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Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze Gold Dore Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Greer, SC

Opener, Stamp Box, Pen Tray, Blotter, Ink Well, Vase Base, Nut Bowl with Scalloped Edges

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Bronze

Luxury Swedish Art Deco Red Marble & Bronze Desk Set, 1920s
Luxury Swedish Art Deco Red Marble & Bronze Desk Set, 1920s

Luxury Swedish Art Deco Red Marble & Bronze Desk Set, 1920s

Located in Stockholm, SE

seal (unengraved, allowing for a personalized monogram or signature engraving) *Rocker blotter *Ink

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900
Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900

Tiffany Studios New York Six Piece Brass Zodiac Desk Set, Circa 1900

By Tiffany Studios

Located in San Antonio, TX

blotters, (1) ink well with glass liner, (1) tray, (1) stamp box, and (1) a clip. "The Zodiac Desk Set

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

for pens, ink, sand pouncers and blotters, the rear with rising sprung compartment fitted with drawers

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and includes: ink weel

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910
Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Tan Leather Case, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

pockets and sleeves to accommodate fittings (now missing). The fittings that remain are the blotter folder

Category

Vintage 1910s British Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest

Located in London, GB

holder, a letter holder, an ink well, and a blotter. The pieces are decorated with imagery of Native

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Native American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925

Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

inkwells, an envelope holder with gilt bronze stands, and an ink blotter. Portor label and label in German

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set
A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set

A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

Blotter, Letter Rack, Double Inkstand, Ink Blotter, Memo Pad & Holder, Letter Opener, Scissors & Holder

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

accountant or secretary might need. This includes inkwells, writing implements, ink blotter and leather bound

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance

Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Sterling Silver on Bronze & Copper.-set consists of:blotter, blotter roller pad, paper clip holder, ink

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker

Located in Vienna, AT

This lot is a complete desk set. Beside the table lamp it consists of a pen tray, a blotter rocker

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Located in Dorking, GB

as a pot of ink, quills and a blotter. It may also have supported a candlestick. The measurements of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pierrot Ink Blotter
Pierrot Ink Blotter

Pierrot Ink Blotter

By Peter Tereszczuk

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A bronze crystal and ivory ink blotter. Base with two integral inkwells, set with a bronze and

Category

20th Century Austrian Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Folk Art Ink Blotter, 19th Century
French Folk Art Ink Blotter, 19th Century

French Folk Art Ink Blotter, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

French "Art Populaire" sculptural ink blotter, depicting two spotted horses standing on a barrel

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter
Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter

Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden ink blotter from France, circa 1900. The handle and upper surface are alive with bold

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Inkwells

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century Carved Oak Desktop Storage Box with Carved Ink Blotter
19th Century Carved Oak Desktop Storage Box with Carved Ink Blotter

19th Century Carved Oak Desktop Storage Box with Carved Ink Blotter

Located in Evergreen, CO

Carved oak desktop storage box with rocking ink blotter. Featuring greenery, roses and gardenias.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau bronze desk set. The three-piece set includes: rocker ink blotter and ink

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Leather Desk Set
French Leather Desk Set

French Leather Desk Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Handsome French leather desk set. Beautiful patina to saddle leather. Set includes ink blotter

Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and enamel rocker ink blotter By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.

American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

. Comprising of a folio, ink blotter and letter box. Folio: 16" high x 12.5" wide. Letter box: 12" high x 13

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.

American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Comprising of a folio, ink blotter and letter box. Folio: 16" high x 12.5" wide. Letter box: 12" high x

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet

Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set

Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with a central female bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad

Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. Matching Nautical rocker ink blotter available

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Leather Desk Accessories by Longchamp
Leather Desk Accessories by Longchamp

Leather Desk Accessories by Longchamp

By Longchamps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing leather and brass desk accessories by Longchamp. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad

Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

Located in Los Angeles, CA

holder, ink blotter and manual calendar. Great vintage condition. Super elegant set for your desk.    

