Leather Desk Sets
Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Desk Sets
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Leather, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century French Desk Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Desk Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Leather
20th Century Desk Sets
Crystal, Brass
20th Century North American Modern Desk Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Leather, Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Sets
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Desk Sets
Brass
2010s Italian Desk Sets
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Brass
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century European Desk Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Desk Sets
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century European Desk Sets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Leather, Suede
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Sets
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Sets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets
Brass, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Brass
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Leather
2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Leather, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets
Gold
Late 20th Century English Desk Sets
Leather, Velvet
20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Brass
Late 20th Century French Desk Sets
Leather, Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Metal, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Metal
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Finding the Right Desk Accessories for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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, 2022To clean a leather desk blotter, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Tackle heavy stains with a cleaning product designed specifically for leather. Applying leather conditioner to the blotter regularly can help to minimize cracking. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
- Can I paint a leather desk top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, 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.
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