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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

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
H 10 in W 1.3 in D 0.38 in
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

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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

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Brass

Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s French Jugendstil Letter Openers

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Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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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
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Bronze

Letter Opener by George Omerth
Letter Opener by George Omerth
H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Letter Openers

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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
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze, Copper, Metal

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
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Open letters by Alfred Jorel
Open letters by Alfred Jorel
H 10.63 in W 0.4 in D 1.97 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

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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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

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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
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

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Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
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Flamand French Art Nouveau Bronze Table Lamp
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Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
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Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Letter Openers

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Antique Burr Walnut Writing Slope Lap Desk Set Sampson Mordan & Co 1870s
Located in London, GB
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Walnut

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By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener
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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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Letter Openers

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Bronze

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By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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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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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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

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: 
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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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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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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20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

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By Albert Marionnet
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century Art Nouveu doré bronze letter opener decorated with a fabulous eagle of Albert
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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By Albert Marionnet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: 
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Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Letter Opener with Nude Maiden
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is a solid bronze letter opener with Art Nouveau designs along the front and unique
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Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

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Brass

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Located in Antwerp, BE
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By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A gilt bronze letter set with stork motif, comprising of letter opener, tray and seal. In original
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Nouveau gilt bronze desk set by Albert Marionnet. Inkwell, pen tray and Letter opener all
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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone thermometer By Tiffany Studios New
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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios New York
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Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone postage scale By Tiffany Studios
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Mephistopheles, French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful French bronze letter opener with bust of Mephistopeles. Style: Art Nouveau Date
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Art Nouveau Sunflower Bronze Letter Opener Bosse, Vienna Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s Austrian letter opener, made of Bronze. Nice addition to your room, on your
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Letter Opener, circa 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a wonderful collection of letter openers, and this is one of our choicest example
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Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, France, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fire gilded bronze coupe papier with a thistle-form handle, spherical node and steel blade. OUR
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Art Nouveau, German Jugendstil Bronze Letter Opener, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Probably German, this is large original Jugendstil fine cast bronze figurative nude letter opener
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Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Nouveau signed heavy gilt bronze letter opener one of a kind paper knife Stunning would make
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Nude Girl Bronze Letter Opener Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Austrian letter opener. Nice addition to your desktop or just for your
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Art Nouveau Boxed Paperknife and Seal Signed LeRoyer
Located in London, GB
A fine Art Nouveau boxed paperknife and seal in gilt and patinated bronze signed by LeRoyer on both
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Art Nouveau Solid Bronze Letter Opener with Leather Sheath
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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By Leo Laporte-Blairsy
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Located in Soquel, CA
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By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Bronze

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By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Bronze

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By Daum
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
highlights. Bronze blade. Signed 'Daum Nancy''with Cross of Lorraine', circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Letter Openers

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener and Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Mermaid Letter Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
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Bronze

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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.