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Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style Desk with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in Big Flats, NY
1/8". A stunning antique RJ Horner mahogany desk, circa 1920, featuring a serpentine Bombay style
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with Oude Horn leerdam W Heesen
By Willem Heesen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with O Horn, 1980 Oude Horn Leerdam from Willem Heesen
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
adorned with a horn motif, an elegant touch that adds to its allure. The desk's top features a mesmerizing
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for
Category

Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5.75 in
Jean-Claude Dresse Table or Desk with Horn Inlayed, Anno 1980
By Smekens, Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
inlaid of Horn. The multiple colored horn is layed into a fish-bone structure, which creates an
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Horn, Bog Wood, Lacquer

Jugendstil Penholder Horn with Lizard and Metal Application
Located in Hamburg, DE
Penholder Horn with Lizard and Metal Application
Category

Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century Horn and Silver Quill Holder with Unicorn Figure on Marble Base
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century horn and silver quill holder with unicorn figure on marble base.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Regency 19th Century Anglo-Indian Horn Ink Stand with One Crystal Ink Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Regency 19th century Anglo-Indian horn ink stand with one crystal ink bottle, one small horn cover
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Inkwells

Antique Horner School Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior c1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Horner School s-roll top desk in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

A Rare Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks c.1870-80
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in Roe Deer horn & the the base is in layered stag horn with star
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Signed Maitland Smith Desk Tesselated Horn Carlton House Writing Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Regency style Carlton writing desk covered with tessellated horn in dark and light colors
Category

Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare and Impressive Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks, circa 1870-1880
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in roe deer horn and the base is in layered stag horn with star
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Inkwells

Materials

Horn

Horn Tone Neutral Finish X Base Campaign Desk with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern grey to white wash horn tone Campaign desk. Glossy finish clear coat finish
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Horn and Gold Plated Novelty Desk Tidy, Lizard with Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and unusual desk tidy / dish, perfect for keeping bits and pieces tidy on the desk-top
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Magnifying Glass with Polished Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
polished horn with black and brown taupe tones. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Horn Jar with Silver
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
English horn jar with 925 silver marked. In the front a silver médaillon. Bottom in glass. Made by
Category

Antique 1870s English Black Forest More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Period 19th Century Ram's Horns Inkwell with Metal Canister
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period ram's horns inkwell from the 19th century, with metal canister. Created
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle
Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass, made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Glass

Horn and Suede Notepad Holder with Chrome Mounts by Muriel Rudolph, 1980s
By Muriel Rudolph
Located in Stamford, CT
The beautiful horn inlaid top framed in deep burgundy suede swings up on chrome hinges. A wonderful
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion Head Mask
By Reed & Barton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1950s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion head and Ring Handle. Beautiful Reed
Category

Mid-20th Century American For The Desk

Art Deco Brass Shoe Horn with Bronze Ram, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant long shoe horn in brass set with a stylised Ram in bronze at the top. It can be wall hung
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn Leerdam Holland
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn A paperweight is an object that can be placed on
Category

20th Century Dutch De Stijl Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Crystal Inkwell with a Silver Top and Mounted Stag Horn, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Crystal Inkwell with a Silver Top and Decorated with Mounted Stag Horn, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Exquisite Antique Victorian Cobra Letter Opener with Emerald Eyes and Horn Blade
Located in New York, NY
amber colored Horn blade. This is truly a remarkable piece that was originally purchased at James two
Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Letter Openers

Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Glass

HORN INLAY LAMP.
Located in NYC, NY
An oval shapped desk lamp with rectangular inlays of horn veneer.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

HORN INLAY LAMP.
HORN INLAY LAMP.
H 21.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely little desk lamp with a horn-shaped avocado colored lampshade. Attributed to Stilnovo, made
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
H 13.39 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Carved Figural RJ Horner Mahogany Writing Desk Table
By J. Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Renaissance style 2 drawer desk, attributed to J. Horner, with paw feet on casters.
Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

RJ Horner & Co French Marble Top One-Drawer Writing Table with Ormolu
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Paris by R.J. Horner & Co, Furniture Makers, 61,63,65 West 23rd Street, New York”. The table dates to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Horn Handles 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Nouveau style magnifying glass
Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

