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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Cartier Mechanical Desk Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
function. The Art Deco portable desk or table pendulette features: mechanical manual winding movement
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Cartier 1960s Yellow Gold 8 Day Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Cartier Desk Clock, 14K Yellow Gold Textured case measuring 2 3/8 inches in height X 2
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare example of a novelty German mechanical bell made from a silver coloured metal
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
. The bell is mechanical and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when
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Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in brass or polished bronze in the form of a
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Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual desk or counter bell made from the winning combination of solid English
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Jaeger LeCoultre 1950 Swiss Retro Modernist Mechanical Desk Clock Near Mint
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Jaeger LeCoultre. Fabulous geometric desk-table clock, created in
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel

Omega Mid Century Electro-Mechanical Rocketline Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An iconic midcentury Electro-Mechanical desk clock, Rocket Line No. 5556. This is a very stylish
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Unusual Georgian Revival harlequin mechanical desk, in the form of a games table with top opening
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding George III mahogany mechanical desk is equipped with a leather writing surface and
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Antique 1790s British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"
Located in Berlin, DE
mechanical desk with an extraordinary mechanism, a wonderful conversation piece. A comparable piece may be
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine burled walnut. Satinwood interior. Desk opens to 42.50 inches.
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Museum Quality Antique Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Circa 1870-1880
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, Circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burl walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870.   
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique English Burled walnut Mechanical Davenport desk, Circa 1870. Open (inches
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk. EWD048.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique burled walnut "Mechanical" davenport desk, Circa 1885.
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Antique 1880s English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870. EWD050.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Louis Kuppenheim 1934 Art Deco Mechanical Enameled Desk Box In 935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. Very rare box, created during the art deco period in
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Sterling Silver Mechanical Rotating Desk Calendar, London, 1930
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare English Sterling silver mechanical rotating desk calendar, London 1930 Stockwell and Co. The
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Vintage 1930s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes Gates
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable folding stand with beautiful hand carved legs.
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1990s / 2000s Meisterstück Gold-Coated Classique Mechanical Pencil
By Montblanc
Located in London, GB
Meisterstück Gold-Coated Classique Mechanical Pencil, Gold-coated clip with individual serial
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1990s French For The Desk

Whimsical Mechanical Owl Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
mechanical clocks such as these, but admittedly, they never come cheaply. The owl subject was just too much
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Grand Black Gold Mechanical Pencil
By Montblanc
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Le grand black and gold mechanical pencil.     
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Late 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Exquisite and one of a kind antique extendable mechanical pencil or push-pull pencil by A.W. Faber
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Early 1900s French For The Desk

Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin 1735-1804
By Leonard Boudin
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV marquetry mechanical table or ‘table liseuse’, in the manner of Le´onard Boudin (1735-1804
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Montblanc writing set, 1266 pen and 1666 mechanical pencil, 925 silver, 80 s
By Montblanc
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
1666 mechanical pencil. Each writing tool has been assembled by hand, incorporating Montblanc's
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1980s Swiss For The Desk

2 Montblanc LeGrand Meisterstuck Ballpoint Pen Mechanical Pencil Leather Case
By Montblanc
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck black ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil set with black leather two
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Late 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch Judy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Lalique in 1920. Working original mechanical movement signed "Henri Ditisheim". Molded "R.Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a very attractive English Art Deco clock, made circa 1930. It has a eight day wind up movement. The base is brass, the bezel is also brass with gold tone finish. The backing ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Marguerites" clock made in 1920 in molded clear glass, working original mechanical
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
original mechanical movement. Design of birds. Extremely rare model which was not commercialized
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Table Bell, 1895 by George Unite
By George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly fine late Victorian solid / sterling silver mechanical desk or table bell. A
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
mechanical cylinder lady's desk. Vernis Martin style paint decorated cylinder depicting romantic couple and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

George III architect s desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III inlaid mahogany mechanical architect's desk, the hinged inlaid adjustable top with
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mahogany British Campaign Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
relaxation. A mechanical marvel, this desk was also perfect for concealing a wealth of secrets. If one
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20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

British Field Marshal s Campaign Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
decanters and tumblers for after-work relaxation. A mechanical marvel, this desk was also perfect for
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Jaeger-LeCoultre Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre desk clock. A Swiss gilt-brass eight-day timepiece desk clock
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Early Drafting Table
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
mechanical drafting desk in working order. Would make a great entryway piece or a hostess stand.
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Period Regency Metamorphic Library Steps and Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
as a small writing or library table In desk form, it can also be considered a mechanical desk
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ladders

Materials

Brass

Ronson USA 1937 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

Silver Mechanical Rotating Desk Calendar London 1930 Stockwell
By George Stockwell 1
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare English Sterling silver mechanical rotating desk calendar, London 1930 Stockwell and Co. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass
By RITZ
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s Mechanical Wind-up Alarm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
An English triple top gate leg table with fitted pop up desk.
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Antique 1840s European Card Tables and Tea Tables

LANCEL PARIS 1937 Art Deco Mechanical Roller Desk Box Mahogany Wood Copper
By Lancel Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco roller box designed by Lancel Paris. This is a beautiful desk box created in Paris France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

LANCEL LANCEL PARIS 1938 Art Deco Mechanical Roller Desk Box Mahogany And Copper
By Lancel Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco roller box designed by Lancel Paris. This is a beautiful desk box created in Paris France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass. Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Gianfranco Frattini fot Bernini Mod. "804" Rolltop Desk/Cabinet , Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Naples, IT
. The desk features an ingenious mechanical drag mechanism; if the desk plate is pulled out, the roll
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
and very decorative mechanical dispenser desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey in the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Folk Art 1930 Mechanical Desk Barrel Box In Polychromate Wood
Located in Miami, FL
mechanical desk barrel box carved in wood and decorated with painting. Shown a man dressed in a tuxedo and a
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

RONSON 1925 Art Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk cigarette dispenser designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful and very rare desk
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold

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Mechanical Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mechanical desk you’re looking for. Each mechanical desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and chrome. If you’re shopping for a mechanical desk, we have 165 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mechanical desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mechanical desk, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mechanical desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson and Smiths English Clocks Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mechanical Desk?

A mechanical desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,105, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250,000.