Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne.
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Desk Set
Chinese Gilt Brass Cloisonné “Scroll and Floral” Nine‑Piece Desk Set, 20th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Gilt Brass Cloisonné “Scroll and Floral” Nine‑Piece Desk Set, 20th Century, Unmarked A rare and complete nine‑piece Chinese gilt brass cloisonné desk set, exquisitely decora...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set. Vintage Chinese calligraphy set: Includes marble seal stamp, pen, ink box. The hand carved Chinese Duan ink stone for use with the solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Ready for any desk slits on the sides allow for easy set up with blotter.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
$195Sale Price / set|48% Off
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
$325 / set
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captai...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
By Sing Fat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in mahogany , Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.Amazing detail. Divided into compartments plus the wick deposit. 6 trays.. Wonderful patina..Bronze foo dogs.. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beaux Arts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Guan Ware Style Brush Washer, Porcelain with Lobed Rim, Chinese Glaze
Located in San Francisco, CA
Guan Ware Style Brush Washer Porcelain brush washer with a lobed rim and milky green crackled glaze. The glaze thins at the rim, revealing the dark body beneath. Made in the style o...
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set
Located in Dekalb, IL
Hand-carved hardwood desk and matching chair set featuring intricate bas-relief carvings throughout.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 2.88"D x 1.75"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "Chinese" pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century (Dated Jan...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "Chinese" pattern blotter ends, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the unde...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Ink Stone With Wooden Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ink Stone With Wooden Base A rectangular Chinese ink stone resting in a fitted wooden base. Traditionally used in Chinese calligraphy and painting, the shallow surface is designed f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Stone
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms A carved jade ornament composed of two interlocking diamond-shaped compartments connected by a central square opening. The cream...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark A round Chinese ink stone with a dark, textured exterior and smooth central basin for grinding ink. The rim is decorated with raised circular moti...
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Stone
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Located in Somis, CA
This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set The large Chinese designed rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two decorated ink holders on eithe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Shanghai Deco Full Moon Qin Table & Stool Set, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist table & stool set updates a classical Chinese form with the clean lines and geometric motifs of Art Deco design.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
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Brass Desk Accessories with Chinese Symbol
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this beautiful and simple brass desk set with Chinese symbol. There are four pieces that complete the set which are a mail or file holder, pen holder, a letter opener, and a...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Rosy Time H002
By Desz Gallery
Located in Beijing, CN
This set of vases and trays is the pink rose series, in addition to the dark blue ocean series and the turquoise forest series. Creating colors in the interior of a vase or conta...
Category
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Cartier Red Chinese Dragons Card and Envelope Set in Luxury Box Desk Stationery
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H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Cartier Red Chinese Dragons Card and Envelope Set in Luxury Box Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry Design.
Category
Late 20th Century French Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Paper
Chinoiserie Desk Set, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Chinese style metal desk set with side handles and two hinged chests with porcelain inserts.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Turquoise Writing Set with Bronze Mountings, China, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hexagonal porcelain desk set with turquoise blue glaze with fine craquelure. The tray stands on bronze rocaille feet and supports a bell-shaped inkwell with lid and a conical pen hol...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese lacquer on wood writing slope. Made for the English market. Fold over writing surface. Secret drawers. Losses & rubbing commensurate with age, use & delicacy of ma...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Brown Glazed Ceramic, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of small Chinese guardian lions or Foo Dogs made of dark brown glazed ceramic. The lions have a round opening for pen holders in the back. A pair of friendly faces waiting to gu...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 4.5"H. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.13"W x 3.75"D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Chinese" pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze notepad holder By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 7.38"D x 0.5"H. Good original vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period bronze "Chinese" pattern desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.25"W ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a li...
Category
Antique 1840s Hong Kong Desk Sets
Materials
Hardwood
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
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H 5.91 in W 7.49 in L 5.91 in
Original, Rare GPO Model 232 Chinese Red Bakelite Telephone, circa 1956
By GPO ( General Post Office )
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An original GPO 200 series telephone. Red Bakelite with braided handset cord. Integral drawer and registered number to face. 1/232. Manufactured by Siemens. Replacement modern bell. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Desk Sets
Materials
Bakelite
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
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H 25.79 in W 30.91 in D 21.86 in
Rare Chinese Export Dragon Carved Small Folding Campaign Desk & Chair Set Childs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1900 Chinese Export folding campaign desk and chair with hand carved dragon detailing A very good looking and decorat...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Oriental Style Paper Tray with Lid
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century paper tray with lid in the oriental style. The box is made from a light wood which has been hand-painted. It has a bright green background with gold highlights and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Softwood
Shallow Brush Washer with Ru Blue Glaze, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shallow Brush Washer with Ru Blue Glaze A shallow ceramic brush washer with a soft Ru blue glaze and a fine ice crackle pattern, made in the style of Song dynasty Ru ware. Addition...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bamboo Chinoiserie Writing Desk and Matching Chair Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted antique bamboo chinoiserie writing desk set with table and chair. The desk top is hand painted and gorgeous, circa late 19th century.
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Carlton Desk Set c1940
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H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.25 in
Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Carlton Desk Set c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** A Chinese Chippendale style desk set by Maitland Smith offers mahogany desk with shape...
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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Drop Front Desk & Chair Circa 1900
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H 44 in W 40 in D 15.25 in
Antique Chinese Figural Carved Hardwood Drop Front Desk & Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figural desk set offers carved hardwood construction with drop front desk having deeply carved village genre scenes and opening to interior with pigeon holes over ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Display China Set of 3 by Greaves and Thomas Danish Style
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H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 11 in
Mid Century Modern Display China Set of 3 by Greaves and Thomas Danish Style
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home decor with these Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Danish Style Cabinets by Greaves and Thomas. Crafted in the 1960s, these beautiful piec...
