Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray
Located in Kensington, MD
Appropriately labeled on bottom. Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc.
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Bentwood, Walnut
Knoll Vintage Bentwood Walnut Desk Inbox Tray
Located in Kensington, MD
Appropriately labeled on bottom. Produced by Knoll Associates, Inc.
Bentwood, Walnut
Don Shoemaker Mid-Century 3 Piece Jacaranda Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
3 piece Mid-Century Jacaranda wooden desk set including a tray and two pencil/pen boxes.
Wood
Kalmar Mid-Century Teak Desk Organizer / Letter Tray 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted mid-century modern desk organizer by Kalmar, executed in richly grained Danish teak. This sculptural and highly functional piece embodies the refined simplicity...
Teak
$360Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory.
Aluminum
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Metal
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
Horn
Mid-Century Burl Wood Pipe Tray, Israel, 20th Century
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional vintage handcrafted burl wood sculptural catchall featuring a richly figured natural grain and dramatic live-edge textured exterior. Executed in the Organic Modern and St...
Wood, Burl
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.
Wood
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
By Ralph Lauren, Globe Wernicke
Located in San Diego, CA
The open design allows for easy access and practical organization, making it ideal for a desk, office, or library setting. Its timeless materials and honest construction embody early...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable Rolling Tray Table / Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable Rolling Tray Table / Cart. Circa 1970s. Features a minimalist Scandinavian design, an adjustable tray table that can be raised from 28" t...
Teak
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.
Wood
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Single Letter Tray in Burlwwod
Located in San Diego, CA
A well constructed mid-century modern single letter tray in burl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W x 15"D x 2.5"H; the bottom is covered ...
Burl
Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965 A minimilist architectural design. Substantial construction with the original black finish ...
Metal
Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton. Reminiscent of Marimekko who used bold floral graphics to reinvent their Finnish oil cloth factory, but the trays were made by Czec...
Laminate, Beech
$76Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory The Line Hedges File Illinois Dovetail joinery 2.5 h x 10.25 w x 12.5 d Preowned original condition Refer to images listed
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of contemporary wood paper trays for desk organizing or saving papers and letters. Black leather exterior, walnut accents, and felt interiors. In excellent vintage condition...
Wood
Rainbow Wood Products Two-Tier Teak Paper Tray, Mid-Century Modern
By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted two-tier paper tray produced by Rainbow Wood Products, showcasing the clean lines and warm organic materials characteristic of mid-century modern desk accessori...
Teak
1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present around edges. No label. 15 D x 9.88 w x 7 H Preowned original vintage condition. See...
Faux Leather, Wood
Italian Wood and Suede Desk Set Letter Tray Set 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Italian desk set with a letter tray and removeable cover and a smaller notes holder. Constructed of wood, with suede. Luxurious feel. Nice joinery. 1970s. Made in Italy.
Suede, Wood
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray, Of Unusually Diminutive Proportions, Having Exceptionally Well Figured Top With Studworlk Decorati...
Rosewood
1970s Sleek Chrome Desk Organizer File Tray Style Diego Matthai
By Diego Matthai
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sleek Modern Chrome Desk Organizer black and chrome Tray 15 d x 10.63 w x 1.88 h Clean modern lines Unsigned, in the style of Diego Matthai Original vintage, refer to images listed.
Chrome
Desk Accessory Designed by Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Tray Ebony
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
A staple of mid-century modern office design, it was produced by Knoll Associates (later Knoll International).
Bentwood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Baccarat Crystal Reversible Sculptural Trinket Desk Tray Sculpture France Signed
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and tough to find Baccarat Crystal desk trinket tray dating from the 1960's. Wonderful form and design. One side has cut out circles and the other has different shaped cutouts. ...
Crystal
Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural and highly functional two-tier desk organizer crafted from genuine American walnut by Shield Industries, a California maker known for clean-lined, modernist desk accesso...
