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Mid Century Brass Globe Cigarette Holder & Ashtray Office Desk Accessory Caddy
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass figural globe cigarette holder and ashtray caddy, circa 1950s. Would make a great office desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 6.5 in
Pensive Bird Desk Accessory
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pensive bird pen and note holder crafted from birch.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Birch
Cross Desk Accessory Set
By Cross Pen Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 3-piece desk set from the 1970s.
Category
1970s American Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Silver Plated Notepad Caddy-Desk Accessory
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very chic Moderne hallmarked silver plated desk accessory--this is a gift for the executive who has
Category
Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Desk Accessories Chrome Spring Letter Holder
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in Geneva, CH
Chrome letter or magazine holder by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex France 1969
Category
1960s French Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
No Reserve
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Vintage English Metal Diamond Patterned Vase or Pen Holder Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
diamond patterned indented silver is unusual. It could be used for makeup brushes, a desk accessory, a
Category
1960s Welsh Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage onyx cardholder desk accessory, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage onyx card holder, 1960s. Most likely from Italy, Mexico, or Pakistan. Tones of pistachio, rust, and toffee. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide.
4” W ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Orrefors, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine.
Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Pair Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Desk Accessories
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wedgwood blue and white Jasperware desk accessories. Beautiful blue grey bisque beaker/bud
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Gucci Note Pad Holder and Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
longer make them. What a great desk accessory for a man or woman. It is from the 1970s. It is fabric
Category
1970s Italian Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris
By Le Tanneur
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk accessories, letter holder by Le Tanneur, Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
1970s Modern Walnut Office Desk File Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Walnut Wood Office Desk Tray
In Out File Box
10 w x 12.5 long. 2.5 h
Unrestored
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
German Leather Dice Cup - Desk Accessory or Pencil Jar
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Germany
Leather dice cup- could also be used as a desk accessory for holding pencils, pens, or
Category
1960s German Campaign Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Decorative Glass Desk Accessory Bowl Plus Flowers Container, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Decorative glass desk accessory bowl plus flowers container 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic Hermès vintage silver plated Cleopatra eye magnifier is a great desk accessory
Category
1960s French Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Tool Vice, Powder Coated Bright Yellow Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
could be used as a vice or a cool desk accessory.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Artist Industrial Style Vintage Desk Chair with Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Industrial style vintage artist desk chair with rustic character. Meet the epitome of rugged
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Industrial Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
AP Originals Swiffle Desk Chair by Hein Salomonson 1960
By Hein Salomonson, AP Originals
Located in DE MEERN, NL
space with carefully selected accessories like vintage desk lamps or mid-century artwork to accentuate
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big hou...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
range of coordinated desk and office accessories on their behalf.
Specifically designed by Robin Day
Category
1960s British Futurist Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brass Praying Hands Paperweight, Desk Accessory, Bowl or Object
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern solid cast brass paperweight, bowl, object or desk accessory is of the
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Marble Desk Accessory Pocket Emptier Change Holder Key Holder
Located in Sacile, PN
Vide-poche (pocket emptier) in black and white marble, dated circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
By Arthur Court
Located in North Miami, FL
polished nor will be.It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small
Category
1970s American Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File
Wood with faux leather
Scuffs present
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather and Silver Pique-Sellier Desk Accessories
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Jaques Adnet leather and silvered metal "pique-sellier" desk accessories. Each cast with riding
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Desk Accessory in Travertine Attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing desk accessory (pen holder - letter holder) in travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Trio of vintage lucite and brass, chrome banding desk accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful trio of vintage lucite box , dish and lighter from the 1970s. The brass and chrome banding elevates the quality to these pieces.
