Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends & Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Quatrefoil Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
$5,600Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION.
Enamel
Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
By François Linke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" deep and 1.25" high Lapis Lazuli is 5.5" wide, 5" deep and 1" high.
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
$3,150Sale Price / set|30% Off
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Four Piece Writing Desk Set With Butterflies
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. Dimensions: Largest item 9 x 3 x 1/2 in.
Enamel
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Rack
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper, Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper, Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Pen Tray
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately. A fantastic piece to pair with Stickley, Limbert, Lifetime, or other...
Brass, Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately. A fantastic piece to pair with Stickley, Limbert, Lifetime, or other...
Brass, Copper
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Copper
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Silver, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
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.
Glass, Wood
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Letter Opener
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Antique Belle Époque Victorian Style Gold Pierced Brass Desk Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
This finely executed letter opener would make a desirable addition to a collection or serve as a history-filled desk accessory.
Brass
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Rack
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Pencil-Shaped Steel Pen Tray with Gilt Details, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Likely dating from the 1920s, this playful desk accessory captures the inventive spirit and refined humor characteristic of early 20th-century decorative arts.
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Large Paper Clip
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Vintage Arts & Crafts Brass Letter Opener
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
The piece is in good vintage condition with some wear and nice patina and measures 1"W x .25"D x 9.75"H. Great desk accessory! #4811RM
Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately. A fantastic piece to pair with Stickley, Roycroft, Limbert, Lifetime...
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Can be used as a paperweight of decorative desk accessory. Signed on bottom. Lobster is 9.5" wide, 4" deep and 1.5" H.
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
When open, 12.88"L Very good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina from age. Matching desk accessories including an inkwell and a pen tray also available.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Pen Brush, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Stamp Box, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Designed in the Victorian style, this unique desk accessory takes the form of a horseshoe, raised on naturalistic hooves, symbolizing both elegance and good fortune.
Silver Plate, Brass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
Good original vintage condition, with beautiful patina. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Brush
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Several matching desk accessories available separately.
Bronze
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
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