French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French oak letter holder France, circa 1940s Handsome solid wood letter holder Two escalating
Vintage 1940s French Desk Sets
Plaster, Oak
French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French oak letter holder France, circa 1940s Handsome solid wood letter holder Two escalating
Plaster, Oak
$475
H 5.32 in W 7.17 in D 1.63 in
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo
Porcelain
Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison
Crystal, Chrome
French Victorian Gothic Style Iron Letter Holder
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Gothic-style wrought iron letter holder with filigree calendar back with seal
Iron
Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco wooden letter holder.
Wood
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France
Chrome
$527
H 1.97 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Dior. And in the same collection Desk Accessories, Letter Tray paper holder France, 1940.
Leather
Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIerre Cardin dark blue upholstered letter holder with sterling silver / made in France Original
Sterling Silver
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Geneva, CH
Two letter holders "Ressort" by Yonel Lebovici, France, circa 1960s. Very good condtion.
Steel
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder. Great patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Paris, in
Leather
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina
Leather
$731Sale Price|35% Off
H 5.91 in W 20.48 in D 2.37 in
19th Century French Letter Holder in Palisander with Frieze Inlay
Located in Sofia, BG
Letter holder in palisander wood with freeze inlay made in late 19th century in France. Measures
Palisander
$2,003Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in Brussels, BE
Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade
Bronze
Antique Brass Letter Holder Paper Clip
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique brass letter or envelope holder. In the shape of a delicate hand, this petite clip with an
Brass
Bent Steel Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici, France 1970
Metal
Bronze Art Nouveau Bird Talon Letter Holder
Located in New Windsor, NY
Bronze predatory bird talon desk letter holder. A distinct Art Nouveau piece with highly detailed
Brass, Bronze
$410
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color. France 20th Century
Metal, Silver Plate
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris
By Le Tanneur
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Le Tanneur, Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like
Leather
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.5 in
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, catch it all circa 1950s, simple design in original finish
Metal
$750Sale Price|76% Off
H 2 in W 3.75 in D 7.88 in
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
Yonel Lebovici Ressort letter holder, steel signed. Small scale letter holder in a matte brushed
Stainless Steel
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder
Iron
$1,200
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Desk Accessories Chrome Spring Letter Holder
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Geneva, CH
Chrome letter or magazine holder by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex France 1969
Chrome
Leather Letter Holder in the manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in NYC, NY
A very handsome letter holder in beautifully patinated leather with fine stitching.
Leather, Wood
Ressort Letter Holder by Yonel Lebovici, Stainless Steel, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ressort letter holder by Yonel Lebovici Made in France, circa 1969 "Ressort" model. Produced in a
Metal, Stainless Steel
$1,300
H 7.69 in W 13.38 in D 5.69 in
Macassar, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1940
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional French Art Deco Desk Accessory in Macassar, Chrome, and Lucite, circa 1940 A rare and
Metal, Chrome
$996 / set
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 0.2 in
Wall Letter Holder in Embroidery on Fabric, with Floral Decorations 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This elegant letter holder was realized in France, during the 19th Century. It. in. With its
Fabric
$1,300
H 5.69 in W 12.19 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Art Deco modernist desk accessory, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930, is a
Metal, Chrome
$495
H 2.5 in Dm 5.13 in
Tiffany & Co. Blue Gold White Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Saucer Demitasse Espresso
By Hammersley, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
French letter mail holder shown, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314235995642 French jewelry dish search ref
Porcelain
Art Deco Lizard Letter Holder, France, 1930
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
An Art Deco lizard letter holder made in France, circa 1930. In good condition, only two minor
Leather
Yonel Lebovici Letter holder
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
Edition Distrimex 500 examples produced 1969
Chrome, Steel
Letter Holder, Antique Gilt Bronze
Located in Summerland, CA
C.1890, French gilt bronze letter holder. Superbly detailed, cast bronze pierced work. Decorative
Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
1950s French Copper Letter Rack Holder Envelope Shaped Sculpture Art
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1950s letter rack designed and manufactured in France. Bent copper envelope design with brass
Copper
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 0.25 in
French Souvenir Wall Hanging Letter Holders, Early 1900s Set of Two
Located in Petaluma, CA
These two French souvenir wall hanging letter holders are decorated with colored postcards under
Wood
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Chrome Letter Rack/Card Holder Produced for Distemex
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in London, GB
A chrome or nickel steel ressort letter rack designed by Yonel Lebovici for Distemex, France, 1969.
