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19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue interior and hand penned labels for each wheat & grain specimen. Likely put together by a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut

By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design

Located in North Branch, NY

The upper tier shelf section boasts a pen tray groove and inlay cork coaster. Options in frame finishes and hardwoods available.

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2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert
Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert

Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert

By Gary Minkert

Located in Houston, TX

He is best known for painting-knife landscapes and felt tip pen drawings. He also attracted some comment with extraordinarily unconventional works such as Venus and Jonah and the fish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Renato Volpini, Part of a Space Machine, mixed media, 1970s
Renato Volpini, Part of a Space Machine, mixed media, 1970s

Renato Volpini, Part of a Space Machine, mixed media, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Design for part of space machine (useless machine) that connects to mother structure. Pencil and felt-tip pen on charcoal. Provenance Volpini studio. Present certificate of authentic...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Writing slope lifts up and with the aid of 2 brass arms, maintains a level writing surface. 4 lockable drawers to one side with pull out pen tray, mirrored on the opposite side with...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Unusual Antique Mahogany Stationary Box
Unusual Antique Mahogany Stationary Box

Unusual Antique Mahogany Stationary Box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual Antique Mahogany Stationary Box having a turned shaped carrying handle, the 2 lift up lids open to reveal a fitted interior with original ink well, pen tray and lidded compar...

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The piece is inlaid in a mixture of mink shagreen, brown pen shell and bronze patina brass. Part of the Ginko capsule, see images at end of slide The dimensions of this piece are : ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Brass

French Late 19th C Large Anthropomorphic Pencil Drawing of Lion 1886 Taxidermy
French Late 19th C Large Anthropomorphic Pencil Drawing of Lion 1886 Taxidermy

French Late 19th C Large Anthropomorphic Pencil Drawing of Lion 1886 Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A rather odd pencil on paper drawing of a lion, particularly well penned with human like facial features, sign and dated 1886 Housed in a period ebonised and glazed frame, some age ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Paper

Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28
Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28

Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28

Located in San Francisco, CA

Robert j Moreau "Harms Way" #28 Pen and ink circle drawing 22.5 x 30 unframed

Category

Late 20th Century Drawings

Materials

Paper

Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out
Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out

Antique French Leather Armchair in Walnut, Fully Restored from Inside Out

Located in Highwood, IL

Perfect utilized as either a cozy Armchair in the family room, next to the fireplace for reading a good novel, or for sitting behind one's desk while toiling away at bills, and penni...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Brass

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons

By George Walton

Located in London, GB

The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side. The central lower drawer with shaped apron below and is flanked by deeper compartmental drawer...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base
19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base

19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base

Located in Greven, DE

The marble slab includes a broad pen rest and stands on four compressed spherical feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

The stretchers are complemented with subtle freehand pen work in gold to each. All raised on gently sweeping turned saber legs.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Chinese calligraphy set: Includes marble seal stamp, pen, ink box. The hand carved Chinese Duan ink stone for use with the solid pigment calligraphy ink sticks!

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen

By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

On the left there is a shelf with a small drawer below it for pens and such, and below that is a large file drawer.

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Will be sent with a vintage writing pen, working key with a silk swing tag and a modern notepad and two inkwells.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Handcrafted Office Desk in Tropical Hardwood by Leo Strauss
Contemporary Handcrafted Office Desk in Tropical Hardwood by Leo Strauss

Contemporary Handcrafted Office Desk in Tropical Hardwood by Leo Strauss

By Leo Strauss

Located in Atibaia, BR

A set of high and low pen holders, made of the same wood, accompanies the piece as an accessory.

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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cedar

Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder
Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder

Korean Reticulated Celadon Brush Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cherished by the scholars, brush pot like this would grace the desk in the man's study and used to hold the collection of the brush pens. Covered in a milky celadon glaze, the design...

