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Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
Desk Accessories, Writing Instruments And Cabinet Decor. Dimensions: 9 x 1 x 1 in. All measurements
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Silver

Antique Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

$2,887 Sale Price
25% Off
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
collectors of Napoleon III antiques, French desk accessories, or lovers of Rococo revival art. Take into
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Gilt Brass Rococo Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$638 Sale Price
50% Off
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high quality material
Category

Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

$550
Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
desk given the placement. It lends a bit of mystery and I suppose most of us collecting desk accessory
Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts
Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts

Tiffany Zodiac letter opener with fantastic patina # 1095 Arts and Crafts

$476 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray
Category

1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique "The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif

$4,700
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
calm, balanced presence on the writing desk. Remarks: This type of desk accessory reflects the
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

$213
Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century. Made in
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Antique Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century
Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century

Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century

$807
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
continental Art Déco inspirations into a striking desk accessory.
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Antique Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top

$900
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. This elegant desk accessory showcases the craftsmanship and
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

$1,460 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
contours of the crystal body. Its balanced proportions and craftsmanship give this desk accessory both
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Cut Glass

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap

$273
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
popular desk accessories in late 19th-century seafaring communities. They often served as souvenirs of
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880

Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880

$498
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
, increasingly refined and technically advanced desk accessories were developed to meet the evolving needs of a
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

$748
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
overall aesthetic of the piece. A decorative and functional desk accessory from the early 19th century
Category

1820s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

$1,840
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, Brienz collection, carvings, dogs, inkwells, desk accessories, antiques.
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

$1,700
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand
Located in Red Lion, PA
consistent with age and use. This decorative Art Deco desk accessory is not only a functional piece of
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand

Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell Penrest Stand

$890
French Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
champlevé enamel and gilt bronze letter rack, dating to the late 19th century. This jewel-like desk
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

French Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
French Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century

French Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century

$950
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

$1,500
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

$1,400
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Located in Greven, DE
silverwork, were prestigious desk accessories in their time. The technical sophistication and formal elegance
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

$570
Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Located in New York, NY
Great fun for a gardening afficionado - a delightful desk accessory wether you're planning a
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

$4,500
Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
decorative objects. A lovely piece for collectors of Art Nouveau, French bronzes, or antique desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s

Signed Rare Authentic Original French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s

$220
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cherish distinctive desk accessories. * This phrase is taken from the second line in Chapter VII from the
Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)

$5,415
Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set

Vienna Secession Desk Set

$581
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly unusual desk accessory is an ornate 'paper clip' by the noted maker, Dreyfous. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Amazonite, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip
Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

Art Nouveau Edouard Henry Dreyfous Desk Clip

$2,160
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV style bronze inkwell ,in the middle you have a marble plaque in the shape of a heart ,the bronze are finely executed,original condition Extremly rare this inkwell have its...
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style
19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

19th Century French accessories Inkwell in bronze Louis XV style

$5,200
18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
An lovely ebonized and inlaid desk organizer, 18th century, French. On bun feet, it has a center
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Boxwood, Burl, Elm, Satinwood, Walnut, Zebra Wood

18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet
18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet

18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet

$7,500
6-Piece English Arts Crafts Silver Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts 6 piece sterling silver desk Set with Egyptian scarabs and wing design. Desk
Category

Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

6-Piece English Arts Crafts Silver Desk Set
6-Piece English Arts Crafts Silver Desk Set

6-Piece English Arts Crafts Silver Desk Set

$12,750 / set
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture

A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture

$685
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
makes it ideally suited as a pen tray or desk accessory, though it could equally function as a jewelry
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

$534
Traveling Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante
Category

1820s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Traveling Desk Box
Traveling Desk Box

Traveling Desk Box

$975
Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927
Located in Rotterdam, NL
enamel Origin: Finland Date: 1927 Height: 72 mm This exceptional desk accessory combines both
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927
Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927

Art Deco Royal Blue Guilloché Enamel Silver Wax Seal, Finland 1927

$2,316
English Victorian Brass Desk Calendar
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and oak rectangular desk calendar.
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Desk Calendar
English Victorian Brass Desk Calendar

