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Antique Insurance Agent's Desk Tidy, English, Office Letter Organiser, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
$1,459
H 9.06 in W 14.77 in D 4.34 in
Antique Naval Architect's Desk Tidy, English, Executive Organiser, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique naval architect's desk tidy. An English, mahogany organiser case, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
$1,598
H 2.37 in W 34.26 in D 3.55 in
Antique Clerk's Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Organiser, Letter Rack, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique clerk's desk tidy. An English, oak countertop organiser or letter rack, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
$1,005
H 8.86 in W 14.18 in D 4.34 in
Antique Silver Treasury Inkstand / Desk Tidy 1913 by Harrods Stores Ltd
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
Century. A heavy silver Desk Tidy with 4 separate compartments with hinged lids. The Inkstand contains 2
Category
20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,646
H 2.72 in W 6.5 in D 9.38 in
French Art Déco Metal Desk Tidy with Woman Horseriding and a pair of Inkwells
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century french Art Déco metal desk tidy with woman horseriding, pen holder and a pair of
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,300
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$1,282
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Desk Accessories Faux Shagreen Sharkor Ray Skin Pen Pot & Desk Tidy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Width 9.2cm
Depth 9.2cm
Desk tidy dimensions
Height 16cm
Width 25.6cm
Depth 10cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Fabric
$203 / set
H 6.3 in W 10.08 in D 3.94 in
The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
The Silver Crane Company English Ceramic Parker Pen Pottery Desk Tidy
Wear consistent with age and
Category
Vintage 1980s English Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$592
H 3.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in
Designed by Le Corbusier for Lumax Glass Desk Tidy, Vide Poche, Catchall
By Lumax, Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory (desk tidy, ashtray, or catchall) manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$350
H 3.13 in W 5.94 in D 5.94 in
SeaShell and Rootbeer Resin Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche, circa 1980
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modern desk tidy, vide poche or catchall, boasts a large ovoid shape with an extra
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Shell, Resin, Acrylic
$900
H 1.57 in W 12 in D 8.07 in
Mid-Century Modernist Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Ashtray, Desk Tidy, circa 1960
By Vallauris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Mid-Century modernist ceramic cigar ashtray, desk tidy, vide poche, or catchall, was
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$650
H 2.38 in W 10.44 in D 10 in
Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate, Decorative Box, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk tidy. An English, oak and silver plate decorative box, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
$745
H 6.11 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Catchall Bowl, Desk Tidy
By Lumax, Le Corbusier
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s Industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$400
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Le Corbusier for Lumax Mid-Century Modern Glass Desk Tidy, Catchall Bowl
By Le Corbusier, Lumax
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s industrial thick molded glass desktop accessory, desk tidy, vide poche, or cigar ashtray
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$400
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Felice Antonio Botta Tortoise Lucite and Chrome Ashtray, Desk Tidy, Catchall
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Lucite and chrome ashtray, vide poche or desk tidy, has a design reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$600
H 2 in W 6.69 in D 6.69 in
Marius Giuge, Vallauris Lava Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche
By Marius Giuge, Vallauris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Mid-Century ceramic cigar ashtray, desk tidy, vide poche, or catchall, was crafted by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$500
H 3.57 in Dm 7.5 in
Space Age Vide Poche, Bowl, Catchall or Desk Tidy Aluminum and Red Enamel
By Space Age Products
Located in Atlanta, GA
aluminum and lined with a bright red-orange enamel accent coating. This desk tidy is the perfect accessory
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
$350
H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 3.75 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Molded Glass Ashtray Catchall Desk Tidy, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
, or desk tidy with timeless elegance.
Its original matching pestle—also accented with the same fine
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Leather, Glass
$950
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand with two cut glass and Silver lidded Inkwells. The Inkstand has a lovely pierced design on the sides and stands on four feet. The Inks...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,360
H 4.34 in W 8.59 in D 14.45 in
Antique George II Silver Gilt Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy 1752 18th Century
By William Cripps
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique George II Sterling Silver Gilt Inkwell with a rounded rectangular shape and a bold anthemion handle. The Inkstand Tray has a reeded border on the rim and two su...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,393
H 2.45 in W 9.18 in D 8.15 in
Gucci Hand-Stitched Brown Leather Ashtray, Catchall, Desk Tidy, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Gucci Italy and expertly crafted circa 1970, this exceptional modernist desk accessory
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
$1,000
H 1.75 in W 6.69 in D 6.69 in
Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,423
H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 3.75 in
Air France Advertising Glass Ashtray Desk Tidy, or Vide Poche by Jean Colin
By Air France, Jean Colin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare molded glass advertising ashtray for Air France, designed in the 1960s, was manufactured by the Albert Gerrer company in Mulhouse, France. It features an original design by...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
$550
H 1.57 in W 7.07 in D 7.07 in
Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,180
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 3.43 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
storage to keep your desk tidy.
Tapered legs add lightness and modernity to the desk, blending perfectly
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Lack Metal 'Isos' Desk Lamp by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, c.1970
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Surbiton, GB
Superb desk lamp, come desk tidy, designed by Giotto Stoppino and manufactured by Tronconi in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,357 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
inside divided for stamps
The cabinet is in very attractive condition it will keep any desk tidy and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1850.
