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Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A '90s Postmodern black and brown polished marble stone desk pen pencil holder, circa 1990s. Dimensions: 2.5" square x 4.19" height.

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1990s European Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art
Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art

Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Scandinavian teak wood figural accessory desk pen/pencil holder dating from the 1960's. Great pop art design and form.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of horn, in good condition...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of lig...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Wicker Cane Desk or Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Holder
Wicker Cane Desk or Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Holder

Wicker Cane Desk or Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Holder

Located in New York, NY

A wicker cane and acrylic bathroom vanity toothbrush/makeup brush or desk pen/pencil holder. Piece is blonde cane wicker covered in clear acrylic.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Cane, Acrylic, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Pen Pencil Desk Holder Dice Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Pen Pencil Desk Holder Dice Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Pen Pencil Desk Holder Dice Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A well-designed pen/pencil holder in dice/die form. Marked 'Sweden' as shown in last image.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

By Rede Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Lucite pen, pencil, marker and small paper desk organizer/holder, Postmodern period or Modern style, by designer Rede Guzzini, circa 1980s, Italy.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Lucite

Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer

Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer

Located in New York, NY

A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and rare set of a pencil and its brutalist support designed and produced by art3 in spain in the 1970s. Objects in brass and aluminum. Designer objects that will decorate y...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte
Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte

Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte

By Xilarte, Sergio Dello Strologo

Located in Austin, TX

A highly sculptural Mid-Century pen or pencil holder and temper by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte, Milano, Italy. Crafted of finely figured, turned walnut. The 12 slender, cylind...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

Located in Miami, FL

This very decorative box would look great on a desk as a pen or pencil holder. It would also make a wonderful makeup pencil or brush holder on a vanity.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

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Horn Pencil and Pen Holder
Horn Pencil and Pen Holder

Horn Pencil and Pen Holder

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H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Horn Pencil and Pen Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

A great example of how the Vienna Based Carl Auböck workshop has put his touch of elegance to any material. This Pencil and Pen pot was created in the 1950s by using the hollow part ...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Set of 2 Italian Desk Pencil Pen Holder 1980s
Set of 2 Italian Desk Pencil Pen Holder 1980s

Set of 2 Italian Desk Pencil Pen Holder 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 2 Italian desk pencil pens holder made with brass and top glass.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Bonniers Sweden Teak Pen or Pencil Holder
Bonniers Sweden Teak Pen or Pencil Holder

Bonniers Sweden Teak Pen or Pencil Holder

By Bonniers

Located in New Windsor, NY

Retailed at Bonniers, New York City, circa 1960. Swedish teak pen or pencil holder that can hold up to 13 writing implements. Signed on bottom, Made in Sweden for Bonniers.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

1970's Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork & Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder
1970's Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork & Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder

1970's Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork & Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder

By Park Sherman

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool rotating pencil pen desk top holder, circa 1970's very clean original condition great for Mid-century, Danish modern Postmodern home decor.

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20th Century American Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s
Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s

Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Onyx Stone Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s.

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20th Century Mexican Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's
Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's

Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder
Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder

Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Presented is a sophisticated and rare 1970s Gucci pencil or pen cup holder. Additionally, it is well suited for holding makeup brushes for a stylish addition a vanity or counter. Thi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate, Nickel

1960s Mid-Century Modern Sleek Walnut Wood Desktop Pencil Pen Holder DAPCO Italy
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sleek Walnut Wood Desktop Pencil Pen Holder DAPCO Italy

1960s Mid-Century Modern Sleek Walnut Wood Desktop Pencil Pen Holder DAPCO Italy

By Crane

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern sleek walnut wood desktop pencil pen holder by DAPCO Crane Brand, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: 4 1/8 H x 2 1/8" x 2 1/8" Original preowned vintage condition. See im...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Walnut Wood and Leather

Located in Miami, FL

This very decorative box would look great on a desk as a pen or pencil holder. Wonderful design.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, circa 1980
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, circa 1980

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, circa 1980

By Sergio Asti, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Postmodern black marble desk pen pencil holder, circa 1980.

