Pens
to
655
3,977
3,334
6,477
856
301
839
777
568
460
142
139
131
124
109
62
58
48
37
37
36
28
24
13
360
2,316
3,788
1,158
957
1,426
934
191
94
101
191
130
295
406
337
184
102
3,111
2,359
1,132
982
566
4,447
1,691
1,408
1,331
1,113
7,625
7,099
7,308
273
139
102
73
53
Sort By
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
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
by a pen. The color palette accompanying it consists of a very classic contrast of black and white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore
Ebony Writing Box
Located in Solebury, PA
compartments, thoughtfully designed to accommodate writing paper, pens, ink, and related accessories. This
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Sycamore
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Finished With A Gilt Tooled Racing Green Leather Interior
Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$3,564 Sale Price / set
25% Off
6 "Cobra" Space Age Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Chrome and faux leather
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in grand Lancy, CH
movement. He worked as an architect but, most importantly, as a designer - penning objects and furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Burl Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Brussels, Brussels
writing surface with an inkwell and a pen holder.
Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
you lift the piece of wood second left of the pen tray at the front of the box. I will mark it with
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
By Jens Risom
Located in Asaa, DK
fitted with the distinctive black Y pulls. All drawers with adjustable dividers and top drawer with pen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Contemporary Art Deco Style Beige, Black, Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
them using a pen. The color palette accompanying it consists of a very classic contrast of black, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
18th Century Watercolour Painting of a Friesian Bull by Aert Schouman
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
).
Signed and inscribed in pen and brown ink on the verso ‘A. S.ft’. Pencil, watercolour and gum arabic
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Slope With Secret Compartment
Located in Reading, Berkshire
three small drawers.
Item is sold with a new quill pen set, two glass inkwells &; a working key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$3,612 Sale Price / set
35% Off
19th c English Leather Top Brass Bound Campaign Desk
Located in Milford, NH
out adjustable leather top writing surface inside including a glass inkwell and pen compartments
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks
Materials
Brass
Dunhill Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Suit Cufflinks in Original Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
expanding to menswear, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Two-Seater Settee in mahogany, England 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
pen-work panels and vertical support spindles. Having open swept arms above the rectangular padded
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
By Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to impressive scalloped bases.
The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Architectural Ink and Watercolor
Located in Hudson, NY
Capra for the Palladian Villa Rotunda. This pen and ink watercolor on paper has been professionally
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
pen holders, in the Napoleon III style.
This elegant desk accessory showcases the craftsmanship and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
$1,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Commanding Art Deco 1920s Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell
Penrest Stand
Located in Red Lion, PA
Commanding 1920s Art Deco Rosso Levanto Red Marble Inkwell and Pen Rest
This striking Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Dunhill Unique Sports Lighter An Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Leather
Dunhill Unique Liftarm Iconic Petrol Cigarette Lighter With Art Deco Pattern
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
expanding to menswear, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Dunhill Unique Sport Pocket Petrol Cigarette Lighter 1930
s
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship, the brand
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Crocodile, Leather
Dunhill Art Deco Unique Crocodile Skin Petrol Cigarette Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
accessories before expanding to menswear, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Crocodile, Leather
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Teak
Isadora DUNCAN: My Life – FIRST EDITION
Special Edition "for Friends" 1927
Located in Middletown, NY
corners.
Inscription in pen on the limitation page " To my friend Stanley Walker, Esq., with the
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
a green velvet slope with a gold trim.
Item is sold with a new quill pen set
working key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$1,663 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Box Office by Ghion for XO Design
By Ghion
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
reinterpret the aesthetics of office organization with sculptural precision. Each piece — from pen holder to
Category
Early 2000s French Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Bakelite Modernist Box by Linsden, England circa 1925
By Linsden Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
organizer for pens and pencils. Initially, this box is a cigarette dispenser with Edwardian-style design
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bakelite
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
base is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in either option 1 black shagreen, black pen shell and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
base is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in either option 1 coal black shagreen, black pen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
base is a whimsical and sculptural piece, inlaid in either option 1 coal black shagreen, black pen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Brass
19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
elegantly designed, with charming details and a secret compartment for your ink and pens. It fits perfectly
Category
Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
arranged storage compartments to either side, fitted with pen and ink receptacles and retaining an original
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bacco Leather and Oak Dining Chairs, Italy-Price per chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
inch black pen mark side of the leather. One chair has a pea size blemish in the leather. Denoted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann
Sons Veneered in Coromandel
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
writing slope, there is a partitioned section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Walnut Console Table With Lyre Legs
Located in Viterbo, VT
top could be a perfect space to store stationary, pens, colors etc.
The table has beautiful curved
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
slope.
Item is sold with a new quill pen set
working key with silk key swing.
