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Desk Accessories For Sale
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's
Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden
Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden

Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique Vintage Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A charming mid-century Swedish tin bank issued by Postverket (the Swedish Postal Service), known as the "Sparlåda" (Savings Box). Designed to encourage regular saving, these colorful...

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20th Century German Folk Art Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stone Compass
Vintage Stone Compass

Vintage Stone Compass

Located in Fairfield, CA

A circular vintage compass paperweight. Features a central compass with brass trim, set in a circular piece of onyx. Taupe color to the stone. Measures 3.5"Dia x 1"H

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish 19th Century
Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish 19th Century

Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish 19th Century

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful, large antique Victorian Egyptian revival inkstand by the Sheffield silversmith Henry Wilkinson & Co, Circa 1890 in date. It features a pair of cut glass detacha...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Victorian Silver-Plated Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid, 20th Century
Victorian Silver-Plated Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid, 20th Century

Victorian Silver-Plated Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid, 20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Silver-Plated Tea Caddy with Engraved Decoration, England, 20th Century An elegant silver-plated tea caddy featuring a finely engraved body and a hinged lid, beautifully executed in...

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1920s Austrian Victorian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970
Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970

Sculptural Bronze Paperweight by Monique Gerber, France, Circa 1970

By Monique Gerber

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A refined and sculptural bronze paperweight or ashtray by the French artist Monique Gerber, dating from circa 1970. Elegantly modeled in the form of a single marguerite (daisy) petal...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lerche Solingen German Desk Set with Scissors, Letter Opener and Stand
Vintage Lerche Solingen German Desk Set with Scissors, Letter Opener and Stand

Vintage Lerche Solingen German Desk Set with Scissors, Letter Opener and Stand

By Hans Stoltenberg-Lerche

Located in San Diego, CA

A sophisticated vintage desk accessory set by Lerche of Solingen, Germany, comprising a pair of precision scissors, a matching letter opener, and the original cylindrical stand. Exec...

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Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware 3 secret drawers shown in the last image* Replaced leather The ...

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1840s English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Art Deco desk writing accessory set from France, dating to the 1930s. The set consists of five coordinated pieces crafted from richly marbled Bakelite in warm amber, caramel,...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. The piece is documented to the Frate...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Antique Chinese Claw Dragon Ladys Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane
Antique Chinese Claw Dragon Ladys Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane

Antique Chinese Claw Dragon Ladys Gentleman's Wooden Walking Stick Dress Cane

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Stylish Fine Quality polished banded dark brown Malacca Chinese Qing Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip. Last quarter o...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco burl wood letter holder, 1940's, France
Art Deco burl wood letter holder, 1940's, France

Art Deco burl wood letter holder, 1940's, France

Located in BELFORT, FR

French Art Deco letter holder in burl wood.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Medium Catchall Tray
Medium Catchall Tray

Medium Catchall Tray

Located in Toronto, CA

Streamline your space with the refined practicality of our Large Leather Change Tray. Meticulously handcrafted from premium, full-grain leather, this sophisticated organizer offers a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

1940s Art Deco Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory
1940s Art Deco Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory

1940s Art Deco Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

1940s Letter Holder in Cypress Burl Wood- French Desk Accessory Minimal and geometric Art Deco letter holder. Entirely made of cypress burl wood. Ideal for bringing a touch of scu...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Burl

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver
Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Sitting Bunny Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized bunny rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on th...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s
Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and unique set of four stackable ashtrays in solid brass. This stylish and versatile set was produced in Austria during the 1950s after Jacques Adnet. Fully original and i...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet Modernist Desk Office Waste Paper Basket, circa 1930
Jacques Adnet Modernist Desk Office Waste Paper Basket, circa 1930

Jacques Adnet Modernist Desk Office Waste Paper Basket, circa 1930

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Waste Basket, France, circa 1930 An extraordinary artifact of French Art Deco design, this sculptural chrome desk accessory—meticulously craft...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1
Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Located in St. Louis, MO

This is a classic piece of vintage 1980s Pop Art corporate/desk Americana—a crisp, uncirculated Federal Reserve Note flawlessly embedded in a solid block of clear Lucite (acrylic res...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite, Paper

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s
French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s A striking and highly decorative French Art Deco inkwell by the noted sculptor Maurice Frécourt (1890–1961), created dur...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

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19th Century Russian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Silver

Owl Bronze Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria for Opera Ball 1953
Owl Bronze Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria for Opera Ball 1953