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20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Vintage Modern Green Malachite Style Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup
Vintage Modern Green Malachite Style Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup

Vintage Modern Green Malachite Style Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup

Located in New York, NY

A chic vintage '70s Modern or Postmodern green malachite style desk pen/pencil holder cup, circa 1970s. Piece measures: 2.75" diameter x 3.25" H

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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Resin

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silvered Horses, Desk Accessorie
Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silvered Horses, Desk Accessorie

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silvered Horses, Desk Accessorie

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s

Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative pair of two handmade desk pen and pencil cup holders from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of shiny pol...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Black Marble Sphere Decorative Object Desk Accessory, 1990s
Black Marble Sphere Decorative Object Desk Accessory, 1990s

Black Marble Sphere Decorative Object Desk Accessory, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A 1990s Postmodern black and brown polished marble sphere (with base) decorative object or desk accessory, circa 1990s. Dimensions: 2.88" diameter x 3.25" height Matching desk pen...

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1990s European Post-Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder
1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder

1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder

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H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder

Located in New York, NY

A multicolored square design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Octagonal Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder, 1970s
Octagonal Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder, 1970s

Octagonal Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A multicolored octagonal design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s. Item available here online.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Inkwells

Materials

Onyx

Tiger Cat Animal Pen or Pencil Desk Holder
Tiger Cat Animal Pen or Pencil Desk Holder

Tiger Cat Animal Pen or Pencil Desk Holder

By Bombay Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic animal hide 'tiger-esque' oval pen or pencil holder with red velvet interior, circa 1990s, late-20th century.

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1990s Unknown Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Velvet, Cowhide

1970s Wicker and Bamboo Desk Pen or Pencil Holder
1970s Wicker and Bamboo Desk Pen or Pencil Holder

1970s Wicker and Bamboo Desk Pen or Pencil Holder

Located in New York, NY

A vintage wicker and bamboo desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s. Piece measures: 3" x 3" x 4.13" H   

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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Wooden Dice Pencil Pen Holder

Wooden Dice Pencil Pen Holder

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Wooden Dice Pencil Pen Holder

Located in Cordova, SC

Made in the USA, Maine to be exact! Holds pencils and standard pens exceptionally well, so very functional. Also, it’s got a fun design! Perfect for your home or work office. The woo...

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Vintage 1950s American Sporting Art Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder

Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder

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Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Italian Postmodern Lucite Pen or Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
Italian Postmodern Lucite Pen or Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

Italian Postmodern Lucite Pen or Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

By Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Postmodern or Modern style designer Lucite pen, pencil, and paper desk organizer/holder, Italy, circa 1980s, by Rede Guzzini.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Carl Auböck Pen Pencil Holder, Brass Horn, 1950s
Carl Auböck Pen Pencil Holder, Brass Horn, 1950s

Carl Auböck Pen Pencil Holder, Brass Horn, 1950s

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H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in

Carl Auböck Pen Pencil Holder, Brass Horn, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pencil holder made of patined brass and polished Horn designed by Carl Auböck, manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, circa 1950, Vienna. An authentic handmade piece...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1970s Burlwood Cup Pen Holder Desk Accessory
1970s Burlwood Cup Pen Holder Desk Accessory

1970s Burlwood Cup Pen Holder Desk Accessory

By Cartier

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Elegant Burlwood Cup Holder Pen Pencil Holder Desk accessory 4 h x 3 diameter Original vintage Refer to provided images

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Burl

1980s Desk Accessory Modern 9 Slot Pen Pencil Holder in Solid Walnut Ozark MO
1980s Desk Accessory Modern 9 Slot Pen Pencil Holder in Solid Walnut Ozark MO

1980s Desk Accessory Modern 9 Slot Pen Pencil Holder in Solid Walnut Ozark MO

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s desk accessory modern nine slot pen pencil holder solid walnut made Ozark MO Measures: 3.5 D x 3 W x 3.5 tall inches Maker stamp present.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Carved Teak Pen or Pencil Holders
Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Carved Teak Pen or Pencil Holders

Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Carved Teak Pen or Pencil Holders

By Bonniers

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of Swedish modernist pen or pencil holders originally made for and retailed by Bonniers, New York city. Carved of solid teak, the sleek and elegant design in the form of str...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980
Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980

Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Pierre Cardin Pen / Pencils Holder Elephant Sculpture Design, 1980. Silvered abstract sculpture in the shape of an elephant. The sculpture has smooth, reflective surfaces a...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

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Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s
Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s

Dice Crayon Pencil Pen Holder Stand Figure Germany Mid Century, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1950s German design wood dice sculpture as a pen holder stand. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of design items. Made of wood. Found at an estate...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Exceptional Hermès 9 Pieces Desk Set in Lacquered Wood RARE
Exceptional Hermès 9 Pieces Desk Set in Lacquered Wood RARE

Exceptional Hermès 9 Pieces Desk Set in Lacquered Wood RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

A few signs of wear on the wood, stains on the leather of the desk blotter, pen stains inside the pencil holder, suede can show few traces, metal is pitted on the clip but perfectly ...

