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Desk Accessories For Sale
A Perthshire Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1999
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1999 Additional information: Date : 1999 Origin : Scotland Features : A large bouquet of blue, pink, amber and amethyst flowers an...
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20th Century Scottish Desk Accessories

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Glass

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 ppwts are left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Top is called a "Crown"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid Nineteenth Century. Made in England by G. Betjemann....
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Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell Signed "Samuel Jacob" Ca 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell signed by silversmith "Samuel Jacob" of London, circa 1895.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Letter Tray Desk Organizer Rosewood Danish Desktop Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the early production Selectform model, designed and made by Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example retains the Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik A/S label and Danish Furnitu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Rosewood

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts. Carved by a master carve...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass, Wood

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a dog wearing a hat and monocle. Detailed carving by a master carver. Comes w...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass, Wood

An Art Deco Desk Tidy by Asprey London
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Desk Tidy/ Pin Tray. Bronze tiger mounted ob an oval onyx base. Retailed by Asprey of London Dimensions: H 8cm W 16.5cm D 25cm Origi...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Documented to the Cenedese company. The mushroom c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Quality large pair of antique Victorian scales by Parnall & Sons of Bristol
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality large pair of Victorian scales by Parnall & Sons of Bristol, having a brass centre column mounted upon a wooden base, with a shaped brass arm holding brass weighing pans, Mar...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 5.5" H x 6" W x 1.75" D.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Godinger Silver Plated Swan Letter Holder Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic swan figure as a letter holder from Godinger. This beautiful cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practical but full of glamour and style. The deli...
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1980s Italian Colonial Revival Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Rare Gucci Alligator / Crocodile Leather 5 Piece Desk Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous and rare Gucci 5 piece desk set in either Alligator or Crocodile real leather or embossed leather. Likely from the 1970's although I've seen pieces attributed to the 1960'...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...
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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Tennis Racket Clip 1980s. A vintage paper clip holder featuring a brass tennis racket. Brass Tennis Racket Paper Holder Clip, Desk an...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Desk Accessories

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Brass

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is one of a kind bronze letter opener from the period just after Napoleon's death. It is a testament to his popularity that even letter openers featured his face.
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1820s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Heavy Bronze Savings Department Manager Desk Name Plate Sign, circa 1925
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Heavy bronze metal bank savings department manager desk name plate in very good condition, circa 1925. Has felt material on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Desk Accessories

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Bronze

French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Set of Brass Scale Weights, France A charming late 19th Century set of weights in brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Group of Four French Decorative Items, Letter Opener, Paperweight, Figure, and B
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of Four French Decorative Items including 19th century figural letter opener 1.5" x 1.5" x 8.25" French metal helmet paperweight base: 3.75" x 4.5", helmet 2.5" x x2", Overal...
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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Art deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Art Deco Porcelain Inkwell by A. Godard for Etling Paris, circa 1930, is an opportunity to own a piece of exquisite craftsmanship that encapsulates the essence of t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Fountain Art Style Desk Set 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage 70s Desk Set Attributed to Fontana Arte consisting of: Glass and brass pen holder measures 22 x 13 cm Correspondence holder in leather and glass 28 x 14 cm Glass ashtray cm 1...
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1960s Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elegant Art Deco Black & Gold Desk Tidy is a stunning piece that exudes sophistication and style. Crafted from black glass, this desk tidy features intricate gold detailing that adds...
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20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Glass

Luccio Del Pezzo Metal Sculpture, 1985
Located in New York, NY
Luccio Del Pezzo ( Italian 1933-2020 ) A commissioned work, offered as an award to exhibitors of 25 years standing at the legendary Milan Salone del Mobile Italiano. Bronze, copper,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Chrome, Copper, Steel

Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue Clear Controlled Bubbles Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large modern studio art glass paperweight in cobalt blue and clear glass with controlled bubbles forming an abstract biomorphic shaped element within the piece is handmade and signe...
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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Letter Stand in Art Deco with Thuja burl from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful Letter Stand with Thuja burl from the 1930s. Very period Art Deco design. The letter stand designed with a drawer, rack for letters and pens. Wear consistent with age an...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

LIBERTY'S LONDON CAMEL SCULPTURE WiTH LOVELY AGED LEATHER ON HAND CARVED WOOD
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this camel sculpture with lovely aged leather on hand-carved wood. It has been made for Liberty's in London. This lovely camel has both great aesthetic ...
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20th Century British Desk Accessories

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Leather

Antique Native American Indian Chief Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian sterling silver figural letter opener, ca 1910. Cast terminal in form of gaunt face surrounded by feather headdress. Neckcloth spills over onto round frame (vacant...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

19° Century italian 800 Silver Desk Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian desk set in 800/1000 silver late 1800s. The set consists of: Square-shaped ground crystal inkwell with hinged silver lid and 24kt gold finish inside . Rectangular pad with s...
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Antique Wooden Dovetail Office Tray c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wooden office tray constructed with dovetail joints. This piece has retained its original finish and has the appropriate patina for the age and use. CREATOR Un...
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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

