Desk Accessories
Desk Accessories For Sale
Color: Gold
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Pen Holder, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze.
circa 1880.
The plate is made of marble.
Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding.
The original glass insert is existing....
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Gold, Bronze
Midcentury Geometric Machined Bronze Turner's Cube Desk Paperweight / Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine midcentury geometric bronze paperweight for the desk.
In the form of a turner's cube of graduated cubes within cubes.
Mounted on a machined plint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Fountain Pen Sterling Silver and 14kt Gold Nib Fire-Enamel Art Deco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain p en in 925/1000 sterling silver and 14 kt gold nib, with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Diameter mm. 11, length cm. 14. Silver weight gr. 53. . Designed by Giorgio Salimbe...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Cenedese 'Attr.' Opaline Pink Colored Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Pen Holder
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century, vintage 'Opalino' Murano glass pen holder with an embossed gold plated rim attributed to Cenedese, circa 1950-1970. Wonderful tran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
A fine quality pair of early 19th Century Regency period well-cast bronze Models
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Desk Thermometer and Semainier surmounted by wreaths & books, contained in well-cast leaf carved borders ending on Sienna marble...
Category
Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vienna Bronze Chrome Plated Inkwell in Shape of Dachshund
Located in Vienna, AT
Fore sale is a hunting motive inkwell. It is shaped like the head of a dachshund surrounded by reed. It was professionally crafted around 1900 and made from Vienna Bronze and chrome ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Letter Opener, Bird, with Signature
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Beautiful Empire style malachite orb on a bronze doré stand retour d'Egypte of 3 figures of standing maidens with a pine cone in the center an detailed crown holder hosting a large...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Vintage Roger Bezombes Signed Bronze Resin Sculpture Paperweight, France, 1984
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Roger Bezombes
France, 1984
Sculpture / paper weight made from Artcurial. Bronze and resin. Signed and numbered from an edition of 5000.
H 16.5 x W 22 x D 2.5 cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Pocket Watch, Jaqs Blanc, Gold, Enamel, Etc. Possibly ca Late 18th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Jaqs Blanc. gold, enamel, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century.
Pocket watch with a white dial and Arabic numerals for the hours and lines and Arabic num...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880
Unusual serpent base
Bronze on variegated marble base
Holds pen across the top
With crystal inkwell
Free Shipping to...
Category
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
A doré bronze and marble inkwell. It is French in the Empire style. Compartments have their little glass containers for ink and are all original.
Category
1920s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Small Tray, Signed Octave Georges Lelievre, Gilded Bronze
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful small plate made from gilded bronze.
Signed "O. Lelièvre" by the french artist Octave Georges Lelièvre (*1869- ?).
The plate shows floral applications and little bugs and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu possibly by Francois Linke.
Depicting a reclined winged maiden...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell By Maurice Frecourt, Bronze Doré, 1910s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau inkwell by Maurice Frecourt (*1890 - ?).
Signed by the french artist "Frecourt".
The original tint insert is in a nice condition.
Similar inkwells can be found...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Gold
French 19th Century Ormolu Mounted and Footed Cream Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted and Footed Prismic Pattern Cream Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French ...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded.
Signed "FRECOURT" by the french artist Maurice Frecourt (born 1890, Paris).
Very good condition of the bronze and good...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Gold
Orientalist Silver and Gold Gilt Bronze 19th Century Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Orientalist silver and gold gilt bronze box. Continental. 19th century. Original key and velvet lining.
Category
19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875.
Depicting a cherub with books, with the finest ormolu mounts, this exquisite jewel...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche in a Shape of a Wild Boar
This adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze in the ...
Category
1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French Gilded Bronze Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
A fantastic 1980's sculptural gilt table lamp by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, signed.
Heavy, cast bronze object, fire-gilded.
The electrics have been completely reworked, 2 transver...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Foil
Antique French Animalier Bronze Marble Greyhound Sculpture Desk Paperweight 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900.
The bronze in the style of Emmanuel Fremiet, mad...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Art Deco French silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a cat, ' Chat De Siam Assis ‘. This figure was produced as paperweight and also as car ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Max Le Verrier French Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
This Max Le Verrier bronze makes a wonderful small jewelry box or use it as a desk accessory for holding paper clips or coins, etc... It is very ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Montblanc Limited Edition 2009 Max Von Oppenheim 693/888
By Montblanc
Located in Braintree, GB
Introducing the Montblanc Patron of Art Limited Edition 2009 Max von Oppenheim 888 - a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance, inspired by the life and lega...
Category
Early 2000s German Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Antique Bronze Tray, Desk Tray, Hazelnut, Signed "Louchet Ciseleur", circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful naturalistic utensil desk tray in the design of two hazelnut leaves and hazelnuts on top.
