Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s. Italian desk set
Metal, Brass
Solingen German Steel Scissors, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
manufacturing of scissors since medieval times. At the end of the 18th century it’s estimated that there were
Steel
$450
H 11 in W 4.25 in D 1.5 in
Italian Modernist Brass And Leather Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: H: 5.5" x L: 4.25" x D: 1.5" Scissors: L: 9.13" x D: 2.63" Letter Opener: L: 10.88" x D: 1"
Brass
Italian Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
desk/office, library, kitchen, etc. With origin mark on scissors and letter opener, 'Italy', please see
Stainless Steel, Brass
Scissors by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils
By Cini & Nils, OPI Milano
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superbly designed pair of scissors crafted from stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Modern Scissors with Holder, Germany, c. 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage "Designed" Modern Stainless Steel Scissors with "Gold" Handles and Leather Holder Germany
Stainless Steel
$140 / set
H 4.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.13 in
Set of Two Handcrafted Silver Plate Scissors with Steel Blade, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated set off two Scissors, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some
Metal, Silver Plate
$480
H 0.8 in W 8.8 in D 4.6 in
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$4,113
H 0.44 in W 3.35 in D 8.27 in
Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Lausanne, CH
An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
$250 / set
H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 3 in
Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor
By Alhoso of Solingen 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of scissors and letter opener features brass plated handles with engraved Arts and
Brass, Steel
Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set
By Hermès, Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set. Jacque Adnet style Italian desk set scissors and letter
Metal, Brass
$395
H 1.13 in W 10.88 in D 4.38 in
US General Accounting Office Desk Set Scissor Letter Open Box Solingen Germany
Located in Hyattsville, MD
United States General Accounting Office Official Scissors Desk Set in Wooden Box with the Official
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco alligator leather desk set in pristine originial condition. Consisting of: Desk
Leather
Edwardian Silver Scissors
By Levi & Salaman
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian silver scissors in repousse sheath. Desk scissors with intricate detail in
Sold
H 1 in W 10 in D 3 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Solingen Red Leather Desk Set Brass Scissors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Solingen Red Leather Desk Set with Italian Brass Scissors - 2 pc
Brass
Sold
H 1.75 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Burl Wood Italian Brass Desk Set Small Box Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage burl wood Italian brass desk set small box scissors letter opener. Item features (1) box
Wood, Burl
Modernist Vintage Stainless Steel Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage great desk accessory is hallmarked Apex. It is stainless steel and has it's own hard
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.25 in W 2.25 in D 10 in
Original Antonia Campi "Neto" Scissors 1958 Italian Mid-Century Design
By Antonia Campi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original 10" long "Neto" scissors design by Antonia Campi and made by Tuenen & Teunen. Antonia
Chrome
Solingen Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green
Brass, Steel
Executive Leather Desk Set
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A matching four piece high quality black leather desk set containing large opening desk pad
Modernist Brass Desk Set with Letter Opener and Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist desk set, (circa 1970s, Italy) composed of a letter opener, pair of scissors, and holder
Brass
Sold
H 1 in W 10 in D 3 in
Vintage Solingen Germany Leather Italian Style Desk Set Scissors & Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solingen Germany Leather Italian Style Desk Set Scissors & Letter Opener - 3 Pc Set. Circa
Steel
Jacques Adnet Style Scissors
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome nickel scissors with leather wrapped handles in the style of Jacques Adnet. Burgundy
Nickel
Modernist Desk Accessory Set of Scissors and Letter Opener / SATURDAY SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This desk accessory set is from two countries... Germany and Italy. The scissors signed Germany and
Stainless Steel
Pair of Modernist Gold-Plated Letter Opener and Scissors/Desk Accessory
By Pfellring Solingen
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic vintage set of gold-plated steel modernist scissors and letter opener is signed
Steel, Gold Plate
Vintage German Desk Set of Scissors and Letter Opener in Original Case
Located in North Miami, FL
This German combination scissors and letter opener is signed. It is a scissors and letter opener
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 1.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk Set Italian Scissors with Letter Opener and Holder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of a scissors and a letter opener in a leather bound case. Made in Italy from the
Brass, Stainless Steel
Large Vintage Industrial Scissors, circa 1920, Belgium
Located in Napa, CA
Large vintage industrial scissors with a gently curved handle. In working condition and great for
Metal
Victorian Boxwood 'Scissors' Letter Opener
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Delicately carved letter opener. Polished and finished boxwood. Measures: 10 inches long. Unsigned. Bearing a certain aura of magic.
