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Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900 This charming napkin holder, crafted from painted sheet metal around 1900 in Germany, is a wonderful example of decorative househ...
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Desk Sets

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside) New York
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
quill pen set. Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other
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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Copper

Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
style swags, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
. Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
Located in Porto, PT
This elegant Émile Gallé vase, crafted in France during the height of the Art Nouveau movement, represents the refined artistry and innovation of one of the most celebrated glassmake...
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19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Art Glass

Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern postage scale By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
$1,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Gilt Metal Hand Wax Seal Stamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming French hand wax seal from the late 19th Century. We see this piece added to a collection of these hard to find treasures.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Antique pocket watch holder applies 19th century putto on oyster
Located in Berlin, DE
Verry unique Pocket Watch holder Putto on a oyster Holding the Pocket watch Around 19 th Century Gilted
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19th Century Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "Chinese" pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century (Dated Jan...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
& Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Would also make an excellent catchall or ashtray. Several matching desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Brass

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk box, jewelry box
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
a custom green leather desk blotter. By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Blotter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
. Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Blotter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Desk Sets

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Marble, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk letter holder
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco brass cross around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass cross around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

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 Sets

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.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

WW1 Trench Art Cigarette Holder in Silver Plated brass, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so called trench art object in the shape of the silver-plated pencil or cigaret holder made from WW1 era components. The 3 blank bullets that makes up its legs has hallmarks from t...
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Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray, desk tray
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

William IV 19th century table top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835. Elegant and good quality William IV rosewood writing slope. Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, nam...
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Mid-19th Century British William IV Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Ornate Japanese Export Hard Rosewood Writing Desk and Chair Set This writing desk
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Rosewood

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Queens, NY
seal features a sculptural array of owls in low relief, their eyes set with tiny jewel-like stones
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Silver Crest Arts Crafts Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Roman Numerals
Located in London, England
Cast metal Roman numerals. Circa 1900 H 8cm x W 5cm x D 3cm
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Early 1900s French Classical Roman Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
a miniature Bureau Desk with fretwork silver rail and bow front raised upon for sterling silver
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Heintz Arts Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze desk letter holder
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

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Antique Desk Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique desk sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all antique desk sets available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique desk sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk sets bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique desk sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Platerías Martínez produced popular antique desk sets that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desk Sets?

Antique desk sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,766, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $74,861.

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 Sets
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.