Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Marble Desk Accessory, Box, Pen Holder, Ruler, 3 pc
By Travertini e Pietre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare functional 1960s Mid-Century modernist desk accessories set crafted in Italy in the 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
$1,000 / set
H 1 in W 9.07 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Onyx and Brushed Nickel Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning green onyx and brushed nickel desk set. The set features to recessed areas in the onyx
Category
1930s Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
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. Pen is in
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1970s Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Brass
Vintage Italian Desk Set in Onyx Marble Ashtray and Paperweights, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative desk lot consisting of pear and able shaped paperweights with brass stems and a mosaic
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 4.93 in
Onyx Catchall
Located in New York, NY
A substantial green and brown onyx marble catchall, circa mid-20th century. Use to hold pens
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Cartier Onyx & Mother of Pearl Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Gilt Brass Desk Clock
Description:
A majestic Cartier desk
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Enamel
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A polished onyx decorative object paperweight, a tetradecagon shape, in brown and tan hues, in the
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A polished onyx decorative object paperweight, a tetradecagon shape, in tan and brown hues, circa
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Agate
French Onyx Egg Shaped Paperweight with Bronze Base
Located in Marbella, ES
French onyx egg shaped paperweight with bronze base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful paper weight made of Black Onyx. The piece rests on a sterling stand with three lions
Category
20th Century Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chrome & Onyx Novelty Letter Rack, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this charming 1930's Art Deco letter rack, the perfect desk piece for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Chrome
Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These pieces are meticulously carved from onyx stone, featuring detailed depictions of tribal Aztec
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Art Deco Onyx Blotter with Bronze Elk Statue and Fountain Pens
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Midcentury White, Organge and Red Onyx, Agate and Quartz Decorative Geode Bowls
Located in Roma, IT
Set of three bowls or vintage decorative desk containers in onyx agate and quartz with shades of
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Quartz
$896 / set
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Boho Onyx Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho bookends. A chic solid onyx stone in a stepped design. Acquired
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier.
A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
$10,462 Sale Price
25% Off
H 4.5 in W 1.28 in L 4.2 in
Mexican Modernist Hand Wrought 950 Silver Letter Opener with Onyx Handle
Located in New York, NY
onyx handle. Hallmark stamped underside, 950
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
$475
H 0.5 in W 4.75 in D 0.5 in
Boucheron Amethyst & Rock Crystal Bird Desk Object
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Large Boucheron Amethyst & Rock Crystal Bird Desk Object
A large rough amethyst crystal adorned
Category
1970s French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Carnelian, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, C. 1925
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Aspen, CO
example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, C. 1925
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Aspen, CO
example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
Charming Pocket Watch Stand in the shape of an Elephant. Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
elephant is made of bronze and stands on a onyx base.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
$992
H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 4.93 in
Roberto Legnazzi 1970 Orientalism Desk 18Kt Gold With Carved Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
vertu piece to be exhibited in any desk or place. Has been carefully crafted with strong orientalism
Category
1970s Italian Revival Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,488 Sale Price
25% Off
W 5.62 in D 1.89 in L 17.9 in
Recent Sales
1930's Green Brazilian Onyx Desk Set by Sheaffer's
Located in Northbrook, IL
Amazing 3 Piece Art Deco Style Dry-Proof Desk Fountain Pen Set by Sheaffer's. Solid Green
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Mid century Italian green onyx telephone set
By Telart Elettronica
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid century green onyx telephone set manufactured by Telart elettronica Viareggio. Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Green Onyx Key Ring
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, vintage sterling key ring with sculptural green onyx stones and screw closure. Stamped Mexico
Category
20th Century Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Scacchiera in Onice Pregiatissima -Art-
Located in Foggia, FG
Scacchiera in Onice Pregiatissima -Art-
Anno: 1950 circa
Materiali: Alabastro
Condizioni: Eccellenti
Misure: Scacchiera cm 24 x cm 24, pedine cm 5 h
Category
1950s Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Cartier Art Deco Agate Coral Onyx Silver Gilt St. Christopher Plaque
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This silver gilt plaque depicts St. Christopher crossing the river with a child Jesus on his shoulder. Engraving is framed in chalcedony with a coral and black enamel detailing.
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Category
20th Century French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Chalcedony, Coral, Silver
Curtis Jere Onyx and Metal Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of heavy onyx bookends adorned with metal gold chains made by Curtis Jere in 1969 in
Category
1960s North American Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onyx Stone Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s.
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Vintage Italian Marble Desk Organizer, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A unique desk organizer / catchall/ makeup or jewelry holder in marble or onyx - tones of caramel
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage bookends, hand-carved onyx with beautiful translucent striations of color. These
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Vintage Onyx Art Deco Ashtrays Set of Three 1960 Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
cigarette.
Great onyx smoking accessory handmade with the natural material. Handmade onyx ashtray. With
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Asprey Jeweled Egg Desk Object
By Asprey
Located in New York, NY
Asprey Jeweled Egg
An incredible multi gem desk object set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds
Category
1980s English Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Diamond and Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Lighter. Featuring 75 single cut diamonds with
Category
1980s Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Scottie Dog Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco Scottie dog bookends. Solid bronze set over green onyx bases.
Dimensions: H
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage Italian marble die / dice paperweight, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage hand-carved “die” (dice) objet d’art / paperweight, hand-carved from onyx in Italy circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Mid Century Green Red Onyx Dice Pen Holder Desk Accessory
Located in Toronto, CA
the piece's charm and functionality. A stylish mid-century modern desk accessory, it makes for an
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Octagonal Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A multicolored octagonal design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s.