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Null Writing Table 160 , Solid Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted
Null Writing Table 160 , Solid Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted

Null Writing Table 160 , Solid Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted

Located in Ankara, TR

With practical, deep drawers, a built-in pen holder on the tabletop, and a spacious work area, it is designed to make your tasks easier.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Wood, Oak

Original Vintage England Travel Poster Sawston Hall Cambridgeshire Mary Tudor
Original Vintage England Travel Poster Sawston Hall Cambridgeshire Mary Tudor

Original Vintage England Travel Poster Sawston Hall Cambridgeshire Mary Tudor

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the historical 16th century Grade I listed Tudor manor house Sawston Hall located in Sawston village in Cambridgeshire England describe...

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Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface that folded up neatly into a relatively compact box, as well as storage for...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather
2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather

2005 Richard Sapper for Knoll Management Desk Chairs in Dark Cognac Leather

By Richard Sapper, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These chairs do show some wear from previous use, including some pen marks on the leather on a few of them. Overall, they are in very good condition.

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Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Located in Greven, DE

Two curved mounts at the back served to hold writing pens. The entire ensemble stands on four flattened bun feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Located in Ipswich, GB

The stationary box opens to reveal a blue interior, infront stands two cut glass silver topped ink wells and pen tray above a single drawer. Lovely colour and condition, really stunn...

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Original Vintage War Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives No Harm Restaurant WWII
Original Vintage War Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives No Harm Restaurant WWII

Original Vintage War Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives No Harm Restaurant WWII

Located in London, GB

- featuring a couple in a restaurant leaning forward over their wine glasses talking with an image of Hitler wearing a Nazi swastika armband lying under their table with a pen and pa...

Category

Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Comprising an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram
Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram

Important 18th Century, American School Bald Eagle Drawing Attr William Bartram

Located in Atlanta, GA

Title: Eagle Head Artist: Attributed to William Bartram (American, 1739–1823) Date: Late 18th century Medium: Pen and ink on laid paper Dimensions: 13.5 × 15.875 in.

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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Turquoise Brass Writing Desk Set, Walter Bosse Style, Austria, 1950s
Turquoise Brass Writing Desk Set, Walter Bosse Style, Austria, 1950s

Turquoise Brass Writing Desk Set, Walter Bosse Style, Austria, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Landshut, BY

unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's processed to the highest quality Production Period around 1950 :-: in good condition :-: maximum ...

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

Materials

Brass

Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Danish modern Teak and Chrome 6 drawer Writers desk by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Has a recessed area in the top of the desk to hold pens or pencils. Very Nice Danish Modern Writers desk.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni

By Molteni & C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

The desk features a vibrant red molded plastic top with integrated storage recesses, sculpted wave-like pen holders, and a recessed central work surface protected by a clear glass pa...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Talavera Desk Set with Zoomorphic Figure, Spain c. 1950
Talavera Desk Set with Zoomorphic Figure, Spain c. 1950

Talavera Desk Set with Zoomorphic Figure, Spain c. 1950

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Benalmadena, ES

The piece features an architectural layout with an elevated base, two lidded inkwells, and a front space for pens or stationery. At the center stands a prominent zoomorphic figure of...

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Ceramic

French Napoleon Green  Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe  Sponge Holder
French Napoleon Green  Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe  Sponge Holder

French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Great replacement in marmol for feathers and pens . A gorgeous green marmol with large vetas in a mas clear and gray green.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Large Indian Kalamkari Temple Painting Hindu Story Textile Wall Art (2)
Antique Large Indian Kalamkari Temple Painting Hindu Story Textile Wall Art (2)

Antique Large Indian Kalamkari Temple Painting Hindu Story Textile Wall Art (2)

Located in King's Lynn, GB

style of Kalamkari, where the "kalam" or pen is used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colours, is entirely hand worked.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Textiles

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Police Report Buggery With A Horse 1871 William Prudice Curio
19th Century Police Report Buggery With A Horse 1871 William Prudice Curio

19th Century Police Report Buggery With A Horse 1871 William Prudice Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Poor little horsey!!! A penned police report 1871 by a L. J. Deacon Deputy Clerk of the Peace William Prudice on the thirteenth day of June, in the year of our lord one thousand ei...

