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Antique Mail Desk

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder
Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder

Peacock or Pheasant Bird Desk Letter Mail Holder

Located in New York, NY

A desk letter mail holder with beautiful bird design.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder

Located in New York, NY

Use to hold table napkins on a dining table or mail/letters on a desk (as demonstrated.) Dimensions: 3.88" Height.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Brass

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet

Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet

Located in North Miami, FL

This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail. Roman numerals on enamel tags to windowed doors. The wood is lovely aged and the cabi...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Enamel

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Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)
Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)

Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)

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H 14.175 in W 15.35 in D 10.235 in

Office Cabinet Signed Sormani. (Paris)

By Paul Sormani

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

It opens with two doors revealing a mail kit, a writing desk, lockers, the interior is in black leather highlighted by silver strips.

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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Leather

Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk

Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

Upper cabinet has dual lockable solid doors revealing an interior of various size cubbies (mail slots). Lower desk features the writing surface and five lockable drawers of hand dove...

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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2 piece desk features a lower desk with hand dovetailed drawer over four hand turned ...

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Mid-19th Century American Colonial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

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H 42.75 in W 46.5 in D 24.75 in

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Flame mahogany Carlton House desk w mail boxes and several compartments. Tapering legs sitting on casters support the upper two over two knee hole desk leading to a set of three side...

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19th Century English Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Wood

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

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H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that each measure 5” H X 5” W X 6.75” D.

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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910
Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910

Antique Macey Furniture 3 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase, c.1910

By Macey Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

History The Macey Furniture Co. was founded by Fred Macey, who served as its first chairman along with his brother Frank, who also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-ord...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase C.1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY The Macey Furniture Co. was founded by Fred Macey, who served as its first chairman along with his brother Frank, who also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-ord...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910
Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910

Antique Six Stack Lawyer/Barrister's Bookcase, circa 1910

By Globe Wernicke, Macey Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

History: The Macey Furniture Co. was founded by Fred Macey, who served as its first chairman along with his brother Frank, who also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Metal

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910
English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

English Notary Travel Mail Desk Correspondence Box, circa 1910

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique writing slope, notary desk or travel correspondence box in oak, dating to the Edwardian period. Origin England, Circa 1910. The wood in the box shows a patina in good condit...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder
French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder

French Porcelain Desk Letter Mail or Napkin Holder

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful hand-painted French porcelain mail letter desk holder, circa early-20th century, France.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Judgenstil Brass Desk Mail Order, England, circa 1900
Judgenstil Brass Desk Mail Order, England, circa 1900

Judgenstil Brass Desk Mail Order, England, circa 1900

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Amazing desk accessory, made in England in circa 1900, it's in brass and in very good conditions.

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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Green Onyx Mail or Letter Desk Organizer
Vintage Brass and Green Onyx Mail or Letter Desk Organizer

Vintage Brass and Green Onyx Mail or Letter Desk Organizer

Located in New York, NY

A substantial vintage brass and green onyx mail or letter desk organizer. Onyx base is 1" thick.

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Early 20th Century Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Onyx, Brass

English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box
English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box

English Notary Desk in Oak, Travel Mail /Correspondence Box

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique Writing slope, Notary Desk or Travel Correspondence Box in oak, dating to the Edwardian period. Origin England, Circa 1910. The wood in the box is perfectly preserved showing...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish
Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish

Antique Macey Furniture 6 Stack Lawyer's Bookcase c.1910-Oak Finish

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY The Macey Furniture Co. was founded by Fred Macey, who served as its first chairman along with his brother Frank, who also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-ord...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mail Sorter Desk
French Mail Sorter Desk

French Mail Sorter Desk

Located in New York, NY

An incredible piece of industrial furniture, this mail sorter would be an amazing desk with space for objects and sculpture

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Early 20th Century French Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Steel

Industrial Foreman's Desk on Wheels as Hallway or Entranceway, Key or Mail Table
Industrial Foreman's Desk on Wheels as Hallway or Entranceway, Key or Mail Table

Industrial Foreman's Desk on Wheels as Hallway or Entranceway, Key or Mail Table

Located in Madison, WI

Industrial desk from first Milwaukee J.C. Penny store, circa 1920s used by stockroom foreman for checking in deliveries.

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1920s American Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Steel

19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk
19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk

19th c. French Hand Made Pine Secretary Desk

Located in Summerland, CA

Simple but charming desk secretary made from pine wood. Flip down desk top with mail slots, drawers for organization.

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19th Century French Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Pine

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Mid-20th Century British Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Glass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Textile

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

$2,569 / item

H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 47.64 in

Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...

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2010s Danish Modern Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century
Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century

Vintage Dutch Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, Mid-Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This vintage haberdashery cabinet was produced and designed in the Netherlands mid 20th century. This piece features 12 drawers with glass fronts and copper handles. The interior dim...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.

Located in Forney, TX

A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Iron

Vintage Large German Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Vintage Large German Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Vintage Large German Beech Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. It features 30 large drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for be...

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Mid-20th Century Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Beech

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s
Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Large Antique German Pitch Pine Corner Apothecary Cabinet / Vitrine ca 1900s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This stunning corner apothecary cabinet was made in Germany around the turn of the century. It features two vitrines with shelves and both small and large square drawers at both ends...

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Early 1900s German Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Pine

Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case
Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case

Maitland Smith Apothecary Cabinet, Tooled Leather Wrapped Case

By Maitland Smith

Located in Toledo, OH

This beautiful Maitland Smith apothecary cabinet with 34 drawers is wrapped in tooled leather. The drawers fronts are made from burled walnut and are adorned with copper tone pulls i...

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20th Century Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet or Filing Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This apothecary / filing cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 12 drawers on slim legs. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: DWH 47 x 1...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Oak

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers
Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

$7,002Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 32.29 in

Original Vintage Large Industrial Oak Wood File Cabinet with Multiple Drawers

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This large, industrial catalog cabinet with multiple flat drawers was made during the 1930s and comes from Artist's Atelie. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which is considered a...

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1930s European Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut and Iron Pastaia Shop Cabinet with Nine Drawers and Glass Panels
Italian Walnut and Iron Pastaia Shop Cabinet with Nine Drawers and Glass Panels

Italian Walnut and Iron Pastaia Shop Cabinet with Nine Drawers and Glass Panels

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut pastaia shop cabinet from the 20th century with nine drawers, glass panels and iron hardware. Crafted in Italy during the 20th century, this elegant walnut pastaia ...

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20th Century Italian Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Iron

Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet
Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet

Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet

$3,000

H 44.49 in W 32.29 in D 14.97 in

Early 20th C. Antique Dental Cabinet

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful and amazing cabinet built for the medical field, specifically dentists. 11 drawers. Recently restored. All drawers open easily.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Pine

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet
Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

Large 19th C English Mahogany Glazed Apothecary Wall Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1870 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet sku 577 Measures: W262 x D34 x H75 cm.

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1870s English Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet
French 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

French 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

$3,460

H 114.75 in W 52.75 in D 18.5 in

French 19th Century Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This piece is amazing by its proportion narrow and tall with a glass sliding both ways. The glass is covered along the edge of brass and a knob on each side. exceptionnel piece.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mail Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Mail Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mail desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique mail desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique mail desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mail desk, those designed in Art Deco, Rococo and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mail desk over the years, but those crafted by Sampson Mordan & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mail Desk?

The average selling price for an antique mail desk at 1stDibs is $2,875, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $13,200 for the highest priced.