These pieces were acquired from ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
By Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.88 in W 7.5 in D 1.13 in
Travertine Letter & Pen Holder Desk Accessory Fratelli Mannelli Style Italy 1970
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Letter and pen holder in travertine marble, the perfect desk accessory, in the style of Fratelli
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
H 1.7 in W 11.82 in D 2.96 in
Polish Brass and Lucite Desk Accessories set by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1960’s polish brass and clear lucite desk accessories by renowned designer Charles Hollis
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Teak Dice Pen Holder, by Sowe Konst , Swedish Modern Desk Accessory, 1960s
By Sowe Konst
Located in Delft, NL
Teak Dice Pen Holder, by Sowe Konst , Swedish Desk Accessory, 1960s
Sowe Konst, teak dice shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Dior.
And in the same collection Desk Accessories, Letter Tray paper holder France, 1940.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
H 1.97 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s
By Kartell, Barbieri e Marianelli, Stile Neolt, Rexite
Located in Praha, CZ
- Four bookends, two desk organizers, two pen or pencil holders, one diary
- Marked.
- Rare
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set of Two Stone Pieces - Desk Accessories by Lelo Cremonesi, Italy, 1970s
By Lelo Cremonesi
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two stone pieces by Lelo Cremonesi.
Two orthogonal cuts and a round hole for several possible functions.
Category
1970s Italian Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight is by Daum, France. The sculpture features a French design of the 1950s with a mouth-blown clear crystal in an abstract fi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Blenko Desk Weight
By Blenko Glass
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and handmade glass desk weight in luminous tones of amber and red advertising the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass 1970s Melamine Office Set Olivetti Synthesis 45
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, minimalistic complement for a design inspired office or home studio.
- Excellent vintage conditions. the desk
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Black Glass Desk Set with Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950s black glass desk set with brass details.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Bamboo Desk Organizer
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage table top desk organizer. Made of bamboo and wicker. Beautiful tortoiseshell pattern to
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Tooled and Paint Embellished Versace Style Italian Leather Desk Organizer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Desk organizer highly decorated and colorful tooled leather. Cloth interior. Marked Made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
H 16.25 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
Desk Set, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Desk set realized around 1950s.
Total 5 aluminum pieces.
Dimensions pen holder n.1 l 34,5 x h16
Category
1950s Italian Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Gucci Desk Paperweight
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci desk paperweight from the 1980s, this elegant piece is based on an anthrazite metal base and
Category
1990s Italian Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Gucci Desk Calendar
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome red leather Gucci desk calendar and writing pad. Original paper inside. Brass and chrome
Category
1970s Italian Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
By Stile Neolt
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
Pair of square-based office
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
A Large Desk Blotter A great piece of desk furniture
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Desk Blotter
A great piece of desk furniture, the blotter has simulated book spines in
Category
1960s Arts and Crafts Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Desk Set, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Desk set in walnut, silver and crystal, Italy, 1980s
Gifted to my grandfather and never used
Category
1980s Italian Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver
French Leather Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather desk set with chrome letter opener and scissors. Burgundy leather holding case
Category
1970s French Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Fontana Arte desk set consisting of letter knife, ink blotter and pen holder.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
writing instruments and desk accessories as well as a slot for business cards and one for "post it" notes
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Hermes Desk Blotter
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stitched maroon leather with gilt bronze posts, circa 1960s. Gold foil stamp on verso.
Category
1960s French Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern cherry veneer desk organizer / letter tray, circa 1970s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Cherry
Snakeskin and Silver Desk Book
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An usual accessory.
Category
1960s American Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 6-piece French leather desk set by Longchamp. All pieces wrapped in cream leather with
Category
1960s French Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant silver Hermès desk tray with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris
Category
1960s French Retro Office Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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Retro Office Desk Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of retro office desk accessories available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro office desk accessories — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Retro office desk accessories have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of retro office desk accessories to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco retro office desk accessories are of considerable interest. Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Hermès and Gucci each produced beautiful retro office desk accessories that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Office Desk Accessories?
Prices for retro office desk accessories start at $1 and top out at $97,500 with the average selling for $495.
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.
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