Postmodern Lucite Desk Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite and U.S. coppery penny decorated desk pen holder, Postmodern design period, United States of America.
Copper
$300Sale Price|36% Off
Agate Onyx and Brass Desk Pen Holder, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s modern brass and onyx/agate desk pen holder. Onyx/agate is a red burgundy hue.
Agate, Onyx, Brass
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 6.5" W x 3.25" D.
Marble
Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
MILITARY INTEREST:- A PRESENTATION DESK PEN HOLDER OR STAND, 1951 Modelled as a airplane engine, with two pen holders on each side and a presentation rhomboid-shaped plaque inscribe...
Wood
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century.
Marble
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s
By Günter Kupetz
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s Free form brass bowl, originally used as a pen holder, created by Günter Kupetz.
Brass
Italian Tiger’s Eye and Gilt 800 Silver Desk Pen Holder by Mazzetti Milano, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Refined and unique Italian desk pen holder crafted in magnificent natural tiger’s eye and finished with elegant gilt 800 silver mounts.
Quartz, Silver
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition. We are offering many other Aubock objects in ...
Horn
Radius One by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts Rose Gold Desk Pen Holder
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant rosegold finish double pen holder from the Radius One Metal Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts, USA circa late 1980's. Sleek, modern a...
Metal
Pen Holder Desk by Fontana Arte for Rolex Shop Dealer, 1960s
By Rolex, Fontana Arte
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare complete desk pen holder from the 1960s, Fontana Arte production for Rolex, consisting of a thick two-tone glass, amber and Nile Green base, with double internal engra...
Glass
Pair of Brutalist Acid Etched Brass Containers by Gallinaro, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Brutalist Acid Etched Brass Containers by Gallinaro, Italy, 1960s The second container measures 9.5 x 13.5 cm Used as Desk Pen Holders. Signed Gallinaro
Brass
$205Sale Price / set|74% Off
Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s
By Saint Gobain, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant Set of paper divider and desk pen holder in crystal glass in shades of antique pink with brass accessories, produced in the 70s by the French company Saint Gobain and attribu...
Crystal, Brass
Pen Holder Sterling Silver fired Enamel two-tone vertical lines Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical desk pen holder in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with two-tone vertical lines in fired enamel.
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Modern Elegance Pen Holder Desk Set
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modern Elegant Pen Holder Desk Set 5.25 tall x 15.5 w x 8.5 d Original vintage condition.
Wood, Glass
Scandinavian Modern Pen Pencil Desk Holder Dice Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A well-designed pen/pencil holder in dice/die form. Marked 'Sweden' as shown in last image.
Wood
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 in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H
Chrome
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A '90s Postmodern black and brown polished marble stone desk pen pencil holder, circa 1990s. Dimensions: 2.5" square x 4.19" height.
Stone, Marble
Bone and Bakelite Pen Holder for Desk around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Bone and bakelite pen holder for desk around 1960s Original condition Pen is not included.
Bone, Bakelite
Montblanc fountain pen holder.
By Montblanc
Located in Lugo, IT
Montblanc fountain pen holder. With refill. Good condition. Thank you.
Plastic
$216Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Handcrafted Italian Travertine Desk Accessory: Pen & Card Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A minimalist desk accessory in honed natural travertine, handcrafted in Italy during the 1970s. Sculpted into a cylindrical form with carved ridges, this piece offers slots for both ...
Travertine
Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This versatile piece can be used as a pen holder, letter holder, utensil holder, vase sleeve, or decorative desktop organizer.
Silver
Midcentury Cork Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A spherical cork pen/pencil holder with brass swivel base. USA, circa 1960. Signed by maker. Dimensions: 6” H x 5” W
Brass
Art deco Rare Bronze & Copper Letter & Pen Desk top Holder
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare & classic design on this patinated and bronze skyscraper style, art Deco letter & pen desk top holder great design .
Bronze, Copper
Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
By Rede Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Lucite pen, pencil, marker and small paper desk organizer/holder, Postmodern period or Modern style, by designer Rede Guzzini, circa 1980s, Italy.
Lucite
1970’s Gucci Leather Desk Set Notepad and Pen Holder
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We’ve had these two pieces reconditioned and they look great. The pen/pencil holder’;s silk interior is original and is in disrepair but is not noticeable when it’s filled with pens.
