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Antique Union Pacific Railroad Dining Car Silverplate Menu and Pen Holder
By International Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Union Pacific Railroad dining car silverplate menu & pen holder.
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Rare Original Frankart Figural Lady Inkwell
Pen Holder
By Arthur von Frankenberg
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The very rare American art deco figural inkwell and pen holder was designed in early 1920’s by
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Antique Brass Double Inkstand with Pen Holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique brass double inkstand with pen holders, Scotland 1900, H548
Scotland 1900
Brass & glass
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Penholder in Silver and Shagreen Leather - Galucharme Collection
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A Déco-inspired Pen Holder by Nino Basso, handcrafted in Italy in genuine honey shagreen with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Naples, FL
Antique mounted horse hoof made into an inkwell with a pen holder from a horseshoe; these were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bone
Salvatori Balancing Pen Holder in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie
By Salvatori, Studio Charlie
Located in Querceta, IT
Pen holder in burnished brass and Calacatta Vagli marble. Designed by Studiocharlie for Salvatori
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
Numa Gillet, Georges Delvaux, an Art Nouveau Glazed Stoneware Pen Holder, Signed
By Georges Delvaux, Numa Gillet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Numa Gillet
Georges Delvaux
An art nouveau glazed stoneware pen holder shaped as a leaf
Signed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
Salvatori Lui&Lei Pen Holder in Bianco Carrara Marble by Vincent Van Duysen
By Vincent Van Duysen, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
The idea behind the collection ‘Lui & Lei’ showcase the contrast between two polarizing materials: cool, hard marble and soft, tactile leather. Purity and simplicity are hallmarks of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Desk Set
Located in sfax, TN
with aesthetics, adding a touch of modern sophistication to your desk.
Concrete Pen Holder: This
Category
2010s Tunisian Minimalist Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete, Cement
$227 / set
Tiffany Desk Set, 10 pieces, Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Inkwell with glass liner, Rocker blotter, large desk blotter ends, pen tray, desk calendar holder, all
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
$4,500 / set
American Art Deco Nickel-Plated Adjustable Desk Lamp with Bakelite Pen Holder
Located in Port Hope, ON
double disk base with a black bakelite pen holder. Rising up from this is a curved arm that supports an
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Carl Auböck Modernist Horn Desk Pen Holder, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative desk pen holder from the 1950s, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria. Made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collecti...
Materials
Horn
Antique Art Deco Alabaster
Bronze Borzoi Russian Wolfhound Desk Pen Holder
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Art Deco green alabaster and bronze Borzoi, Russian wolfhound desk fountain pen holder.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Perpetual Calendar and Desk Pen Holder
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian desk accessory in the style of Fontana Arte, black and green nilo glass are in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
desk pen holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern desk pen holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Abstract Modernist Sculpture
Located in Naples, IT
Patinated bronze sculpture on marble base.
The sculpture represents an open desk pen holder, to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Horn Pen Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An esquite hand moulded pen holder. By the Austrian designer Carl Auböck created the 1950s out of
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
$383
Set of 2 Italian Desk Pencil Pen Holder 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 Italian desk pencil pens holder made with brass and top glass.
