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Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
woolwork banding to the border. Internally there is a small writing slope, pen tray, and inkwell holder
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and ink bottle holders
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Silver Hukin Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
&Heath, and a silver mark "9025". Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Holder, Two Pen Rests
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Pensive Bird Desk Accessory by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pensive bird pen and note holder crafted from birch.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Birch

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, mail holder, pen cup, adjustable calendar. Holder, and manual date/calendar. Good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
, blotter, adjustable calendar, letter holder and pen rest. #2793.
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
By Thompson Cabinet Company
Located in Reading, Berkshire
working keys, both with gold key swing tag. A modern notepad. A modern quill holder A vintage pen or
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen tray, inkwell, and
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
Located in Miami, FL
as a pen or pencil holder. Wonderful design. Measures: 6 1/8" long x 4 7/8" deep x 5" high
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including a calendar holder, pen
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century, Mahogany Brass Bank Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
shielded by a heavy tempered glass top - adorned with a reticulated brass gallery, card holder, and pen
Category

Early 20th Century Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope Stationary Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
glass inkwells A new notepad A vintage ink pen A Modern Quill and Holder Items might differ from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 3 Decorative Containers by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti 1974
By Gianfranco Frattini, Progetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, catch-all, vide poche, pen or pencil holder, vase for short stemmed flowers, or even as an ashtray
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Victorian Walnut Stationery Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
underside of the lid is a leather pen and ruler holder with one original ivory ruler. The exterior of the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ottoman style architecture with moon final, on a rectangular base and a pen or brush holder. Measures
Category

Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti Zambra, London
By Negretti Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
with lever escapement. Original ink bottle and holder with dipper. Pen setting knob to the brass
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, change, pens, keys, trinket holder, jewelry. Heavyweight brass duck head divided tray valet in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
Located in London, GB
probably pen or quill holders.
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

"Brown" Side Cabinet Designed by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base and with cutlery (same finish as the piece of furniture) or pen (in oak) holders upon request
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
. The front drawer opening out into a velvet lined writing slope with pen holder on the side. The gabled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Sigvard Nilsson Pen Holder by Söwe, 1970s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Basel, CH
Sigvard Nilsson pen holder manufactured by Söwe in the 1970s in Sweden. Cube shaped pen holder made
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Maple

Martz Ceramic and Wood Pen Holder with Parker Pen
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Parker pen holder by Jane and Gordon Martz for their company, Marshall Studios. Oiled walnut base
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Pen Holder in Aveiro Porcelain, Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pen holder is crafted from Aveiro porcelain, featuring a vibrant polychrome decoration. It
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Military Boot Form Quill Pen Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 18th century military boot form quill pen holder made of pottery. Please note of wear
Category

Antique 18th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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

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 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

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

Mid-Century Modern Nile Green Glass Desk Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made desk pen holder produced in the 1950s. Nile green glass structure with hollows and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

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

Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder
By Morici
Located in Recanati, IT
pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writing desk, infusing
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Laguna Pen Holder
By Morici
Located in Recanati, IT
pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writing desk, infusing
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Cannaregio Pen Holder
By Morici
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Mestre Pen Holder
By Morici
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Venezia Rialto Pen Holder
By Morici
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Numa Gillet, Georges Delvaux, an Art Nouveau Glazed Stoneware Pen Holder, Signed
By Numa Gillet, Georges Delvaux
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

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

Art Deco Penholder in Silver and Shagreen Leather - Galucharme Collection
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
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

1970s Desk Set with Pen Holder and Stamp Dispenser in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Sacramento, CA
1970s desk set in with pen holder and stamp dispenser in the style of James Mont. Design is
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Modernist Carole Stupell Rock Crystal Pen Holder
By Carole Stupell
Located in Mount Penn, PA
modernistic desk fitted with two polished brass pens. A rare and scarce design.
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Desk Sets

Salvatori Lui&Lei Pen Holder in Bianco Carrara Marble by Vincent Van Duysen
By Salvatori, Vincent Van Duysen
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

3 piece Continental Desk Garniture Gilt Bronze Lapis Lazuli circa 1920
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
decoration. Ink stand with inkwell, pen holder, nib tray. Additional Information: Type: Desk Garniture
Category

20th Century Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Midcentury Sculptural Vase in the Style of Gio Ponti for Krupp
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian vase/pen holder, made in chromed metal and designed in the style
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Steel

Paul Evans 1970s Chrome and Brass Desk Set Directional
By Paul Evans
Located in Berkeley, CA
Two-piece (pen-holder and caddy) chrome and brass desk set, Paul Evans Cityscape series for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique English Rowing Skiff Sterling Silver Crystal Inkwell London, 1897
Located in London, GB
skiff with the rollocks as pen holders and stamp box at bow and inkwell at stern Artists/Makers
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Marble desk set
Located in Nivelles, BE
Marble desk set including two inkwells, 2 pen holders, a letter tray and a blotting pad
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Marble desk set
Marble desk set
$890 / set
Italian Desk Set by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Stamford, CT
Desk set produced by Fontana Arte, Italy 1950s. The set comprises a letter holder, pen holder
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Australian Sterling Silver Model of a Kangaroo
Located in London, London
Sterling silver model of a Kangaroo. Australian. Probably an inkwell and pen holder. 1060
Category

20th Century Australian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1960s Italian Silver Plate Stationary Notepad and Pen Set
Located in Richmond, VA
includes a notepad holder with an attached adjustable pen holder, and matching pen. The piece can hold a
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Five-Part Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
consists of a table lamp, a pen holder, an ink well, a blott-rocker and a small bowl.                        
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Sets

Danish Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Paris, France
features a leather inset writing top and pen holders lacquered tubular supports Measures: Haut. 76 cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette Copper Double Inkwell, France 1930, H556
Located in Vancouver, BC
Central Monument Pair of pictured lids with glass liners Having a pen holder to the front H556
Category

Vintage 1930s French Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Early 19th Century Portuguese Silver Desk Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
Of unusually small proportions, this inkstand comprises two pen holders, one ink well one sander
Category

Antique 1830s Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III
Category

Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Continental Hand Carved Novelty Ink Stand Pen Tray Camel Formed
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
ink wells to the forefront and a carved inset area serving as a pen holder. Marked North Belgium on
Category

Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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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.