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Gucci Desk Blotter
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Gucci desk blotter with eight mother-of-pearl inlays on each side. Leather and silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Leather

Gucci Desk Blotter
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Authentic vintage black leather and green suede desk blotter by Gucci. Signature red and green
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Suede

Leather Gucci Desk Blotter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original vintage Gucci desk blotter in brown leather with handsome brass buckle detail. Stamped
Category

20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Green Leather Desk Blotter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large French dark green (may not be the original color) leather desk blotter with light brown
Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Edward VII Silver Mounted Desk Blotter
By Brook Son, Edinburgh 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Bearing the mark of "Brook & Son, Edinburgh, 1908," this Edward VII silver mounted desk blotter is
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Adnet Style Desk Blotter
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Leather desk blotter attributed to Jacques Adnet with a perpetual calendar that turns to month, day
Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau Desk Blotter with Embossed Brass Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
Art Nouveau desk Blotter with embossed brass decoration.
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of antique, bronze, Tiffany Studios desk blotters signed and stamped "998". Good
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Large Red Leather Desk Blotter, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large size red leather desk blotter from the Louis XV period France, circa 1770, created from the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Blotter by Marshall Disenos
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand-hammered brass framed desk blotter featuring a cognac leather surface. Designed and stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to the underside) New
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom black leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Blotter
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual antique carved 19th century antique black forest bear desk blotter which is a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Zodiac, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
the Zodiac, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

William Comyns Sterling Blotter
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Rare preserved Victorian WILLIAM COMYNS silver and leather desk blotter. Navy blue leather folder
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

1990s Burl Wood Desk Set from Bloomingdale’s
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Burl wood desk blotter and paper holder from Bloomingdale’s.
Category

1990s Desk Sets

Materials

Burl

French Leather Desk Accessories
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing French leather and brass desk accessories. Set includes a desk blotter, paper tray and
Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Black Oak Deco Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual shape, original green leather inset desk blotter, storage drawers, finished on all sides
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Osvaldo Borsani Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful floating single pedestal desk by Osvaldo Borsani. Leather inlay desk blotter with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Desk Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible collection of a complete Jacques Adnet desk set in red leather. Includes desk blotter
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
swags, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Blotter Corners With Pad
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Brass

1986 Signed Karl Springer Leather and Chrome Writing Desk and Leather Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
"Regency" chair, both signed and dated Karl Springer (1986), accompanied by a lucite desk blotter.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
blotter ends, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Large Rosewood Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stainless steel legs and adjustable drawers on both sides. Leather desk blotter on top surface. Floating top
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside of blotter
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This set is made of Sterling silver,brass with copper pieces comprising ,a desk blotter,letter rack
Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Osvaldo Borsani Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
desk blotter, aluminum loop legs. 2 pencil drawers for storage. Measures: 8 feet. Extremely
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Desk and Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
blotter and 8 pull out drawers than open with a key. The back of the desk features an open bookcase for
Category

20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside) New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Indian" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Red Leather Gucci Desk Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unbelievably stylish desk set by Gucci. The note pad cover, pencil holder, desk blotter and letter
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

Burl Wood and Brass Writing Desk by Mastercraft
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
drawer pulls. Leather desk blotter pulls out for more writing space and thick textured golden bronze dome
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Indian" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Corners 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
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Gucci desk set with blotter, note pad, letter opener and pen holder. All pieces in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Drexel Campaign Desk
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
in a bright color. Some discoloration on top from where a desk blotter blocked the sun. One handle
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Large Rosewood Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno Milano
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
degrees. Beautiful saddle leather inlaid desk blotter in original condition with great patina. The desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set
Located in Chicago, IL
letter opener, leather and brass pen holder with calendar, leather desk blotter with leather covered
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Silver Gilt Bronze 3-Piece Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
-piece set includes: pen tray, inkwell, and blotter ends with leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts Crafts Hammered Copper Five-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
: calendar frame, inkwell, pen tray, letter opener, and set of four blotter corners with green leather desk
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Copper

French Leather Desk Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
holder, letter holder, desk blotter and wax sealer. Beautiful condition.
Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

1930s French Art Deco Modernist Three-Piece Desk Set
Located in Devon, England
holder stand ( 3.5" x 12" x 6.75" ) and a desk blotter ( 2.5" x 6.5" x 3.25" )
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Nécessaire de Bureau by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
from 1953 (Possibly the year of its first and only use) The desk blotter has several original blotter
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
Located in London, GB
writing surface and glass inkwell and a burr walnut desk blotter. They both feature ivorine and cut
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Bronze Tiffany Mirror
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite bronze mirror, fashioned from a desk blotter made by Tiffany Studios, American, circa 1910s
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pierrot Ink Blotter
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A bronze crystal and ivory ink blotter. Base with two integral inkwells, set with a bronze and
Category

20th Century Austrian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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Desk Blotter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk blotter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk blotter — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 59 variations of the antique or vintage desk blotter you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk blotter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right desk blotter, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Gucci, Tiffany Studios and Hermès each produced at least one beautiful desk blotter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Blotter?

A desk blotter can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,174, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $9,600.

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 Desk Blotter
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Desk blotters are used to protect the top of a table or desk. It helps prevent scratches and absorbs dripped or spilled ink and paint. Desk pad is another name for a blotter. You'll find a selection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a leather desk blotter, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Tackle heavy stains with a cleaning product designed specifically for leather. Applying leather conditioner to the blotter regularly can help to minimize cracking. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique desk blotters on 1stDibs.