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19th Century French Sterling Silver Repoussé Early Fountain Pen
19th Century French Sterling Silver Repoussé Early Fountain Pen

19th Century French Sterling Silver Repoussé Early Fountain Pen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Repousse sterling French pen with crystal holder - very elegant and signed at the tip

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Art Nouveau Porcelain Jug Bud Vase, 1880-1886

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

bud vase, brush or pen holder, or a part of a bigger display on a shelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Gold

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass
Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

tray and by a nice vase with a particular shape that can be used as a flower or pen holder; the two

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft
Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft

Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage hand carved pen, pensil, or brush holder features Soft, fluid Mid Century Modern form in

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Taksh Stationery Holder by Studio Indigene
Taksh Stationery Holder by Studio Indigene

Taksh Stationery Holder by Studio Indigene

Located in Geneve, CH

: Reclaimed Teak Wood. Colors Brown, Natural Wooden Finish. The Taksh Stationery Holder neatly organizes pens

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

has been studied to simulate two solid wooden pieces. A version provided with hole for cables with pen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880

Located in Shippensburg, PA

- the smaller flower is likely intended as a pen-holder with some associated ink staining on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen
Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen

Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen

Located in Louisville, KY

nib pen and holder that rests in between the two fowl. Truly a great find for those with a passion for

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830

By Samuel Alcock & Co.

Located in London, GB

of a tray, an inkwell with inner liner and double cover, a pen holder, and a blot holder. This item

Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel

Located in San Francisco, CA

 cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

Located in Miami, FL

pen or pencil holder. It would also make a wonderful makeup pencil or brush holder on a vanity

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s
Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s

Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s

By Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

table lamp. All restored with bright chrome all around. The front has a unique chrome pen holder, which

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Vintage Murano Modern Vase, cylinders  Clear Glass vase, 1970's
Beautiful Vintage Murano Modern Vase, cylinders  Clear Glass vase, 1970's

Beautiful Vintage Murano Modern Vase, cylinders Clear Glass vase, 1970's

Located in Milano, IT

also to style a desk as a pen and other office tools holder . For more rare and collectible Murano

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

or an Auböck shelf. Please note: we also offer a matching pen/pencil holder made of horn in our other

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935
Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935

Art Deco Bronze Desk Lamp with Limestone Base, Circa 1925-1935

Located in Lincoln, GB

integrated desk set, comprising two lidded pots, a quill holder, and a pen rest carved directly into the

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s

Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Peabody, MA

with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. Unmarked, but

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer

Natural Sea Urchin Vessel with Silver Interior
Natural Sea Urchin Vessel with Silver Interior

Natural Sea Urchin Vessel with Silver Interior

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

A striking pen or matchstick holder crafted from a natural sea urchin shell, its distinctive

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

marquetry with shaped latticework detail below. It features a unique pull-out pen and ink drawer holder to

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Boxwood, Satinwood

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

woolwork banding to the border. Internally there is a small writing slope, pen tray, and inkwell holder

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pensive Bird Desk Accessory by Kaija Aarikka
Pensive Bird Desk Accessory by Kaija Aarikka

Pensive Bird Desk Accessory by Kaija Aarikka

By Kaija Aarikka

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pensive bird pen and note holder crafted from birch.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Birch

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

By Le Tanneur

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, mail holder, pen cup, adjustable calendar. Holder, and manual date/calendar. Good vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

Located in Miami, FL

as a pen or pencil holder. Wonderful design. Measures: 6 1/8" long x 4 7/8" deep x 5" high

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

By Thompson Cabinet Company

Located in Reading, Berkshire

sent with: Two working keys, both with gold key swing tag. A modern notepad. A modern quill & holder A

Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Mahogany & Brass Bank Table
Early 20th Century, Mahogany & Brass Bank Table

Early 20th Century, Mahogany & Brass Bank Table

Located in Norwalk, CT

shielded by a heavy tempered glass top - adorned with a reticulated brass gallery, card holder, and pen

Category

Early 20th Century Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

glass inkwells A new notepad A vintage ink pen A Modern Quill and Holder Items might differ from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 3 Decorative Containers by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti '1974'
Set of 3 Decorative Containers by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti '1974'

Set of 3 Decorative Containers by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti '1974'