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Antique Brass Lady's Letter Holder, France
Located in Pasadena, CA
Delightfully decorative, yet also functional, this fantastic French antique brass lady’s letter
Marble, Brass
Lebovici Ressort Metal Letter Holder, France, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Brussels, BE
Chromed metal letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici in 1969 for Distrimex, France. All purchases
Steel, Metal
Sold
H 5.71 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in
Jean Goardere, letter holder, handmade pewter, France 1970s / Midcentury Modern
By Jean Goardere
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter / magazine holder in hammered handmade pewter by Jean Goardere. France, 1970s. Marked: 95
Pewter
French Leather Desktop Letter Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French leather desktop letter holder. Rich burgundy leather. Excellent vintage condition.
Leather
French Brass and Leather Letter Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great French caramel brown and brass letter holder. Thin, angular brass frame with horizontal beams
Brass
French 19th Century Brass Letter Holder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Impressive pierced brass ornamentation with handle and pen trays
French Empire Style Bronze Letter Holder
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This neoclassical style bronze stationary holder would be a handsome addition to any desk. It
Bronze
French Glass and Chrome Letter/Napkin Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful petite glass and chrome letter or napkin holder. Four glass sides and chrome arch. Arch
Chrome
Adnet Style Letter Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very handsome letter holder in the style of Jacques Adnet. Beautiful brown leather with contrast
Brass
Jacques Adnet Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Dark green leather with signature contrast stitching
Brass
c.1930 French Streamlined Art Deco Letter Holder w/ Inkwell
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome vintage French Art Deco marble letter holder with an interesting and unique inkstand that
Marble
Art Deco Letter Holder, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Deco letter holder in wood and metal sculpture flowers.
Metal
Antique French Victorian Bronze Figural Letter Holder with Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Bronze Figural Letter Holder with Face. Item features dast bronze
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Wall Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or a shelf with this elegant antique ceramic letter holder from Normandy, France
Faience
Sold
H 8 in W 11.5 in L 8 in
19th Century French Brown Patinated Leather Letter Holder with Brass Handle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a library with this elegant antique letter holder, crafted in Southern France
Leather, Walnut
Petite Etrier Letter Holder in the Style of Adnet, France, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
stitched leather, gilt metal petite letter container some wear to leather please see pictures
Metal
Sold
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 3 in
French Gilt-Bronze and Pink Sèvres Porcelain Inkwell & Letter Holder, circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A French gilt bronze and pink Sèvres Porcelain inkwell and letter holder, circa 1880 With
Bronze
Art Deco Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Art Deco French Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder. Art Deco, circa 1950s wood
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century inkwell and ink stand made of brass with double letter holder in the back. Made in
Brass
Art Deco Letter Holder, Desk Accessory in Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Very elegant Art Deco Style letter holder with rounded graphic shapes, from the 1940s. Made of
Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Burl
Sold
H 5.52 in W 12.41 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Modernist Letter Holder by Louis Prodhon Palisander and Chrome
By Louis Prodhon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish Modernist Art Deco letter holder, letter stand by the French designer Louis Prodhon, France
Chrome
Sold
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 9.06 in
Mid-20th Century Industrial Metal Letter Holder, Rust Patina, Modular Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-20th Century Industrial Metal Letter Holder, Rust Patina, Modular Arcade Design Description
Metal
Sold
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Marble and Bronze Gilded Letter Holders 'Original Gilding', Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and bronze gilded letter holders (Original Gilding), Napoleon III period, 19th century
Marble, Bronze
Luxe Letter Holder by Claude Boeltz in Gilded Bronze and Rock Crystal
By Claude Victor Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous coral-form gilded bronze letter holder by Claude Victor Boeltz with natural rock crystal
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 3.55 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
1930s Art Deco Silver Plate Geometric Toast Rack or Letter Holder Wooded Handle
Located in London, England
1930s Art Deco French silver-plated geometric toast rack or letter holder. An usual piece with a
Silver Plate
19th Century French Hand Painted Wall Hanging Flower Holder from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique letter holder from Normandy, France; crafted circa 1870, the colorful wall piece
Ceramic
Complete Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, scissors, letter opener, pen cup, ashtray, letter holder, manual desk calendar (in French) and clock. Clock
Brass
Letter Holder by Lancel, in Black Leather, France 1970
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Lancel Paris The leather is black and in a high French
Brass
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco modernist desk accessory, letter holder, France, circa 1930. Sleek geometric shape mail
Metal, Chrome
Letter Holder, Art Deco, France, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This letter holder is in Wood. It has been done in France, Circa 1940.