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Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand
An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

By Jacob Petite

Located in Lambertville, NJ

The spaniel dog sitting on an elaborate Rococo base with the original porcelain inkwells with lids, with two small openings for Quill pens. After studying drawing in the studio of...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

HMN Danish Modernist Table Stand Adjustable Height Rosewood Ca 1960's
HMN Danish Modernist Table Stand Adjustable Height Rosewood Ca 1960's

HMN Danish Modernist Table Stand Adjustable Height Rosewood Ca 1960's

By HMN Denmark

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Features a tilting tray and a small fixed table designed with sculptural raised edges to catch pens or small accessories. The height is adjustable on the portable metal stand and rol...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Steel

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany
Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

Sheraton Popup Writing Table Desk in Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Circa 1910 The top pops up to reveal a fitted writing surface with compartments for pens, letters, ink wells etc.

Category

Vintage 1910s Sheraton Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Congressman George Bush Signed Photograph
Congressman George Bush Signed Photograph

Congressman George Bush Signed Photograph

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The photograph is signed: "To Ronald Wade with Best Regards / George Bush." The photograph is penned on the verso by Wade: "Congressman George Bush / Texas."

Category

Vintage 1960s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Original Walt Disney "Donald Duck" Comic Strip Art 1967
Original Walt Disney "Donald Duck" Comic Strip Art 1967

Original Walt Disney "Donald Duck" Comic Strip Art 1967

By Walt Disney Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

Created by comic artist Frank Grundeen, in ink over pencil on Bristol board with zipatone shading, the artwork measures 33.5" x 19.25” overall, and with the image area measuring 7” x...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Marble Inkwell with Lion Motif
19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Marble Inkwell with Lion Motif

19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Marble Inkwell with Lion Motif

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener and a pen included A wonderfully accessory for any desk.

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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

"Three Dancers", Bold Drawing of Three Male Nude Figures, 1930s, English
"Three Dancers", Bold Drawing of Three Male Nude Figures, 1930s, English

"Three Dancers", Bold Drawing of Three Male Nude Figures, 1930s, English

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and full of energy, this pen and ink drawing depicts three nude male figures, their arms upraised, caught in mid pose as they dance across the room.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Inkwell Desk Set, Chester c.1908

By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A designated groove for a pen or quill ensures convenience and ease of use.

Category

20th Century British Other Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Vintage Signed Original Watercolor Painting of Panda Bear Study.
Vintage Signed Original Watercolor Painting of Panda Bear Study.

Vintage Signed Original Watercolor Painting of Panda Bear Study.

Located in Seattle, WA

Possibly Watercolor or Pen. Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Early 20th C. Bertha De Hellebranth Painting of Budapest Castle (Hungary)
Early 20th C. Bertha De Hellebranth Painting of Budapest Castle (Hungary)

Early 20th C. Bertha De Hellebranth Painting of Budapest Castle (Hungary)

Located in Round Top, TX

All but one of the letters is typed, and most pen marks for punctuation as well as a the letter’s signature.

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Metal

Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass Mirror by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass Mirror by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass Mirror by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The amorphous shaped inlaid parts in a mixture of blue pen shell and black shagreen and bronze-patina brass create organic forms meant to represent floating rigid sections of the Ear...

Category

2010s Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth
Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth

Mid-Century Early German SE 68 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde+Spieth

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hamburg, DE

Here an early and rare version with black frame.a design classic from the pen of egon eiermann. The se 68 convinces with its practicality and simple functionality.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Two tree stumps can hold your writing utensils, inside the head is an inkwell. The dip pen or quill seen in the pictures is not included in this offer.

