$3,878Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7 in W 4.88 in D 4.88 in
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set
Bronze
$671
H 2.75 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Located in NEWARK, GB
The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude an air of ancient mystery and modern sophistication with this striking vintage cast metal cat
Metal
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat figurine with thermometer, 1950s Austrian desk thermometer, cat figurine and a
Brass
Daum Crystal Cat Paperweight Sculpture, France circa 1960
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal kitty cat figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture
Crystal
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Mid-Century Sculpture of Cat/ Royal Dux, 1960s
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of ceramic - good, original condition.
Ceramic
Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof
Bronze
$1,495
H 4 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, an essential accessory for desks of distinction in the Arts & Crafts period. Provenance & Context
Bronze
$434
H 2.49 in W 1.89 in D 1.34 in
Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Cat and Fish by Tagliapietra
By Cristian Tagliapietra
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
black cat poised above a crystal-clear fishbowl containing a vivid red fish, suspended in a pool of
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture Cat/Royal Dux, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of ceramic - good, original condition.
Ceramic
$650
H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass cat sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat is
Gold Leaf
$1,274
H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Glass, Wood
$493
H 4.73 in W 1.19 in D 5.52 in
Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Broom dimensions : H 12cm W 3cm D 14cm Shovel: H 1.5cm W 12cm D 9.5cm. Original condition
Brass
$5,319
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
depict monkeys tormenting cats but I have never seen one that is quite this extreme! Its definitely a
Bronze
$1,520Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat
Glass, Bone, Walnut
Art Deco Brass Hagenauer "Cat" Inkwell
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Geneva, CH
Humoristic cat shaped brass inkwell, with internal glass container, signed with the usual firm's
Brass
Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells
By Black Forest
Located in Antrim, GB
with their exquisite style. The expression of the cats that has found a home inside an old boot, is
Oak
English Royal Crown Derby 24K Gold Porcelain Desk Paperweight Cat
Located in Nottingham, GB
English Royal Crown Derby 24K Gold Porcelain Desk Paperweight cat Good condition From a private
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a cat's head emerging from
Sterling Silver
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Located in Montreal, QC
An amusing large bronze inkstand by Dominic Alonzo, modeled as a cat stalking lovebirds, ready to
Marble, Bronze
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a cat. Wood with glass
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Baccarat Glass Paperweight of an Egyptian Cat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A elegant paperweight of a standing Egyptian style cat. It bears the acid marked Baccarat on the
Glass
1960s Blenko Cat Ice Block Art Glass Paperweight Bookend WV
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paperweight Modernist cat art glass ice block handcraft paperweight - bookend 1960s Attribution
Art Glass
Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Cat, 1905
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
wonderful cat or kitten, beautifully executed. The silver is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1905
Silver
Tiger Cat Animal Pen or Pencil Desk Holder
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
, late-20th century. A great desk organizing piece/accessory. Colors include: tan, black and red. Piece
Animal Skin, Hide, Velvet, Cowhide
Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest carved cat inkwell. Glass eyes.
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Cat pencil holder by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Brass
Cat Pencil Holder by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Cat pencil holder by Walter Bosse The pencil is not for sale it is only for the photoshooting
Brass
Stunning Antique English Brass Novelty Inkwell, Cat, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
finished in brass, with copper highlights showing through. In the form of a wonderful cat in a smart
Brass
Sold
H 2 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
Scandinavian Modern Original Dansk Design Silver Plate Cat Paperweight Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Original Dansk Design silver-plated cat paperweight, Animal Sculpture. Marked
Silver Plate, Metal
Piero Fornasetti, Waste Paper Bin, Motif of Cats, Late 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Waste paper bin with motif of cats, designed by Piero Fornasetti, late 20th century.
Metal
Art Deco Cat Paperweight Car Mascot, Max Le Verrier, France, 1920
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated figure of a sitting cat mounted over a Italian portoro marble base
Marble
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 3.94 in W 0.4 in D 4.34 in
Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse cat crumbs table cleaning set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s Good original
Brass
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H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.75 in
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wood cat in boot inkwell from the early 20th century. Whether this
Wood
Sold
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in
Art Deco Copper & Brass Cat Door Stop by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find Art Deco brass and copper cat door stop by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Brass, Copper
Walter Bosse Cat Vienna Metal Letter Opener, Vintage Austria 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful Cat letter opener. The design dates back to the 1950s, the object is
Metal
Murano Glass Cat Paperweights
By Murano 5
Located in Fossano, IT
Murano glass cat paperweights.
Art Glass
Steuben Cat Hand Cooler
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Glass cat shaped hand cooler by Stuben and designed by Lloyd Atkins, circa 1983. Made in the United
Glass
19thC Folk Art Jockey Cat Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual painted folk art inkwell depicting a jockey cat
Organic Little Sculpture of a Cat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Little sculpture of a cat which could make a charming paperweight. The bronze has a beautiful
Bronze
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful German Black Forest Hand carved pen holder. It makes a wonderful desk accessory
Wood
Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat Top Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Concord, MA
Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat top Glass and Bronze Inkwell. Cat with glass eyes, glass body
Bronze
Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Located in GB
writing stand is carved in the form of a cat and dog looking over a wall which has a dished surface for
Wood
$229,457Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
Small Walter Bosse Cat Figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Small Walter Bosse cat figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
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.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.