Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Elegant French metal letter holder crafted in the form of a graceful swan.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Metal Letter Holders
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, catch it all circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A small gold gilt 'rope' style desk letter mail holder, circa 1960s. Piece is metal with a gold gilt overlay in a rope design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s
$69Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage letter holder from the 50s, made of bent wire metal with scoubidou holders, Fifties design object.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder
Located in New York, NY
A brown leather and gold brass plate desk letter mail holder, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century. Hold mail, letters, or other correspondence.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bent Steel Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici, France 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Ressort Letter Holder by Yonel Lebovici, Stainless Steel, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ressort letter holder by Yonel Lebovici Made in France, circa 1969 "Ressort" model. Produced in a limited edition of 500 by Distrimex. An identical example is in the permanent col...
Category
20th Century French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Chrome Desk Letter Holder with Black Marble Base, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved chrome metal arches and black marble base / made in Italy Original mark on the underside / comes in original box Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
Category
20th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Letter Holder Rack & Pen Stand Verdigris Patinated Bronze Bauhaus Era
By Ruppelwerk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Deco and Bauhaus-style set features a letter holder and a pencil holder, both meticulously crafted from verdigris patinated bronze or brass. The letter holder boa...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Macassar, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1940
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional French Art Deco Desk Accessory in Macassar, Chrome, and Lucite, circa 1940 A rare and refined embodiment of Art Deco modernism, this exquisite desk accessory was crafted ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Belgian Louis XV Style Repoussé Brass Inkwell with Letter Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
The richly ornamented backplate serves as a letter holder and is intricately decorated with repoussé cherubs, floral garlands, acanthus leaves, and scrolling cartouches, creating a h...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Metal
Desk Accessories - Aquamarine Glass Letter Holder attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. It is made in 3-centimeter thick aquamarine glass and metal. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Elegant Antler Letter Holder Stand Rack: Perfect Gift for Hunting Lodge Decor
By Ruppelwerk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This letter holder features a unique design that elegantly blends materials and forms. The base is crafted from a natural antler, imparting an organic and rustic charm. The main bod...
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Art Deco modernist desk accessory, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930, is a striking fusion of sophistication and utility. The stunning, bold geometric silhou...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962. In the colors of Blue and Green. Carries the Danese label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Trussardi Wood & Metal Desk Accessories Set
By Trussardi Casa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic vintage Trussardi desk accessories set featuring a sophisticated combination of rich burl wood and sleek metal elements. This multi-piece set includes an ashtray with metal...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
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Metal Letter Holder by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Wim Rietveld (1924-1985) designed this metal letter holder around 1960 for NV Levensverzekeringsmaatschappij “Utrecht”.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Lebovici Ressort Metal Letter Holder, France, 1969
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Brussels, BE
Chromed metal letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici in 1969 for Distrimex, France.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Metal
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Industrial Metal Letter Holder, Rust Patina, Modular Design
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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 9.06 in
Mid-20th Century Industrial Metal Letter Holder, Rust Patina, Modular Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-20th Century Industrial Metal Letter Holder, Rust Patina, Modular Arcade Design Description: This mid-20th century industrial letter holder is a striking example of minimalist a...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pilastro White Perforated Card Holder
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's white perforated metal letter holder with black enameled wire frame and little white rubber foot caps.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Wire
Bulgari Letter Holder
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved copper metal arches and white marble base / made in Italy Original mark on the underside / comes in original box Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
Category
20th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Letter Holder 'Scoubidou' 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Coloured midcentury 'scoubidou' two-tier letter holder. This atomic design with plastic cord is typical for the 1950s. Probably made in Belgium during the 1950s. Very good c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Letter Holder, Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Deco letter holder in wood and metal sculpture flowers.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Petite Etrier Letter Holder in the Style of Adnet, France, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
stitched leather, gilt metal petite letter container some wear to leather please see pictures some fading to gilt Item ships from France. Price does not include shipping, handlin...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Desk Accessories Glass Set Letter Holder and Blotter 1950s Italy
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H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Fontana Arte Desk Accessories Glass Set Letter Holder and Blotter 1950s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Italian desk set by Fontana Arte, very heavy green nilo glass, made in 1950s, there is a small chip in one of them, as the photos show. Letter holder dimensions: 10.5cm H x 17.5c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Hermes Mail Holder, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful metal Hermes letter holder. Perfect on your desk and great collectible Hermes piece.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique Egyptian Revival Figural Bronzed Metal Letter Holder & Inkwell c1900
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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Figural Bronzed Metal Letter Holder & Inkwell c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival figural desk letter holder and inkwell offers bronzed cast metal construction with graduated letter tray and camel form wells, raised on paw feet, stamped...
Category
Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Metal Letter Holder Desk Organizer
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco modernist desktop accessory, a letter holder, was designed and crafted in France circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Copper
Antique Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Figural & Tiered Letter Holder, c1910
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H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 3 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Figural & Tiered Letter Holder, c1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique letter holder by Tiffany Studios offers gilt bronze tiered construction with foliate and scroll Persian style pattern and lower band of animal figures, en verso signed as ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Nouveau Letter Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau brass-plated letter holder. Signed "K/E '89."
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder. Circa Late 20th Century.
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Fish Letter Holder Desk Accessory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass like finish fish letter holder, for the sportsman or fisherman's desk or office a great piece that holds letters or pieces of art, perhaps art work for dad! Father’s day gifts!...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Glass Letter Holders
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive Art Deco glass paper holders in waffled sea green glass with slightly rusted Industrial corner fittings, 1930s, USA. Measure: 10.5" x 14" x 3.5".
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Desk Organizer, Letter or File Holder
Located in Sheffield, MA
Industrial style modernist metal desk accessory, expandable correspondence, letter or file holder with 6 slots.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Chrome Desk Tray Letter Holder Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory, office tray by French Designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). Minimalist geometric shape, typical Art Deco design. Measur...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco modernist chromed metal desk accessory, letter holder designed by French Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984).
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Modernist Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Art Deco modernist desk accessory, letter holder. Sleek geometric shape mail rack, with a dark wood main body and chromed metal accents.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco modernist desk accessory, letter holder, France, circa 1930. Sleek geometric shape mail rack, with carved and shaped Macassar wood main body and chromed metal accents.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
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H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 6 in
Gucci, Italy - Vintage Equestrian Letter Holder / Desk Organizer c.1975
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage leather and gilt letter rack dating to c.1975, made in Italy by the iconic fashion house, Gucci. The base is covered in leather, the top being a very dark green a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Modernist Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
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H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Modernist Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
Make a bold statement with this exceptional Art Deco modernist letter holder, a masterpiece of French craftsmanship, circa 1930. Defined by its stunning concentric half-circle silhou...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
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H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Paris desk letter holder, equestrian / horses Vintage silvered metal letter rack / desk organizer / document holder. 3-sections desk letter/document holder with horses heads...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
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H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Hermes Paris Desk Letter / Papers Rack Holder, Equestrian / Horses
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Paris desk letter holder, equestrian / horses Vintage silvered metal letter rack / desk organizer / document holder. 3-sections desk letter/document holder with horses heads a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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Metal Letter Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of metal letter holders available on 1stDibs. There are all kinds of metal letter holders available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Metal letter holders bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large metal letter holders can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller metal letter holders available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1.58 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Yonel Lebovici, Bulgari and Danese Milano each produced beautiful metal letter holders that are worth considering.
How Much are Metal Letter Holders?
Prices for metal letter holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, metal letter holders begin at $90 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $606.
Finding the Right Desk Accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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