Boxwood, Wood
Pair of Arthur Salm German Scissors in Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of vintage German Scissors by Arthur Salm. The pair are very handsome in their
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Mid 19th Century R. Heinisch Furrier Shears, Scissors 1859
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique R. Heinisch Large 15" Furrier Shears, Scissors which also would be excellent for fabric or
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 9.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Pair of Brass & Stainless Steel Scissors ITALY 1960s
By Arthur Salm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modernist pair of brass and stainless Italian scissors. Stamped Made in Italy, circa
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 10 in W 2.94 in D 1 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon Hermes Paris Scissors, Paper Knife in Leather Scabbard, Signed
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of scissors and letter opener in a handstitched, elephant gray leather scabbard by Paul
Steel
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and
Brass, Steel
Set of German Brass and Stainless Steel Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of fine German brass and stainless steel scissors and letter opener by 'Grasoli
Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.375 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
1970s Italian Scissors and Letter Opener by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils
By Cini & Nils
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of stainless steel scissors and letter opener in the original packaging.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Herz German Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage German leather and metal desk set. Includes : Scissors, letter opener and built in
Metal
Vintage Herz German Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage German metal and leather desk set. Includes - Scissors - 9" long - Letter Opener - 8.88
Metal
"Neto" Scissors by Antonia Campi
By Antonia Campi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
poetic design for steel scissors, called "Neto" (Antonia Campi's own nickname), was introduced in 1958
Sold
H 1 in W 2.75 in D 9.5 in
Modernist Stainless Steel Italian 1950’s Desk Set Letter Opener and Scissors
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Alessi
Located in Framingham, MA
Sleek desk set of stainless steel scissors and letter opener - with case; marked ITALY. 1950's
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Table: World Scissors Table 3
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
World scissors table 3. Designed by Bruno Helgen and manufactured in his workshop in Bali. Signed
Stainless Steel
Gorgeous Victorian Era Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in New York, NY
This elobarate piece of sterling silver is decorated with vine design, which is appropriate, since they are grape shears. They are Victorian in age and are marked "sterling" with no ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Colonial forged iron scissors 19th century Marked with a T Weight 967 grams They were used to
Iron
Josef Hoffmann Dish, A. Campi Scissors, and C. Aubock Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
devices); a pair of scissors with leather holster by Antonia Campi; and a lovely little zoomorphic ashtray
Brass
English Candle Scissors in Silverplate from 1880-1890 by Gilbert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
English candle scissors in silverplate from 1880-1890 by Gilbert. Measures 16,5cm / 6 1/2".
Silver
Sold|$1,355
H 20.87 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Mirror from Sweden with Organic Shape, Circa 1950
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage table mirror from Sweden made circa 1950s. The frame is made in teak, the base shape is approximately rectangular with organic influence as seen by the curved edges and corne...
Teak, Mirror
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
Brass
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
GUCCI Set of Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci set of magnifying glass and letter opener made of solid brass / Made in Italy Original mark on the item / comes in original box length 4.7 inches / magnifying glass dia...
Brass
$3,495
H 37 in W 50.5 in D 15 in
Italian Newspapers-Classical Style Hand Painted Top Cabinet / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian Neo-classical style cabinet with faux marble top. It also features a blush toned real marble top. The cabinet opens to a single shelf. The neutral ton...
Marble
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base. Great patina. 1950s.
Iron
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking 1920s Art Deco style fire mantel made with handsome walnut veneers. It is a striking surround for a 1920s townhouse, the curved jambs and raised mantel bringing the drama ...
Wood, Walnut
$20,868
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
Ormolu
A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
Marble
$3,478
H 1.15 in W 4.73 in D 3.43 in
Tiger’s Eye Hardstone Silver Gilt Intarsia Jewelry Box by Unoaerre, Italy 1960s
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Mid Century Italian tiger’s eye intarsia jewelry or tabletop box stamped by Gori & Zucchi (later to become Unoaerre), retailed in Ravenna in c. 1960s. The box is veneer...
Quartz, Silver
Art Deco Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful antique green color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up to 2 ...
Metal, Iron
$6,800 / item
H 35 in W 49.5 in D 15.5 in
Console Table Stainless, Bronze Made in Chicago Any Dimension Optional Finishes
By Old Plank Road
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Custom handmade stainless steel and bronze console table with your choice of tops. Having a custom finish in a mottled charcoal effect shown in images 4, 5, & 6 and handmade to the d...
Bronze, Stainless Steel
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,040
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 8.47 in
French Art Deco Coat Rack Hat Stand Wrough Iron Glass & Mirror, circa 1925
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique original French coat, hat and umbrella rack hall stand Wrough iron glass and beveled mirror Decorated with leaves, lines and points painted with golpen paint on black paint. ...
Metal
Pair of Paul McCobb of Consoles
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional. Pair of model 8704 console tables. Square tubular brass frames with travertine top. Patina on brass consistent with age and use. Stool sold separately.
Travertine, Brass
Sterling Silver Hammered Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this sterling silver hand hammered bowl by J. C. Boardman & Company of Wallingford Connecticut. This large bowl can definitely be used as a centerpiece....
Sterling Silver
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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