Walnut
Danish Modern Desk Organizer Letter Tray in Teak by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern teak desk organizer or letter tray by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 8.5." deep ...
Teak
Vintage Porcelain Floral Desk Set by Neiman Marcus with Letter Opener and Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Porcelain Floral Desk Set by Neiman Marcus with Letter Opener and Tray. A very nice two-piece brass and porcelain desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition ...
Brass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big hou...
Leather
Vintage Sectioned Display Tray in Aluminum
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Partitioned Tray in Aluminum 1.63 h x 14.75 w x 7.38 preowned condition refer to images
Aluminum
Antique 19th century William IV bronze and ormolu pen tray
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period bronze & ormolu Pentray having cutglass inkwells and central urn with leaf and shell border & carrying handles, supported on bold leaf scrolled feet.
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Austrian Porcelain Inkwell with Tray with Stamp on the Side
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Austrian Porcelain Inkwell with Tray with Stamp on the Side.
Porcelain
$200Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very cool and unique piece for y...
Iron
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
By Opco Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.5"W x 10.25"D x 6.5"H and would...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Hermès Paris Silver-Plated Horse Head Pen Tray, France 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Keywords Hermès Paris, Horse Head, Equestrian Design, Pen Tray, Desk Tray, Silver Plate, French Luxury, Desk Accessory, Office Accessory, Gentleman’s Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Hermè...
Silver Plate
$1,200 / item
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized molded walnut plywood. The trays rotate around a rear central post of brushed aluminum...
Aluminum
Gio Ponti Ceramic pen tray Bijenkorf Italy 1969
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and decorative pen tray, designed by Gio Ponti for Ceramiche Joo in Milano in 1956, is a remarkable piece of design history with a unique connection to one of Ponti’s archi...
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s. The trays are in good vintage condition and measures 15.375"W x 10.25"D x 4.75"H and would make a great addition...
Walnut
Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming desk-top pen tray made from solid Italian silver (800/1000) in Venice by Rossi & Arcandi in the late 1960's. A wonderful subject, the tray is has the front wi...
Silver
3 Multicolored "libreria" dekor ceramic trays by P. Fornasetti Rosenthal, 80s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 3 ceramic trays decorated with a "bookcase" motif, the result of a collaboration between renowned Italian decorator Piero Fornasetti and the German ceramics manufacturer Rosen...
Ceramic
Stunning Vintage Tray / Sculpture Made of Brazilian Rosewood Unknown Author
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Solid Brazilian rosewood tray, with aluminum details. This peace is a huge vintage tray and also an amazing sculpture of a fish. This is one of a kind work of art that can be used in...
Wood
1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.
Wood
$441Sale Price|20% Off
Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black Stich leather pen holder, comes with a Krystal Glass inlay signed '' Val Saint Lambert '' attributed to Hermes or Jacques Adnet.
Leather
Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Turquoise
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s desktop organizer refinished in a rich Teal (RAL 5018) powder-coat finish by our workshop in Alhambra, CA. This vintage steel unit features a combo of 3 standing and 3 flat slo...
Steel
Vintage Letter Holder/In-Out Tray Combo Organizer - Refinished in Orange
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s desktop organizer refinished in a gloss Orange (OG 1) powder-coat finish by our workshop in Alhambra, CA. This vintage steel unit features a combo of 3 standing and 3 flat slot...
Steel
Vintage Austrian Letter Opener and tray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful desk set comprises a letter opener and a small desk tray. The letter opener is made from nickel plates brass and has a leather wrapping. The tray is made from the same...
Brass
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
By Annemarie Davidson, Florence Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Enamel
$803Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Parisian Ink Tray, French, Pewter Brass, Desktop Inkwell, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Parisian ink tray. A French, pewter brass desktop inkwell in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Alluring tonality and form, to this fin...
Brass, Pewter
Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy
By Venini
Located in Bronx, NY
1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or jewelry on. It has an insign...