Item available here
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder
Located in New York, NY
A multicolored square design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Italian Onyx Marble Desk Paperweight Decorative Object, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A chic 1970s modern Italian geometric onyx marble desk paperweight or decorative object sculpture
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Pair of Solid Onyx Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of solid onyx stone bookends in an earth tone pallette.
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Blue and Tan Agate Onyx Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial polished natural agate onyx piece in shades of tan or sand and blue
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Agate
Multi-Stone Pyramid including Lapis and Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
stones in all. Flea-bite nick at top. Could make a great paperweight, desk, table or bookshelf accessory
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Stone
Mid-Century Onyx and Brass Paper Weight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century onyx and brass paper weight
Marked Peru under the brass head.
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vintage Italian Green Onyx and Gilded Bronze Telephone
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century vintage Italian desk telephone designed by Telart ViaReggio in the style of Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
Square-Shaped Onyx Paperweight or Ashtray, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Square-Shaped Onyx Paperweight or Ashtray, France 1970s
Very elegant with its minimal design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
unusual selection of materials used – bronze and onyx.
C. Jeré (or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork company
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
English Art Deco Perpetual Desk Calendar Inkwell, circa 1930s
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This British Art Deco desk calendar inkwell has an onyx base and chrome accents.
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Chrome
Art Deco Onyx, Malachite and Sterling Silver Inkwell by John Griffith & Sons
By Henry Griffith & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning desk-top inkwell made from a solid piece of Onyx stone standing on four brass ball feet
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
H 3.25 in W 4.38 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Marble Ormolu Onyx Cherub Urn Shell Inkwell
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French doré bronze inkwell with cherub atop filigree draped urn
Marble insert with pen holder.
Category
1930s French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 7.5 in
Art Deco Onyx Horse Head Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
carved in onyx in a shade of ivory, honey cream in color with caramel veined marble.
Beautiful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Vintage Set of Two Onyx Green Ashtray with Brass Accent, 1960, Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage set of two small onyx green ashtray with brass accent.
Mid-20th century stylish Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Chinoiserie Hand Carved Jade Onyx and Quartz Stones Bonsai Tree, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Chinoiserie jade onyx and quartz stones bonsai tree. Its faux bois tree trunk is firmly planted in
Category
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Taxco Mexico J. Gomes Sterling Silver Onyx and Green Turquoise Keychain
By Taxco
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Taxco Mexico J. Gomes sterling silver tag key chain with an inlay of 3 onyx and 3 green turquoise
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Pen Holder, Azizoff of London, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pen holder is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
An elegant rectangular onyx
Category
1970s British Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Art Deco Vide Poche with a Bronze Scottie Dog
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Vide Poche with a solid bronze scottie dog set over green onyx.
Dimensions: H 7cm
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
XX Century Italian Vintage Italian 800 silver and Onix Lighter
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Lighter made in Italy in the late 60s.
The body is round and in cerde onyx with yellow ocher
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Midcentury Italian Green Onix and Gilded Bronze Phone
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Italian marble green onix and gilded bronze phone, is an extraordinary collection piece !!!, in a very good condition, it can be used now.
Its a piece very sought after and ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Green Malachite Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage letter opener with multi-stone handle; green malachite, black onyx and mother
Category
1970s American Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Stainless Steel
French Art Deco Black Onyx Easel Clock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold and white enamel bezel. Mother of pearl face with Neoclassical scene in relief. Marked Lutz, who was a clockmaker for Boucheron and Cartier.
Category
20th Century French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Rare Cartier Paris Sterling Silver Onyx Set Limited Edition Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Cartier, Panthere de Cartier, Model number 291/500, circa 2000. Sterling silver barrel and cap realistically crafted as a crouching panther with green glass-set eyes and onxy-...
Category
20th Century French Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Paper Weight "Hound" by Wenzel Brezina, Vienna, circa 1900
By Wenzel Brezina
Located in Vienna, AT
Wenzel Brezina (active 1897-1918), Vienna, circa 1900
Silver, onyx-base, height: 7 cm, width 13.5
Category
20th Century Austrian Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Silver
Vintage Christofle Lumiere D'Argent Owl in Silverplate
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
body with textured feathers, gold tone eyes and inset black onyx pupils. The owl retains its original
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate
Vintage Round Onyx and Brass Stamp Dispenser/Holder
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage round onyx and brass stamp dispenser/holder.
Measures: 3" D x 2.5" H.
Category
1970s Egyptian Bohemian Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Vintage Christofle Lumiere D'Argent Bird in Silverplate with Onyx Eyes
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inset eyes of black onyx. The bird bears full Christofle / France marks under the tail feathers, and is
Category
Late 20th Century French Other Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate
Stylish Art Deco Desk Stand with Pen Holders and Calendar Scotland 1930 984
Located in Vancouver, BC
Stylish Art Deco desk stand with pen holders and calendar, Scotland 1930 984.
Scotland, 1930
Category
1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
French Bulldog Paperweight, Japan
Located in Retie, BE
sculpture on a polished brown onyx stone.
The bulldog figurine is signed on the belly: Made in Japan.
It's
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Deco Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories
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Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage onyx desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage onyx desk accessories — often made from onyx, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage onyx 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. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco vintage onyx desk accessories are consistently popular styles. Vintage onyx desk accessories have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Christofle are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Onyx Desk Accessories?
Vintage onyx desk accessories can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $341, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $1,800.
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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