19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a
Bronze
$80 / item
H 1.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Cristal D'Albret France JFK Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Green
By Cristal D'albret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Glass Faceted Green Paperweight in Original Box with Paperwork (certification
Glass
Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in
Murano Glass
Vintage Apple Pen-Holder in Green Hand-Blown Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative Hand-blown pen-holder or paperweight in green glass. Italian or Czech made circa 1970
Blown Glass
Green Leather Documents Tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green leather documents tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Brass
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
French Ormolu Monkey Motif Green Crystal Controlled Bubble Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Ormolu monkey motif green crystal controlled bubble paperweight. France, Circa 1900s. An
Crystal, Ormolu
Green White Dressing Table Set made of Mouth-blown Glass
Located in Hannover, DE
will appeal to anyone who sees it. You're going to love this set! It's got a beautiful emerald green
Glass, Scagliola, Blown Glass
$488Sale Price|24% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
19th Century European Green Glass Dump Paperweight with Controlled Air Bubbles
Located in Louisville, KY
This European bottle green dump glass paper weight features a display of frosted flower pedals
Blown Glass
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.63 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze
Glass
$195 / item
H 4 in Dm 5 in
Murano Style Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Green and Yellow 1980s. Beautiful
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$827Sale Price|61% Off
H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 10.24 in
French Napoleon Green Marble Office Inkwell With Feather wipe Sponge Holder
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
France Office writing or inkwell of golden bronze and green marble, Siglo XIX, Period of Napoleon
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Green Marble and Ormolu Ink Stand.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique handsome 19th century French green marble and ormolu ink stand.
Marble, Ormolu
5-Piece Art Deco Green Shagreen Brush and Mirror Set
Located in Queens, NY
5-Piece Art Deco green shagreen brush set (4 brushes, 1 hand mirror) (PRICED AS SET)
Shagreen
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 3 in Dm 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Latticino Paperweight Multicolor Blue, Pink and Green
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
in Italy in the 1950s. A kaleidoscope of blue, yellow, green, pink750 and white, this paperweight
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Round Post Modern Green Marble Ashtray 1970 Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
green marble ashtray for the coffee table or on your office desk. It is in excellent vintage condition
Marble
$1,106Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.88 in W 2.75 in D 4.25 in
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$817
H 4.14 in W 6.5 in D 4.93 in
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Deco Green Onyx Gold Champlevé Enamel Office Inkwell Ink Pen Stand Continental Onyx
Onyx, Metal, Enamel
$98
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
glass hand blown green and uranium neon green elephant sculpture. A very beautiful and substantial two
Blown Glass
$6,200
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Marble, Bronze
$480 / set
H 4 in W 23 in D 60 in
Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Green&Brown Cement Christmas Edition
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
measure: Renzo I Light Brown (20 x 20 x 4 cm) and Renzo III Green Color (60 x 23 x 4cm).
Concrete
$480 / set
H 4 in W 23 in D 60 in
Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy White & Green Cement Christmas Edition
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
measure: Renzo I Green Color (20 x 20 x 4 cm) and Renzo III White Color (60 x 23 x 4cm).
Concrete
Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black
Agate, Bronze
$286
H 1.58 in W 9.06 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Green Color
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Concrete
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France Signed
Bronze
$450Sale Price|40% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 4.625 in
Antique Green & Silver Mercury Glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London
Located in San Diego, CA
A large antique green and silver mercury glass Inkwell by W. Lund of London, circa 1890s. The
Art Glass
$1,202
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pen holder in Nile green faceted crystal with a decorative bronze elephant. This
Metal, Bronze
$601 / set
H 1.78 in Dm 4.34 in
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Ken Scott
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are hand made in multicored glass. Very good condition: wear consistent with age and use. ...
Murano Glass
$1,106
H 6.5 in W 4.22 in D 5.36 in
Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus sheet metal letter scale in green color by Marianne Brandt, 1930-1931, for Ruppelwerke
Sheet Metal
$6,000
H 5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Antique French Gold Bronze & Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet, " Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell Signed "A. Marionnet," Circa 1890.
Marble, Bronze
$995
H 2.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
deep green glass with a strong iridescence and a squat squared shape. The collar and top of the inkwell
Brass
$1,620
H 6.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in
Marble, Ormolu
$1,142
H 8 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
1970's Da Ros for Cenedese 'Attr.' Clear & Green Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
inclusion within the green/blue/turquoise clear (slightly tinted) glass. Very unusual shape and design
Murano Glass
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...
Glass
Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Milan, IT
Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962. In the colors of Blue and Green. Carries
Metal
$1,800
H 2 in W 3 in D 4 in
"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
By Kenton Hills Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The female figure's long hair flows along her shoulders, and she is finished in a lovely, spring green
Ceramic
$3,200
H 3 in W 5.75 in D 6.25 in
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below the elegantly shaped wrap ...
Marble, Ormolu
Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Gucci desk accessory is a 22K gold plated letter opener featuring a dark green leather
Gold Plate
$450
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 7 in
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bakelite base, resembles a patch/field of grass and can hold desk accessories and envelopes. Very good
Plastic, Bakelite
$372 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 3.15 in
Erik Höglund Art Glass Medallions - Sculptural Ashtrays or Paperweights, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bochum, NRW
- one in forest green, the other in amber -features a deeply molded bust in relief, emblematic of
Art Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
paperweight is solid and weighty, making it a practical and decorative addition to any desk or collection. Its
Murano Glass
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Bookend, Model BOO.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary coloured crystal bookend, Model BOO. Modern bookend in cut crystal, coloured in bright, warm colours. Dimensions : h: 20cm, w: 14cm, d: 7cm Contact us before ordering...
Crystal
$3,847
H 4.85 in Dm 2.37 in
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight
By Amalric Walter
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colours; inscribed A. Finot A
Art Glass
Vintage Pen Holder, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pen holder is a decorative object realized in the 1960s. A decorative pen holder with art glass base. Good condition except for some minor chips. An elegant object to be co...
Art Glass
$360 / item
H 18.71 in W 18.71 in D 2.37 in
Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wall perpetual green calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000
Plastic
$168Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 3.55 in
Sommerso Glass Apple by Hanne Dreutler and Arthur Zirnsack for Studio Åhus
By Studio Ahus
Located in Bochum, NRW
green and clear glass made in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. This piece is in
Murano Glass
Soho Crystal Book End, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Soho crystal book end, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 10, H 19, D 6.5 cm The reflections Copenhagen Tribeca book end is...
Crystal
Vintage Studio Glass Bubble Form Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio glass bubble form paperweight - unsigned - United States (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surfa...
Art Glass
Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012
Located in Chatham, ON
green, white and yellow swirl center - indistinctly signed and dated on the base (unknown / unidentified
Art Glass
$224Sale Price|40% Off
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Brass Pen, Phone Dialer, Paper Weight Attributed to Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage ink pen / rotary phone dialer / paper weight made of lacqered polished brass with an ink pen insert. The pen is model number 5037 and was designed by Carl Auböck of Werkstä...
Brass
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with signs of use - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
Plastic
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op Art Paperweight, New York Art Glass
By Thomas Kelly
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Op Art paperweight was hand blown in elongated ovoid shape. The colored rounded central gather has evenly distributed swirls of blue glass with randomly added yellow pigment pl...
Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$384
H 11.03 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
20th Century French Letter Opener Nicely Decorated with Green Stone on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French metal letter opener decorated with two woman's head on both sides ending with a green stone
Metal
Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon design, circa mid-20th century, I...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Carved Green Jade Figurine on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage piece features a beautifully carved pale green jade figurine, intricately
Jade
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.