BIG 4,5x4.5
SMALL 45x3.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Peter Pepper Walnut Pen Holder
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Peter Pepper walnut pen holder.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Pen Holder German Circa 1950
Located in Jersey City, NJ
German pen holder; functional sculpture from the 1950's, made of enameled metal. Signed underneath.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Horn Pencil and Pen Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
material. This Pencil and Pen pot was created in the 1950s by using the hollow part a cow's horn to a truly
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Carl Auböck Pen Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Pen holder from the Aubock Werkstatte dating back to the middle decades of the 20th Century. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
Modernist Metal Pen Holder
By Esther
Gross Wood, Gross Wood
Co. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist pen holder made of black coated steel by Jacky Fine. This holder is made of two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
1960 Chai 24K Gold Pen Holder
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredible 1960s pen holder in the shape of the Chai symbol- Hebrew for
Category
1960s Israeli For The Desk
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather 3 Pieces Desk Set Blotter Pen Holder Tray
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
round pen holder with metal base and a document tray for A4 paper. Each piece is marked with Gucci
Category
20th Century Italian For The Desk
Horn Pen Holder by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
1950s pen holder by the Austrian master , great condition and feel.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
Desk Accessory Vintage Miscellaneous Pen Holder Leather Wrapped Open Cube 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk accessory vintage miscellaneous pen holder distressed leather wrapped open box 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Crystal Golf Club Pen Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pin holder disguised at a golf club - for the desk or the person that goes 18 holes and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo Coin Pen Holder Desk Organizer Tray, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: classy Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo wood coin pen holder desk organizer tray fine
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Cocobolo
Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vintage condition. Great desktop...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Silver
Hermès Pen Holder, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic metal cup by Hermès. Patina'ed silver exterior with a bright brass interior. "Hermès Paris Made in France" embossed on bottom. Good vintage condition. Great functional deskto...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Silver
Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vintage condition. Great desktop...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Oak Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Carved Oak German Black Forest Bear Figure Inkwell and Pen Holder
Category
Early 20th Century German Inkwells
Materials
Oak
English Burl Walnut Desk Set Stationary Box with Inkwells and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
desk set is sitting on four turned feet supporting a dovetailed drawer and then above has two fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Gucci Leather Pen Holder, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual leather cup made by Gucci. Perfect for holding pens or desktop items. Stamped Gucci on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Bronze and Green Marble Pen Holder by Parker Pen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era green marble swivel ink pen holder with an original pen by Parker Pen. The pen has
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970
s Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork
Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool rotating pencil pen desk top holder, circa 1970's very clean original condition great for
Category
20th Century American Space Age Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Magnetic Pen Holder
Pen
Biliko
- Italian Space Age Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
just looking to add a unique touch to your desk, the Biliko pen holder and pen set is a perfect choice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Stunning Fine Crystal Pen Holder by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pen holder is the ultimate gorgeous desk accessory. It features eight ribber conical
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Black Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass smoked vase or pen holder.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Murano Glass
Bonniers Sweden Teak Pen or Pencil Holder
By Bonniers
Located in New Windsor, NY
Retailed at Bonniers, New York City, circa 1960. Swedish teak pen or pencil holder that can hold up
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and
Category
Early 20th Century Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Tiffany
Co. Antique Arts
Crafts Bronze Pen Holder
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze pen holder
By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double pen holder featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onyx Stone Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s.
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Signed Wooden Pen Holder by Mira Nakashima, US, 2001
By Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pen holder by Mira Nakashima (the daughter of George Nakashima) dated 2001.
Rare and collectable
Category
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Gucci Shotgun Shell Leather and Brass Pen Holder
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual leather cup with brass bottom made by Gucci. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Gucci on underside of brass. Stamped Gucci on inside of leather cup. Good vintage ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Pen Holder in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern pen holder is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Dog Inkwell and Pen Holder, Circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Black Forest dog inkwell and pen holder. A young dog with his paws on a piece of bark peering over
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Italian Vintage Rectangular Plexiglass Pen Holder by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage rectangular plexiglass pen holder by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
Rectangular plexiglass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plexiglass
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic antique bronze pen brush holder featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte from the 1950s, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fontana Arte pen holder from the 1950s. It has the original box but not the lid. Beautiful, like
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Heintz Arts
Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mid-Century Solid Green Marble and Brass Squared Italian Pen Holder, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing squared pen holder in solid green marble with an amazing brass interior. This desk item
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of Four Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical
- Rare colors
- Marked
- Space age era.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Cartier London Retro Turquoise Lapis Gold Ornate Pen Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual turquoise, lapis and 18K yellow gold pen holder by Cartier London, circa 1940s. It
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Desk Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk pen holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A desk pen holder — often made from metal, brass and stone — can elevate any home. Find 94 options for an antique or vintage desk pen holder now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk pen holder, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk pen holder, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk pen holder over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Hertha Baller and Walter Bosse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Desk Pen Holder?
Prices for a desk pen holder start at $50 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $536.
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 Pen Holder
- What is a pen holder called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.
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