Vintage Men's Grooming Kit with Leather Case
Located in South Salem, NY
This refined mid-20th century English men's travel grooming kit is thoughtfly designed for the
Vintage 1960s Desk Sets
Leather
Vintage Men's Grooming Kit with Leather Case
Located in South Salem, NY
This refined mid-20th century English men's travel grooming kit is thoughtfly designed for the
Leather
$1,498
H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 9.85 in
Original jet engine or turbine window (blade) on a thick solid Oak stand .
By Rolls Royce
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Men Cave or Desk accessory . Original jet engine or turbine window (blade) on a thick
Stainless Steel
Men's Gucci Leather Belt
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Men's leather Gucci belt. I don't think it was ever used.
Montblanc Meisterstuck Black Leather Men’s Wallet
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Montblanc Meisterstuck black leather men’s wallet. Never used.
Leather
1950s Vintage Distressed Leather Men's Wallet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage distressed leather men's wallet 1950s. Measures: 3.5" x 4.25", 8.90 opened. Distressed
Leather
iconic 1. edition chopard happy diamonds for men
By Chopard
Located in Munich, DE
inspired by water droplets sparkling in the sunshine at a waterfall and decided to design a mens watch with
Gold
Mad Men Era Teak and Brass Mid-Century Modern Table Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
handsome teak and brass midcentury table or desk lighter. Can be used as object d’art instead of for
Brass
Sold
H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Ink Well Set Solid Brass & Marble, Desk Set, gifts for men, desk accessory
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This solid brass antique ink well set has a beautiful patina the inside of the ink bowl sows evidence of much use. The screw holding the finial on the lid has been replaced. The...
Brass
Tiffany Studios Dogwood Floral Stained Glass Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Dogwood Table Lamp Dogwood Band table lamp New York, USA, c. 1910 Leaded glass, Patinated bronze Height: 21.5 Inches X 16 Inches Diameter (55 × 4...
Bronze
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$14,385 / set
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Side Tables by E. Allemeersch Black Resin and Marchasite
By Etienne Allemeersch
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of side tables by Etienne Allemeersch in black resin inlay Marchasite, with draws circa 1980.
Resin, Precious Stone, Wood
$29,970
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Sheepskin
Émile Gallé "Grenouilles" Fruitwood Cabinet
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This French Art Nouveau "Grenouilles" carved fruitwood cabinet by Émile Gallé features detailed and masterful marquetry depicting dragonflies and mushrooms in a lush, leafy landscape...
Beech, Fruitwood
$11,000
H 42.52 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...
Iron
Sold|$13,786
H 11.42 in Dm 0.04 in
1932 René Lalique - Art Deco Vase Biskra Red Amber Glass with White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Vase "Biskra" made in red amber glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Amazing and very rare color. Height : 29 ...
Blown Glass
$7,672
H 11.42 in W 9.65 in D 8.67 in
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai with a katana, signed Yoshimitsu
Located in Milano, IT
A bronze okimono depicting a young samurai holding a drawn katana with both hands in a guard position. The kimono is finely engraved with floral motifs, family crests (mon), and wav...
Bronze
$14,500 / set
H 61.82 in W 1.58 in D 1.78 in
Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria
Located in Doha, QA
An extraordinary pair of medieval pole arms from the 15th-16th century, originating in the Habsburg Empire (Austria). These rare weapons- comprising a long iron spear and a glaive- w...
Bronze, Iron
Superb Art Noveau Lamp by The Charles Parker Company
By Charles Parker
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful slag glass Art Noveau table lamp by American company 'Charles Parker Company', double bulb, ready to use condition having been pat tested. 24" high 20" diametr 7.5" dia...
Slag Glass
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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