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Desk Accessories For Sale
Beautiful Eagle Authentic French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Enamel

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight. Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan. Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Antique Russian Imperial Romanov Silver Gilt Letter Opener Czar Nicholas II 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very rare & important antique Russian Imperial silver gilt & Mother-Of-Pearl letter opener, which belonged to Czar Nicholas II and was taken from the Winter Palace during the 1917 ...
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1860s Russian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the Nin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Large Antique Walnut Perpetual Desk Calendar. English, C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A fabulous walnut desk calendar Lovely colour of wood Good condition. All text and numbers complete Free UK shipping   
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Mid Century Glass Golf Ball Paperweight by Orrefors Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century glass golf ball paperweight made by Orrefors, circa the 1960s. The Orrefors Sweden sticker is attached to the base.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass

Vintage Italian Alabaster Stone Handmade Pencil Cup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Colorful rainbow pencil cup made of Italian Alabaster Stone. It is a perfect home accessory for holding pencils, pens, scissors, etc. The bottom retains the original sticker that say...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Alabaster

Frosted Crystal Owl Sculpture Paperweight by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful, frosted crystal owl sculpture paperweight by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2...
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Mid-20th Century French Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Vintage 1930s Remington Typewriter in Original Case
Located in Torquay, GB
Exceptional vintage typewriter by Remington Inc. USA. circa 1930s. Offered in original leather storage case and in fine working condition. The typewriter has a skeletal frame and can...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Steel

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built of five pieces in its original box: a letter opener, paper cutter, pen holder, mec...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Venezia Mestre Set of 2 Bookends by Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid way of adorning both a clean and minimalist or traditional bookcase, this pair of bookends is a veritable objet d'art entirely crafted and veneered by hand. Fashioned of w...
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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

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Wood

FORNASETTI Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage glass sphere paperweight by Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1990s Original label underside Diameter: 3 inches / Height: 1.5 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order refere...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design for Ritzenhoff, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional inf...
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20th Century Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco paperweight circa 1925. Wrought iron squirrel stamped P. Kiss. In perfect condition. Height: 16.5 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 12.5 cm Weight: 1.8 kg Paul Kiss, born on March 5,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wrought Iron

Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib Made in Paris, France. Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box, Red & Gold Leathe...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Gold, Silver Plate

Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete board game of Marble Solitaire,with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 agate stone marbles, which we date to the Art Deco period of the 20th Century...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Stone, Agate

Mountain Hut Lodge Haus Wachenfeld Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal. Made in Germany, circa 1920s to 1930s as a souvenir building bank. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...
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18th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories

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Walnut

1950s Fornasetti Paperweight in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier Box & Guarantee Card. Made in Paris, France Cartier pens are designed by Cartier,...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Jewelers Workbench Desk Drafting Table w/ Swivel Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Watchmaker Jewelers Workbench. Item features a built in swivel/adjustable height stool with cast iron hardwar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Iron

Danish Modern Desk Organizer Letter Tray in Teak by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern teak desk organizer or letter tray by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 23.5" wide, 8.5." deep ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Teak

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...
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Mid-20th Century German Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Malachite Lion Sculpture in Malachite Africa 20th Century Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Malachite Lion sculpture or paperweight. Africa 20th Century, Green Color.
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20th Century Cameroonian Desk Accessories

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Malachite

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor
Located in St Petersburg, US
SAHI by Haand: 10 cm (4") travertine sphere, crafted with exceptional hand quality. This elegant decorative object seamlessly blends natural beauty with versatility, making it an ide...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Desk Accessories

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Travertine, Marble

Solid Green Marble Apple Desk Sculpture Paperweight Object Brass Leaf
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid green marble apple object with a cast brass stem and leaf. No damage or repairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Quartz

Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Mid-Century Bookends World Globe
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of mid-century world globe bookends. They globes are two pieces of timeless design ideal for a very masculine and sophisticated environment. These pieces are ideal to place in ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Wood

