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Italian Leather Desk Tray Organizer
Located in New York, NY
An Italian all leather desk tray organizer, Minimalist design, circa late-20th century, Italy.
Metal
Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant silver Hermès desk tray with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal.
Metal
Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
Modernist tray. Metal Tray formed by a base with three holes worked like a leaf. Its upturned petiole supports a female figure dressed in a tunic fluttering in the wind. The delicac...
Metal
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) Material: s...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray or desk tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 3.5"D x 0.75"H Goo...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray, or catchall By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"W x ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for much fine work, in both private and public mileaux. H...
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.63"H Good orig...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell With Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze inkwell with pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze, with sterling silver inlay. Mea...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Metal
1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.
Wood
Antique German Junghans Desk Clock Inkwell Pen Tray Hunt Theme Fox Pheasant
Located in Norman, OK
Antique German Art Nouveau Junghans Desk Clock, Dual Inkwells, Pen Tray in a Hunt Theme Style with a Fox Carrying a Pheasant in it's mouth. Age Related Wear - Missing one of the glas...
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Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
By Townshend & Co.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms. Impressed makers mark.
Brass
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Object description : "Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900" Antique French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Pen Tray with Glazed Ceramic Inset (c...
Silver Plate
Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965 A minimilist architectural design.
Metal
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Pen Tray – Made in France
By Hermès
Located in Victoria, BC
An elegant mid-century Hermès Paris desk accessory, beautifully designed in the maison’s iconic equestrian tradition. This refined pen tray features a sculptural horse head terminal ...
Metal
Hand-Crafted Traful Pencil Tray by AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The immensity feeling at the shore of Traful Lake, the source of a river, is reflected in the design of the desk set made of alpaca and onyx. The alpaca recalls the moments when the ...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Set of 2 Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Wave Series Desk Tray and Letter Opener by Steve McGugan for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Metal
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell and Pen Tray Desk Stand, Retains Original Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF Art Nouveau inkwell and pen tray desk stand Art Nouveau Pattern Retains original glass Inkwell and Patina The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Photography...
Metal
Vintage Black and Chrome Paper Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern black painted metal and chrome paper tray. Perfect for in and out trays for your desk or sorting mail and bills at home.
Metal
Hermes Desk Tray with Ruler, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurement engravings that replicate a ruler run across the top side of this tray. This piece is built from a solid and heavy silver metal.
Metal
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.88"W x 3.13"D x 0.75"H Good original ...
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Catchall or Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze catchall or pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop (signed on the side) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California "New Old Stock - taken out of the original packaging / box" some very small chips to the yellow at the edges and bott...
Metal
Mid Century Metal Letter Tray by Mosler Harbor
Located in San Mateo, CA
Steel double letter tray made by Mosler Harbor Metal Products. Nice quality construction.
Steel
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Silver Crest Bronze, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6....
Bronze
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H 0.6 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Desk Set Letter Rack Rotating Calendar Pen Tray Black Leather c1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Three-piece midcentury desk accessories French stitched black leather, gold and metal Three pieces Letter rack French rolling calendar date changer 3 section pen tray or desk tid...
Metal
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H 8.7 in W 11.8 in D 9.1 in
Art Nouveau circa 1910 WMF Plated Metal Fairy with Dove, Lily Visiting Card Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
WMF Art Nouveau visiting card tray decorated with a fairy standing before two large lily leaves, holding a dove in her hands. Impressed maker's marks including WMF, 'E', 'I/O', and '...
Metal
1970s Set of Christian Dior Pin Tray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three decorative elements in plated metal by Christian Dior. Signed and in great condition. Dimensions are 15cm, 8cm and 4cm.
Metal
Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s in/out tray for office or study has two tiers, in original enameled matte black steel that rotate around a central post of brushed steel. The trays are finished with an in...
Metal, Steel
Midcentury Paper Office Tray by Peter Pepper Products
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classy paper tray designed and manufactured by Peter Pepper Products in the United States circa 1960’s. A playful and organic design nicely crafted in walnut wood with a metal base t...
Metal
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H 5.04 in W 7.64 in D 4.57 in
Art Deco pen tray with Three Pelicans Staring at a Frog by Artus 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco tray with 3 pelicans staring at a frog. Artist: Artus. Born in France in 1897. Signature: Artus. Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Dark green patinated metal. ...
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H 1.97 in W 9.65 in D 14.38 in
Modernist Letter Tray by Jacques Adnet Art Deco, France, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional letter tray by Jacque Adnet (1900-1984). Chrome-plated metal, circa 1930. Typical Modernist Art Deco style. Excellent condition Referenced in "Jacques Adnet" by Alain-...
Metal
Antique Business Card Holder Tray Catchall by Argentor, Germany, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Catchall. Made of metal, was silver plated but lost most of the silver plate over the years. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Argentor, Germany in the early 1...
Metal
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H 11.25 in W 11.5 in D 13.75 in
Postmodern Black Enameled Japanese Perforated Metal Letter Tray Desk Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful Post-Modern black enamel perforated metal desk tray with sliding trays versatile and unique.
Metal
Dog Desk Tray Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Three items . Private offer.
Metal
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H 2 in W 10 in D 14 in
1970s William Sklaroff Radius One Bronze Office Letter Tray Smith Metal Arts NY
By Smith Metal Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
William Sklaroff RADIUS ONE Smith Metal Arts Letter Tray Buffalo New York Bronze Finish 10 W x 14 Long x 2 H Maker stamp Radius One Smith Metal Arts Preowned Original vintage co...
Metal, Bronze
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H 11.25 in W 11.5 in D 13.75 in
Postmodern Red Japanese Perforated Metal Letter Tray Desk Set 1980s
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful Post-Modern red enamel perforated metal desk set. It includes a letter tray with sliding trays, stapler, pencil cup and storage container.
Metal
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H 4.75 in W 10.25 in D 12.75 in
Teak & Metal Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional double letter tray by Peter Pepper Products Company of California, circa the 1970s. The trays are made of metal and teak and swivel 360 degrees and can swive...
Metal
Midcentury Metal and Chrome Letter Tray, 1960s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Four level orange and yellow metal and chrome letter tray. High quality metal construction. Produced by California company, Mosler Harbor. 1960s.
Metal
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 Jacques Adnet (1900-1984).
Chrome, Metal
Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray in Teak and Lucite
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern desk organizer / letter tray in oak, black sheet metal and Lucite, circa 1970s.
Sheet Metal
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Double Letter Desk Tray by Peter Pepper Products of California "New Old Stock - taken out of the original packaging / box" some minor rust to the chrome some very small chips to...
Metal
"Radius Two" Double Legal Letter Tray in Chrome by William Sklaroff
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
"Radius Two" Double legal letter tray in chrome with black lining by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts, circa 1970's.
Chrome
Post Modern Steel Plated & Metal Triple Letter Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A versatile and rare post-modern desk tray letter tray, circa 1970's solid chrome plated steel with cream enameled inserts in very nice and clean condition.
Enamel, Chrome
Vintage Georg Jensen Black Pen Tray
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pen tray or desk organizer. By Georg Jensen. In black powder coated metal (we assume aluminum).
Metal
Late 19th Century Group of Japanned Papier-mâché Crumb Trays
Located in London, GB
An assortment of 19th century German papier-mâché black and gilt japanned crumb trays. The collection of decorative items comprises of three scalloped edged trays, two small oblo...
Metal
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.