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Wood

Remington Standard Model 10 Typewriter Circa 1910
Located in Opole, PL
Remington Standard Model 10 Typewriter Circa 1910 The model, likely from 1910 with serial number RV63621, advertised with the slogan "To save time is to lengthen life." The machine ...
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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

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Metal

Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
4" x 4" x 7.8" 4.8 "x 4.8" x 9.5" Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk or work station in need of a paperweight.. whimsical and classic design. The piece...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "pine needle" blotter ends with custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop
Located in South Salem, NY
Charming cast iron doorstop with a cheerful flower basket design, made in England circa 1880. Sturdy and functional, the doorstop has a wonderful painted finish in a pastel palette. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

Group of Seven Sterling Handled Magnifiers Early 20th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of Seven Sterling Handled Magnifiers Early 20th century Sizes: Three: 3"x7", Two: 3"x6.5", One: 3x9, One: 2x5
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20th Century Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Modernist Abstract Sword Copper Plated Brass Letter Opener like Carl Aubock
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Honest time worn age. Heavy wear and patina to plating letter opener, beautiful understated piece. This was definitely the estate owners go to desktop tool. A bit over 8 inches lon...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Chrome Modernist Space Age Desk Tidy / Holder - Italy c1960s
Located in Gravesend, GB
Rare space age desk tidy, Pot for pens and cut outs to main body for cards. Chrome finish shows signs of wear and small losses in places as shown.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Gilt-Metal Mounted and Enamel Banded Agate Desk Seal
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). 19th century banded agate seal...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Agate

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.63"W x 7.38"D x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 2.75"H...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

French Silver Inkstand, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Retailed by Tiffany and Co. The three compartments decorated with gadrooning, shells and floral finials, with additional laurel leaf garlands flanking a central shell on the base, th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "pine needle" blotter ends with custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior. The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period style. The holder is con...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Small Antique Camalier & Buckley Leather Case with Buttoned Strap
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small antique Camalier & Buckley leather case from the 20th century with buttoned strap. Founded in the 1930s in the United States, Camalier & Buckley produced this handsome leathe...
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20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mathieu Mategot Stich Leather Desk Set 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Desk Set .4 Pieces in Black stich Leather , signed Crystal Glass Ashtray on a Tray. Very nice notebook still with lots of original paper . Letter holder . And a beathiful D...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Leather

1970s Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Spiral Glass Paperweights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweights with grey spiral inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight / orname...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Frankart Art Deco Gilt Cast Metal Figural Deer Bookends C1930 Measures - 6.5"H x 7.25"W x 3.5"D
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Duo
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. John Keats I am free for the silence of shapes and colors. Manoel de Barros It is better to be happy than sad Joy is the best thing there is It is like a light inside our hearts. Vinicius de Moraes - The boredom of trivial things offends creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the necessary lightness, daily life consumes inspiration and pre-shaped responses fill the void. The Joy Collection by Iludi emerges as small windows for a horizon of satisfaction and style. It colors life with three sophisticated tones and features minimalist trays, organizers, baskets and magazine holders for those who are tired of the sameness and coldness of ordinary jobs. An excellent choice to fill the home office with delicacy and energy. A perfect combination of form, function and smiles. Measurements N4 Organizer (Short divider...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Bronze Car Mascot French Bulldog Signed by Gaston H. Bourcart, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze car mascot French bulldog signed by Gaston H. Bourcart. The hood ornament is in gilt bronze and stands on a marble base. France 1925. This mascot is illustrated plate nr. 329 Mascottes passion, Michel Legrand, Antic show éditions. More information: Mascottes automobiles...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Joy Collection, Steel Organizer Trio
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. John Keats I am free for the silence of shapes and colors. Manoel de Barros It is better to be happy than sad Joy is the best thing there is It is like a light inside our hearts. Vinicius de Moraes - The boredom of trivial things offends creativity. It needs daily hugs, which flood life with energy and turn challenges into ideas. Without the necessary lightness, daily life consumes inspiration and pre-shaped responses fill the void. The Joy Collection by Iludi emerges as small windows for a horizon of satisfaction and style. It colors life with three sophisticated tones and features minimalist trays, organizers, baskets and magazine holders for those who are tired of the sameness and coldness of ordinary jobs. An excellent choice to fill the home office with delicacy and energy. A perfect combination of form, function and smiles. Measurements N1 Organizer (Long divider): 15cm x 40cm x 9cm N2 Organizer (Short divider...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Bronze Art Deco Galloping Horse Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
5" tall cast bronze Art Deco galloping horse paperweight sculpture featuring a Clydesdale in a wide stride on a geometric base. The statue has unique...
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1930s American Vintage Desk Accessories

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Iron

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

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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