Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique Small Aluminum Foot Paperweight Advertising: " 'Hood' double arrow logo" "in vintage as found condition"
Aluminum
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. c1930´s
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. circa 1930´s. Pan American-Grace Airways, also known as Panagra, and dubbed "The World's Friendliest Airline" w...
Marble, Brass
Multicolored Murano Glass 1980s/90s advertisement paperweight by VeArt Pirelli
By VeArt
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beatiful hand made advertising paperweight was produced in Italy by Veart for the Pirelli group.
Murano Glass
Rookwood Chas G Schmidt Boss Butchers Ceramic Advertising Paperweight
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish North American Rookwood ceramic advertising paperweight made for the Cincinnati Butchers Supply Company and designed by Charles Schmidt dated 1949.
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Ferrari Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s. Very nice Ferrari Advertising paperweight.
Lucite
1950's Over Sized Bayer Pill Advertising Paperweight Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique over sized Bayer Pill advertising paperweight sign. Made of chalk.
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Original sticker on the base Measures: diamet...
Murano Glass
"Germoglio" Lino Sabattini Italian Design 1970s Silver Vase
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Brescia, IT
"Germoglio" Vases design Lino Sabattini 1979 Silver metal Excellent condiction.
Metal
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
Metal
$7,999
H 20.08 in W 30.52 in D 24.02 in
Art Deco Boeing 314 Airplane Pan American 'Clipper', circa 1938
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-American Clipper, strikingly ...
Wood
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant Murano glass paperweight features a clear, transparent design with a delicate light blue flower inside. Small, subtle air bubbles are suspended within the glass, adding ...
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian clear Murano glass paperweight hand blown with bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3.75 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G147 This p...
Murano Glass
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 3 in Dm 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Latticino Paperweight Multicolor Blue, Pink and Green
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass Latticino paperweight is a true burst of color and sparkle, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. A kaleidoscope of blue, yellow, green, pink750 and white, t...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Multicolor Murano Murrine Glass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Multi Color Murrine Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Coloful Murano Millefiori art glass organic bowl with silver flecks and print animal design underneath. This mil...
Silver Leaf
$899
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift. We have special...
Aluminum
$600
H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Dino Martens Murano 1950s Multi-Color Oriente Italian Art Glass Ring Dish Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, colorful vintage Murano hand blown painterly abstract style, multi-color Italian art glass small rectangular bowl. The piece is documented to designer Dino Marten...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Square Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Square Pewter Vase designed and made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Square-shaped pewter vase with a clean geometric form * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen *...
Pewter
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be adjust to any position and t...
Brass
$799
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
Metal, Aluminum
Contemporary Silver Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Aluminum. Available in aluminum, bronze, and blackened bronze. The Incense Burner was initially designed...
Aluminum
$437Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Chrome Propeller P-51a Mustang Airplane Table Lighter by Hamilton
By Hamilton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco style chrome propeller airplane table butane lighter by Hamilton, when the propeller is turned the black lighter lid pops up and the fire is started . Stamped- "Flint Fuel ...
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This paperweight is made in Murano glass. It is a "Tutti frutti" model. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be con...
Murano Glass
DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
Aluminum
Riva Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Riva with wooden structure in light wood in honey brown finish. Speed-boat modal with many hand-crafted details. Model on wooden base.
Wood
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.24 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Supermarine Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a display stand. Airplane has been comple...
Aluminum
$1,699
H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a silvered ball / Globe / World. The position o...
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Model Airplane, USA, 1940's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-century desk model airplane - USA 1940´s Single engine fighter. Cast aluminium perior aviation model, mounted over a marble base. Excellent conditions. We have specialized in t...
Aluminum
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company in 1938 - 1942. They were b...
Wood
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in
Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s. RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a display stand. Airpl...
Aluminum
Lufthansa Boeing 747 Scale Model by Verkuyl of Holland
By Matthijs Verkuyl
Located in London, GB
A scale model of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 - 100 by Verkuyl of Holland. 1/100 scale. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl, Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to the underside of tail. Matth...
Metal
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium. Aluminum desk model inspired by the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing the iconic Boeing 312 Pan Am...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage American Airlines Dc-3 Old Chrome Desk Model Airplane 1930´s
By American Airlines
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage American Airlines Dc-3 old Chrome desk model airplane. Introduced in 1936, the Douglas DC-3 was the first airliner able to undertake the profitable transportation of passenge...
Metal
Junker JU-52 Aircraft Reduced Model Scale Model, 1932
Located in Paris, FR
Reduced Model Junker JU-52 scale model, handcrafted in aluminium foil with engraved metal rivets, 1932.
Aluminum
$4,225Sale Price|35% Off
H 15.36 in W 24.41 in D 16.34 in
Art Deco Vintage Junkers Airplane Desk Model 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Vintage Junkers Airplane Desk Model. Wooden made, with Aluminion parts and a marble base. It has been fully restored. Very nice conditions. This Aviation model carries bot...
Marble, Aluminum
$2,499
H 11.82 in W 10.12 in D 7.88 in
Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has movement, you can change the position of the airplane. It has a mixture of Art Deco a...
Aluminum
Large French Chrome Douglas DC3 Model, Aluminum, Mid-Century, 1960
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French chrome desktop model of Douglas DC3 A super piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else This model was displayed by BA travel agents, it is p...
Aluminum
$11,800
H 14.57 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Inspired Airplane in Wood Designer, Marcelo Peña, 2014
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Steel
Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Comp...
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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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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