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Postal Desk

Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Post Office Sorting Desk Overall Dimensions: 30" x 48" x 75" high Dimensions of Desk
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Mid-20th Century American Desks

Materials

Maple, Oak

Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
H 75 in W 48 in D 30 in
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights. The postal
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna. Otto Wagner
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.
Located in Seattle, WA
Postal Scale that Weighs items up to 1.5 oz. Beautiful Petina to the Metal and the Label. Floral
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
: *Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items. *Interior decorators looking for a unique office or
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage 80 Bottle Wine Rack / Mail Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Postal Mail Sorting Desk Overall Dimensions: 31 1/2" x 51 1/2" x 75 1/4" high Desk Space
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century American plantation / postal desk, handcrafted by Moravian craftsmen in the
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Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872
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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Scale, Grape Pattern, green favrile glass with brown bronze base, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y. 872, original markings for measurements. It measures 3 1/4" h. x 3" d...
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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Engraved brass postal scales with unusual very detailed micro mosaic panels depicting two figures
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977 Scotland 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th Century Mordan postal scale in brass on pietre dure base. The black marble base is
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

French Postal Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
We were delighted to find this charming vintage French postal desk. Desks like these were common in
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20th Century Unknown Desks

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 76 in W 41 in D 29 in
Oak Postal Desk, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Postal Desk France Circa 1900 Three seater desk with pull out drawers and ceramic ink
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Oak Postal Desk, France circa 1900
Oak Postal Desk, France circa 1900
H 44 in W 77.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage iron and wavy glass postal desk Size: 31.5" W x 24” D x 47.5" H Clearance: 28.5" H
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Antique 19th Century Serving Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
H 47.5 in W 31.5 in D 24 in
Industrial Oak and Steel Postal Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic industrial desk from an East coast postal office. All original customizable cubbiess for
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Mid-20th Century American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Industrial Oak and Steel Postal Desk
Industrial Oak and Steel Postal Desk
H 68.5 in W 83 in D 22 in
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early 1900, perhaps earlier
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Metal

Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal post office desk with adjustable filing partition finished in red. Five available.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desks

Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century quartersawn oak postal desk. Rectangular form over square stapered legs with
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Early 20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Wood Postal Sorting Desk Storage Post Office Side Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wood Pigeon Hole Sorting Side Table, Postal Desk. 72″ width, 75 1/2″ height 26
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple top mail sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful as well as practical. The
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
H 37 in W 60 in D 31 in
Antique postal sorting desk
Located in Franklin, TN
Antique wooden post office sorting desk with a beautiful, rich brown patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique postal sorting desk
Antique postal sorting desk
H 47 in W 42 in D 30 in
Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful. The patina is original on the solid
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Industrial Metal Postal Service Desk
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vintage metal postal service desk on casters, removable shelf.
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20th Century American Industrial Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Postal Scale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale
H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Located in London, GB
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass
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Antique 1890s Victorian Desk Sets

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Iron

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Located in London, GB
Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We
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Antique 19th Century British Desk Accessories

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Tortoise Shell

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910. Complete set of brass weights.  
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Early 20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut
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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Wood Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
Wooden post office sorting desk Overall dimensions: 72" x 26" x 75 1/2" high Top section: 72" x 9
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Oak

Antique Wood Postal Sorting Desk
Antique Wood Postal Sorting Desk
H 75.5 in W 72 in D 26 in
An English hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy, Chester 1896 – 7
Located in Central England, GB
A rare late Victorian hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy which would be ideal for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Steel Postal Desk, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
This steel postal desk features a 13 inch swivel seat, bracket leg bindings and 20 cubbies for
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Postal Desk, circa 1930
Steel Postal Desk, circa 1930
H 76.25 in W 40.5 in D 29.75 in
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
even as a kitchen desk with the very useful 25 pigeon holes. It would add originality to any setting
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 75.4 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
, bronze hardware throughout; piece reminiscent of merchant, professor or postal desk, circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Industrial Authentic Steel Foreman's Work Desk
Located in Oakville, CT
postal desk / table. Fully functional with 15 cubby holes for storage, wear commensurate with age
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Old French Postal Sorting Cabinet, Vintage Desk, All Metal 1950's
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Old French postal sorting cabinet. All metal including adjustable original metal seat. Dating from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass ball feet, the scale comes with three brass weights, 1/2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz, each ...
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Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales having a lovely pair of antique
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Industrial Steel Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring a taste of history into your home with this vintage French postal sorting unit. This would
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20th Century French Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