Leather
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Black Enameled Perforated Metal Utensil Pen Desk Top Holder
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled perforated metal utensil pen holder circa 1980's small ding on the bottom as shown.
Metal
$500Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Propeller Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A solid brass nautical style (boat) propeller pen holder, circa mid-20th century. A great accessory for a desk, home/office, etc.
Brass
Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray.
Ceramic, Leather, Suede
Gucci Quail Pen Holder 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci vintage silver plated quail mounted on a stitched suede leather plate with a silver plate pen holder. Signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition. Comes without the pe...
Silver Plate
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 Mannelli.
Travertine
Hermès Golf Ball Pen Holder Paperweight Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Golf Ball Pen Holder Can be used as pen holder thanks to its hole, paperweigt, decorative object Made of silvery metal Vintage item "HERMES ...
Pen holder with musician, 1950 Vienna
Located in Wien, AT
Pen holder with musician, Hagenauer, Baller Bosse era, 1950 Vienna, good original condition
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 pen / pencil holder Swedish modern desk accessory, 1960s Marked with a burnished ma...
Teak
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of horn, in good condition...
Horn
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.
Horn
Walter Bosse Fish Multiple Pen Holder
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse fish multiple pen holder the pens are not incudet they are only for the photoshooting. Original condition.
Brass
P.W. Baston Supp-Hose Woman's Stockings Advertising Pen Holder Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This advertising pend holder was produced by P.W. Baston, also known as Sebastian Miniatures, of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The f...
Ceramic
Vintage Bronze Desk Set, Ashtray, Table Lighter and Pen Holder or Vase, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage 1960s Brutalist bronze desk set is a powerful sculptural ensemble, comprising an ashtray, table lighter, and pen holder or small vase.
Bronze
Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set featuring an adjustable pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte.
Glass
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
Horn
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand & Ashtray Desk Set
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (attributed) Midcentury Modern desk set featuring a pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray.
Metal
Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, workshop in Vienna / Austria.Made of lig...
Horn
Mid-Century Pen Holder by Pilastro Netherlands
By Pilastro
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Unique pen holder from the 50s for your desk. You can also use it for storage of your keys.
Metal
Danese Milano Pen Holder, Italy, circa 1970
By Danese Milano
Located in Labrit, Landes
White pen holder with clean lines typical of Danese Milano's style and 1970s design.
Wrought Iron
HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a very luxurious item, never to be found again, this just screams elegance and sophistication, it elevates any desk to something truly magnificent In terms of the condition...
Walnut
Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish nautical - maritime pen holder made from an old small boat propel. Everything made from solid brass. Rotating/adjustable holder. European, probably English, made cirka 1950...
Brass
Malachite Pen Holder, Green Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Malachite. It has been done in France circa 1960. Green color, can hold two Pen.
Malachite, Brass
Wood Pen Holder, Brown Color, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Wood. It has been done in France circa 1950. Brown color, can hold multiples Pencils.
Wood
Wood Pen Holder, Brown Color, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French pen holder, in Wood. It has been done in France circa 1970. Brown color, can hold two Pencils.
Wood
Staffordshire Dalmatian Pen Holder, Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Vintage 1960's pen holder in the form of a Dalmatian made in the Staffordshire region of England. The Dalmatian is recumbent, with front legs crossed in an elegant fashion, and sitt...
Ceramic
Bamboo and Brass Pen Holder, Around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Bamboo and brass pen holder, around 1960s Original condition (the feather is only for the photo shoot and is not included).
Brass
$208Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mexican Onyx Geometric Pen Holder and Paperweight
Located in Toronto, CA
The top is designed with multiple openings, allowing it to function as a pen holder while maintaining the weight and presence of a solid paperweight.
Onyx
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s. Beautiful mid century pen holder / cup in dark brown patinated leather.
Leather
Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Scandinavian teak wood figural accessory desk pen/pencil holder dating from the 1960's. Great pop art design and form.
Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green glass base with the black Bakelite and bras pen holder.
Glass
$525Sale Price / set|30% Off
Silver Plated Pen Holder and Letter Opener
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical style pen holder and letter opener. Add style, class and organization to your desk or nightstand.
Silver Plate
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Brazilian Modern Female Sculptural Vase or Pen Holder, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze vase or desk accessory / pen holder with a sculptural female bust circa 1960s.
Bronze
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.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.