By Gianfranco Frattini, Progetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, catch-all, vide poche, pen or pencil holder, vase for short stemmed flowers, or even as an ashtray

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in GB

underside of the lid is a leather pen and ruler holder with one original ivory ruler. The exterior of the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

ottoman style architecture with moon final, on a rectangular base and a pen or brush holder. Measures

Category

Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Norwich, GB

with lever escapement. Original ink bottle and holder with dipper. Pen setting knob to the brass

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray

Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, change, pens, keys, trinket holder, jewelry. Heavyweight brass duck head divided tray valet in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

"Brown" Side Cabinet Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
"Brown" Side Cabinet Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

"Brown" Side Cabinet Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'

By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

base and with cutlery (same finish as the piece of furniture) or pen (in oak) holders upon request

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

. The front drawer opening out into a velvet lined writing slope with pen holder on the side. The gabled

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Sigvard Nilsson Pen Holder by Söwe, 1970s
Sigvard Nilsson Pen Holder by Söwe, 1970s

Sigvard Nilsson Pen Holder by Söwe, 1970s

By Sigvard NIlsson

Located in Basel, CH

Sigvard Nilsson pen holder manufactured by Söwe in the 1970s in Sweden. Cube shaped pen holder made

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Maple

Martz Ceramic and Wood Pen Holder with Parker Pen
Martz Ceramic and Wood Pen Holder with Parker Pen

Martz Ceramic and Wood Pen Holder with Parker Pen

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in San Diego, CA

Parker pen holder by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Oiled walnut base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pen Holder in Aveiro Porcelain, Portugal
Pen Holder in Aveiro Porcelain, Portugal

Pen Holder in Aveiro Porcelain, Portugal

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This pen holder is crafted from Aveiro porcelain, featuring a vibrant polychrome decoration. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Military Boot Form Quill Pen Holder
18th Century Military Boot Form Quill Pen Holder

18th Century Military Boot Form Quill Pen Holder

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 18th century military boot form quill pen holder made of pottery. Please note of wear

Category

Antique 18th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548

Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique brass double inkstand with pen holders, Scotland 1900, H548 Scotland 1900 Brass & glass

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Original Frankart Figural  Lady Inkwell & Pen Holder
Very Rare Original Frankart Figural  Lady Inkwell & Pen Holder

Very Rare Original Frankart Figural Lady Inkwell & Pen Holder

By Arthur von Frankenberg

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The very rare American art deco figural inkwell and pen holder was designed in early 1920’s by

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Antique Union Pacific Railroad Dining Car Silverplate Menu and Pen Holder
Antique Union Pacific Railroad Dining Car Silverplate Menu and Pen Holder

Antique Union Pacific Railroad Dining Car Silverplate Menu and Pen Holder

By International Silver

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Union Pacific Railroad dining car silverplate menu & pen holder.

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Nile Green Glass Desk Pen Holder, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Nile Green Glass Desk Pen Holder, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Nile Green Glass Desk Pen Holder, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Italian-made desk pen holder produced in the 1950s. Nile green glass structure with hollows and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Salvatori Balancing Pen Holder in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie
Salvatori Balancing Pen Holder in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie

Salvatori Balancing Pen Holder in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie

By Salvatori, Studio Charlie

Located in Querceta, IT

Pen holder in burnished brass and Calacatta Vagli marble. Designed by Studiocharlie for Salvatori

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder
Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder

Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder

Unavailable|$359 / item

Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder

By Morici

Located in Recanati, IT

pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writing desk, infusing

Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Laguna Pen Holder
Venezia Laguna Pen Holder

Venezia Laguna Pen Holder

Unavailable|$359 / item

Venezia Laguna Pen Holder

By Morici

Located in Recanati, IT

pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writing desk, infusing

Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Cannaregio Pen Holder
Venezia Cannaregio Pen Holder

Venezia Cannaregio Pen Holder

Unavailable|$359 / item

Venezia Cannaregio Pen Holder

By Morici

Located in Recanati, IT

An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...

Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pen holder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every pen holder was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a pen holder, we have 115 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pen holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pen holder made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful pen holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pen Holder?

The average selling price for a pen holder at 1stDibs is $500, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Pen Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.