Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France.
Representing fruits
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Art Nouveau Lady Figure Bronze Letter Opener
Located in Danville, CA
Art Nouveau lady figure bronze letter opener
Here is a Art Nouveau bronze letter opener. Front
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Late 20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Jugendstil Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
H 0.39 in W 10.24 in D 1.18 in
Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Zodiac letter opener
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze "Zodiac" letter opener
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Letter Opener by George Omerth
Origin France Circa 1920
art deco style
Excellent condition
Gilt
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
French Bulldog Letter Opener by Bailly, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French bulldog letter opener.
This Art Nouveau letter opener is made of bronze and signed Bailly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Gilt Bronze Letter Opener with Figure of a Dog, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a nice collection of letter openers and a few were very special, this is one of them. A
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century bronze letter opener knife depicting an eagle made by french animalier sculptor
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Metal
H 14 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
By Alfred Jorel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Origin France Circa 1915
Gilded bronze Art nouveau style
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Deer Head & Letter Opener Sculpture Paperweight Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative paperweight and Letter opener sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 3.88 in W 4 in D 6 in
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener & Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze letter opener and magnifying glass featuring Zodiac symbols
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 0.63 in W 4.25 in D 8.88 in
A. Duchene Art Nouveau Set in Gilded Bronze Signed A.Duchène circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A. DUCHENE
Art Nouveau set in gilded bronze composed of two letter ops, decorated in relief with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone pen tray
By Tiffany Studios
New
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone cigarette box, desk box, or jewelry box
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
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Located in Bath, GB
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Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Fish
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Fish.
So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Located in Monte Carlo, MC
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Located in Papaikou, HI
This charming letter opener has a 3 dimensional figural frog stalking an insect sitting on a lily
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Amazing Complete 7 Piece Desk Set. A beautiful Art Nouveau design by famed Heintz Art Metal
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Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau bronze letter opener, circa 1900. The opener with pine cone design. Length: 7.5 inches.
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Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener Bookmark with Rooster G. E. Mercier France 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unsual Art Nouveau patinated bronze bookmark with rooster, signed by G. E. Mercier France 1900
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
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Bronze
H 0.48 in W 11.23 in D 2.56 in
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with maiden playing a harp.
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in Antwerp, BE
A letter bronze opener with Art Nouveau maiden playing a harp.
Style:
Art Nouveau.
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Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Letter Opener with Lady Alexandre Auguste Caron 1900
By A. Caron
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Art Nouveau gilt bronze letteropener or bookmark with bust of a lady, France 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
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Bronze
H 1.38 in W 11.82 in D 1.78 in
French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Letter Opener with Lady Louis & François Moreau
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artist or Maker: Louis & François Moreau
Signature or Marks: L&F Moreau.
Style: Art Nouveau
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By Albert Marionnet
Located in Sofia, BG
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By Albert Marionnet
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Art Nouveau bronze thistle bookmark.
Artist/ maker: A. Marionnet.
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
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Located in South Bend, IN
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
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New York
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful French bronze letter opener with bust of Mephistopeles.
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Located in Petaluma, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Located in Antwerp, BE
Description:
A bronze letteropener with Art Nouveau maiden.
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Located in Dallas, TX
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Late 19th-early 20th century Tiffany desk set consisting of a pen tray, pen rest, letter opener
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Daum Nancy "Thistles" Letter Opener and Bronze
By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
highlights.
Bronze blade.
Signed 'Daum Nancy''with Cross of Lorraine',
circa 1890.
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French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener and Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful Art Nouveau Letter Openerand wax seal in their original Box. A floral motif is
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Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Mermaid Letter Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully sculpted bronze doré letter opener. A mermaid sits atop a flower.
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Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art nouveau bronze letter opener you’re looking for. Each art nouveau bronze letter opener for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and art glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art nouveau bronze letter opener, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each art nouveau bronze letter opener bearing Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau bronze letter opener over the years, but those crafted by Albert Marionnet, A. Caron and Daum are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener?
An art nouveau bronze letter opener can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $217 and the highest can go for as much as $1,717.
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.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
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