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Desk Accessories For Sale
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Sevres Style "Silvered" Rectangular Pink-Ground Box and Cover, Pen Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Sevres style "Silvered" rectangular pink-ground box and cover, pen tray painted with pink and silvered cabbage roses beneath a silvered rim; the fron...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Sèvres

1960s Vintage Minimalist Italian Design Nickel and White Glass Desk Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian design mid-century modern rare table lamp, space age mushroom shape, signed by Valenti & C., Milan. This light ideal for a desk light source has a very sleek shape, the white glass allows for plenty of illumination and the nickel finish adds appeal to the design. A rare example in the collection of Valenti lighting. Base measures: 8.25 in Diameter - Glass globe: 10.25" Diameter Valenti Luce was founded in 1929 and became iconic during the 1960s, representing superior design in Made in Italy lighting...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Nickel

Decorative Plate ”Ten-Foot Flowers” by Andy Warhol by Rosenthal
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Plate ”Ten Foot Flowers” 1967 by Andy Warhol. Limited edition by Rosenthal group. Germany, 2002.
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Early 2000s German Modern Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink 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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Kartell I Shine Vase in Crystal by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

20th Century Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Mod 2393 in Crystal, Nickeled Brass 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing accessories. It is known for working with curved crystal and producing lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years. Here we have a vertical "Soliflore" vase model 2393 in thick crystal and nickel-plated brass by Fontana Arte designed in 50s. This decorative object is a perfect idea for a gift (wedding, graduation, new born...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Daum Crystal Vase French
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...
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20th Century French Minimalist Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka Artglass, Battatti, 'Potatoe' Nuutajärvi Finland
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Oiva Toikka, (1931-2019) Artglass, Battatti, (potatoe) Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Finland. Now. Who does not want a pink artglass potato sculpture feature on the desk? Th...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Pleated Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / early Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue Italian art glass flower vase. It has a genie bottle shape, with pleated surface on the body. It has sk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1910-1930. The vase has an early design and unusual white backgrounds on the murrines. The vase has a scramble / all over design with a rainbow of colors in the flower designs. It has very large size murrines, with some unusual designs, including bullseye and a large rainbow...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
Defined by a balanced cylindrical silhouette, this modern table lamp is expertly handcrafted in Calacatta marble with a matte finish. The piece is completed with an extra large LE...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble

Crystal Ball Sphere Bud Vase Modern Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
A substantial crystal ball sphere bud vase in the style of Baccara, in the modern or minimalist style. Beautiful as a standalone piece or for a sin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Carl Aubock Vase or Decanter with Wicker Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimal modernist vase or decanter „Tuberkulinkolben", designed and executed by Carl Aubock II in the 1950s. Made of handblown clear glass with nice wickerwork / rattan o...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano style handblown art glass vase in green twisted shape. The talented artisan recover traditional glass blowing techniques from Murano, Italy, using pigments to give this vase ...
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Na 2.0 Blue-Green
Located in Beijing, CN
Vases are defined as containers with borders, but not these ones. Created by Desz to explore the relationship between people and space, Vase NA 2.0 is a concept about lines, colors, ...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Resin, Plastic, Paint

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo, red Levanto and black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who called him a 'boring little girl'. Poor thing! Then two famous designers with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Strawberry Pink Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1900-1920. The vase has an early design and color combination. The vase has a vertical patten of dark purple, white, and yellow daisy flowers, alternating with rows of dark orange and white flower designs...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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

Nº 4 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime White Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Contemporary Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
"From when I was little, I always found the Yeti story funny - that snow monster that wants to frighten those that go to the north pole. Converted into a vase, you can put plants in the head so that it looks like it has hair and scares a little more. The little decorations, not only have a decorative purpose, but also can have artistic value and an emotional one where a sense of humour fits in." Jaime Hayon. Glazed ceramic vase in white with decorations in black. A ceramic collection which carries Jaime Hayon’s unmistakable character and humour, the Happy Yeti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in an Apple Murano Glass Paperweight Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Sublime Wedgwood Ordinary Lustre Butterflies Baluster Porcelain Vase #Z4830
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A stunning Wedgwood vase with a glaze reminiscent of fine gossamer. The sky blue base ground has veil of golden brown mottling, adorned with a flutter of gilded butterflies...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Two Peter Max Op Pop Mod Disco Era Mens Wide Ties
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two brightly colored ties in abstract design by Peter Max. On the wide side 4.75" at 54" long. Sold and labeled by famous mid west clothing store Hughes Hatcher Suffrin. Signed with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silk

