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Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane A super piece and a grea
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane
A super piece and a great desk ornament for
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Chrome
Small Vintage Boat, Continental, Bronze, Desk, Ornament, Decorative, Coin Tray
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage model boat. A Continental, bronze desk ornament or decorative coin tray
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
H 1.78 in W 4.93 in D 1.78 in
Iron Bull Desk Ornament with Bronze Finish Patina
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Iron bull desk ornament with bronze finish patina.
This handsome Chap is cast in iron with a
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Mid-20th Century Country Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Decorative Skull, English, White Marble, Desk, Ornament, Paperweight
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative skull. An English, white marble decorative desk ornament or
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20th Century English Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble
H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 6.89 in
Desk Ornament World Globe with Chromed Stand A super piece and useful
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desk Ornament World Globe with Chromed Stand
A super piece and a useful desk ornament for the
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Silver Twin Masted Yacht, Desk Ornament
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th century silver twin masted yacht, desk ornament
This is a lovely piece from the latter
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Silver
Vintage Jet Plane, English, Alloy, Decorative, Desk, Ornament Jet Age circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage jet plane on stand. An English, cast alloy decorative desk ornament, dating to
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal
H 4.93 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Rare Dandelion Flower Encased in Perspex
Located in London, GB
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interesting coffee table or desk ornament
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1970s British Retro Vintage Desk Ornaments
Rolls Royce Musical Tantalus with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
on the Font
Large desk ornament Rolls Royce Musical Brandy shot tantalus with decanter and 6
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Steel
Rolls Royce Radiator Musical Decanter Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot
By Rolls Royce
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
musical decanter
Large desk ornament, Rolls Royce musical decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight Gold and Brown 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
... letter opener... paperweight and distinguished desk ornament all in one, the Florentine's distinctive
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Desk Ornaments
H 0.75 in W 10 in D 2.75 in
Crystal Sailboat Ornament by DAUM France
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An intriguing crystal ornament, or paperweight, in the shape of a stylised three-masted sailing
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in
Mid-20th Century English Brass Oversized Key Objet d'Art
Located in Pearland, TX
reverse. It would be fabulous as wall decor, as a desk ornament or paperweight, or as a decorative
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
1970s Willy Rizzo for Metal Art Gold Ball Ornaments
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful pair of plexiglass ornaments designed by Willy Rizzo (1928 -2013) for Metal Art in the
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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Chrome
Collectible Vintage Baccarat Crystal Noel 1983 Ornament with Box
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baccarat Crystal 1983 Annual Christmas Ornament.
This is the first year that Baccarat released an
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930.
Silvered Bronze Sculpture
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
French Chrome Desktop Model of a Yacht
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French chrome desktop model of a yacht.
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the sailor
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Chrome
Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style
By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of swans in travertine of three different sizes; they can be used on the desk as paperweights or
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Travertine
Large French Chrome Desktop Model of Douglas DC3
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French chrome desktop model of Douglas DC3
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
every aspect of this desk, from the delicate carvings on the legs to the ornate brass ornaments and
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
French Hollywood Regency Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A classy mid-20th century French Hollywood Regency style writing desk. The desk is made of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th
Category
1980s Victorian Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Colonial Haagse School Desk with Stool, Indonesia, 1930
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-catching appeal! The desk has ebonized ornaments and the stool is upholstered with green ribcord. The piece
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1930s Indonesian Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Pen Holder French Bulldog, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco desk set - pen holder - paper weight - Desk Accessory with a French bulldog on top.
This
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Restored Louis XV-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV-style furniture. Detailed brass ornaments grace each leg, highlighting the desk's elegance and
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1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Restored 1970 Empire Desk: Light Walnut & Ebonized Finish with Green Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of this vintage Empire desk, meticulously hand-crafted from wood and
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1970s European Neoclassical Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
Vintage Desk Canon in Brass, Germany, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A mans paperweight or desktop ornament. Vintage German model of a World War 1 artillery canon. It
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1970s German Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Faux Ivory Figure of Seated Empress
Located in Atlanta, GA
attractive desk ornament.