Wood
Jacques Adnet Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina
Leather
French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted French porcelain mail letter desk holder, circa early-20th century
Porcelain
Jacques Adnet Leather Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome letter holder by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black leather with signature Adnet
Leather
French Art Deco Black Marble and Brass Desk Letter Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial French modern Art Deco black marble and brass desk letter holder, circa
Marble, Brass
French Art Deco Style Wooden Letter Holder Burled Amboyna Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Art Deco modernist desk accessory, letter holder, designed and manufactured in France
Burl, Amboyna
Sold
H 10.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in
French Hollywood Regency Bronze Card, Letter Holder or Miniature Rack
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Hollywood Regency small miniature magazine rack or letter/ card holder made of
Brass, Bronze
Silver Plate Letter Shaped Mail Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A shiny silver plate letter shaped letter holder - perfect for the well appointed and sophisticated
Silver Plate
Sold
H 22 in W 8 in D 2 in
19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your letters and notes in this charming Napoleon III wall hanging letter holder. Crafted in
Mercury Glass, Wood
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Lancel Paris
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Lancel Paris.
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Letter and Paper Holder
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted Art Nouveau letter and paper holder.
Brass
Yonel Lebovici Chrome Metal Ressort Letter Holder
By Distrimex, Yonel Lebovici
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant desk accessory, letter holder, or rack designed by Yonel Lebovici (1937 - 1998) in the
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 8 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Inkwell with Cut-Glass Bottles and Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
comprised of two cut-glass ink holders and a letter holding compartment complete with a lock. The wood has a
Sold
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 11.82 in
Letter Holder in Brown Leather and Brass, Old Patina, France circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Letter Holder is in brown Leather and brass, so the colors are brown and gold. It is
Brass
Sold
H 6.58 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Victorian romantic and very charming bronze doré French letter holder with cast bronze dividers in
Brass, Bronze
Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass
Brass
Sold
H 2.01 in W 8.01 in D 4.01 in
Letter holder mod. Ligne Ressort by Lebovici Yonel for Distrimex 60's France
By Distrimex, Yonel Lebovici
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1960s “Ligne Ressort” Letter Holder by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex – French Modernist Design
Metal
Sold
H 8.75 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
19th Century French Letter Holder in Leather with Tooling and Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your desk or office with this beautifully crafted letter holder from France, circa 1880
Leather, Handmade Paper
Jacques Adnet Chrome Desk Tray Letter Holder Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory, office tray by French Designer
Chrome, Metal
Ressort Letter Holder in the Manner of Yonel Lebovici
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chrome and leather Letter Holder in shape of a ressort in the manner of Yonel Lebovici famous
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco modernist chromed metal desk accessory, letter holder designed by French Jacques
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Modernist Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Make a bold statement with this exceptional Art Deco modernist letter holder, a masterpiece of
Metal, Chrome
$1,465,222
H 34.65 in W 39.57 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...
Copper, Gold
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$347,200
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Ormolu
$502,500
H 31 in W 61 in D 36 in
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...
Bronze, Ormolu
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
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.
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