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Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France 1969. This nickel plated spiral shaped letter holder was made in a limited product...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by Temple Instruments of Wolverhampton, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating mid-20th century instrument case with quality tools
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Brass finished nickel tools present well, with appealing light golden tones
Presented within a textured carry case with gold tooled Temple Debrett Precision mark
Comprising 13 pieces with accessory pointer and an extending beam
Pair of large compass dividers and three bow compass
The pair of ruling...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Mid Century James Mont Ashtray
By James Mont
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful and unique ashtray attributed to James Mont, circa 1960s. Has a Mayan/Aztec theme design throughout.
Mostly in great shape with some light d...
Category
Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage rotary dial mint green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic ABS
Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomb...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Lettera 22 portable typewriter, of enameled metal and plastic, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and produced by the progressive manufacturer Olivetti in Italy, ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
it is an object from other times, not only because it was produced more than sixty years ago but because the calendar, with the advent of technology, is an object that was previously...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Midcentury Brown Glazed Ceramic Bear Book Ends by Anzengruber
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Bear ceramic bookends have been designed and manufactured by the Viennese midcentury artist Leopold Anzengruber. Born in 1912 he founded his own company Anzengruber Ker...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Odeon Chrome Free Standing Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco chrome picture frame. A very desirable odeon/ skyscraper design and a great Size for modern day use. A photograph can be displayed both sides ( the ph...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Original Royal Castle Sheffield 1930 British Art Deco Lighthouse Cocktail Drink
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco Cocktail Shaker in the shape of a lighthouse.
Very decorative and unusual piece made in Sheffield, United Kingdom, during the late deco period, circa 1930. This cocktail ...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
Mexican mid century modern hand wrought 950 silver letter opener with hand carved Aztec motif green onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass.
Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
This paperweight was made as a souvenir for the 50th anniversary of the Italian A.E.C Electrical company.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 16.5" W x 7.75" D x 12.5" H. #3027.
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Uplight Brass Metal Table Lamp, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A lovely example of Art Deco that shows great style and imagination is this French table lamp trumpet shape. Cream coloured on the inside and takes a normal bulb, you can use energy ...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Brass Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by Ben Seibel.
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Cartier Paris 1950 Midcentury Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier.
Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Brass desk set, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass desk set. Italian production from the 1940s. It belonged to my great grandfather.
Small signs of use.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
"Conquest of Spain, " Extraordinary, Monumental Bronze Inkwell, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
More of an indictment of the Spanish conquest of North America than a celebration, this quite extraordinary, large bronze inkwell depicts a Conquistador, holding sword and whip, seat...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Leather Wrapped Desktop Letter Organizer by C.P. Leathercraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage leather wrapped desktop letter organizer by C.P. Leathercraft, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with some scratches ...
Category
American Post-Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Inuit Walrus Tusk Pencil Holder and Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inuit Walrus tusk carved pencil holder and 6" letter opener. Carved with images of a Walrus and Seals. Probably done for the tourist trade in the 1930s or...
Category
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Ivory
Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made in Solid Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze with 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk world timer clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous and highly attractive desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1960. Thi...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Fan by Femesa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Fan by Femesa.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Me...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
20th Century Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Mod 2393 in Crystal, Nickeled Brass 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing accessories. It is known for working with curved crystal and producing lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years.
Here we have a vertical "Soliflore" vase model 2393 in thick crystal and nickel-plated brass by Fontana Arte designed in 50s. This decorative object is a perfect idea for a gift (wedding, graduation, new born...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label.
Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed.
Italian Murano Art glass pa...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Brutalist Brass Sculpture of Flowers and Leaves in the Style of Silas and Jere
Located in New York, NY
A signed brass and metal sculpture of flowers and leaves, Brutalist period, in the style of designers Silas Seandel or C. Jere, circa mid-20th century. A Brutalist sculpture of flowe...
Category
Brutalist Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes.
Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960. ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Italian Brown Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian brown leather cylindrical jewelry box with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Box can hold jewelry or other items on a desk, vanity, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 3.38" Height.