When in writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
$1,481 Sale Price / set
35% Off
English Regency Mahogany Fall Front Secretary w/ Bookcase on Splay Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
holes, quill pen and inkwell drawer, original exterior oval sunburst brasses, central inlaid diamond
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antonio Lopez (PR B. 1943 - 1987) Hand Painted Ltd Ed Shopping Bag #1
By Antonio Lopez 2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
original artworks, such as these, were created using various materials including pen and ink, pencil
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
S.T Dupont Classic 18ct Gold Plated Ligne 1 Large Lighter
Dupont Box Serviced
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
its high-end lighters, pens, and leather accessories, which feature techniques like natural lacquer
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
compartments for pens, and stamps, the bottom with a pull out drawer for paper. Original condition showing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Dried
Foraged Seaweed Specimen Botanical Book Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
weeds with hand penned species.
10 pages all full with multiple specimens, with one page showing a few
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mahogany Marine Or Campaign Writing Slope With A Hidden Compartment, 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
, two inkwells, and a pen holder. It also has a mechanism that, when activated, reveals a trapdoor with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Greer, SC
Opener, Stamp Box, Pen Tray, Blotter, Ink Well, Vase Base, Nut Bowl with Scalloped Edges
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desks
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 / set
Gerhard Richter: Panorama - Mark Godfrey
Nicholas Serota - 1st Ed., 2011
Located in CA, CA
Nicholas Serota, and essays penned by numerous art historians adding weight to this volume.
Dimensions
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Paper
Dunhill Unique Silver Plated Lift Arm Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
William IV Davenport Desk Slide Top 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
of the top is a pullout pen tray
We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please
Category
Vintage 1980s William IV Desks
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century French Alpine Deer Inkwell Desk Set on Walnut Base
Located in Dallas, TX
, and an integrated pen holder. The combination of sculptural metalwork, glass, and warm walnut creates
Category
Mid-20th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Spelter
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Bark Effect Pocket Cigarette Lighter And Box
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
to menswear, leather goods, and accessories like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Murray Garrett Signed Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood Silver Gelatin Photograph 1953
By Murray Garrett
Located in Studio City, CA
embossed (Hulton Archive) and signed in black pen by Murray Garrett in the lower right margin. This image
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pen tray.
Complete with original working lock and key.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Bi-Colour Goldline Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship, the brand today offers a range
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Fornasetti Surrealist Themes
Variations Plate, #18, Fornasetti, "Circles"
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Tema E Variazioni, a hand holding a pen and Fornasetti Milano/Made in Italy with the pattern # above
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Rollagas Pocket Cigarette Lighter With Original Box.
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
like watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship, the brand today offers a range
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Sanderson Pillows in Sussex
Located in Winder, GA
. Very modern "pen and ink" look in indigo features a huge landscape design on an oatmeal background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Fabric
$311 / set
20th Century Asian Wooden Box with Handcrafted Gold Details
Located in High Point, NC
decorative exterior. Its elongated shape makes it ideal for storing brushes, pens, or small personal objects
Category
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Dunhill 18ct Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquered Rollagas Lighter Boxed, Serviced
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
watches and pens. Known for its British elegance and craftsmanship, the brand today offers a range of high
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
$950 Sale Price / set
20% Off
The Achievements of Stanley and Other African Explorers - FIRST EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
scuffed and corners bumped, with front hinge cracked but binding is quite solid.
Penned inscription dated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Pens", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Pens For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of pens for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pens was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 470 antique and vintage pens for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 83 modern editions to choose from as well. Pens have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pens are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pens are appealing in their simplicity, but R
Y Augousti, Carl Auböck and Kifu Augousti produced popular pens that are worth a look.
How Much are Pens?
Prices for pens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pens begin at $25 and can go as high as $184,235, while the average can fetch as much as $1,195.
Questions About Pens
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What fountain pen is the most iconic is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of the most widely known models include the Parker 51, the Waterman 52, the Parker Duofold, the Sheaffer Imperial and the Conklin Endura. Shop a wide variety of fountain pens on 1stDibs.
- What is a pen knife used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A pen knife is a small folding pocket knife that is used for cutting or sharpening a quill to make a pen nib. Its blade is fairly small and has a razor edge. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pen knives.
- 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.
- Are diamond pens real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, diamond pens are real. Most famously, the Lamodernista diamond pen was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2001 and is an impressive 20-carat diamond pen featuring 5,072 diamonds and 96 rubies. Shop a selection of diamond pens on 1stDibs.
- Who makes Tiffany fountain pens?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany Co. pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Montblanc pens have real gold on them. Depending on the piece, the luxury German pen manufacturer uses 14-karat or 18-karat gold for the nibs and trim. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Montblanc pens.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024On a Montblanc pen, the serial number is on the ring of the pen clip. Because the number is quite small, you may need a magnifying glass to read it. Keep in mind that pens produced before 1991 may not have serial numbers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Montblanc pens.
More Ways To Browse
Gucci Vintage 1970
1980s Gucci
Vintage 1980s Gucci
Cartier Vintage Vendome
Pen Shell Box
Persian Jewelry Box
Ancient Middle Eastern Jewelry Box
Cartridge Box
17th Century American Colonial
Antique Advertising Cabinet
Maitland Smith Pen Shell
Mexican Colonial Cabinet
Roycroft Tray
Sheaffer Pen
Vintage Cross Pens
Gucci Quail
Islamic Pen
Retail Display Cabinet