Art Glass
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed i...
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut & Brass Modernist Paper Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in walnut with brass accents , circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Oak & Naugahyde Modernist Paper Desk Tray 2 Avail.
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid oak walls and Naugahyde brown insert, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design. 2 available ,buye...
Naugahyde, Oak
Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Features Period: 1970s Origin: France Material: Brass Color: Gold Shape: Stylized leaf Use: Paperweight, trinket tray, or decorative object Condition: Good vintage condition with nat...
Brass
$300Sale Price|75% Off
Polished Geode Specimen Ash Tray or Desk Top Dish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful natural form polished Geode possibly rock crystal specimen bowl.
Agate
Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knoll Associates early wood desk or letter tray. Comprised of sculptural solid wood. Signed Knoll Associates.
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Brass Vanity Tray, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern mirrored brass vanity tray, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 0.2 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern Brass Decorative Tray, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Hagenauer Mid-Century Modern brass decorative tray, Austria 1950s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 7 in W 14 in D 11.25 in
Florence Knoll Black Birch Plywood Double Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this double letter tray is made of ebonized birch plywood and was a staple of mid-century office decor. The underside of one of the two stacked tr...
Plywood
Vintage Lucite Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage lucite tray with silver dish.
Silver
Vintage Black and Chrome Paper Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern black painted metal and chrome paper tray.
Metal
1940s French Macassar Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An elegant French 1940s Macassar pen tray. A beautiful desk accessory.
Macassar
Hugh Acton Chrome Letter Tray
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
Dual level letter tray by Hugh Acton. Chrome-plated steel, anodized aluminum. A quite substantial and finely executed piece, USA, 1965 Hugh Acton was one of America's top designer...
Steel
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and superb Louis XV period inkstand finely chased and gilded bronze base in a Rocaille decor of stylized leaves and shells. At top, resting on a Chinoiderie lacquered wooden tra...
Bronze
1930s Deco Letter Tray, Refinished in Pink
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage Art Deco office letter, memo or mail tray powder-coated in gloss pink (RAL 4003). This playful organizational piece is sure to keep your retro office in tip-top shape. Good r...
Steel
Midcentury Allsteel "Floating" Paper Tray, Refinished in Pink
By Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Allsteel paper tray refinished in "Shocking Pink" (RAL4003). This tray is special for it cantilevered design, giving it the appearance that it is floating above your desk. Stam...
Aluminum
1950s Mail Sorting Trays, Refinished in Multi-Colors
Located in Alhambra, CA
We got our hands on some 1950s steel mail sorting trays and refinished them in fun colors! These Classic, heavy-duty organizational bins are perfect for storing anything from office ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 1.13 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
1930s Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Glass and Giltwood "Peacock" Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Art Nouveau reverse painted glass and giltwood peacock vanity tray. Felt lined back.
Gold
Letter Opener on a Tray by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful letter opener / paper knife on a tray by Carl Auböck Length of the knife: 20.6 cm, 8.11 inches. Horn with a leather strap Good condition with some minor chips on the dril...
Horn, Leather
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 61.03 in D 22.05 in
Office Sliding Tray and Its Box in Rosewood Veneer Raymond Loewy, 1965
By Raymond Loewy, DF 2000
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Raymond LOEWY DF2000 Desk sliding tray and its box Edition Doubinsky brothers 1965 very good condition Dimension 155cm x 56 x 78. Body in rosewood veneer, frame formed of aluminu...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Minimalist Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Desk Tray with Dark Hardwood Inlay
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Ideal for use as a valet tray, desk accessory, or decorative accent, this piece bridges utility and artistry.
