$949 / set
H 7.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.07 in
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier
Gold Plate
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle
Bronze, Ormolu
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.