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Late 20th Century French For The Desk

Best Dressed Executive's Leather and Gold Gucci Desk Set
Best Dressed Executive's Leather and Gold Gucci Desk Set

Best Dressed Executive's Leather and Gold Gucci Desk Set

By Gucci

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chocolate brown leather meets thick heavy brass Gucci logo in this handsome vintage desk blotter and pen pencil holder. The blotter has a separate leather insert having four corners ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desk Sets

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Brass

Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s
Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s

Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s

By Kartell, Rexite, Barbieri e Marianelli, Stile Neolt

Located in Praha, CZ

- Four bookends, two desk organizers, two pen or pencil holders, one diary - Marked

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Onyx Cup or Vessel

Onyx Cup or Vessel

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Onyx Cup or Vessel

Located in New York, NY

Piece is a bathroom water cup, but can also be used as a small vase or desk vessel (pen/pencil holder.) Piece measures: 3.25" diameter x 4" H

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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Mira Nakashima Pen, Pencil Holder and Letter Opener in Exotic Wood
Mira Nakashima Pen, Pencil Holder and Letter Opener in Exotic Wood

Mira Nakashima Pen, Pencil Holder and Letter Opener in Exotic Wood

By Mira Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved pencil holder and letter opener in exotic wood Signed and dated.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

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Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holders
Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holders

Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holders

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Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Somewhat Bauhausian, and made in Germany in the 1960s, these massed groups of painted metal cylinders are functional sculptures for the desk. The two are striking when seen together.

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Desk Accessories

Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holder
Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holder

Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holder

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Sculptural Pen & Pencil Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bauhausian.

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Desk Accessories

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Located in Stamford, CT

an unusual metal flower frog collection is this whopping flower frog example. the largest we've ever seen. ideal for arranging tabletop floral arrangements, as an object d' art, or d...

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20th Century Unknown Planters and Jardinieres

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Faux Bois Ceramic Vase by Grandjean Jourdan, Vallauris, France, c. 1960s (Signed) This vase displays the acclaimed French ceramicist's trademark "faux bois," or imitation wood, fin...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Handmade Small Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble
Handmade Small Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble

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By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Small decorative paperweight cube full in black Marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans ...

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2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

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Black Marble Vase and Wine Cooler

Black Marble Vase and Wine Cooler

$404 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 4.73 in

Black Marble Vase and Wine Cooler

Located in Eindhoven, NB

This black marble vase adds shape and colour to any ordinary table or shelf. Use it as a wine cooler to hold a bottle during dinners or as a simple vase for flowers. Each design vase...

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2010s Dutch Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Marble

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Carl Auböck Model #3854 'Atom 2' Brass Vase, Austria
Carl Auböck Model #3854 'Atom 2' Brass Vase, Austria

Carl Auböck Model #3854 'Atom 2' Brass Vase, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #3854 'Atom 2' brass vase, Austria Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated brass by Werkstätte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Carl Auböck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' Brass Vase
Carl Auböck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' Brass Vase

Carl Auböck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' Brass Vase

$760 / item

H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 1.25 in

Carl Auböck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' Brass Vase

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' Brass Vase Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by...

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Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase
Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase

Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase

$835 / item

H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase. This exceptionally crafted vase by Carl Aubock is a wonderful example of the marriage of form and functionality that has made the Aubock ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Brass

Striking Postmodern Pair of Solid Black Marble Bookends
Striking Postmodern Pair of Solid Black Marble Bookends

Striking Postmodern Pair of Solid Black Marble Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Italian Solid Black Marble Bookends – Sculptural Postmodern Design A striking pair of vintage Italian bookends, beautifully crafted from solid black marble with dramatic nat...

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk pen pencil holder you’re looking for. A desk pen pencil holder — often made from wood, stone and marble — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk pen pencil holder — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each desk pen pencil holder bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Carl Auböck, Bombay Furniture Co. and Crane each produced at least one beautiful desk pen pencil holder that is worth considering.

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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.