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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century mahogany military chest
19th Century mahogany military chest

19th Century mahogany military chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a dressing station supported on brass rods, consisting of a mirror at the centre with...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This desk set is composed of a beautiful table lamp, a pen holder and a briefcase. These are made of cellar quilted leather, brass and glass.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

An Italian multi compartments walnut desk by Bernini
An Italian multi compartments walnut desk by Bernini

An Italian multi compartments walnut desk by Bernini

By Bernini

Located in London, GB

To the top there are two flip top doors revealing various sections for paper and stationary storage when open.. the middle has an open compartment to accommodate an original pen hold...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

Materials

Chrome

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

The ink jar retains its original glass insert as well as a carved antique wooden dip pen, rare survivals that further enhance its authenticity and historical value.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Deborah Ehrlich Small Crystal Bowl, Hand Blown in Sweden
Deborah Ehrlich Small Crystal Bowl, Hand Blown in Sweden

Deborah Ehrlich Small Crystal Bowl, Hand Blown in Sweden

By Deborah Ehrlich

Located in Accord, NY

Each one is signed on the bottom with a diamond tipped pen. Custom hand engraving, with a date or initials, is available upon request.

Category

2010s American Minimalist Barware

Materials

Crystal

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Michel Seuphor "Silence habité" - Wool Aubusson Tapestry -Atelier Raymond Picaud
Michel Seuphor "Silence habité" - Wool Aubusson Tapestry -Atelier Raymond Picaud

Michel Seuphor "Silence habité" - Wool Aubusson Tapestry -Atelier Raymond Picaud

By Michel Seuphor

Located in New York, NY

In this period, Seuphor created what he termed "lacuna drawings" - complex, intricate pen-and-ink designs featuring horizontal lines and blank spaces.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Shagreen Mirror with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Mirror with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Mirror with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The organic parts, interconnected by bronze-patina brass links, are inlaid in mixture of black shagreen, blue pen shell and smokey black quartz. The frame is also in bronze-patina br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Brass

Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paper holder realized in leather, plexiglass and tissue (dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 13 cm); Paperweight realized in leather and tissue (dimensions: 16 x 9 x 6 cm); Paper knife realize...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Plexiglass

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

It would be the perfect addition to a desk and also make a wonderful gift for the equestrian lover. Pen not included. DIMENSIONS 5.75ʺW × 6.25ʺD × 4.25ʺH

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Lovely Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase with Birds 1960s
Lovely Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase with Birds 1960s

Lovely Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase with Birds 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Great as a decorative item in a collection of pottery, as a stand alone item or as a pen holder on your desk. About ORNAMENTUM ORNAMENTUM - where we find perfection in imperfectio...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rolling Stones Tour '24 VIP Gift Box Set - Hackney Diamonds
Rolling Stones Tour '24 VIP Gift Box Set - Hackney Diamonds

Rolling Stones Tour '24 VIP Gift Box Set - Hackney Diamonds

Located in San Diego, CA

The boxed set is in unused condition and includes a wireless phone charger, coffee cup, notebook, pen, deck of cards, flask, bottle opener / keychain and VIP neck pass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Musical Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Paper

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Questions About Pens

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What fountain pen is the most iconic is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of the most widely known models include the Parker 51, the Waterman 52, the Parker Duofold, the Sheaffer Imperial and the Conklin Endura. Shop a wide variety of fountain pens on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A pen knife is a small folding pocket knife that is used for cutting or sharpening a quill to make a pen nib. Its blade is fairly small and has a razor edge. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pen knives.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, diamond pens are real. Most famously, the Lamodernista diamond pen was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2001 and is an impressive 20-carat diamond pen featuring 5,072 diamonds and 96 rubies. Shop a selection of diamond pens on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany & Co. pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, Montblanc pens have real gold on them. Depending on the piece, the luxury German pen manufacturer uses 14-karat or 18-karat gold for the nibs and trim. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Montblanc pens.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    On a Montblanc pen, the serial number is on the ring of the pen clip. Because the number is quite small, you may need a magnifying glass to read it. Keep in mind that pens produced before 1991 may not have serial numbers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Montblanc pens.