Owl Bronze Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria for Opera Ball 1953

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine made for Opera Ball Vienna, 1953 An elegant early 1950s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box

By Cartier, Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Trinity Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box & Paperwork. Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription
Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription

Brass Four Leaf Clover Paperweight with Inscription

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage brass four leaf clover paperweight with inscription, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x .25"H. A very cool and unique piec...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890

By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Adorable, Pedigree French Poodle, Toffee Glaze Ceramic Figurine, Vallauris 1950s
Adorable, Pedigree French Poodle, Toffee Glaze Ceramic Figurine, Vallauris 1950s

Adorable, Pedigree French Poodle, Toffee Glaze Ceramic Figurine, Vallauris 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Sporting a 'Dutch Cut' to his coat, this adorable ceramic poodle stands tall and proud Collar and feet are gilded, the glaze is a delicious toffee caramel colour and the eyes are pin...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle
Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

Antique Italian Brass Letter Opener With Pewter Dog Handle

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Dagger style letter opener featuring leaf-shaped blade and a handmade pewter handle depicting a hunt dog. It was made in Italy in the mid-late 19 th century by an unknown jeweler or ...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Pewter

England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument
England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

England Early 1900 Brass Galvanometer Antique Physic Measuring Instrument

By Philip Harris Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Moving coil brass galvanometer with three-screw base, instrument signed Philip Harris Ltd Birmingham England n. 19402, made in the early 1900, a tool used as a detector of direct cur...

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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Book Carrier Desk Stand
Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Book Carrier Desk Stand

Rare 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Book Carrier Desk Stand

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Rare 18th Century Mahogany George III Period Book Carrier, Or Desk Stand Tidy, Having Two Short Drawers And One Long Drawer, Retaining Original Brass Handles And Escutch...

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desk Accessories

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Mahogany

Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb
Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb

Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...

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2010s Congolese Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s
Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Style: Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Color...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s
Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Exceptional Murano art glass paperweight featuring an aquarium-style underwater scene with suspended tropical fish and richly colored abstract marine décor. Handblown in Italy during...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue
1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Decorative "Groupe de Six Moineaux" statue paperweight made in glass with light blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1933. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect and great ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The set of 4 pedestal boxes are the perfect home accents to add elegance and functionality to your space. These can be used as a vanity set for your bathroom, in your office to store desk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof
Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof

Hand-Crafted Solid Walnut Paperweight by Sam Maloof

By Sam Maloof

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice hand-crafted solid walnut block paperweight by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop with his classic joinery and is in like new conditi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Located in Milan, IT

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

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1920s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Montblanc 75th Anniversary Fountain Pen – “Passion and Soul Since 75”
Montblanc 75th Anniversary Fountain Pen – “Passion and Soul Since 75”

Montblanc 75th Anniversary Fountain Pen – “Passion and Soul Since 75”

Located in Vienna, AT

Montblanc 75th Anniversary Fountain Pen – “Passion and Soul Since 75" with leather case. A very special Montblanc 75th Anniversary fountain pen featuring the commemorative engraving ...

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1970s German International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble
Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Big decorative paperweight cube full in black Marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans sp...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau green iridescent art glass inkwell, ca 1900
Art Nouveau green iridescent art glass inkwell, ca 1900

Art Nouveau green iridescent art glass inkwell, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

Art Nouveau green iridescent art glass inkwell, ca 1900 An inkwell with green iridescent blown glass with gilded Art Nouveau decorations. The patina on the sides of the decorations ...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s
Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage table/desk fan designed by Codumé, 1960s, swivel foot, 2 speeds, works perfectly, height: 45cm, diameter: 35cm, foot: 16x22 cm. This unique fan captures the essence of vintag...

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1960s French Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome, Aluminum

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming Empire-period paperweight featuring a finely cast gilt bronze sphinx resting on a rectan...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990
Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990

Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Acura, Mint in Box Circa 1990

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Acura Dragon Motif Fountain Pen, Gold Overlay on Black, Mint in Box, Late 20th Century A bold and highly decorative vintage fountain pen by Acura, featuring an elaborate high-relief ...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937
Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937

Art Deco Remington Portable Noiseless Typewriter and Case c.1937

By Remington Rand

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This beautifully preserved Art Deco 1937 Remington Rand portable noiseless typewriter features a striking black high gloss finish with original gold lettering and black and ni...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Nickel, Bronze

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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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