Antique Postal Desk
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights.
The postal
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna.
Otto Wagner
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Wood
$61,055 / item
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 25.99 in
Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales
weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales
weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Tatum
s Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.75 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
$763
H 4.73 in W 10.44 in D 5.12 in
Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$2,067 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.75 in
Industrial French Steel Postal Sorting Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French steel postal sorting desk in two parts. The desk in two parts with upper having 25 open
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
:
*Collectors of antique desk accessories or postal items.
*Interior decorators looking for a unique office or
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
$2,214
H 14.4 in W 16.2 in D 10.1 in
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun
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Late 19th Century French Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
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Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century American plantation / postal desk, handcrafted by Moravian craftsmen in the
Category
19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Walnut
H 57.5 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Scale, Grape Pattern, green favrile glass with brown bronze base, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y. 872,
original markings for measurements. It measures 3 1/4" h. x 3" d...
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Engraved brass postal scales with unusual very detailed micro mosaic panels depicting two figures
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Scotland 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th Century Mordan postal scale in brass on pietre dure base. The black marble base is
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
H 3.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.75 in
1920s French Postal Desk in Black wood
Located in Cirencester, GB
We sourced this Early 20th Century postal desk from a Brocante in Normandy.
Made from pine with
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1920s French Country Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Pine
Vintage Iron and Wavy Glass Postal Desk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage iron and wavy glass postal desk
Size:
31.5" W x 24” D x 47.5" H
Clearance: 28.5" H
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19th Century Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Iron
Metal Postal Desk with Attached Filing Unit France Post Office, 1900s
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal desk with a perforated filing partition. Desk were used in the early
1900, perhaps earlier
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Metal
Metal Desk with Storage Rack Postal Desk, circa 1920 Made in France
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Metal post office desk with adjustable filing partition finished in red.
Five available.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Postal Desk
Antique Early 20th C. Quartersawn Oak Postal Office Desk Farmhouse Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century quartersawn oak postal desk. Rectangular form over square stapered legs with
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Oak
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 34 in
Antique Solid Oak Sloted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Postal Sorting Table/ Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple top mail sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful as well as practical. The
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Iron
Antique Postal Sorting Table or Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This solid maple sorting table or stand up desk is wonderful. The patina is original on the solid
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Antique Postal Scale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare English Tortoiseshell
Silver Postal Scales
Located in London, GB
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date
London 1896-97
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Tortoise Shell
1892 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Dual Postal Letter Inkwell Ink Stand Desk Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1892 cast iron desk set / ink caddy featuring letter holder, pen tray and two glass
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1890s Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Iron
H 4 in W 6.25 in D 12 in
Rare English Tortoiseshell
Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Located in London, GB
Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97.
We
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19th Century British Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Postal Scale, S. Mordan
Co., London, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910. Complete set of brass weights.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
An English hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy, Chester 1896 – 7
Located in Central England, GB
A rare late Victorian hallmarked silver postal letter rack or desk tidy which would be ideal for
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Silver
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that
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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Standard Furniture Co. Oak Raised Panel Roll Top Desk, circa 1890
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
, bronze hardware throughout; piece reminiscent of merchant, professor or postal desk, circa 1890
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Oak
H 49.75 in W 49 in D 33.5 in
Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass ball feet, the scale comes with three brass weights, 1/2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz, each ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales having a lovely pair of antique
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19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
By Leuchars
Son
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous small pair of desk postal scales by the top-retailer, Leuchars of Piccadilly, London
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Desk
H 2.38 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
PIne paneled postal desk
Located in Boston, MA
Pine paneled postal desk with black trim, two drawers and cabinets.
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19th Century French Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Pine
Industrial Postal Desk Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Metal and steel desk in 2 separate parts, top with 2 doors and 2 shelves
Category
19th Century French Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Steel, Metal
Antique postal sorting desk
Located in Franklin, TN
Antique wooden post office sorting desk with a beautiful, rich brown patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C
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1870s Scottish Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Oak
H 7 in W 12 in D 8 in
Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian postal scale enriched with brass boulle marquetry reminiscent of the French ”Boulle
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk
Malachite postal scales, Hannaford
Hallstaff, c. 1850.
By Halstaff
Hannaford
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine and rare set of malachite and gilt metal postal scales, Halstaff and Hannaford, 228, Regent
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1850s English Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Malachite
English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner
Sons
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century brass postal scale on brass base by Sturner and Sons, postal rates for letters
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19th Century English Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
Beautiful 1920
s Carved Secretary Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, CA
writing desk, drawers and postal files
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Walnut
French Industrial Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1920
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
French industrial postal sorting desk, circa 1920
Magnificent French industrial steel postal
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1920s French Industrial Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Postal Scales
Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Oversized Postal Scales and weights on Oak stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Scotland
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Oak
English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century burl walnut desk organizer comprising a postal scale and six stacking
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Desk
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 15 in D 11 in
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Antique Postal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique postal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique postal desk — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique postal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique postal desk, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Sampson Mordan
Co., Leuchars
Son and Otto Wagner each produced at least one beautiful antique postal desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Postal Desk?
The average selling price for an antique postal desk at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $47,181 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Postal Desk
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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