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Rich Brown Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Rich Brown Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

Rich Brown Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

A desk set by Adnet, comprises a complete inkwell, an ink blotter, a letters holder and a desk mat

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Writing Desk Set
Writing Desk Set

Writing Desk Set

Located in Houston, TX

Marble writing desk set contains big base, two ink wells with glass inserts, ink blotter and letter

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

French Desk Set
French Desk Set

French Desk Set

Sold|$2,800

French Desk Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic desk set in green suede. Large trash can along with a mail holder, paper tray, ink

Category

Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories

Materials

Suede

Green Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
Green Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

Green Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic 8 piece leather desk set by Le Tanneur. Set features a paper tray, ink blotter, pen

Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set
Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set

Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set

Located in New York, NY

,inkstand,letter opener,match case,pen tray and ink blotter.This set features a beautiful sterling overlay

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Leather and Brass Desk Set by Gucci
Leather and Brass Desk Set by Gucci

Leather and Brass Desk Set by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Gucci desk accessory collection. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, note pad, letter

Category

20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Leather Desk Set in the Style of Jacques Adnet
French Leather Desk Set in the Style of Jacques Adnet

French Leather Desk Set in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, calendar pad, notepad and ink blotter. Excellent vintage condition. Very unique set.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

By Le Tanneur

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Desk set includes: desk pad, ink blotter, mail holder, ashtray, adjustable calendar, chrome scissors

Category

Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gucci Desk Set in Black Leather and Wood
Vintage Gucci Desk Set in Black Leather and Wood

Vintage Gucci Desk Set in Black Leather and Wood

By Gucci

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

a portfolio, ink blotter and pen rest with glass insert. Desk pad and pen rest embossed with 'Gucci

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Leather Desk Set by Gucci
Leather Desk Set by Gucci

Leather Desk Set by Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Incredible Gucci desk accessory collection. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, note pad, letter

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set
19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set

19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set

Located in Dallas, TX

tray with letter opener embellished with deer foot handle and inkwell holders, a stamp tray and an ink

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Four-Piece Leather Desk Set, circa 1940
Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Four-Piece Leather Desk Set, circa 1940

Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Four-Piece Leather Desk Set, circa 1940

By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

) Hinged desk pad - (open 27" long) (closed 14" x 13") (1) Ink blotter (4" high x 6" length x 3.5" deep

Category

20th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London

Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London

Located in Suffolk, GB

right-hand side for ink blotter and the left-hand to hold stamps. Stamped 4520 Maple & co London

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set
1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set

1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set

Located in Chicago, IL

writing plateau, and a hand held lambskin covered ink blotter. Calendar is perpetual, with months of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930

French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930

By Dan Karner 1

Located in Devon, England

Super quality French Art Deco ink blotter and pad in Macassar ebony wood with cream Bakelite tusks

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite, Macassar, Paper

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

board, pen holder, ink blotter, letter opener and letter holder. All pieces are upholstered with tan

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900
Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900

Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

that a tiny hidden drawer on either side is revealed. Before the ink blotter writing surface is an

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century

By James Howell

Located in London, GB

, London, circa 1860 in date. The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a

Category

Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, London, circa 1860 in date. The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a

Category

Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's
Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's

Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's

By Thonet

Located in Austin, TX

book matched European walnut veneer. Finished on all sides with inset faux ink black leather writing

Category

Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Maple

Tiffany Desk Set
Tiffany Desk Set

Tiffany Desk Set

Sold|$6,000

Tiffany Desk Set

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Complete Tiffany desk set comprised of A blotter,letter holder,ink well,picture frame,pen tray and

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

English green leather Blotter, nib box, ink well, stationery compartments and pen sleeves A superb

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated "Venetian" gilt bronze ink blotter, by Tiffany

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s
French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s

French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A lovely and unusual vintage bronze French Champleve enamel bronze ink blotter rocker, circa 1900

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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Ink Blotter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ink blotter available at 1stDibs. An ink blotter — often made from bronze, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the ink blotter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ink blotter, those designed in Art Nouveau, Baroque and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Peter Tereszczuk, Robert Oerley and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful ink blotter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ink Blotter?

Prices for an ink blotter start at $150 and top out at $1,447 with the average selling for $1,085.

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.