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Tank Desk

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Tank Watch, limited edition Desk Accessory. Emboss
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Late 20th Century French Desk Sets

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Paper

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. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: ...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
Silver inkwell with two tanks and bell
$3,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.29 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Varnished wooden inkwell with silver applications, including a pen, ink reservoir, blotter, and seal. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight...
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20th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal
Varnished wood inkwell with silver pen, tank, blotter & seal
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 10.83 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet
Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell & four claw-shaped feet
$5,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
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
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet
Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores & embossed feet
$3,500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 13.59 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell. Metal: Silver
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
Silver inkwell with two tanks and relief applications with a bell
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 6.89 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely desk paperweight
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Bronze

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and Putti supporting a bell, pen holder and
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, Putti bell support & cut-out feet
$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 6.89 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, pearlescent friezes around the edge, letter and quill holder, resting on six spherical feet, and a wooden-lined bottom. Metal: Silver...
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder
Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks & nib holder
$4,500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 11.74 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border around the edge. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight:...
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder
Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder
$3,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 13.59 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, base, pen holders and resting on four pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight:...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell & four hollow feet
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 9.65 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, bell and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon crown. Weight: 1639.57 gram...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell
$8,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a bell resting on a square base with a grate and four openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weigh...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet
Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base & four openwork feet
$2,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 6.11 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and bell, resting on four openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 687.78 ...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, a bell, and four feet with floral reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: ...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 972.0...
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
Silver inkwell with three engraved tanks, bell & tray on claw feet
$3,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 12.21 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco WWI Tank shaped desk cigar box humidor. This is a fabulous and rare desk cigar box
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
$2,695 Sale Price
30% Off
H 4.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.83 in
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. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar ...
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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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
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 10.32 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 322.5 grams. Dimensions: 2...
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20th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, base with mask applications and claw-shaped feet
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 9.85 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell and standing on three pierced feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 739.55 grams. Dimensions: 18x...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet
Shell-shaped silver inkwell w/ two tanks, bell & standing on three hollow feet
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.09 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 579.89 grams. Dimensions...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
Silver inkwell with two tanks, bell, pen holder and set on three raised feet
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two tanks, resting on a base with a grate and four cut-out feet
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet
Silver inkwell w/ two tanks, resting on a base w/ a grate & four cut-out feet
$1,625 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Silver inkwell with two glass tanks on a base with floral reliefs on four feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with embossed floral motifs and a monogram card, letter holder, pearly frieze and set on four round feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali...
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Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two reservoirs, pen stand and resting on four claw feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 596.45 grams. Di...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Inkwells

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Silver

Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
Silver inkwell with rack, bell, two tanks, pen holder and set on four claw feet
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 7.88 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in

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Vietnam Era Tank Destroyer Scope Aluminum and Brass Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
An incredible piece of history. This is the scope from an M56 scorpion tank destroyer. This
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Vintage 1960s American Desk Accessories

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Aluminum, Brass

Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament
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Vintage 1910s English Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
By Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Gold Plate, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fish Tank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Signed Mid-Century Modern Lucite fish tank desk accessory Signed Doug M.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

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Lucite

Antique World War 1 Trench Art British Tank 1919 Brass Inkwell Desk Set WWI
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Arts and Crafts Inkwells

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Ronson 1919 Art Deco WWI Renault Tank Table Touch Tip In Solid Patinated Bronze
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black top limed oak desk with great rounded lines.
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Materials

Wood

Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk
Art Deco Limed Oak Tank Desk
H 31 in W 71 in D 35 in
Limed Oak 1940's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Tank Desk with black resin like top. Aluminum handles and curved top. 31h x
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Limed Oak 1940's Desk
Limed Oak 1940's Desk
H 31 in W 71 in D 35 in
Custom Steel Bomb Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Starting its life as a steel "tank" desk, this wonderful desk was converted to the ultimate manly
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Formica

Custom Steel Bomb Desk
Custom Steel Bomb Desk
H 29 in W 76 in D 36 in
Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk
Located in Seattle, WA
Built like a tank, this foreman's desk is super solid and clean. This was purchased in Oregon and
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Fir

Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk
Turn-of-the-Century Foreman's desk
H 33 in W 72 in D 35 in

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Early 20th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

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Tank Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tank desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tank desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage tank desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a tank desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tank desk bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one tank desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Driade, Philippe Negro and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tank Desk?

Prices for a tank desk start at $442 and top out at $42,987 with the average selling for $1,000.