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Danish Modern Solid Teak Double Letter Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional Danish modern teak double letter desk tray circa the 1980s. The trays are
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Teak
Woodline 6500 Double Letter Desk Tray in Walnut and Brass
By William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Woodline 6500 double letter desk tray in walnut and brass, circa 1980s. The desk
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible midcentury letter tray in solid walnut. Great lines and construction rounded corners
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hand painted pen and letter desk set.
This is a beautiful Persian Khatam Desk Set. It has a letter or
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three piece desk set
The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and
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1950s Iraqi Islamic Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
French Blue Gold and White Porcelain Desk Letter Mail Holder from Paris
Located in New York, NY
A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder with small flowers and leaves in the Rococo
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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.32 in W 7.17 in D 1.63 in
Brass Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
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Italian desk/letter organizer, search ref. #: LU1314224767592
Lucite dandelion cube, search ref
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Mid-20th Century Greek Revival Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File
Wood with faux leather
Scuffs present
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Brass Letter Opener
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage letter opener in stainless steel with a brass jug handle. Stamped McCrory's 1989, stainless
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1980s Turkish Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener.
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Mid-20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Italian Leather Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather gold embossed resin letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Leather, Resin
Letter opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Letter opener around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
20th Century Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Primavera Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
“Primavera” Gilt Sunburst Letter Opener. Vintage chic desk accessory gilt metal letter opener with
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
Cartier sterling silver letter opener
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Cartier sterling silver letter opener , Marked 75 , 6 inches.
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1960s French Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Letter Opener with Signature
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Auböck letter opener, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Auböck letter opener made of brass and rattan, , 1950s, Austria
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1950s Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
1980s Sterling Silver Swan Letter Opener
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver letter opener; an
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1980s Great Britain (UK) Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Brass Color Nautical Letter Opener.
Located in Seattle, WA
Letter Opener with Anchor and Rope Details at the Top. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Letter Opener, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck letter opener in horn, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Horn
Two Amber And Silver Letter Openers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two letter openers in dark, yellow and nearly white amber. Hallmarked silver.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
1970's Letter opener by Maison Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Letter opener in plated silver signed by
Maison Hermès
France
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1970s French Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Equestrian Letter Opener, Italy, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plated equestrian letter opener, Italy, 1980s.
This is a must-have on any gentleman
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Austrian Letter Opener and tray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful desk set comprises a letter opener and a small desk tray. The letter opener is made
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
French Brass Duck’s Head Letter Opener, Paper Knife
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass duck’s head letter ppener, paper knife
A great desk piece, the knife sits neatly on
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Mid-20th Century Beaux Arts Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener.
Perfect for a prestigious desk.
The
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1990s Italian Other Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vienna Art Nouveau Lady Figure Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Danville, CA
Art Nouveau lady figure bronze letter opener
Here is a Art Nouveau bronze letter opener. Front
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Late 20th Century Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Torchon, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener torchon, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle.
Engraved signature on
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener
Measures: 2" H, 11.5" L, 1" D
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Late 20th Century English Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Reed & Barton Horse Head Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver plate letter opener with horse head handle made by Reed & Barton
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made by silver plated bronze and dating to c.1960
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The letter opener was carefully hand
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Horn, Leather
Italian Silver and Black Wood Turner Letter Opener, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian silver and black wood turner letter opener.
Good vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
Rare Christofle Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener 1970s France
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christofle silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener, 1970s, France.
Unique and precious
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1970s French Neoclassical Revival Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Equestrian Horse Head Letter Opener, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A silver plated equestrian letter opener with a horse's head handle. This is a must-have on any
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Carl Aubock, Letter Opener, Leather and Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Stockholm, SE
Letter opener by Carl Auböck. Made in brass with leather handle, Austria, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s
By Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique hand-finished letter opener in solid rosewood. It has an inlaid silver and enamel plakette
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion's Paw Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
Stunning Solid Silver Swan Letter Opener by Sarah Jones
By Sarah Jones Silver 1
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful top quality letter opener by the well renowned modern silversmith, Sarah Jones.
This
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1980s British Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
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H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Horse Shoe Leg Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina.
I did not clean it, so the next
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1950s Austrian Folk Art Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
By Jens Risom, Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosewood letter opener from the office of Jens Risom
marked with the Jens Risom "R" and also
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Hans Hansen, Letter Knife in Rosewood with Silver Inlay, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen. Letter knife in rosewood with silver inlay.
Danish Modern.
About 1960.
Measurements
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
By Christian Dior
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Sterling Silver Letter Opener Pattern Torchon, England, 1950s Price
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sterling silver letter opener pattern torchon, England, 1950s.
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Bambi Roe Deer Fawn Letter Opener Vintage, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass
H 0.44 in W 8.25 in D 1.13 in
Silver Dunhill Letter Opener with a Horse Head London, 1981
By Dunhill
Located in London, GB
An impressive quality Silver Dunhill letter opener with an intricately carved horses head on one
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1980s English Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver
Vintage Wooden Letter Opener With Folk Style Art on Handles.
Located in Seattle, WA
Makers Mark Reading “Spindlermuhle” on the Back. Translate From German to a Town in the Czech Republic. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 8 W ; 1 1/2 D
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1970s Folk Art Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Wood
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Brass Leather Letter Opener, Paper Knife, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid nickel-plated brass letter opener or paper knife with black leather handle
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
H 5.75 in W 0.63 in D 0.19 in
Vintage English Solid Silver Novelty Golf Club Letter Opener, London 1984
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous twentieth century solid sterling silver letter opener, English in origin and made from
Category
1980s English Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.75 in W 1.63 in D 0.25 in
Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
By Monique Gerber
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form
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1970s French Minimalist Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Metal Letter Opener in Shape of Seahorse '70s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Turin, Turin
Very peculiar letter opener designed by Gabriella Crespi in '70s. The letter opener has a very
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Letter Desk
Materials
Metal
H 1.58 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
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The average selling price for a retro letter desk at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $28 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
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