$1,803 / item
H 1.78 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
21st Century by M.Bedin"OGGETTO"Marble Pen Holder Pocket Emptier Centerpiece
By Martine Bedin
Located in massa, IT
Marble pen holder designed by Martine Bedin Size: Diameter cm 12 x 38 x H 4.5 Materials: Bianco
Marble
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury
Marble
Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined desk accessory crafted in Italy from solid Carrara marble, dating to the 1970s. The
Carrara Marble
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.19 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
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
Stone, Marble
$637
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
Travertine Marble Letter Pen Holder Fratelli Mannelli Rapolano, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pen and letter holder, cylindrical shape, in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli. Rapolano
Travertine, Marble
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century
Marble
$1,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.
Bronze
Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Located in Firenze, FI
Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a
Marble, Brass
Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Located in Firenze, FI
Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a
Marble, Brass
$336Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 11.25 in D 3.13 in
Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century Bull statue on a marble base with a pen holder. Desktop accessory, made of
Marble, Metal, Chrome
$962
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Travertine Letter and Pen Holder by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends/pen and letter holders in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Travertine, Marble
$2,886
H 4 in W 8 in D 6 in
Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
By Anton Puchegger
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique American Amronlite Sheaffer Fountain Pen Desk Lamp Deluxe
By Amronlite
Located in Forney, TX
winged sphinx form column on a shaped marble base mounted with fountain pen holder. Signed, retaining
Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century Bronze and Marble Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare four-piece bronze and marble desk set includes a pen holder, inkwell stamper, and letter
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco French Marble Inkwell with Lamp, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
with a pen holder made of bakelite and a small round “Pâte de Verre” glass lamp shade, signed. Orange
Marble
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
gilt bronze pen holder with two gilt bronze inkwells with original gilt decoration. Smaller size at
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 5.12 in Dm 3.94 in
Salvatori Lui&Lei Pen Holder in Bianco Carrara Marble by Vincent Van Duysen
By Vincent Van Duysen, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
: cool, hard marble and soft, tactile leather. Purity and simplicity are hallmarks of the design, while
Marble, Carrara Marble
Unavailable
H 8.67 in Dm 1.97 in
Salvatori Balancing Pen Holder in Calacatta Vagli and Brass by Studiocharlie
By Studio Charlie, Salvatori
Located in Querceta, IT
Pen holder in burnished brass and Calacatta Vagli marble. Designed by Studiocharlie for Salvatori
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Bronze and Green Marble Pen Holder by Parker Pen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco era green marble swivel ink pen holder with an original pen by Parker Pen. The pen has
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Solid Green Marble and Brass Squared Italian Pen Holder, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing squared pen holder in solid green marble with an amazing brass interior. This desk item
Marble, Brass
Bear Inkwell and Fountain Pen Holder, Russia, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Inkwell and fountain pens holder, silver and gold gilt bronze sculpture of a dressed bear, pushing
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Art Deco Bronze Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Onyx Desk Dish Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Onyx Marble Pelican Crane Bird Pen Holder Dish. Item features onyx/ marble dish
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 10.25 in D 7.25 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Inkwell & Marble Base
Located in Milford, NH
variegated marble base with pen holder, on a footed bronze base. The electrified lamp features a bold gilt
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Pen Holder, Azizoff of London, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
marble pen holder by Azizoff of London (as reported under the base). Decorated with a little golf ball
Onyx, Marble
French Art Deco Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk piece stands very strong and firm on its feet. Also the marble pen holder is original condition
Marble, Bronze
Modern Pink Marble Stone Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A pink marble stone modern style desk pen holder. Holder is made out of one piece of marble stone
Marble, Stone
Art Deco Black Marble Desk Pen Holder W/ Fountain Pen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco black marble desk pen holder with original bakelite Fountain pen.
Marble
Art Deco Black Marble Desk Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Modern Art Deco black marble desk pen holder, with brass accents, circa
Marble, Brass
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.
Marble
Marble and Brass Art Deco Period Desk Pen Holder with Terrier Dog
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble and brass Art Deco period desk pen holder with terrier dog, circa 1930s-1940s
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 1 in W 9.07 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Marble Desk Accessory, Box, Pen Holder, Ruler, 3 pc
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Atlanta, GA
comprises three pieces: a pen holder, a box, and a ruler. The refined shape boasts marble and onyx stone
Onyx, Marble
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.
Onyx, Marble
Sold
H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 7.5 in
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Marble Ormolu Onyx Cherub Urn Shell Inkwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French doré bronze inkwell with cherub atop filigree draped urn Marble insert with pen
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Fishing Boy Bronze D'ore Writing Desk Organizer, France, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
setting exhibiting marsh and riverside plants. With an oval marble base, there is a pen holder as a stump
Marble, Bronze
1960s, Italian Marble Pen Cup Holder
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a fabulous, 1960s, Italian marble pen/pencil cup holder. Solid marble, heavy.
Marble
Vintage Aztec Jaguar Warrior Pen holder c.1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Unusual Vintage Aztec Jaguar Warrior Figurine Pen Holder on Marble desk set. c.1960
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Deco Sengbusch inkstand, with pen holder, B2781Y Having an inkwell and pen holder With
Marble, Brass
$931 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$10,822 / item
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 47.25 in
Art Deco Stone Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Stone coffee table lives up to its name featuring an exuberant stone texture with beautiful, in...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,499 / item
H 57.48 in W 27.55 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Full Length Mirror in Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass...
Brass
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,995 / item
W 60 in L 96 in
"Court Series" Field House Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Colorful Red Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries represented both via overlaid graphic...
Wool
French Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century French antique painted drapers table, 1860 Dimensions: 98 inches (249 cms) wide 27 inches (69 cms) deep 33 inches (84 cms) high.
Oak
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,164 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
Marble, Travertine
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
Oak Top and Ceramic Table Gueridon Signed by Dalo
By Dalo
Located in Paris, FR
Black enamel ceramic "round face" pedestal table with oak top and base. One of a kind by French ceramicists Dalo, 2021 Dalo is a shared signature used by two contemporary ceramis...
Ceramic
Gilt Iron Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt-iron martini table, hand made in England. The table is hand forged by a highly skilled blacksmith and finished in 23.5 carat gold leaf with a distressed finish. Available fr...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,800
H 14.57 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Desede Style Italian 1970's Coffee Table in Glass & Leather
By De Sede
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning leather & dark smoked glass top 1970's coffee table in De Sede style This table has been sourced in Italy Nicely patinated leather and well manufactured piece
Leather, Glass, Wood
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.
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