R.J. Horner Louis XV1 Style Parquetry Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautifully proportioned serpentine shaped Louis XV1 style parquetry desk by R. J. Horner with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Ink Standish with solid oak base, two Highland cow horns form the centrepiece of this unusual and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Oak

Rare English Ram's Horn with Silver Plate Inkwell by Walker & Hall
By Walker & Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rare English Ram's Horn with silver plate Inkwell by Walker & Hall, the horns are mounted with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Gucci Milano 1970 Shoe Horn with Handle in Leather and Stainless Steel
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Shoe horn designed by Gucci. Very elegant shoehorn, created in Milano Italy by the house of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion Head Mask
By Reed & Barton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1950s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion head and Ring Handle. Beautiful Reed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Baroque Letter Openers

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Magnifying Glass with Leather Cover, Model 4998, Austria, 1959
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Magnifying glass and bookmark, model 4998 Austria, 1959 Horn, glass, leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Leather, Glass

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Empire French Two-Arm Bouillotte Desk lamp with Trumpets, Horns
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Halle, DE
A beautiful 20th century high-quality gilt bronze French Bouillotte desk lamp with two arms in the
Category

20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Walnut & brass. 5-drawer desk with ribbed, relief surfaces, horn legs 3 brass keys. All drawers
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
H 31.75 in W 67 in D 31.5 in
Two Magnifying Glasses with Silver and Horn Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Two magnifying glasses with horns that have been applied with silver for the handles. Priced
Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories

Painted French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
painted finish. Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, ltd. continues its 36 year tradition of
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

18th Century Spanish Table with Trestle Base in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate carvings on all four sides of apron. Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, ltd
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Oak

19thc English Horn & Ivory Lap Desk With Penwork Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC ENGLISH HORN & IVORY LAP DESK WITH PENWORK INTERIOR An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques
Category

Antique 19th Century Boxes

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful polished walnut lap desk with mother pearl, abalone, and horn inlay border along top of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Leather

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century English Rams Horn Inkwell with Pewter Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English rams Horn inkwell with pewterl mounts and brass topped bottles.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

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Desk With Horn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with horn for your home. A desk with horn — often made from bone, horn and metal — can elevate any home. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage desk with horn now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk with horn you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk with horn bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with horn over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Edward Charles Brown and Muriel Rudolph are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Horn?

Prices for a desk with horn can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $217 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,487.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ram’s horn is called a shofar. A shofar is a musical instrument used for Jewish religious ceremonies. The pitch of a shofar is controlled by the player’s embouchure. You’ll find a large collection of ram horn-inspired artwork from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What a drinking horn represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In Greek mythology, the drinking horn is a symbol of the God Dionysus. Others associate the vessels with the Vikings or believe it to represent wealth and abundance. Shop a collection of drinking horns on 1stDibs.
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    How a drinking horn works is rather simple. The hollowed-out horn holds water and other liquids. When you want to take a sip, you lift the open end to your mouth, keeping the pointed end in a downward position. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of drinking horns.
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    The horn of a phonograph is actually just called the horn. Early phonographs played music and other sounds when grooves in records caused vibrations to travel from the stylus to the diaphragm. This caused the vibrating diaphragm to generate sound waves carried out through the horn. Find a variety of phonographs on 1stDibs.
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    The most distinct feature of kudu horn is their shape. Male kudu antelopes grow long spiraling horns with a sleek surface that artisans can paint and carve. You'll find a selection of kudu horn furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    Although sizes varied, most powder horns held around 32 ounces of powder. Powder horns were popular because they were lightweight and easy to carry. Also, the horn helped to keep gunpowder dry. Shop a selection of antique powder horns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
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    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
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    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
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    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
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    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
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    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
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    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A modular desk is one composed of components. Unlike a standard desk that consists of a single piece, a modular desk features pieces that you can mix and match to create your own custom workspace. For example, a maker may offer a variety of desktops, pedestals and storage units, such as filing drawers, open shelves and specialized shelving for computer towers and peripherals. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of desks.