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"The Village Mill" Silver Gelatin Print by Charles Henry Miller, 1889
"The Village Mill" Silver Gelatin Print by Charles Henry Miller, 1889

"The Village Mill" Silver Gelatin Print by Charles Henry Miller, 1889

Located in Savannah, GA

Charles Henry Miller, National Academy painter-etcher renowned for Long Island landscapes, captures the mill's stone structure, timber accents, foliage, and solitary angler in fine p...

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Antique 1880s American Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box, Hand-Carved, Velvet Lining
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box, Hand-Carved, Velvet Lining

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box, Hand-Carved, Velvet Lining

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Designed for traveling, within the box there are several compartments for organizing any correspondence materials: pens, ink, stationery, etc. Be sure to view the detailed images to ...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Dining Table w/ leaves - To be Refinished -
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Dining Table w/ leaves - To be Refinished -

1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo Dining Table w/ leaves - To be Refinished -

By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman

Located in St. Louis, MO

The leaves have factory wax pen marks to show order of placement. AI was used to show variations in color and interior with chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Chiseled silver inkwell with scrolls, acanthus leaves, tanks & bell
Chiseled silver inkwell with scrolls, acanthus leaves, tanks & bell

Chiseled silver inkwell with scrolls, acanthus leaves, tanks & bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with scrolls, acanthus leaves, two reservoirs and a bell, pen holder and resting on four raised feet over a smooth frieze.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet
Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell & relief feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs and cutouts, two tanks and a bell, pen holder and four relief feet. Metal: Silver.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell & three shell-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell & three shell-shaped feet

Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell & three shell-shaped feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, two pen holders and resting on a base with three shell-shaped feet.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with cut-out tray, three tanks, bell & claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell, cut-out tray with three reservoirs, pen holder, bell and resting on four raised feet with claws.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit
Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit

Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with bell, inkwell and sandpit, pen holder, raised floral motifs and resting on three cut-out feet.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet
Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and two ceramic cores inside, pen holder, stamp holder and resting on four embossed feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

After Thorvaldsen ‘Ages of Love’ Antique Terracotta Plaque
After Thorvaldsen ‘Ages of Love’ Antique Terracotta Plaque

After Thorvaldsen ‘Ages of Love’ Antique Terracotta Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Numbered ‘845’ to the reverse with a partial pen inscription and paper label reading ‘Thorwaldsen, Altar of Love’.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Terracotta

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Pravda Arrow Fake News Foreign Press
Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Pravda Arrow Fake News Foreign Press

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Pravda Arrow Fake News Foreign Press

By Viktor Deni

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster for Pravda / Правда designed by the notable satirist and poster artist Viktor Deni (Viktor Nikolaevich Denisov; 1893-1946) featuring a copy ...

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Vintage 1940s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

19th Century Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand, Glass & Metal Holder, USA
19th Century Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand, Glass & Metal Holder, USA

19th Century Rustic Antler Inkwell Stand, Glass & Metal Holder, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic desk object / inkwell holder made of a deer antler mounted on a metal armature with bullet casings along the sides creating a compartment for a square inkwell adjoining a blue...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Inkwells

Materials

Antler

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s – Minimalist Desk Set with Tray
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s – Minimalist Desk Set with Tray

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s – Minimalist Desk Set with Tray

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

The piece features a square inkwell with a stepped lid and integrated pen tray, all resting on a rectangular base. The warm bronze surface displays a rich, naturally aged patina with...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, pen stand, cut-out reliefs, acanthus leaves, flower-shaped caps and four reliefs.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids
Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a sandpit, pen holders and hinged lids. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Le Grand Dupont 18ct Gold Plate Diamond Head Lighter With Box Serviced
Le Grand Dupont 18ct Gold Plate Diamond Head Lighter With Box Serviced

Le Grand Dupont 18ct Gold Plate Diamond Head Lighter With Box Serviced

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Today, the brand is known for its high-end lighters, pens, and leather accessories, which feature techniques like natural lacquer and guilloché.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian
CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian

CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian

Located in Stockholm, SE

Two cylindrical lidded inkwells sit symmetrically at the rear, while a linear pen rest spans the front, reinforcing the balanced geometric composition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905
20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

20th Century Thonet Art Nouveau Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1905

By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

The timeless design of this iconic Vienesse secession armchairs comes from the pen of no other than the world-famous Austrian architect and pioneer of modern design Josef Hoffmann (1...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

The Stand Is Fitted Additionally With One Brass Inkwell Pivotable Pen Stand Brass Perpetual Calendar. Sold With A Green Modern Notepad, Modern Inkpen, And A Quill Set.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in London, GB

The top of the inkstand features two ink-pots of cut, faceted glass with brass lids, and a pen tray. The inkstand is accompanied by a rosewood ink blotter, which is decorated wit...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]
Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]

Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., First Edition in Dust Jacket, [1969]

