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Gucci 1970s Gold Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder
By Gucci
Located in Montclair, NY
Presented is a sophisticated and rare 1970s Gucci pencil or pen cup holder. Additionally, it is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Nickel

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
highly collectible and revered for their intricate designs and functional elegance. The pen holder with
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
reflects the enduring appeal of English craftsmanship, suitable for use as a drinking vessel, pen holder
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk with Drop Leaves and File Cabinet in Dark Finish
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
. 25.13" D x 23" T. Drawer with pen holder is 13.25" W x 2.5" H and larger drawer is 24.88" W x 2.5" H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Gouda Pottery Art Nouveau Decorative Cup or Pen Pencil Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Art Deco ceramic cup or pen/pencil holder from Gouda, Holland with traditional period flowery
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 4 Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
piece of blotter paper, a notepad holder with a pad of Gucci embossed paper, a pen holder, and a letter
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

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

Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color - very practical
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Silver inkwell w/ letter holders pen w/ inkwell, resting on a wooden base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with letter holders and pen with inkwell, resting on a wooden base
Category

20th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Zanotta Cavour CM Executive Kit in Canaletto Walnut by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing desk. Cavour is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Brass Bronze Black Forest Figural 3 Bears Desk Pen Tray Trinket Holder. Circa Mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Pencil Tray Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Blotter Inkwell Notepad Pen Pen Holder
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Leather

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pen rest or holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
over any similar piece. There is a subtle 5cm incline and there is a pen holder within the right drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Zanotta, Carlo Mollino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

HERMES PARIS BURR BURL WALNUT AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the Hermes H which is repeated across all the border lines This set includes the notepad holder
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Other Scholar s Objects

Materials

Gold, Iron

Vintage 60 s Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Scandinavian teak wood figural accessory desk pen/pencil holder dating from the 1960's
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
, shape and sculpted form, is ready to begin its second life on a desk as a pen holder or inkwell
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
:- 9.5cm Depth:- 15cm Gilt calendar Height:- 5.5cm Width:- 15.2cm Depth:- 10.5cm Pen
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, decorated with gothic cathedral arcades, with two wells and two pen holders
Category

Antique 1820s French Gothic Revival Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson Cie
Located in Paris, FR
holes which serve as pen holders. Samson mark under the base. circa 920 Dimensions: W 6.3 in, D
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Molteni C, Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
-like pen holders, and a recessed central work surface protected by a clear glass panel. Its chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone
Category

20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Blonde Arts Crafts Desk English Antique 1900 Leather Oak Shapland Petter
By Shapland Petter
Located in London, GB
and side pen holder, a very handy over-shelf, four large solid oak pull-out drawers, a lower shelf and
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Rare Fiberglass Directors Desk by Ernest Igl for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
surface there is an aluminum panel with ceramic inset trays and five pen holders. The desk has two
Category

Late 20th Century German Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Sterling Silver Repoussé Early Fountain Pen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Repousse sterling French pen with crystal holder - very elegant and signed at the tip
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved pen, pensil, or brush holder features Soft, fluid Mid Century Modern form in
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
tray and by a nice vase with a particular shape that can be used as a flower or pen holder; the two
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Taksh Stationery Holder by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
: Reclaimed Teak Wood. Colors Brown, Natural Wooden Finish. The Taksh Stationery Holder neatly organizes pens
Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

"Brown" Wooden Top and Metal Base Table Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
has been studied to simulate two solid wooden pieces. A version provided with hole for cables with pen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron, Nickel

Art Deco Period Cast Ducks on Italian Marble with Original Nib Pen
Located in Louisville, KY
nib pen and holder that rests in between the two fowl. Truly a great find for those with a passion for
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Horse silver-plated metal and marble, Boris Lovet-Lorski
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Valladolid, ES
feasible, though not essential. The enormous bookends—authentic clock stands, paperweights, and pen holders
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Silver Plate

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
interior cavity to store a reed pen.The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged lid attached to a
Category

Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Rococo Gilt-Bronze Malachite Encrier Inkwell Desk Set ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
- the smaller flower is likely intended as a pen-holder with some associated ink staining on the
Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen.The pen holder with faceted rounded ends and a hinged
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Fabergé Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Egg Decorative Table Tray Ashtray
By Fabergé
Located in Forney, TX
decorative table tray or remote control caddy, nightstand valet or key & change tray, pen holder desktop
Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Chamberlains Worcester Ink Stand Writing Set, Orange, Gilt Neoclassical, ca 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
1810. The ink stand contains a stand with a pen holder or candle holder in the shape of a serpent's
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
 cigars but could be used on a desk as a pen or trinket holder
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
of a tray, an inkwell with inner liner and double cover, a pen holder, and a blot holder. This item
Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Belgium Louis XV Rococo Repousse Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
including a deep curve at the front for pen rest, and a letter holder decorated with cherub, floral and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
Located in Miami, FL
pen or pencil holder. It would also make a wonderful makeup pencil or brush holder on a vanity
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman s Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
restoration to porcelain inkwell and pen holder. Overall a wonderful example, in great shape, with nothing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Vanities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist Desk and Table Lamp. USA 1930´s
By Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
table lamp. All restored with bright chrome all around. The front has a unique chrome pen holder, which
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
or an Auböck shelf. Please note: we also offer a matching pen/pencil holder made of horn in our other
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Horn

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Natural Sea Urchin Vessel with Silver Interior
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
A striking pen or matchstick holder crafted from a natural sea urchin shell, its distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Peabody, MA
with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. Unmarked, but
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories. The central
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pen holder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every pen holder was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a pen holder, we have 115 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pen holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pen holder made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck each produced at least one beautiful pen holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pen Holder?

The average selling price for a pen holder at 1stDibs is $500, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Pen Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.