Signed at the bottom "Louchet Ciseleur".
At the bottom of the hazelnuts is a sta...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set consists of a pair of candlesticks, a pen tray, an inkwell, a seal and a letter opener.
...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ram's Head Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with candle arms in the shape of horns surmounted by a nozzle with gadrooned circular drip pans and with headdress moulded as cover opening to reveal a circular detachable gla...
Category
19th Century Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century, French, Patinated Bronze Hunting Dog and Duck Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique dog and bird inkwell. Created in France circa 1870 and attributed to Jules Moiniez, the sculpture composition depicts a setter head ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Plate, Signed "D´Aubrée", France, Jewelry Tray, 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze plate from France.
Signed by the artist "D'Aubrée" on the top.
Beautiful elaboration of the floral decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1979 Italy Post-Modern Graziano Pompili Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and interesting abstract bronze sculpture, it is one of a kind artwork, made in 1979 circa by the Italian Artist Graziano Pompili
The title "Paesaggio con ombra" is tra...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
Category
Early 20th Century French Primitive Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
9k Yellow Gold Horace Woodward & Co Antique Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptiona...
Category
1910s British George V Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Vintage Malachite and Bronze Round Two Part Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and substantial malachite and bronze vintage box is 2 parts. The bronze embedded lines form the perimeter set against the malachite. This makes a great desk accessory and...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Bronze Plate, Utensil Tray, Bronze Doré, Signed M. Arvisenet
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful desk tray with ornaments of wheat straws.
Made of heavy bronze , nicely gilded.
Signed by the french artist "M. Arvisent".
The inscription at the front "L´harmonie d´Arv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Italy Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tracce Tracks
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Murano Large Vintage White Spots Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white spots and gold flecks Italian art glass figurine / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company. The bird has a pattern m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tribal Sculpture Male Warrior Figure in the Style of Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
A small bronze male tribal warrior figure sculpture piece, in the style of Hagenauer, Tribal style, circa 20th century. A male bronze tribal figure holdi...
Category
20th Century Tribal Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15.
Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions.
HIBOU
Par Antoine ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener or Paper Knife, Signed E. Rischmann
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful bronze letter opener in the Art Nouveau style from France.
Representing fruits: apples, plums or cherries.
Designer/Artist: Ernst Rischmann
Very good antique cond...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti with Base
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale""
Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives and ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Candle Holders. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. XIX century.
Pair of candlesticks with a circular base with a raised edge and decorated with two engraved lines, a vase-shaped
axis with fine smooth ...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded.
On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting hounds in the woods.
Very good condition of the bronze work.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Gilt-Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, onyx and enamel cloisonné centerpiece. France, Late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
1980 Italy Post-Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture Beppe Bonetti Piccolo Racconto
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Beppe Bonetti. Title "Piccolo racconto" translate "Little tale""
Beppe Bonetti was born in 1951 in Brescia, Italy, where he lives an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Girl with Sparrows on a Portor Marble Base
Located in Ulm, DE
Sculpture
Girl with sparrows
Bronze, patinated
Portor marble base
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Width: 60 cm
Height: 46 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mackenzie-Childs Art Glass Vase with Gold Polka Dots, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic designer art glass vase by designers' MacKenzie-Childs, circa 1980s, New York. A rare hand-painted piece with gold polka dots around ruffled center/top, with blue and orange...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Three Naked Men Holding Hands Bronze and Marble Base Sculpture 1930's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco three naked men holding hands bronze and marble base sculpture 1930's. Lost wax bronze sculpture of three naked men holding hands.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Empire Inkwell in Gilded and Dark Patinated Bronze from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and beautiful inkwell in gilded and dark patinated bronze with cups in porcelain. French Empire from the 1820s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1820s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
19th century English Regency Bronze Petite Spill Vases
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of English Regency style embossed bronze spill vases in a rare small size. The workmanship is incredible and features Classic shell, lyre and floral detail. Rolled and soldered ...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Miniature Table/Dish in Gilded and Patinated Bronze. 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful miniature table/dish in gilded and patinated bronze. Made in France.
1830s-1840s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
.
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurines paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. They look to be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Carved Marble Accessories
Desk Bell
Marble And Gilt Desk
Hermes 1950s
Bird Desk Object
Pen Shell
Rectangular Decorative Tray
Desk Dog
Small Leather Tray
Antique Traveling Desk
Antique Travel Desk
Desks Deco English
English Art Deco Desks
Equestrian Plates
Colored Glass Desk
French Antique Inkwells
Desk Shaped Inkwell
Gold Pen Holder