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (1922–2007) emerged as a novelist and essayist in the 1960s and penned the classic books Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five, and Breakfast of Champions before 1980.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

P. Ipsen (1815-1860) Neoclassical Style Antique Jasperware Plaque
P. Ipsen (1815-1860) Neoclassical Style Antique Jasperware Plaque

P. Ipsen (1815-1860) Neoclassical Style Antique Jasperware Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The dramatic scene illustrates figures in classical dress handing out cupids, who symbolise love, from a small pen. At over 150 years old, this decorative plaque in a buff ceramic a...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century Modern style.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Teak

Carl Auböck Model #4317 Long Brass Dish
Carl Auböck Model #4317 Long Brass Dish

Carl Auböck Model #4317 Long Brass Dish

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Originally conceived as a fountain pen holder, this decorative vessel can be used for a variety of purposes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Victorian Glass Display Cabinet, Late 19th Century Style
Victorian Glass Display Cabinet, Late 19th Century Style

Victorian Glass Display Cabinet, Late 19th Century Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Stationer’s Retail Pen Display Cabinet, A great and very useable piece, this handsome cabinet, sits on the counter top at a sloping angle to display the pens (or other i...

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Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Glass

Fine Limited Edition Leatherbound Set of George Eliot's Works in 25 Volumes
Fine Limited Edition Leatherbound Set of George Eliot's Works in 25 Volumes

Fine Limited Edition Leatherbound Set of George Eliot's Works in 25 Volumes

Located in San Francisco, CA

The complete works of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), bound in 25 brown morocco leather volumes, published by Houghton Mifflin & Company Boston and New ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Leonard Buzz Wallace Colored Abstract Tusche Painting, #2, October 1966
Leonard Buzz Wallace Colored Abstract Tusche Painting, #2, October 1966

Leonard Buzz Wallace Colored Abstract Tusche Painting, #2, October 1966

Located in New Windsor, NY

It is a water-miscible solution applied with pens or brushes. Possibly Wallace Americanized the word or just clearly misspelled the word.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

English Walker and Hall Silver Plated Ink Stand Desk Stand, Sheffield 1880s
English Walker and Hall Silver Plated Ink Stand Desk Stand, Sheffield 1880s

English Walker and Hall Silver Plated Ink Stand Desk Stand, Sheffield 1880s

By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)

Located in High Peak, GB

K0123 Finest quality and very stylish Walker and Hall, Sheffield silver plated ink stand, having scrolled centre handle flanked by two inkwells and pen tray to the front, all with de...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Located in Suffolk, GB

Above sits a fitted compartment with divisions for stationery, pens and accessories, along with a period glass inkwell.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Petite Writer's Desk by Faarup Møbelfabrik Attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen, 1980s
Petite Writer's Desk by Faarup Møbelfabrik Attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen, 1980s

Petite Writer's Desk by Faarup Møbelfabrik Attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen, 1980s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Deland, FL

Crafted entirely from warm teak, the desk features clean, minimalist lines with a spacious rectangular top, three dovetailed drawers on the right side, and an open storage compartmen...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann
Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann

Maple Stool, 331, by Fritz Baumann

By Fritz Baumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Finally, comes the more delicate work – the careful planning and sanding of the seat until it is ‘smooth as glass’ and the filling in of drying cracks with a pen. Wherever the wood h...

Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann
Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann

Burnished & Limed Oak Stool, 325, by Fritz Baumann

By Fritz Baumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Finally, comes the more delicate work – the careful planning and sanding of the seat until it is ‘smooth as glass’ and the filling in of drying cracks with a pen. Wherever the wood h...

Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann
Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann

Limed & Oiled Oak Stool, 319, by Fritz Baumann

By Fritz Baumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Finally, comes the more delicate work – the careful planning and sanding of the seat until it is ‘smooth as glass’ and the filling in of drying cracks with a pen. Wherever the wood h...

Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann

Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann

By Fritz Baumann

Located in Geneve, CH

Finally, comes the more delicate work – the careful planning and sanding of the seat until it is ‘smooth as glass’ and the filling in of drying cracks with a pen. Wherever the wood h...

Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

A Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Granary
A Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Granary

A Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Model of a Granary

Located in Chicago, IL

Mingqi could include houses, towers, granaries, livestock pens, chicken coops, cooking stoves, incense burners, lamps, and figures such as horses, dogs, and people such as officials,...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

St DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Serviced
St DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Serviced

St DuPont 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Small Cigarette Lighter Boxed & Serviced

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Today, the brand is known for its high-end lighters, pens, and leather accessories, which feature techniques like natural lacquer and guilloché.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn
18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn

18th Century Irish Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet Attributed to Christopher Hearn

Located in Essex, MA

Mahogany Kneehole Desk that pulls out to reveal a letter writing surface flanked by pen wells. Top with Double glass doors and moired shelves.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Located in Greven, DE

A more unusual feature of this piece is the long compartment at the front, designed to hold dip or quill pens, which were typically laid at an angle with only the nib and lower shaft...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell
Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

