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Antique Bronze Tray, Desk Tray, Hazelnut, Signed "Louchet Ciseleur", circa 1900
By Louchet Ciseleur
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful naturalistic utensil desk tray in the design of two hazelnut leaves and hazelnuts on top
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Early 1900s French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Burr Elm & Oak Desk Tray from Charlton Park Estate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Burr Elm & Oak Desk Tray from Charlton Park Estate 19th Century This exceptional desk tray
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Crystal

Small Antique Executive Desk Tray, Scottish, Leather, Tidy, WJ Milne, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tray. A Scottish, leather compact desktop tidy by W & J Milne of
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
Desk tray designed by Marchak Paris. An unusual and very rare desk tray, created in Paris France
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
$1,488 Sale Price
21% Off
H 0.25 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in
JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
An inkwell desk tray designed by John Grinsell & Sons. This is a very elegant desk inkwell tray
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
$1,312 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 3.25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Desk / Inkwell Tray with Sévres Porcelain Plaques
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning French gilt bronze table inkwell tray or desk tray, adorned with exquisite Sèvres soft
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Pen Tray
$595
H 0.5 in W 9.75 in D 2.88 in
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern pen tray, desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Plate, Utensil Tray, Bronze Doré, Signed M. Arvisenet
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful desk tray with ornaments of wheat straws. Made of heavy bronze , nicely gilded. Signed
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Adjustable Table Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Empire mahogany adjustable height tabletop desk, made for writing or
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Adjustable Table Desk
19th Century French Adjustable Table Desk
$4,500
H 32 in W 36.75 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Walnut Drafting Table or Standing Desk with Maker’s Label
By E. Chouanard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
versatility of this piece makes it ideal as an easel, occasional table, or standing desk. c. 1880. Tray 35" X
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Silver Desk Set Tray
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A beautiful desk set, silver plate and crystal.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze pen tray featuring symbols of the Zodiac. By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs by Tiffany Studios. New York, USA
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped, Pen Tray
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Very good condition of the bronze work.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco crystal desk set of inkwells and pen Trays by Jacques Adnet
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Crystal

Antique Gutta-Percha Inkwell, Desk Pen Tray With Glass Insert, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with one glass for the ink in the center. Made of Gutta-Percha in a very nice condition.
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Glass, Resin

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
$1,614 Sale Price / set
32% Off
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in
Antique Bronze Bunny Rabbit on Leaf Tray Sculpture, French, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
likely French but may also be Austrian. The bronze is a fabulous pen tray or desk tray, candy dish or
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19th Century French Gilded Age Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Ashtray or Catchall, 1899
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze ashtray, desk tray, or catchall inscribed and dated 1899 By Tiffany & Co
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray, Of Unusually
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
19th Century Rosewood Letter Tray
$1,228
H 3.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
drawers, one false and three functional, as well as a pull-out swiveling pen tray. The desk is accompanied
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
$44,500
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Rare 19th Century Small Circular Tray
Located in Richmond, London
A rare 19th century small circular tray. Why we like it Simple and useful piece of interior
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Wood

Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware book tray Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells Kent
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1870s British Victorian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Wood

Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
Rare Tunbridge Ware Book Tray c1870
$748
H 4.53 in W 15.36 in D 10.04 in
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
$395
H 1.88 in W 7.25 in D 1.63 in
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed with impressed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
$395
H 0.5 in W 7.38 in D 2.75 in
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Located in Nivelles, BE
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter holder in boiled pulp cardboard, finely painted with orchid flowers.
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Paste

Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
Napoleon 3 wall-mounted letter tray
$455
H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 11.82 in
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
$295
H 0.5 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
$795
H 0.75 in W 12.13 in D 3.75 in
Antique Jewelry Tray, Art Nouveau, Gilded Bronze
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful jewelry tray, Art Nouveau.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jewelry Tray, Art Nouveau, Gilded Bronze
Antique Jewelry Tray, Art Nouveau, Gilded Bronze
$419
H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 1.19 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
$795
H 0.38 in W 9.88 in D 3.13 in
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray, of rectangular form with two pen trays and a small
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1850s English Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Marble

6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts 6 piece sterling silver desk Set with Egyptian scarabs and wing design. Desk
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Sterling Silver

6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
6-Piece English Arts & Crafts Silver Desk Set
$12,750 / set
H 18.75 in W 22.75 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century Handpainted Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand painted bronze pen tray with wonderful watercolor barnyard scenes of hounds with their large
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Handpainted Bronze Pen Tray
Early 20th Century Handpainted Bronze Pen Tray
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in W 4 in D 11 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
$995
H 0.38 in W 10.13 in D 3.13 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
$995
H 0.38 in W 10.13 in D 3.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray By Roycroft (signed
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Copper, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze Zodiac pattern pen tray By Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
$1,474 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.55 in W 8.08 in D 6.7 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to one
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
$795
H 0.38 in W 9.88 in D 3.13 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.
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1920s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
$950
H 16 in W 14 in D 12 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Tray

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Desk Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique desk tray you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and silver, every antique desk tray was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk tray — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk tray made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique desk tray over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Georges Flamand are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Desk Tray?

The average selling price for an antique desk tray at 1stDibs is $1,303, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

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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Questions About Antique Desk Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.