Tray with horse also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314230770952
For leather and hide tray, search ref. #: LU1314230694692
Agate dish...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Brass Corkscrew from Auböck "Modern Key" Austria Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass Corkscrew from Auböck, "Modern Key", Austria Vienna, good original condition
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope.
Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century.
B...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Unique Vintage 1950s Black Marble Horse Head Bookends with Brass Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the elegance and timeless design of our extraordinary pair of vintage circa 1950s stone bookends. These unique bookends are meticulously crafted from the finest marble, ensuring their great condition and long-lasting beauty.
At the focal point of each bookend is a meticulously detailed horse-head design, expertly carved from premium black marble. These sculpted horse heads rest atop a rectangular brass plate, which has been newly cleaned and polished to a gleaming finish. The combination of the dark, rich marble and the golden hue of the brass creates a striking contrast that is sure to catch the eye.
The horse bookends are further enhanced by their rectangular marble base, adding an extra layer of sophistication and elegance. These vintage black marble horse...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Stone, Brass, Metal
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier.
A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the the house of Cartier during the late art deco period, back in the early 1935. This desk clock is very rare and has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from several polished pieces carved from natural black onyx and reddish translucent agate. All parts mounted in gilded bronze and sterling silver settings of .935/.999.
Movement: Swiss mechanical wingding Imhof movement, Caliber 244, Fifteen Jewels, 8 days, Serial 2449074. The dial is octagonal with a unique painted scene depicting an ancient Greek ship...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectl...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
1930s Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy Electric Fan 404
By Marelli
Located in Biella, IT
Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy design years '50 electric fan 0-404 big size
Measure; high 21,4 inches and is in good vintage condition working to 150-160 volt
colour is...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of metal, steel, plastic, fabric
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use
Re-polished
The packaging o...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition.
Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt).
Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches).
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023".
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
1960s Russian Brass Samovar with Wooden Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Russian brass samovar with wooden handles.
Category
Russian Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ronson 1940 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This Ronson Touch-Tip Octette table lighter was made between 1935 and 1951 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United States. This lighter began a very successful era for Ronson Touch Tip series of lighters which pushed out the strike lighters...
Category
North American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Vintage Faux Oak Paper Waste Basket from Ira, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare oval trash can for paper/desk litter. Its made from Tin-plate covered by a faux oak foil. Made by Ira in Denmark circa 1960. Measurements: H: 28.5 cm, W: 27.5, D: 19 cm.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight
By Strathearn
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Strathearn hand blown millefiori flowers, white ribbons, hand made in Scotland art glass paperweight. It has 2 added murrines, one ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and decorative paperweight in the shape of a question mark from the 1970s. Made of solid brass, in good condition with nice patina.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Big Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Located in Marbella, ES
Big Clam Shell Natural Specimen.
Category
European Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell
1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage storage jars – large
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage Storage jars – large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
Category
Hungarian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Burl and Chrome Square Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing midcentury chromed brass and burl square photo frame. This beautiful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Tomaso Barbi and is als...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Razor Blade Brass Paperweight #5378, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a razorblade, model 5378, originally designed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Aus...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Furniture handle
33 pieces
Original condition
Sold and price per piece.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Walnut Desk Trays by Peter Pepper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of vintage walnut paper trays and desk organizers by Peter Pepper Products. One tray is large enough to be used for standard size pa...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Book-Ends with Deers Signed TEDD, Spelter and Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of bookends. The base is made of marble, with deer statues on top. These are made of spelter, patinated in a bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD'.
The set is ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel
By Jaz
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Jaz Paris.
A beautiful and very handsome desk clock, created in Paris France by the the clock company of Jaz during the art deco period, back in the early 1930. This very decorative piece is very hard to find has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from an octagonal beveled cranberry glass and stainless steel steeped mountings. Deceptively weighty time piece showing the quality that one expects from this maker.
Movement: French mechanical wingding Jaz movement, Eleven Jewels, 8 days. The dial is round with metallic cranberry color, Arabic silver...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s Crystal Paperweight with Flower Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Crystal Paperweight with Flower Decoration.
Category
European Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
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