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Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
Located in Fulton, CA
English oak letter box with fitted interior and lid. Nice desk accessory or storage for special
Category

Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
H 9 in W 12.88 in D 4.38 in
Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV026 Unique wall unit with methacrylate top writing desk with one drawer, newspaper holder and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer 3 Piece Set. Set includes letter holder with three
Category

Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Desk Sets

Materials

Bamboo

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino Legs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Incline Village, NV
to the top surface. As with the desk inkwell and pen holder, the document holder has a Wedgwood blue
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame by Carlo Mollino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
fashion house, Gucci. The base is covered in leather, the top being a very dark green and black around
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Empire Style English Roll Top Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
and letter holders and a gold embossed leather desk surface, topped with a bronze-filigree framed tray
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed
Category

Antique Early 1800s Scandinavian Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack A Desk top Letter rack, with 4
Category

Early 2000s Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
By Hermès
Located in GB
that are each gold leaf stamped "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" The top of each piece is embossed with
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
plain glass on the reverse. There is a small hole in the top to accommodate a single pen. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Classic Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass horizon pillar candle holder, vide poche
Category

Vintage 1980s German Space Age More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built-in top holders
Category

Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Very Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Cold Painted Eagle Claw Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece. With the holiday season on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

JASPER CABINET Americana Oak Leather Top Traditional Executive Desk
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Solid oak, embossed black leather top, brass hardware, and solid base. The user side of the desk
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Matchbox Holder with Abstract Silver Inlays by Axel Salomonsen
By Axel Salomonsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
(925s) intarsia during the late 1950s and 60s. This matchbox holder in solid rosewood features an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or study with this elegant antique inkwell; crafted in Belgium, circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. The child in 19th
Category

Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Small Desk, Kids Desk or Writing Table by Torck, 1950s
By Torck
Located in Schagen, NL
The cutest piece in stock! This small oak veneered writing table, (kids)desk or Secretaire was
Category

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Cutler & Sons Model 1 Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
top desk. This is the prototype of the well-known Cutler & Sons patented desk and could very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
height, 79cm to the top of the book holder tabs Width:- 140cm Depth:- 80cm Legroom height:- 62cm
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Hermès Pipe Holder or Paperweight Horse Saddle Shaped Rodeo Texas
By Hermès
Located in FR
Stunning and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Pipe Holder In carved wood in the shape of a small horse
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown For The Desk

Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular pen holder in silvered metal. Ornated with gilt grooves on the top.  
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
H 1.38 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
accents. Each drawer has ample room for storage including a pencil holder built into the top drawer and an
Category

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

Materials

Wood

LANE Altavista Mahogany Chippendale Bookmatched Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
/pencil holder. Made in Altavista, Virginia, USA, in the late 20th Century. Measures: 41.5w 22d, Top of
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Arts & acCrafts Marble & Brass Desk Inkstand with Four Porcelain Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
holders stand out beautifully on top of the mint marble base. Apart from a few superficial scratches to
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Engraved and Monogrammed Notepad Holder - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite silver plate monogrammed desk pad and pen holder. This piece features a flip-up top
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Black Starr Gorham Sterling Silver Tape Measure Holder with Monogram
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver tape measure dispenser/holder by Black Starr Gorham. Monogram appears to be DCH
Category

20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Restored Split Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a mahogany top with rattan legs and wicker sides, a center drawer, and built-in top holders. Desk
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue
By Modern Fabergé
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue. Vintage Bohemian Cobalt Blue and Ruby
Category

20th Century Asian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Liberte letter holder/desk organizer/envelope box was designed by French Industrial Designer
Category

1990s Portuguese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

Italian Vintage Desk in Walnut Wood, Brass and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
The beautiful desk is made in walnut wood, but the top is covered with glass plate giving the dest
Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
#: 2703, Finish #: CD "Connoisseur Distressed" Measures: 42w 21d, Top of Gallery: 32h, Top of Desk
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco American Sterling Silver & Pink Guilloche Enamel Letter Holder
By The Thomae Company
Located in Bath, GB
A rare piece of American Art Deco silver, a small desk-top letter rack made from solid sterling
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Webster Floral Bow Sterling Silver Calling Card Holder
By Webster Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
bow centrally set on the top of the area with a monogram. The monogram looks like MSL to me. It is
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Patinated Brass Desktop Book or Mail holder by Kronheim & Oldenbusch
Located in San Diego, CA
piece stamped at the bottom with company logo great desk top piece and very rare.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
surface there is an aluminum panel with ceramic inset trays and five pen holders. The desk has two
Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
holder drawer at the top which pulls out fully and then can hinge 90 degrees so that it will be closer to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
charm. To host a decorative bibelot or books on top with a candle holder. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA
Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique English Regency Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Watch or Miniature Holders
Located in London, GB
Superb near pair of Russian or English early 19th century watch or portrait holders. In the finest
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk set in polished black marble; the massive inkwell with an elongated octagonal shape, has a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
order. It's rare to find a set this complete. The set is comprised of a lift top desk pad with a new
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen holder is completely covered with Khatam inlaid
Category

Vintage 1950s Iraqi Islamic Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate top and knob
Category

Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
beautiful garniture such as bronze sculpture and books on top or a candle holders. you can take it with you
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
business card slot or letter slot at the top of the desk. There are also 2 brass tip pen holders (one on
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare antique Desk model, chopping block, Bones, Silver plate and marble
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique desk model or sculpture. It is designed as a chopping block, a large tree stump
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Antique French Empire Style Ink Stand, Desk Inkwell, France 1880, H527
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique French Empire style ink stand, desk inkwell, France 1880, H527 France 1880 Floral mounts
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Brass

1980s Gray Squiggle Desk by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a black aluminum wire management holder above the desk's modesty panel. This is an extraordinarily
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Three-Piece Art Deco Machine Age Cobalt Mirror and Chrome Desk Set by Victor
By Victor
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age desk set was realized by the celebrated American maker
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk with top holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each desk with top holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 329 variations of the antique or vintage desk with top holder you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the desk with top holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk with top holder, designed in the mid-century modern, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with top holder over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Carlo Mollino and Dessie Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a desk with top holder at 1stDibs is $1,950, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $275,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.