Brittanica's Great Books of the Western World 1952 Book Set of 53
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of 53 volumes of Brittanica Great Books of the Western World. This set is a classic and beautifully finished in a design that is mid century and timeless. A look that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Paper

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Vintage Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener, Arts and Crafts Decor
By Alhoso of Solingen 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of scissors and letter opener features brass plated handles with engraved Arts and Crafts style decor, done in black matte enamel. The pieces are stored in navy leather ...
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20th Century German Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass, Steel

Modern Italian Fuchsia Coral Pink Crystal Murano Glass Set of 2 Tall Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Art Deco Design handcrafted set of 2 mid-century art glass bottles. Beautiful and sophisticated Venetian decoration with the Sommerso technique. Sculptural statements th...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Very Rare Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Rare and Elegant Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori, made in France probably during the 1870s. (Not signed) Beauti...
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1870s French Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass

Olivetti Typewriter Vintage Model "Valentine" 1969 Pop Art Icoon
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Olivetti Valetine is an icon for its expressive design and practical usability portable, manual typewriter known for its typical red ABS plastic housing and matching red case. Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Malachite Box Gemstone Box 4" Big Ripple
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful natural malachite box is hand crafted, using the finest malachite. Carefully selected fine-grade malachite in brilliant green displays spectacular concentric rings, sw...
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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

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Malachite

Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Copper

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
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1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Malachite

Richard Ginori Art Nouveau Floral Ceramic Letter Holder, Italy 1910
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Richard Ginori Art Nouveau Floral Ceramic Letter Holder, Italy 1910
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Atomic Space Age Perpetual Flip Calendar, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often seen in 1960s-70s American movies this atomic perpetual flip calendar with manually set day and month has become an iconic desk piece amo...
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1970s Asian Space Age Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Luger Pistol Table Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a 12 inch Luger pistol. An incredibly rare piece, perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia firearm enthusiast, or history buff...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Trinity Ballpoint Pen in Original Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Trinity Ballpoint Pen in Original Cartier Box, Made In Paris, Comes With Red Cartier Presentation Box Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, & are man...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Swedish Designer Hand Mirror
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A small handled mirror in pine from Sweden circa 1970s. Great simple mirror executed in pine. Could be used as a functional piece or for display. Would blend easily with other interi...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Pine

Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Zinc
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900
Located in East Quogue, NY
This vintage red swivel desk organizer, designed by Rino Pirovano for Rexite in the mid-1970s, is a celebrated example of Italian design. Made of ABS plastic, it features four rotati...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstück 'Gold-Coated' 149 Fountain Pen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German fountain pen. By Montblanc. In the Meisterstuck 149 pattern. The so-called 'gold-coated' model (ie gold plated) with a 14 karat yellow gold nib. Marked to the nib ...
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Late 20th Century German Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Leather Tray, Large B Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Caramel
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau with Black Marble, Illumination
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Illumination is a rectangular golden silver photo frame with black marble designed by Laura G Art with Heart and it is decorated 360°, both front and back as every one of my picture ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Belgian Black Marble, Silver

Pastoral Basque Scene Ashtray By Monique Ordoqui, For RF Ciboure, France 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Peaceful pastoral Basque scene illustrated by Monique Ordoqui for Ciboure, France Stoneware ashtray hand decorated by the creative Basque artist Circa 1969-1974 Signed M Ordoqui. R F Ciboure...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 14"D x 6.75"H. The tray is finished with matte black lining and...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Sheet Metal

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass paperweight, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner
Located in Bomonti, TR
Dedicated to moments of tranquillity and serenity, Hikari Oil Burner is a living object that embodies a form within the balance of the Japandi style and the 1980s deconstructivism movement. It defines a sculptural volume of conic pieces that complete each other distinctively. Crafted with softly brushed aluminium, Hikari Oil Burner is designed by Gökhan Eryaman and İsmail Dağlı...
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2010s Turkish Japonisme Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Cool Ink Well designed as a Godin iron stove from the late 19th Century. Made in France in cast iron and painted with a beautiful patina. Probably an advertising item...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

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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