Art Deco Vogue Vintage Electric Blue Crystal Perfume Atomiser and Diagonal Tray
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A sublime vintage blue crystal perfume atomizer and matching tray in the vogue of Art Deco. Believed to be of West German origin, the clean lines...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pierre Giraudon, Rare Glow in the Dark Sculpture, Presse Papier, circa 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Very cool vintage Pop Art item, this glow in the dark lightbulb inside a Lucite box. Often used as a decorative piece, or a presse papier but it can also easily be used as a night la...
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Kartell I Shine in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Vase Na 2.0 Pink-Purple
Located in Beijing, CN
Vases are defined as containers with borders, but not these ones. Created by Desz to explore the relationship between people and space, Vase NA 2.0 is a concept about lines, colors, ...
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2010s Asian Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Resin, Plastic

Vintage Art Glass Obelisk Attributed to Charles Lyn Tissot for Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass Obelisk attributed to Charles Lyn Tissot for Venini. A heavy obelisk made of clear glass internally decorated with a twisted zanfirico ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Nº 4 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Pink Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Jaime Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ceramic pieces. Bi-coloured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Faces Sculpture Vase in the Fornasetti Style
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large white ceramic face or 'faces' vase in the style of Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. This sculpture vase can make a great statem...
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Early 2000s Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Na 2.0 Ice
Located in Beijing, CN
Vases are defined as containers with borders, but not these ones. Created by Desz to explore the relationship between people and space, Vase NA 2.0 is a concept about lines, colors, ...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Black and White Pottery Vase with Eye Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful black and white ceramic pottery vase with 'eye' design. A great addition to any room. Dimensions: 5.75" Height For chair shown searc...
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2010s Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Vase Na 2.0 Red-Yellow Edit
Located in Beijing, CN
Vases are defined as containers with borders, but not these ones. Created by Desz to explore the relationship between people and space, Vase NA 2.0 is a concept about lines, colors, ...
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2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin, Plastic, Paint

Kartell U Shine Vase in Green by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Kartell U Shine Vase in Crystal by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

1950, Vintage White Ceramic Vase, with Signed Floral Painting on the Bottom
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage white ceramic vase with hand made floral painting. On the vase there are figures in thickness. The vase dates back to the 1950s and was produced in Italy. On the bottom yo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Italian White Marble Column Pillar Neoclassical Style Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white marble Ionic column pillar, Neoclassical style, desk or table lamp, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is carved and p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Antique French Ormolu and Cut Crystal Trumpet Vase
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful antique French ormolu and cut crystal trumpet. Finely detailed, this piece transitions from classical to modern interiors.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

21st Century by Giuliano Bettinzolli "Poggia Libro" Desk Marble Complement
By Giuliano Bettinzolli
Located in massa, IT
Desk Marble complement designed by Giuliano Bettinzolli - Set of 2 Price referred to the pair Size: 2x Cm 16 x 16 x Diameter cm 10 Materials: White Carrara - Black Portoro - Nationa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Early Modern Adjustable Aluminum Table/Desk Lamps by Pirette 1930
By Pirette
Located in New York, NY
Two French early modern desk or table lamps in aluminum with movable and adjustable diffusers by Pirette. The pieces show the influence of Modern, Industrial and French Art Deco ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

New Modern Marble Vase, creator Matteo Cibic, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black Marquinia, Red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian designer M...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Object Decorative Antique Gift Idea LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A nicely hand carved stone paperweight sculpture of a frog object decorative antique gift animalier As a special gift item object to add a touch of elegan...
Category

19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Small White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon, contemporary design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Glazed ceramic vase in white with decorations in black. Small: 24 x 10 x h.34 cm 9,4 x 3,9 x h.13,4 inch "From when I was little, I always found the Yeti story funny - that snow monster that wants to frighten those that go to the north pole. Converted into a vase, you can put plants in the head so that it looks like it has hair and scares a little more. The little decorations, not only have a decorative purpose, but also can have artistic value and an emotional one where a sense of humour fits in." Jaime Hayon. Glazed ceramic vase in white with decorations in black. A ceramic collection which carries Jaime Hayon’s unmistakable character and humour, the Happy Yeti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Lucite Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamp. This tall modern lucite lamp has four striking columns which make a bold statement. The base is square and the center polished chrome stalk is a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

New Modern Vase in Nero and White Marbles, Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black marquinia and white michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. M...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Venetian Spring Green Murano Gilded Vase with Cherubs
Located in Toronto, ON
Bring a touch of Venetian elegance into your home with this whimsical spring green Murano vase finished with intricate gold leaf ornamentation. Decorated with cherubs and floral desi...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Nº 3 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic White Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Salviati Murano White Orange Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Filigrana ribbons, red-orange aventurine and blue millefiori canes Italian art glass cabinet vase. Documented to Salviati & Co., with intact...
Category

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

Materials

Murrine, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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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