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Bronze Puppy Dog Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
These little guys are such delights. Their adorable, sweet presence melt hearts. Wonderful details, vivid expression, fine craftsmanship. They are heavy and sturdy, ideal as paperwei...
Category
20th Century Chinese Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Hardwood and Marble Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
Pagoda Red Collection #: PHC004 Keywords: Tray, desk accessory, desk set, Chinese, scholars
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Set of Four Chinese Burl Root Wood Brush Pot Vessels, Scholar’s Desk Accessories
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H 6.5 in W 5.13 in D 3.5 in
Set of Four Chinese Burl Root Wood Brush Pot Vessels, Scholar’s Desk Accessories
Located in Darien, CT
A striking set of four Chinese brush pots carved from natural burl root wood, each vessel displaying dramatic swirling grain and warm amber and deep brown tones.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Burl
Chinese Cloisonné Ten-Piece Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Ten-piece Chinese cloisonné desk set with Art Nouveau design.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900. The desk set made of cloisonne (enamel on copper) and having a Miller Fleur (Thousand Flowers) design, the se...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Solid Brass Dragon Form Chinese Trinket Dish Desk Accessory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage solid brass dragon form Chinese trinket dish desk accessory. Item featured is raised on feet, ornate detail, very nice vintage, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Chinese Tabletop Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite box features a stepped display raised above six smaller drawers, which would have held writing implements such as pens, brushes, inks, wax and seal presses, while the lar...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Elm
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two red wooden beads. The original label under...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Chinese Lacquer Box and Tray Writing Kit, Circa 1870
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Napoleon III period desk set, consisting of a mailbox, a box for pens and pencils and a matchbox, all on a tray.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Solid Hongmu Hand Carved Desk Set
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful desk set, made of the Chinese hardwood type Hongmu.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Carved Amethyst Grape Cluster
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming example of a mid-century carved semi-precious grape cluster. The cluster is in overall very good condition. The cluster would make an outstanding paperweight or ce...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Amethyst
Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
This stunning, handcrafted calligraphy brush is a true testament to artistry. The handle is a captivating display of vibrant red faux coral beads, meticulously set within fine, silve...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Bone
Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful, handcrafted brush presents a striking contrast of natural and artistic elements. The handle is adorned with vibrant red faux coral pieces, each meticulously shaped an...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Bone
Large Basketweave Jade Calligraphy Brush 14"
Located in Somis, CA
A large 14" brush with hand crafted jade barrel beads carved in basketweave pattern. Natural Jade in various shades of green varying from light to dark. Bone ferrule and horse hair. ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Mini Briefcase Business Card Holder Burgundy Faux-Croc — NOS with Mirror 1990s
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H 0.75 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Mini Briefcase Business Card Holder Burgundy Faux-Croc — NOS with Mirror 1990s
Located in Toronto, CA
A standout 1990s novelty accessory, this miniature briefcase card holder is crafted in a rich burgundy faux-crocodile texture with gold-tone hardware and fully functioning latches. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Mirror
Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
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H 29 in W 46 in D 23 in
Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is swoon-worthy with its painted traditional scenes of a forest and stenciled gold detai...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Desks
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Bronze Puppy Dog Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
These little guys have such adorable, sweet presence. Great depiction of details and lively expression. Heavy and sturdy, they make wonderful paperweights.
Category
20th Century Chinese Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Set 2 Brass Sphere Frosted Globe Glass Table Lamps or Desk Lamps Stilnovo Style
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H 11 in W 7.75 in D 9.75 in
Set 2 Brass Sphere Frosted Globe Glass Table Lamps or Desk Lamps Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist right and left angle Table Lamps, Office Lighting in Steel Frame with Brass Finish and frosted Glass Globes in the Style of Stilnovo. Space Age attributed Pair of desk l...
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Early 2000s Chinese Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Chinese Desk & Chair Set
Located in Roswell, GA
FANTASTIC Chinese Lignum Vitae (hardest wood)matching desk and chair set.
Category
Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Contemporary Desk Set
Located in Westport, CT
Desk set consists of one table, pair of stools and one bench. Heavy Elm wood construction.
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20th Century Chinese Desks and Writing Tables
Set of Four Asian Dragon Design Brass Desk Top Plates, Desk Writing Tables
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H 5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Set of Four Asian Dragon Design Brass Desk Top Plates, Desk Writing Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four Asian Dragon design brass desk top plates, desk writing tables cool design for leather desk top pads, end caps, great etched plate. Great stocking stuffer.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures
Located in New York, NY
These tactile pieces from Shanxi Province are great for shelf or desk display and use. Sold as a set. Dimensions: Left in main image : Height: 4 diameter: 2.25 Right in main imag...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Set of 5-Piece Chinese Dragon Desk Accessories
Located in Pasadena, CA
A range of objects in a variety of styles from South Asia, spanning a long and rich history from the Zhou dynasty through the present, including antiques, glass, furniture, textiles,...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Desk Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese desk set for your home. A Chinese desk set — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 41 options for an antique or vintage Chinese desk set now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Chinese desk set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese desk set bearing modern, Georgian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese desk set over the years, but those crafted by Driade, Konstantin Grcic and Desz Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chinese Desk Set?
Prices for a Chinese desk set start at $75 and top out at $558,506 with the average selling for $1,715.
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.
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