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Other
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
H 3.23 in W 2.59 in D 0.83 in
1970s Chinoiserie-Style Walnut Desk with Engraved Leather Top & Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Resting on four intricately carved cabriole legs, the desk is further enhanced with brass ornaments
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat with Ormolu Mounts French Flat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "Bureau de Ministre", Bureau Plat or
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Carved Rock Crystal Fish Desk Objects by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Carved Rock Crystal Fish Desk Objects by Boucheron A pair of rock crystal and gem set table
Category
1970s French Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman's Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
level with elegantly shaped centre line
This is an attractive vintage spirit level, ideal as a desk
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
France Dupont Line 1 lighter, gold plated, ff. 20th century
By S.T. Dupont
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Line 1 model is completely timeless among high-end lighters. As an ornament, it presents a delicate
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1950s French Vintage Desk Ornaments
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H 5 in W 3 in D 1 in Dm 3 in
Montblanc writing set, 1266 pen and 1666 mechanical pencil, 925 silver, 80's
By Montblanc
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Escauriaza”. As an ornament, each tool features a subtle and elegant vertical fluted design across the entire
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1980s Swiss Vintage Desk Ornaments
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H 5.12 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Cartier lighter with travel kit, gold plated, 90's - France
By Cartier
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
plating. As an ornament, it presents a delicate motif of fine vertical wavy lines on all its faces.
On
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1990s French Vintage Desk Ornaments
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H 2.76 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Parker 75 Custom Insignia writing set with case, 14k gold plated, 70's
By James Parker
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
craftsmanship. Both the pen and the ballpoint pen have the initials “E.E.” engraved. As an ornament, each tool
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1970s North American Vintage Desk Ornaments
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H 5.12 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight.
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20th Century American Adirondack Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Iron
1970s Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Spiral Glass Paperweights
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight / ornament is attributed to
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.91 in Dm 2.49 in
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory.
Vintage crystal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970's Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight / ornament is
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.86 in Dm 3.86 in
BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Desk Accessory.
From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
sophisticated desk red and white sea waves sphere.
A volcano eruption of red and white swirl of colors expertly
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory.
Beautiful Murano Art
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
filled with clear controlled bubbles.
Paper weight for the sophisticated desk, vanity or coffee table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era.
Hand-Made in Italy circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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French Luxury Paper weight for the sophisticated desk red and blue sea blown art glass.
A volcano
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wearing.
Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Blue Perfume Flacon Bottle with Gold flecks
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, Diameter: 10 cm. Sprayer/ornament length: 30 cm.
Free World wide express shipping.
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1980s European Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass
Christofle , silver plate paperweight " Lucky Dice ".cube .
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great paperweight design in this Christofle ornament .
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
with typical Art Nouveau ornaments. The attention to detail is reflected in the pen tray, which
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Liskeard Glass, Large ‘Bullicante’ Egg Shaped Paperweigh Circa 1970s
Located in Glasgow, GB
serves beautifully as a decorative ornament.
With Liskeard Glass no longer in operation, this
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Pencil (1968)
By William Manton Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cylindrical shaft to a tapering tip.
The cylindrical body is ornamented with an impressive planished finish
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20th Century English Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig
Category
1990s English Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Set of Pozzi Ceramics by Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Roma, IT
the label).
The set consist of two black colored little ornaments.
Franco Pozzi founded the
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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Hagenauer Bookends Pair Leaping Gazelles Wien Made in Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
objects” such as mirrors, cigar cutters, bookends, and hood ornaments. He produced humorous and playful
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Makes for a super desk ornament – the perfect gift for those with an interest in surveying
Front
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
sharply pointed blade. One side of the medallion is ornamented with a bas-relief profile of a dignified
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Vintage Desk Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
H 0.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
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Vintage Desk Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage desk ornaments available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage desk ornaments — often made from metal, stone and silver — can elevate any home. Vintage desk ornaments have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage desk ornaments made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage desk ornaments are appealing in their simplicity, but Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari and Evald Nielsen produced popular vintage desk ornaments that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Desk Ornaments?
Vintage desk ornaments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $671, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $3,250.
Questions About Vintage Desk Ornaments
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Generally, a hanging decoration suitable for decorating a tree is considered a vintage Christmas ornament if it is at least 40 years old. Ornaments made over 100 years ago are usually classified as antiques. You'll find a range of vintage Christmas ornaments on 1stDibs.
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