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Whimsical Atomic Age Metal Envelope Spring Desk Holder Dog
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage metal envelope desk holder, circa 1950's cool and unique great piece of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Desk Top Envelope Holder Early Mark
By Roycroft
Located in San Diego, CA
early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Envelope Post Fontana Arte Desk 1960 Brass and Crystal Often Green
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury envelope post Fontana Arte desk 1960 brass and crystal often green.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Adirondack Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Located in Praha, CZ
20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes
Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helenea Christensen
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Paper
Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Antique Brass Letter or Envelope Holder Paper Clip
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique brass letter or envelope holder with two snakes wrapped around a fountain, birdbath or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Gucci Vintage Cross Hoofnail Envelope Opener, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage letter opener in chrome and the typical Gucci colors green and red patterns signed with Gucci and in good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Chrome
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm
This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Stamp or Envelope Moistener No. 23670
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century envelope (or stamp) moistener.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Model no
Category
20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2 in Dm 1 in
Space Age Plastic Desk Set Organizer
By Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice black & white Space Age plastic desk set organizer, circa 1970's great condition 2 pieces set
Category
Late 20th Century North American Space Age Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
TRAFUL Desk Set, Black Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
design of the desk set made of alpaca and onyx. The alpaca recalls the moments when the lake reflects the
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
TRAFUL Desk Set, Black Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
shore of Traful Lake, the source of a river, is reflected in the design of the desk set made of alpaca
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Stunning Gucci desk set made of black leather and brass. Four pieces include: massive desktop
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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
Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Black Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Brass Desk Letter Holder, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
, possibly France. A great piece for any desk, library, etc. to hold envelopes, papers, mail, etc. Shown in
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
sealing the envelope with a wax stamp.
The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Leather Desk Mats by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm
Materials
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Located in Gardena, CA
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Continental, likely
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand.
This antique and rather sizeable bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
American Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut 5 Piece Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970's handcrafted solid walnut desk set, letter tray, pencil holder, envelope holder
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
Located in GB
Dimensions
Height 12 cm
Width 10 cm
Depth 7 cm
Envelope opener some light chips
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Desks
Materials
Brass
H 4.25 in W 13.75 in D 11.25 in
Stunning Late 19th Century Campaign or Travelers Desk Attr. to Thomas Potter
By Thomas Potter
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique quarter-sawn, two piece oak campaign desk.
This may very well be the most beautiful and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
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H 44.9 in W 34.6 in D 17.3 in
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc. - it is a very attractive interior. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1910, French Oak Escritoire
Located in High Point, NC
envelope holders provide a nook for unopened letters. Wooden cup handles, carved with a design of scrolling
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gucci Equine Design Note Cards & Journal Book Stationery Set in Gucci Box c 1990
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
of ten one sided paper note cards are paired with matching envelopes
The stationery set comes with a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown For The Desk
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
TRAFUL Pen Cap, Black Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
design of the desk set made of alpaca and onyx. The alpaca recalls the moments when the lake reflects the
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
TRAFUL Pencil Tray, Black Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
design of the desk set made of alpaca and onyx. The alpaca recalls the moments when the lake reflects the
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Vintage Italian Brass Letter Envelope Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
opened up envelope that is a box. it is from the late 60's or early 70's. It has been meticulously
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Rego Laptop Holder 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
useful on the desk to hold envelopes, notepads and folders or in the kitchen.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Carrara Marble
Handmade Italia Lava Stone REGO Laptop Holder 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
useful on the desk to hold envelopes, notepads and folders or in the kitchen.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Lava
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny': Silver Palm Reading Paperweight and Booklet
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
give this paperweight an elegant and professional appearance, ideal for any office or study desk. A
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal, Sheet Metal
H 2.56 in W 3.55 in D 0.2 in
English Mid-19th Century Brass Stationary Box with Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
sections for cards and envelopes. The inkwell also has an attached lid but no glass insert Together its a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Gucci Vintage Golf Ball Money Clip, 1970
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Money Grab or envelope holder in gold and silver plated, signed Gucci Italy on the bottom.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Steel
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre Shaped Letter Rack Holder
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in Pearland, TX
envelopes or business cards. Each letter holder slot is 3.75"H.
DIMENSIONS
6.25"W × 3.75"D × 6.5"H.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
). A pen well to either side of the inkstand and a pen or envelope "tree" at the rear of the inkstand
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
envelopes and there is a drawer at the bottom
This is a unique and attractive piece
Measures: The Box is
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pine
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Thumbs Letter Holder
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
object features a patinated bronze pair of opposing thumbs that are separated to store envelopes or paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Fingers Letter Holder with Granite Base
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
object features a patinated bronze set of fingers that are separated to store envelopes or paper goods
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Granite, Bronze
English Victorian Period 19th Century Wood or Horn Letter Opener
Located in Atlanta, GA
addition to your desk, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Its smooth, curved design allows
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Horn, Wood
Gilt Bronze Paper Cut - Maurice Frécourt - Period: Early 20th Century
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
pages of old books, but its most common use is to open letters or envelopes.
Elegant on your desk, or
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20th Century French Other Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Gump's Jade Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
original box. This iconic pair of essential desk adornments are a must for the Gump's or jade collector. My
Category
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Contemporary Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
By Tanaka
Located in Beirut, LB
paper clips and push pins, a few papers, cards or envelopes.
The head of this gooseneck desk lamp can
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal
Category
Antique 1820s Indian Islamic Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
space for paper and envelopes. The desk has several compartments for pens, ink and writing accessories
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Teghini, Firenze - Modernist Silver Plated Desk Box c.1970
By Teghini
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable silver plated desk box with a novelty lid in the form of the back of an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Desk Register from Buffalo Bill's Hotel in the Rockies
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Buffalo Bill's desk register used at the Irma Hotel, including a double inkwell, hotel bell
Category
Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
compartment for pens ink and a compartment for letters and envelopes. These lap desks were common in Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in
Art Deco Burl Walnut Cloud Shaped Writing Desk Bureau, English , circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
top reveals a desk area with slots for envelopes and a little drawer for pens. The resting area is
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Bakelite
H 42.92 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
for pens and ink and a compartment for papers and envelopes. These lap desks were common in Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
end ring will not only look handsome on a desk, but is quite capable of holding papers, envelopes or a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Antique Malachite and Horn Letter Opener
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
finely sharpened, allowing for precise and effortless opening of letters and envelopes.
The handle of
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Early 19th Century Unknown For The Table
Sterling Silver Letter Organizer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
envelope or magazines to be neatly placed inside. The center slot with the handle above only allows for
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
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Envelope Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of envelope desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique envelope desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and brass. Envelope desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern envelope desks are consistently popular styles. Many envelope desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Christofle, Fontana Arte and Fornasetti produced popular envelope desks that are worth a look.
How Much are Envelope Desks?
Envelope desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $570, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $2,800.
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