Wood, Teak
Set of 3 desk trays by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 3 desk trays by Roger Capron. Circa 1950. Very good condition. These three ceramics are iconic of the period. Two of the works have a wicker handle. All the trays are sign...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 0.48 in W 5.63 in D 13.08 in
1960s Midcentury Danish Solid Wooden Teak Desk Accessory or Table Tray
By Georg Jensen, Kay Bojesen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Beautiful Danish 1960s solid teak wooden desk accessory or table tray. To use for pencils, business cards or table and kitchen accessories. The inner dimensions of the tray are 2...
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 42.52 in D 118.12 in
Custom Work Desk in Reclaimed Hardwood, Sand Cast Bronze Base with Cable Tray
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
We just created this desk / meeting table for a private office. The table features a customized system with a discreetly integrated power outlet and LAN cable. The 6 cm thick reclaim...
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 24 in D 12 in
Computer Riser / Desk Organizer in Teak, Jesper International, Denmark, c. 1980s
By Jesper International
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a computer riser / desk organizer in a mix of solid and veneered teak and produced in Denmark by Jesper International. Perfect for anyone with a teak desk this riser fea...
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl Office Set 1x Teak Diplomat desk and 1x Teak sideboard by France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice Office Set by Finn Juhl for France & Son Denmark. One large writing desk and one Sideboard. The backside from the Board is also in Teak veneer so it can stay in the middle ...
Teak
Mid-Century Swivel Desk Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown. Manufacturer: Unknown. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 6″ H x 16″ L x 10″ W. Materials: Walnut plywood, ...
Chrome
Knoll Mid Century Modern Desk Organizer Paper Tray
By Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Knoll desk organizer or paper tray in anodized brass and black.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Office in Box Desk Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Walnut Mid-Century Modern desk tray inbox sorter. Dimensions are: 15" x 10 1/4" x 2 1/8" Original vintage condition.
Walnut
Sold
H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Desk Tray in the Style of William Sklaroff
By William Sklaroff
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Double Desk Tray, Circa 1970 In the Style of Wiliam Sklaroff Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paper Magazine Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern paper magazine tray holder.
Walnut
Mid Century Aluminum & Walnut Paper Tray Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: McDonald Product Corp Manufacturer: McDonald Product Corp Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960’s Dimensions: 7.25″H x 16″W x 11″D Mate...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Modernist Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray with black lining and solid walnut walls with black inlay detail, circa 1950s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! California design.
Walnut
Mid Century Handcrafted Wood Two Tier Letter Tray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s letter tray. Beautifully crafted with shaped trays with sculpted corners. The biomorphic legs create an active stance. It's a real statement piece for your desk.
Walnut
Mid Century Metal Letter Tray by Mosler Harbor
Located in San Mateo, CA
Steel double letter tray made by Mosler Harbor Metal Products. Nice quality construction.
Steel
Danish Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern teak desk organizer / letter tray. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 9." deep and 6.5" high.
Teak
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray by IRGSA
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.
Wood
Danish Modern Solid Teak Double Letter Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional Danish modern teak double letter desk tray circa the 1980s. The trays are made of dovetailed solid teak. The piece is in very good condition and would make a...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Letter Tray in Walnut and Brass, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A high-quality solid walnut letter tray with brass elements. Substantial construction with two levels. Rounded smooth corners with a felt-lined bottom.
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
19th Century Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century ormolu trinket tray decorated with Medusa’s head and scroll panels, contained in cartouche gallery with central carrying handles.
Ormolu
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H 1.78 in W 4.93 in D 1.78 in
Small Vintage Boat, Continental, Bronze, Desk, Ornament, Decorative, Coin Tray
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Continental, bronze desk ornament or decorative coin tray, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Bronze
Florence Knoll Walnut Plywood Letter Tray, Office Desk Accessory
By Florence Knoll
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Florence Knoll in 1948, this letter tray is made of walnut plywood and was a staple of midcentury office decor. The underside bears the fabric Knoll label with 320 Park A...
Walnut, Plywood
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California "New Old Stock - taken out of the original packaging / box" some very small chips to the yellow at the edges and bott...
