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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

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s
Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

By Mdina

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Art Glass Paperweight made by Mdina glass, Malta during the 1970's This paperweight has an unusual abstract pattern, all hand crafted. It has the original Mdina...

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20th Century British Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Original Vintage 'Giglio' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari. Danese Milano. Italy, 1985
Original Vintage 'Giglio' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari. Danese Milano. Italy, 1985

Original Vintage 'Giglio' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari. Danese Milano. Italy, 1985

By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Malmö, SE

Original 'Giglio' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Danese Milano 1985. Great original condition. Stamped with makers mark. Artist-designer ...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970
Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970

Brass paperweight in the shape of a leaf, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Vintage solid brass paperweight depicting a stylized leaf with organic lines. The wavy, textured shape evokes a natural leaf while maintaining a decorative aesthetic typical of 1970s...

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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s
Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s

Metal Letter Holder in the Shape of a Swan, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant French metal letter holder crafted in the form of a graceful swan. Richly detailed with finely textured feathers and a beautifully curved neck, this sculptural desk accessory...

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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Color: Brown Style: Mid-Ce...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

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 Montblanc, Cartier

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

Materials

Gold Plate

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Silver

Diminutive Vase By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Terracotta
Diminutive Vase By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Terracotta

Diminutive Vase By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Terracotta

By Jean Gerbino

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Sweet and diminutive vase using the Neriage technique by Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France Ceramic glazed shaped vase, with mosaic patterning and terracotta accents Circa 1960's Sig...

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Paperweight A stunning example of traditional Murano craftsmanship, this hand-blown Italian art glass paperweight showcases the timeles...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture
Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture

Vintage 1970's Brass Robert Indiana LOVE Paperweight Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

This authentic vintage 1970's Robert Indiana brass LOVE paperweight sculpture is a great desk accessory. These were originally sold in the 70's at MOMA in NYC in the gift shop and a...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005
Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005

By Montblanc

Located in Delft, NL

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005 The MONTBLANC Greta Garbo fountain pen is a women's pen. The chic profile of the pen, that slightly curves. The fountain pen wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

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

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s
Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s

Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen w/ Sculptural Clip signed Tiffany & Co.
Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen w/ Sculptural Clip signed Tiffany & Co.

Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen w/ Sculptural Clip signed Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen with a sculptural clip, signed by the prestigious Tiffany & Co., is a remarkable blend of minimalistic elegance and functional design...

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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere

Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere

Located in New York, NY

An Italian moss green and black alabaster marble decorative object sphere, Italian Midcentury Modern to '70 Modern design periods, circa mid to late 20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Italy...

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

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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

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

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

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Opener

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Opener

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight
Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Vintage Oversized Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage oversized diamond solitaire engagement ring paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 3.25"D x 2.25"H. A very cool and unique p...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988
Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988

Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès Paris Mahogany Stationery / Correspondence Box, 1988 This refined Hermès correspondence box exemplifies the Maison’s dedication to craftsmanship, discretion, and timeless lu...

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1980s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Length including...

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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware With secret drawers* Pair of original brass topped inkwells Rep...

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1850s English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960
33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960

33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960

$23Sale Price / item|33% Off

33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960

Located in Wien, Au

Furniture handle 33 pieces Original condition Sold and price per piece.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight
Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the ...

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

A  Jaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique
A  Jaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique

A Jaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Calendal perfum bottle was created for R.Lalique in 1939 in white glass. This example is in white and blue patinated glass and in excellent cindition. The bottle is hand signed...

Category

1930s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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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