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Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

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Bronze

19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter /Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC Welsh Pine Post Office Sorting Counter/ Table with original cast iron foot
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Antique 1870s English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

Lola sculptural curved wood sideboard by Sebastiano Bottos
By Sebastiano Bottos
Located in Pordenone, IT
Lola sideboard is a Made in Italy piece with a Capital letter. It is made of two volumes that seem
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2010s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Pair of Round Bronze Push Pull Relief Door Handles with Flower Relief
Located in London, GB
have a large collection of door handles available in all sorts of materials such as glass, wood and
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Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Gunnar Nylund Floor Vase AKT Stoneware Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Basel, BS
‘, of which each has a three letter code describing it‘s shape, this one being the model AKT. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Hans Viksten Mallorca Oil Painting 1962 Framed
Located in Vancouver, BC
they were accompanied by them.. a sort of hand in hand love letter to his country, and in this case
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hans Viksten Mallorca Oil Painting 1962 Framed
Hans Viksten Mallorca Oil Painting 1962 Framed
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Les Cinglés Du Chocolat Hardcover French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
its sources. From the several sorts of chocolate connoisseur-including the gourmoo, who eats only milk
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Books

Materials

Paper

34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
-SEWN; FOUND WITH A LETTER FROM JOHN W. RUDE OF THE 2ND KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEER CAVALRY (UNION): 34
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Lewis Carroll Two Original Handwritten Letters on Paper, 1877
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Jersey, GB
first letter, dated February 5, 1877, included a photograph of himself and poked fun at his famous
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Antique Late 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Lewis Carroll Two Original Handwritten Letters on Paper, 1877
Lewis Carroll Two Original Handwritten Letters on Paper, 1877
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H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.01 in
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
. No attention to detail was left unattended to by this one of a kind highly sort after designer. The
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of William IV Satinwood Bedside or Deception Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
books, letter books, and other business ledgers from circa 1730-1930. The Gillow brothers and nephews
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Antique 1840s English Night Stands

Unbelievable Botanical & Architectural Gem Antique Rug, circa 1890's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In the middle of the rug at the top of the piece, you will see a small letter"B" in Farsi. This can
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Antique 19th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorado State Flag, Made of Silk, Ca 1911-1920
Located in York County, PA
meanings behind the elements in the design are as follows: The large letter "C" stands for Colorado and
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a painter, and had written a rhymed chronicle of the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

After Raffaello Sanzio 1483-1520 Raphael La Madonna della Seggiola Oil on Canvas
By Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Federico's court was rather more literary than artistic, but Giovanni Santi was a poet of sorts as well as a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Antique American Flag, 32 Stars, Minnesota Statehood, ca 1858-59
Located in York County, PA
of the blue canton. In rare instances, one might see this sort of pattern, but with only 2 stars
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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Rookwood Art Nouveau Craftsman Silver Overlay Corn Whiskey Jug
By Rookwood Pottery Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
the Morse Museum. An accomplished homage to fermented beverages of the homemade sort by a young lady
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Barware

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Silver

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Reclaimed Grey and White Spanish Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Spanish cement tiles dating back to the early 1900s. Total of 900 square feet available. The price is per square ft.
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20th Century Spanish Flooring

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Corbu Ottoman in Grey Oak by DeMuro Das
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish rococo country cabinet in painted pine. The cabinet is a classic country house furniture from northern Sweden. Made during the late 18th century, circa 1790, during the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
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Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak veneer from the 1960s. In the lower part, two doors open onto a shelf and a panel drops to reveal a desk space. The upper part ope...
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Mid-Century Modern Desk from the 1960s
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French Oak Harvest Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
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Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Tables

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French Oak Harvest Trestle Table
French Oak Harvest Trestle Table
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Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets

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Candover Daybed, Fully Upholstered Single End Day Bed In Green Boucle
By And Objects
Located in London, GB
And objects, product design studio founded by Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes based in London. The Candover daybed is crafted from a solid beech timber frame and has an elevated ...
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Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Striking Victorian craftsmans...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Oak

Contemporary Brutalist Dresser in Solid Oak 'Custom Size'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
Dresser / cabinet Sculpted wood (solid oak) Finish: wavy, medium Warm furniture’s made by Russian designers from "Soha Concept" studio lead by the artist Denis Milovanov. Simpli...
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Pendant Light Chandelier 'Mexico' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Cane Wicker, 1960s, 1 of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large pendant lamps model no. 3635/6 'Mexiko' (engl. Mexico) by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s. A brass star with six arms and cone shaped wicker or cane shades. Each chandel...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Pair of 20th Century Swedish Headboards by Josef Frank in 1939. Made for Firma Svenskt Tenn.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bed Coronas

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish folk art secretary desk from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1820. The secretary is a genuine Swedish country house furniture in pine. The surface is very distressed...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Secretaires

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Pine

Cartier Styles et Stylos Hardcover French Edition, Cartier Creative Writing
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier : styles et stylos Hardcover – November 8, 2000 French Edition Cartier Creative Writing by François CHAILLE Flammarion, Paris, 2000 Published in French text. Place ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Books

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Mid-Century Leather Safari Lounge Chair by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Deland, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Tapestries

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Industrial Steel Mail Letter Sorter Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, industrial, steel, mail sorter unit features 49, 6 x 6 x 10 inch deep cubby hole, mail
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Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Model 64 Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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19th C Welsh Mahogany & Pine Post Office Sorting Shelves
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19th C Welsh Mahogany & Pine Post Office Sorting shelves with thick brass dividing
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French Hand-Painted Wood Wall Cabinet with Compartments for Sorting
Located in Houston, TX
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Shelves

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1970s Vintage Chrome Letter and Note Trays by McDonald Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome legal sized letter trays plus a smaller note or office
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Edwardian English Walker & Hall Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
By Walker & Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Edwardian English sterling silver toast rack, often used today as a desk top letter holder or
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Silver Plate Desk Set by Richard Meier for Swid Powell
By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By Swid Powell, Richard Meier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An attractive silver plate letter opener, mail sorter and pen holder by Richard Meier for Swid
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Located in Pasadena, TX
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French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Surround
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy
Located in York County, PA
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Early Ohio State Flag with Blue Disc Inside the Buckeye
Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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Antique French 19th Century Equestrian Horse Fair Etching by Rosa Bonheur 36"
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Victorian English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Sterling Silver Toast or Letter Rack
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1920's Small Letter Filing Cabinet by Amberg File and Index Co Ltd
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Located in Garnerville, NY
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Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
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Landscape with Architecture and Ruins, Follower of G Ghisolfi Oil, Italian
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Set of 5-Piece Chinese Dragon Desk Accessories
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Letter Sorter For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal letter sorter for your home. A letter sorter — often made from wood, fabric and canvas — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect letter sorter — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each letter sorter bearing Baroque, Louis XVI or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Gunnar Nylund and Lewis Carroll each produced at least one beautiful letter sorter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Letter Sorter?

The average selling price for a letter sorter at 1stDibs is $13,001, while they’re typically $465 on the low end and $34,500 for the highest priced.