Metal
Woodline 6500 Double Letter Desk Tray in Walnut and Brass
By William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Woodline 6500 double letter desk tray in walnut and brass, circa 1980s. The desk organizer is in very good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 15.25"D x 6"H. It wou...
Brass
Midcentury Rosewood Desk Organizer / Letter Tray by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful addition to your midcentury Scandinavian office. Solid rosewood construction.
Wood, Rosewood
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H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Enamel on Copper Tray by Paolo De Poli circa 1950
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish green enameled copper tray decorated with a gold horse, made in Italy in the 1950s.
Copper
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Pop Up Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile modern desk designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stylish and sleek desk features a teak construction with two large full-size drawers and a sled leg desi...
Wood, Teak
Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo Coin Pen Holder Desk Organizer Tray, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: classy Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo wood coin pen holder desk organizer tray fine exotic cocobolo wood. Maker label stamped underneath, Don S Shoemaker, made in Mexico...
Cocobolo
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H 6.5 in W 23.5 in L 6.5 in
Danish Modern Desk Organizer or Letter Tray in Rosewood by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Georg Petersens
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and very functional Danish modern rosewood desk organizer or letter tray by Georg Petersens, circa 1960s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 9." de...
Rosewood
American Industrial Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A sturdy and tenacious vintage American industrial steel tray with two handles and a fantastic worn patina from decades of use. Perfect on your coffee table or ottoman, or on your ki...
Steel
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H 2.13 in W 11 in D 13.5 in
Sleek Modern Office Desk Inbox Outbox Paper Organizer Tray Walnut Wood 1970s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury sleek and simple handsome modern desk office tray in warm walnut wood Clean design inbox outbox mail paper holder desk tray, circa 1970s. Style of Peter Pepper Products...
Walnut
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H 0.6 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Desk Set Letter Rack Rotating Calendar Pen Tray Black Leather c1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Three-piece midcentury desk accessories French stitched black leather, gold and metal Three pieces Letter rack French rolling calendar date changer 3 section pen tray or desk tid...
Metal
Sold
H 6.13 in W 10.5 in D 15.75 in
1970s Modern Two Tier Paper Tray Solid Walnut Wood and Bronze Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk tray Midcentury modern office tray with two tiers. Walnut and bronze with faux leather cover. No label. USA circa 1970s Solid beautifully grained walnut wood Sturdy construc...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century French bronze and ormolu ribbed and scrolled hull boat-shape pen tray, raised on serpent feet and handles, fitted with glass inkwells and lidded wafer box surmount...
Bronze, Ormolu
Jens Risom Walnut Paper Tray
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut paper tray by Jens Risom for Risom Design. The tray features oiled walnut angled side panels with a slanted bed and finger joinery. There are four trays available and they ...
Wood, Walnut
Florence Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a classic mid-century modern desk or table accessory designed by none other than Florence Knoll.
Bentwood
Walnut Paper Tray with Black Naugahyde Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut and naugahyde paper tray. The tray features dual black naugahyde lined trays, with oiled walnut cases and a stainless steel pin supporting the upper tier. Dimensions: 11" wi...
Walnut, Naugahyde
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a stunning mid-century modernist tiered letter file tray walnut wood and aluminum. In the style of Florence Knoll . Dimensions: 6.13" H x 10" W x 15" D. Ple...
Wood, Walnut
Florence Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Bent plywood desktop letter tray by Knoll. Retains original label with the Herbert Matter designed big K Knoll label. Original ebonized black finish. 1960s, USA.
Wood
1970s Set of Christian Dior Pin Tray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three decorative elements in plated metal by Christian Dior. Signed and in great condition. Dimensions are 15cm, 8cm and 4cm.
Metal
Walnut Plywood Double Pivoting Letter Tray By Florence Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
Iconic sculptural and functional desk accessory by Florence Knoll executed in walnut plywood. The upper tray pivots. Signed with manufacturer's label to underside. Shipping to the U...
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
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