Vintage Rotary Desk Telephone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique rotary desk telephone.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Desk Sets
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Plastic
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NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Hans Jensen 6-Piece Vanity Set – Embossed Silver-Plated Alpacca, Denmark
By Hans Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Hans Jensen Danish Silver-Plated Vanity Set – 6-Piece Antique Collection with Embossed Classical Scenes, Marked "Prima Alpacca Import" A rare 6-piece antique vanity set...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Desk Set by Eleanor Claire Letter Organizer Desk Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a desk set by Eleanor Claire, letter organizer. Beautiful embossed decorative pattern. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 5.75" W x 4" H Pl...
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1990s American Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Leather and Gilt Metal Desk Set
$3,500 / set
Vintage Leather and Gilt Metal Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage desk set dating to 1973 with finely crafted letter box in red leather with extensive neoclassical gilt metal mounts, plus two calendar holders. Apparently unsigned. Of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
In a time of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic period when people read letters at their desks by candlelig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Glass
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Magnifying Glasd
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous cloisonné enamel on brass magnifying glass.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Glass
A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century Description: Resting on ebonized socle bases. Wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Private Austr...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Stone
3 Pcs Desk Set Black Forest Style Magnyfiying Glasses and Letter Opener with Hor
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3,pcs desk accessories set of two magnifying glasses and one letter opener with antlers as handles.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Escritoire Desk
Located in Brea, CA
This Louis XV style vanity gilt bronze-mounted desk has one wide drawer in front and there are 6 drawers on two lines for even more storage. Fine writing desk with curved sides and g...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu marble desk set, signed T. Gruber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical/Empire st. Ormolu and Brocatelle marble inkwell/desk set, signed T. Gruber. This impressive and complete set consist of...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Sets
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Brocatelle Marble, Ormolu
Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
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Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s
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Located in Praha, CZ
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...
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Postmodern “LEGO” Telephone Phone by Tyco
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Located in Rome, IT
1990s telephone made of LEGO by Tyco.
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1990s Japanese Neoclassical Desk Sets
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1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
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Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
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Space Age Acrylic and Chrome 'Teledome' Rotary Telephone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This futuristic Teledome (model #3005) phone was patented and manufactured in 1972 by Teleconcepts and included internals made by Northern Telecom Inc. Chrome-plate handset with blac...
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Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
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Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
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Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...
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Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Desk Organizer, 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
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Tesla T65S Rotary Telephone from Czechoslovakia 1966
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
A distinctive Tesla T65S rotary telephone, model 3FP 120 43, dating from November 1966 and produced in former Czechoslovakia. The telephone features an elegant ivory-colored plastic ...
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Pair Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Desk Accessories
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
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Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
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Silver Desk Writing Set, Daoíz, Velarde, Ruíz and Arango at Monteleón, Madrid
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Silver Desk Writing Set, Daoíz, Velarde, Ruíz and Arango at Monteleón, Madrid
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with four inkwells; Luis Daoíz, Pedro Velarde, Jacinto Ruiz and Rafael Arango defending the Monteleón Barracks on May 2, 1808. Silver in its color and gold plated. Madrid, Celestino Espinosa, 1822-1823. With contrast marks. Notary of silver gilt and in its color composed of a tray, two bells in the shape of a tent, four containers in the corners, four cannons with soldiers and a central architectural element resembling a fortification and including two drawbridges over a small "moat" circular...
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Silver Desk Writing Set, Platerías Martínez, Madrid, Spain, 1845
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Silver Desk Writing Set, Martínez, Apolinar del Campo, Spain, 1803 and Later
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By Platerías Martínez
Located in Madrid, ES
Scribe with three inkwells. Silver. Silversmiths Martínez and Apolinar Del Campo, Madrid and Vitoria, 1803 and later. With contrast marks. Notary of silver in its color composed of...
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19th Century Italian Tooled Leather Desk Blotter
Located in Houston, TX
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Silver Writing Set Manuel Díaz Del Castillo, Toledo, Spain, 1819
By Manuel Díaz del Castillo
Located in Madrid, ES
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Neoclassical desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical desk sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk sets, popular names associated with this style include Platerías Martínez, and Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $10,530 while the average work can sell for $1,680.
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