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Roycroft Arts
Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper, Brass
Roycroft Arts
Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Bookends
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina.
Several matching desk accessories available
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts
Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
from age.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Arts
Crafts Brass Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
with some wear and nice patina and measures 1"W x .25"D x 9.75"H. Great desk accessory! #4811RM
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
parts are in working condition and no missing parts. Can be used as a paperweight of decorative desk
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina.
Several matching desk accessories available.
Pairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco
Greek Key
Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina from age.
Matching desk accessories including an inkwell
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
style, this unique desk accessory takes the form of a horseshoe, raised on naturalistic hooves
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Paper Clip
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
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WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Pen Tray, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York
Zodiac
Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina from age.
Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
classic desk accessory. Made in France, at the end of the Napoleon II period, 1860-1870. In good condtion
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Silver Crest Arts
Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, or Art Deco decor.
Several matching desk accessories available
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Would also make an excellent catchall.
Several matching desk
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Elaborate Sterling Silver Top
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
.
Sure to be a focal point of a collection or desk accessory.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor.
Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Desk Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique desk accessories is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk accessories was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are all kinds of antique desk accessories available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk accessories made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Tiffany Studios, Baccarat and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik each produced beautiful antique desk accessories that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Desk Accessories?
Prices for antique desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique desk accessories begin at $13 and can go as high as $537,638, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Finding the Right Desk-accessories for You
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.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Desk Accessories
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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