1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory The Line Hedges File Illinois Dovetail joinery 2.5
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Oak
1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory The Line Hedges File Illinois Dovetail joinery 2.5
Oak
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s. The trays are in good vintage
Walnut
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
By Ralph Lauren, Globe Wernicke
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking
Brass
1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products
Wood
$992 / item
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 13.39 in
Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Perfect to store paperwork on your desk, the Calipso A4 paper tray is imbued with textural beauty
Chrome
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
Faux Leather, Wood
Knoll Associates Mid-Century Wood Desk Tray
By Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Knoll Associates early wood desk or letter tray. Comprised of sculptural solid wood. Signed Knoll
Modernist Bauhaus Wood Letter Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice
Wood
Midcentury Modernist Architectural Letter Tray Tiered Walnut Wood
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a stunning mid-century modernist tiered letter file tray walnut wood and
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Handcrafted Wood Two Tier Letter Tray
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s letter tray. Beautifully crafted with shaped trays with sculpted corners. The
Walnut
Florence Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Bent plywood desktop letter tray by Knoll. Retains original label with the Herbert Matter designed
Wood
Midcentury Wood and Naugahyde Modernist Dual Desk or Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury wood and naugahyde modernist dual desk letter tray, circa 1970s. Nice piece with wood
Naugahyde, Wood
Modernist Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist double letter tray, circa 1960.
Leather, Wood
Postmodern Double Deck Desk Letter Tray Cherry Wood & Molded Plastic
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this double-deck desk letter tray , molded wave smoke plastic with solid cherry
Plastic, Rubber, Cherry
Modern Desk Organizer / 2-Drawer Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern desk organizer / letter tray with 5 vertical organizer slots in a high gloss
Wood
Sold
H 14.5 in W 10.25 in L 14.5 in
1960s MCM Modernist Tiered Office Letter File Tray in Restored Walnut Wood
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Walnut Letter File Tiered Tray 1960s Modernist Tiered office letter in out file tray in walnut
Walnut
Sold
H 3 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Carved Wood Black Forest Desk Set Inkwell Bird Tray w Letter Opener
Located in Shreveport, LA
this beautiful antique ink well and letter opener ~Large bird with meticulous hand carved details, from
Glass, Hardwood
Victorian Campaign Desk Set Stationary Box Letter Tray 1890 Calendar
Located in Potters Bar, GB
many things as it features letter trays and a calendar also Classic campaign look with burnished metal
Wood
Midcentury Rosewood Desk Organizer / Letter Tray by Georg Petersens
By Georg Petersens
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful addition to your midcentury Scandinavian office. Solid rosewood construction.
Wood, Rosewood
Sold
H 6.75 in W 11.5 in D 13 in
Vintage Two Tiered Letter Tray in Oak by Peter Pepper Products, circa 1970s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage two tiered letter tray manufactured by Peter Pepper Products, circa 1970s. Sculpted oak
Wood
Handcrafted Studio Wood Letter Trays by Appalachian Artist Kelly Mehler
By Rude Osolnik
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible pair of studio made letter trays by Appalachian based artist Kelly Mehler
Walnut
Bent Plywood "For Action" Letter Tray by Mallod Circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bent wood letter tray manufactured by Mallod for their "For Action" collection. Simple, yet
Wood
Mcm Wood and Brass Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and brass double letter tray, circa 1950s. The set is in very
Brass
1960s Modern Teak Wood Office Desk Letter File Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Teak Wood Office Desk Letter File Tray 16.25 long x 10.75 w x 1.88 h Preowned
Teak
MCM Wood and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The
Wood, Naugahyde
1950s Oak Wood Large Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Oak Wood Large Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory The Line Hedges File Illinois Dovetail Joinery
Oak
Jens Risom Walnut Letter Tray
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom letter tray, model 8-33 by Jens Risom Design Inc. USA, c. 1960 Walnut. Metal
Wood
Mid Century Solid Walnut Letter Tray
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage mid century letter tray in solid walnut. Clean, simple and straightforward styling with a
Wood
Modernist Oak & Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1980
By Peter Pepper Products, Knoll, Stow Davis
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Oak & Walnut Letter Tray, circa 1980.
Brass
Sold
H 1.75 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Letter Desk Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional letter desk tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Triple Letter Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional triple letter tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Triple Letter Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional triple letter tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Double Letter Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional double letter tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Triple Letter Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional triple letter tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.75 in D 15.5 in
Molded Teak Plywood Double Letter Tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow of Sweden
By Martin Åberg, House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional double letter tray by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of
Teak
Sold
H 6.5 in W 10.25 in D 14.75 in
Molded Teak Plywood Double Letter Tray in the Style of Martin Aberg / Rainbow
By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc., Martin Åberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice and functional double letter tray in the style of Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products
Teak
Mid Century Two Tiered Letter Tray, Circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century two tiered letter tray, Circa 1960.
Wood
Mid Century Two Tiered Letter Tray, circa 1960
By Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid century two tiered letter tray, circa 1960.
Wood
1960s Peter Pepper Products Double Letter Office Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Peter Pepper Products Wilmington CA Fabulous 1960s Vintage Double Letter Tray Office Paper File
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Chrome Desk Tray Letter Holder Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory, office tray by French Designer
Chrome, Metal
1960s Wood Desktop Letter Tray by Hedges Files
By Hedges Files
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s retro wood letter tray by Hedges Files. Perfect for keeping your mail and memos in one tidy
Early Knoll Letter Tray
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Double letter tray by Knoll in Primavera wood, quite unusual as most where either walnut or black
Aluminum
Sold
H 7.5 in W 14.75 in D 10.25 in
1960s Molded Teak Plywood Letter Trays by Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood
By Martin Åberg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Influenced by the Florence Knoll letter trays, designer Martin Aberg created these similar trays
Teak
Midcentury-Modern Style Gold Tone Desk Letter Tray
Located in Oakland Park, FL
midcentury-Modern style gold tone desk letter tray. In box tray.
Metal
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa 1970.
Wood
$92,400
H 32.29 in W 67.72 in D 23.82 in
Original Vintage Rio Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. That’s "Rio" Chaise Lounge created in 1978 by Oscar Niem...
Leather, Cane, Wood
Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw
By ARKO
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: A head-sea over the night sky (Small model) This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contemporary craft art, created with the...
Canvas, Thread, Straw
$22,950 / set
H 32.5 in W 34.5 in D 41 in
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Jacaranda & Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this chair and ottoman set designed by the iconic Jean Gillon is...
Jacaranda
$43,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 41 in
Jean Gillon Jangada MCM Brazilian Rosewood Leather Lounge Chairs Ottomans - Pair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jean Gillon Jangada Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair The chair measures: 40 wide x 41 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 inche...
Leather, Rosewood
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
By Opco Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.5"W x 10.25"D x 6.5"H and would...
Naugahyde, Walnut
$8,008 / item
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair by Cassina, Modern Solid Wood
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair Manufactured by Cassina in Italy This swivel armchair is a re-working of the LC7, whose frame was in tubular metal, and was the work of Charlot...
Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 6.86 in
14th-16th Century, Sukhothai, Antique Thai Sukhothai Pottery Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai Sukhothai pottery jar. Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th - 16th Century Size: Height 30 C.M. / Width 17.4 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degr...
Pottery
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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