His head is adorned with a hat with a hole on the left side designed to hold a pen. His upper body, clad in a ruffled shirt, emerges from the base and is complemented by organically ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box
English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

There is one secret compartment underneath the pen tray at the top, flanked by two smaller receptacles for other writing accessories and personal effects.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

The interior opens to reveal a fitted writing surface lined in purple velvet with compartments for ink bottles, pens and stationery. The hinged writing slope lifts to reveal addition...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Soldier Valet
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Soldier Valet

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Soldier Valet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Highly versatile for use in an entryway or on a primary suite vanity, the hollowed hat serves as an ideal vessel for pens, brushes, or even a small floral sprig, while the tray base ...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife
1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife

1940's Hammer Brand USA Celluloid Faux Mother of Pearl Pocket Knife

Located in Red Lion, PA

The inclusion of three distinct blade options—often a clip point for general cutting, a spey blade for precision, and a pen blade for finer work—made it an indispensable multi-tool l...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

"Steve McQueen. Le Mans" Vintage Movie Poster, 1971
"Steve McQueen. Le Mans" Vintage Movie Poster, 1971

"Steve McQueen. Le Mans" Vintage Movie Poster, 1971

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

It is illustrated in a pen and watercolor style, while the text at the top reads, "Steve McQueen takes you for a drive in the country.

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Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Arts & Crafts Mission Bronze Wash Brass Desk Lamp w/ Clerestory Glass Insets
Arts & Crafts Mission Bronze Wash Brass Desk Lamp w/ Clerestory Glass Insets

Arts & Crafts Mission Bronze Wash Brass Desk Lamp w/ Clerestory Glass Insets

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The lamp features scrolling details and a pen holder. The piece is rich with architectural detail, from the classic stepped plinth base to the ornate scrolled bracket supporting the...

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti

Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The deep, lustrous finish of the pen shell, a material prized for its natural iridescence, adds a subtle sheen that enhances the sculptural complexity of the piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shell, Shagreen Stingray

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (January 1832-1898), better known by his pen name of Lewis Carroll, was an English author, poet, and mathematician.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Located in Suffolk, GB

Inside are fitted compartments for pens, ink and stationery along with a sliding panel concealing a hidden compartment, a feature commonly used at the time for storing private letter...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

"Portrait of Ida Müller, Single Woman "Scholderer" by Hans Thoma 19th Century
"Portrait of Ida Müller, Single Woman "Scholderer" by Hans Thoma 19th Century

"Portrait of Ida Müller, Single Woman "Scholderer" by Hans Thoma 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Dimensions: 104 x 87 cm The work depicts the lady seated in a chair with green upholstery, holding a quill pen as she writes at a round table. In the background, a classical sculpt...

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850
Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

Large Meissen Genre Figurine, Louise Asleep, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

This depicts a slumbering woman, represented as an allegorical figure of philosophy, amidst the traditional attributes of a scholar’s study: a desk with a quill pen, a pile of books ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Murano Modern Vase, cylinders  Clear Glass vase, 1970s
Late 20th Century Murano Modern Vase, cylinders  Clear Glass vase, 1970s

Late 20th Century Murano Modern Vase, cylinders Clear Glass vase, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

Can be used also to style a desk as a pen and other office tools holder . For more rare and collectible Murano glass, have a look at our storefront: check us out at Spinzi Milano!

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Red Lacquered Ballpoint With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel id...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco
Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco

Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco

By Schreiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This example appears to be a large-format lithographic sample (marked “118” in black pen), suggesting use as a printer’s proof or showroom display piece rather than a standard produc...

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Posters

Materials

Wood, Paper

Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 210 cm - 82.67 in
Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 210 cm - 82.67 in

Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 210 cm - 82.67 in

By Jamie Durie, Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The desk features multiple drawers for organized storage: on the left, two single drawers; on the right, a drawer with a double front and an internal “secretaire” flap; and in the mi...

Category

2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Greer, SC

9-Piece Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set which includes: Letter Holder, Notepad Holder, Letter Opener, Stamp Box, Pen Tray, Blotter, Ink Well, Vase Base, Nut Bowl with Scalloped Edges

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Bronze

Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 180 cm - 70.9 in
Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 180 cm - 70.9 in

Writing desk Riva 1920 Elle Écrit design Jamie Durie W 180 cm - 70.9 in

By Jamie Durie, Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

The desk features multiple drawers for organized storage: on the left, two single drawers; on the right, a drawer with a double front and an internal “secretaire” flap; and in the mi...

Category

2010s Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907

Located in London, GB

Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pe...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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Pens For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pens for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pens was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 470 antique and vintage pens for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 83 modern editions to choose from as well. Pens have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pens are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pens are appealing in their simplicity, but R & Y Augousti, Carl Auböck and Kifu Augousti produced popular pens that are worth a look.

How Much are Pens?

Prices for pens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pens begin at $25 and can go as high as $184,235, while the average can fetch as much as $1,195.