English Victorian Brass Desk Calendar

$1,200
Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Object Decorative Antique Gift Idea LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
special gift item object to add a touch of elegance to your desk accessories office table . As an
Category

19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Object Decorative Antique Gift Idea LA
Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Object Decorative Antique Gift Idea LA

Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Object Decorative Antique Gift Idea LA

$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

$1,150
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener of mother of pearl with agate handle and silver connector and a detailed intaglio en...
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

$1,800 / set
Elegant Whiting Sterling Letter Clip
By Whiting
Located in New York, NY
allows it to hang and hold papers as well. Perfect elegant desk accessory gift. 1900 USA. Signed.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Desk Accessories

Elegant Whiting Sterling Letter Clip
Elegant Whiting Sterling Letter Clip

Elegant Whiting Sterling Letter Clip

$695
Oak Desk Top Book Trough
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak and ideal to hold a few books on your
Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Oak Desk Top Book Trough
Oak Desk Top Book Trough

Oak Desk Top Book Trough

$507
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols Inkwell with Islamic symbols Circa 1900 Origin France Middle
Category

Early 1900s French Islamic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols

Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols

$900
English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with
Category

1880s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

English Victorian horseracing desk set
English Victorian horseracing desk set

English Victorian horseracing desk set

$2,399
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Impressive Antique Coromandel and mother of pearl desk stand dating back to the Victorian era. The
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

$1,610
19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell. This ornate inkwell exemplifies the refined artistry of
Category

19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze Desk Inkwell

$455
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing
Category

1920s Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Spelter

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

$451
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century well figured coromandel desk set of exceptional quality with rich
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

$2,850
19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English early 19th-century desk box exudes a refined charm with its dark wood construction and
Category

1830s English William IV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Desk Box
19th Century English Desk Box

19th Century English Desk Box

$1,675
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art Nouveau brass desk lamp with attached tray.
Category

1920s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp
Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp

Art Nouveau Brass Desk Lamp

$950
Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Coromandel Letter Box and Blotter Pad Book - with Studded Brass Banding of Anthemion Form with Central Jasper Ware Wedgwood Plaques - Blotter 8.5"w x 12"h - Box 9"w x 5"d x...
Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Zebra Wood

Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box
Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box

Victorian Coromandel Desk Set Letter Box

$3,221 / set
Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An aneroid desk barometer by C W Dixey, the 4inch silvered dial with blued indicator and gilt
Category

1850s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey
Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey

Aneroid Desk Barometer by C W Dixey

$5,167
Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant desk set made of faceted glass. The rectangular tray stands on small volute feet and
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century
Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century

Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century

$5,700 / set
Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A bronze sculpture of a hand with an open palm. Resting on the palm is a bronze object that resembles a traditional spinning top. The hand appears to be life-sized (Small Children s...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

$1,299
Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Located in Greding, DE
Seven-piece desk set from Vienna in granite with polished steel mounts.
Category

1810s Austrian Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Steel

Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815

Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815

$9,691 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
use upon a desk or stationary cabinet. Measurements (centimetres) 5.5 square
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell

$2,124
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 Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Fruitwood

Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy
Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy

Desk Top Marquetry Occasional Book Tidy

$274
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass desk set having two brass inkwells with lift up lids. It boasts
Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set

$641 Sale Price
20% Off
Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Manhasset, NY
Onyx and bronze inkwell desk set depicting Louis Pasteur. A nicely cast bronze with double ink
Category

1920s Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set
Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set

Onyx and Bronze Inkwell Desk Set

$1,080
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand

$822 / set
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter
Located in New York, NY
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter. Boar tusk handled velvet blotter with gilt metal oak
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

$595
Fine Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Desk Set
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A superb quality desk set in rosewood with brass trim. The brass handles is an ornate design with
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fine Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Desk Set
Fine Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Desk Set

Fine Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Desk Set

$2,800
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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.

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Questions About Antique Desk Accessories
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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.

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