French Industrial Steel Postal Sorting Desk
French Industrial Steel Postal Sorting Desk
H 75.25 in W 49.25 in D 24.25 in
Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous small pair of desk postal scales by the top-retailer, Leuchars of Piccadilly, London
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Steel Postal Desk
Located in Spokane, WA
Stripped and finished steel postal desk with two glass shelves. Desk top measures 32.75" tall
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Steel Postal Desk
Steel Postal Desk
H 75 in W 48 in D 30 in
PIne paneled postal desk
Located in Boston, MA
Pine paneled postal desk with black trim, two drawers and cabinets.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Pine

PIne paneled postal desk
PIne paneled postal desk
H 36 in W 47 in D 28 in
French postal desk
Located in Newport Coast, CA
French industrial postal desk
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French Industrial and Work Tables

French Postal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Sorting desk for rue de lafayette arrondisement
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Metal

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 72 in W 48 in D 36 in
French Postal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Sorting desk for rue de lafayette arrondisement
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Materials

Metal

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 72 in W 48 in D 36 in
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Metal and steel desk in 2 separate parts, top with 2 doors and 2 shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Steel, Metal

Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
H 67.5 in W 37 in D 25 in
French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Steel French postal workers desk with unusual bent steel sides and sliding front shelf. The
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20th Century French Desks

French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
H 32 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Steel French postal workers desk with unusual bent steel sides and sliding front shelf. The
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Vintage 1930s French Desks

French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
French 1930's Steel Postal Desk
H 32 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
French Postal Desk with Swivel Seat
Located in New York, NY
2 available
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French Furniture

French Postal Desk with Swivel Seat
French Postal Desk with Swivel Seat
H 69.5 in W 44 in D 37 in
Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic vintage postal desk with tall marigold orange sorting cabinet. Unique and seriously cool
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Vintage 1930s Industrial and Work Tables

Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
Vintage Postal Sorting Desk
H 74 in W 49 in D 28 in
Belgian Post Office Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal postal desk with built in stool and hinged side.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Belgian Post Office Desk
Belgian Post Office Desk
H 69 in W 58 in D 27 in
Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Postal Sorting Desk, Circa 1920. Restoration Hardware copied our antique originals, but
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Postal Sorting Desk
Postal Sorting Desk
H 75 in W 49 in D 28 in
French steel postal sorting desk
Located in Kensington, MD
French brushed steel postal sorting desk with 36-compartment Cartesian grid storage section and
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20th Century French Desks

Materials

Steel

French steel postal sorting desk
French steel postal sorting desk
H 76 in W 49.5 in D 28 in
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C
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Antique 1870s Scottish Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

French Postal Sorter
Located in Houston, TX
vintage postal sorter, top divided section pulls forward on track, lower level has flip down
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20th Century French Desks

Materials

Steel

French Postal Sorter
French Postal Sorter
H 75 in W 41 in D 36 in
Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian postal scale enriched with brass boulle marquetry reminiscent of the French ”Boulle
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Sterling Silver Postal Scales George Betjemann & Sons
By Betjemanns & Sons, George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique sterling silver postal scales by famous London Silversmith George Betjemann & Sons complete
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20th Century British Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Cabinets

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Postal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the postal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every postal desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postal desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right postal desk, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one postal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Leuchars & Son and Otto Wagner produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Postal Desk?

A postal desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,399, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $50,792.