Attractive desk tidy with appealing hand-finished charm
Displays a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Desk Sets
Materials
Pine
$1,146
H 2.96 in W 15.16 in D 11.82 in
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
The Bookcase is double sided with very attractive
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Chrome Streamlined Car Trinket Box 1930s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Dereham, GB
car
Chrome Plated
Hinged top trinket box/desk tidy
Enamel badge on top Reads WESTON.S.MARE
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
$488 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets
Materials
Ebony
$1,526
H 8.08 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Small Antique Executive Desk Tray, Scottish, Leather, Tidy, WJ Milne, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tray. A Scottish, leather compact desktop tidy by W & J Milne of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
$278
H 1.19 in W 10.04 in D 4.14 in
Baccarat France Heart-Shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtray Bowl Vide-Poche Dish
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat France designed this stunning crystal cigar ashtray, bowl, or desk tidy. The rare piece
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$650
H 2.57 in W 5.94 in D 5.13 in
Dupre Lafon Leather and Crystal Vide Poche Catchall, France circa 1950
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Atlanta, GA
crystal catchall or desk tidy is a must-have for any Mid-Century enthusiast. There is no visible
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
$1,200
H 2.38 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Pair Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Snuffer Trays / Pen Trays 1814 Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
were originally created as snuffer trays but are now often uses as Pen Trays, Trinket Dishes or Desk
Category
20th Century Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$8,075
H 0.91 in W 4.41 in D 10.04 in
Zone Desk - Walnut Root by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
channels, your desk remains tidy and clean, making it easier to focus. Zone offers a perfect balance of
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
reserves. The back of the desk is designed for a tidy appearance, making it suitable for placement in the
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$12,500
H 37 in W 49.38 in D 26.63 in
A Victorian Good Quality Pedestal Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
very tidy condition and any blemishes are minor
The desk is 30” high, 45” long, 19” deep, the knee
Category
Antique 19th Century High Victorian Desks
Materials
Birch
Victorian Golden Oak Green Man Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
carving.
This a sturdy piece, the tooled leathered top is tidy, the desk has keys
The desk stands 30
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Desks
Materials
Oak
Daum France Pate de Verre and Crystal Bowl Catchall Ashtray, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
with blue and turquoise modernist pâte de verre inlay. The desk tidy is marked on the side edge with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$750
H 2.57 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Vallauris Lava Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Marius Giuge Catchall Vide Poche 1960s
By Marius Giuge
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
vide-poche, cigar ashtray, decorative bowl, or desk tidy.
* Designer: Attributed to Marius Giuge
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Ashtrays
Materials
Lava
$650
H 2.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Gucci Maple Wood Tidy Tray, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Naples, IT
Gucci maple wood desk accessory or tidy tray, original, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wood
Jolanda Prinsen for Whalter Glas Crystal Cigar Ashtray Bowl Vide-Poche Dish
By German Manufactory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jolanda Prinsen designed this stunning crystal cigar ashtray, bowl, or desk tidy for Walther Glas
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
$550
H 2.38 in W 8.69 in D 7.88 in
Copper Envelope, Arts and Crafts Letter Rack A super piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
beaten Cooper in the shape of an open envelope, just the thing to keep your mail tidy on your desk
The
Category
Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
flat when not in use — perfect for tidy desk arrangements
Dressed to the underside with protective
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
$1,161
H 6.7 in W 13.98 in D 5.71 in
Black ABS Ashtray / Desk Tidy by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, circa 1970
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in London, GB
Black ABS ashtray, come desk tidy, by Italian design icon, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti as part the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Plastic
$251
H 1.97 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Bohemian Art Nouveau Kralik Red Banded Glass Desk Tidy with Holly Decoration
By Kralik Glassworks
Located in London, GB
Superior red Kralik banded desk tidy circa 1900 -with two tone holly decorated lid. This is one of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Ashtrays-Desk Tidies, Pierre Vandel 1970s France Golden Alu Midcentury
By Pierre Vandel
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Set of 3 ashtrays-Desk tidies designed by Pierre Vandel . 1970s . France. Brass.
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
$616 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 3.94 in
Fontana Arte Desk set
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
desk tidy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desk Accessories
Georgian Writing Bureau
Located in Inverness, GB
.
The drawer handles in the desk tidy are ivory and compliment the Conch Shell inlay design.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Postmodern Ashtray by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy, circa 1970
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
synthesis range in the 70's.
In remarkable condition with the original box. 2 smaller ashtrays / desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Plastic
$882
H 2.37 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Vitra S-Tidy in Yellow by Michel Charlot, 2016
By Vitra
Located in New York, NY
cheerful touch that will brighten up any setting. S-Tidy is a practical, serpentine organiser made of
Category
2010s Swiss Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Vitra O-Tidy in Yellow by Michel Charlot, 2016
By Vitra
Located in New York, NY
cheerful touch that will brighten up any setting.
O-Tidy is a useful, versatile storage container. The
Category
2010s Swiss Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Vitra S-Tidy in Poppy Red by Michel Charlot, 2016
By Vitra
Located in New York, NY
cheerful touch that will brighten up any setting. S-Tidy is a practical, serpentine organizer made of
Category
2010s Swiss Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Vitra S-Tidy in Sea Blue by Michel Charlot, 2016
By Vitra
Located in New York, NY
cheerful touch that will brighten up any setting. S-Tidy is a practical, serpentine organiser made of
Category
2010s Swiss Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Collection of Four English Victorian Letter Clips
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a charming collection, With four clips it is possible to keep a desk top tidy. The three
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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Desk Tidy For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk tidy you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every desk tidy was constructed with great care. Find 206 options for an antique or vintage desk tidy now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk tidy, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk tidy bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk tidy over the years, but those crafted by Le Corbusier, Lumax and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Desk Tidy?
A desk tidy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,079, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $224,500.
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