Wooden Letter Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : Art Deco Mid-Century French Vintage Minimalist Office Key Features : Desk letter holder Wood veneer Three compartments Decorative grain French-made 1940s Keywords : wooden ...
Wood
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 storage compartments rest on a platform base Decorative trompe l'oeil plaster piece in...
Plaster, Oak
Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French metal letter holder crafted in the form of a graceful swan.
Metal
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 design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France.
Porcelain
Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Crystal, Chrome
Letter holder, gilded mirror, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style Neoclassical Vintage Decorative Mid-Century (1970s influence) Main Features: Wall-mounted letter holder with mirror Gilt metal (brass/gilt finish) France, 1970s Decorative neoc...
Mirror
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
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 1969.
Chrome
Art Deco burl wood letter holder, 1940's, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco letter holder in burl wood.
Wood
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior. And in the same collection Desk Accessories, Letter Tray paper holder France, 1940.
Leather
Art Nouveau letter holder in oak, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This French Art Nouveau oak letter holder from around 1910 is a beautifully preserved example of the movement’s devotion to natural forms, artisanal craftsmanship, and the poetic tra...
Mirror, Wood
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 mark on the front Length: 9 inches / Width: 4.5 inches / Height: 4 inches 1 available...
Sterling Silver
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Geneva, CH
Two letter holders "Ressort" by Yonel Lebovici, France, circa 1960s.
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.
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.
Leather
1970s Letter Holder in Black & Transparent Lucite - French Desk Accessory
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
1970s Letter Holder in Black & Transparent Lucite - French Desk Accessory Minimal and chic letter holder, made of lucite.
Lucite, Plexiglass
$735Sale Price|35% Off
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.
Palisander
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
Bent Steel Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici, France 1970
Metal
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.
Metal, Silver Plate
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder, Nickel-Plated Steel, Label, France 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder, Nickel-Plated Steel, Label, France 1969.
Stainless Steel
1940s Art Deco Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
1940s Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory Minimal and geometric Art Deco letter holder.
Wood, Cypress, Burl
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 Lancel or Dior.
Leather
$180Sale Price|20% Off
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 great decorative piece.
Metal
$600Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder or paperweight or just as a decorative wall hanger.
Iron
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
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.
Metal, Stainless Steel
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 refined embodiment of Art Deco modernism, this exquisite desk accessory was crafted ...
Metal, Chrome
$665Sale Price|30% Off
Antique TIFFANY & Co. Gilded Solid Sterling Silver Letter Holder Paper Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gilt Sterling silver letter or envelope holder desk accessory from Tiffany & Co. This rocaille monogrammed holder will not only look handsome on a desk, but is quite capable of h...
Sterling Silver
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.
Fabric
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 striking fusion of sophistication and utility. The stunning, bold geometric silhou...
Metal, Chrome
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 wears to the angles.
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.
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 and enamel detail. Measures: H 13 cm x L 24 cm x D 9 cm.
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 antique glass.
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 holder is outstanding.
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.
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.
Pewter
French Leather Desktop Letter Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French leather desktop letter holder. Rich burgundy leather.
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 covered in leather with white contrast stitching.
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 features gilt bronze Empire style motifs including swans, wreaths, and urns.
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 includes adjustable stem/handle with fitted chrome balls.
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 stitching and brass hardware.
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. Three brass arcs for holding mail or envelopes also have leather trim. Great patina to ...
Brass
French Gilt Bronze Duck Letter Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Gilt Bronze Duck Letter Holder, Early 20th Century A charming and highly decorative letter holder in the form of a stylized duck’s head, crafted in finely worked gilt bronze ...
Bronze
c.1930 French Streamlined Art Deco Letter Holder w/ Inkwell
Located in Highwood, IL
Awesome vintage French Art Deco marble letter holder with an interesting and unique inkstand that still has its original glass well inside.A fantastic find for the inkwell collector,...
Marble
Antique French Victorian Bronze Figural Letter Holder with Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Bronze Figural Letter Holder with Face.
Bronze
Art Deco Letter Holder, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Deco letter holder in wood and metal sculpture flowers.
Metal
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; crafted circa 1950, the colorful wall piece with scroll shapes features hand painted...
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, circa 1860, the lock box is beautifully upholstered with paper on the interior an...
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 some fading to gilt Item ships from France. Price does not include shipping, handlin...
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 bronze casting of a bird's talons grasping a graduated metal coil for holding lette...
Brass, Bronze
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 raised gold, hand-painted with putti and flowers.
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.
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 France in Louis XV Style.
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 solid burl wood (not veneer), which is a rare growth of the trunk. The wood essence i...
Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood, Burl
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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