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Desk Accessories For Sale
Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Purple Desk Home Accessories By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tray set of 2 Color: Purple Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm Material: Leather Collection: Knotted.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Heavy and solid sculptural looping wire bottle holder by Carl Aubock II. In excellent shape, surface shows fine patina, according to age. The rattan grip wrapping still fully intact....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...
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Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Desk Accessories

Materials

Composition

19th Century Bronze Inkwell
Located in Delft, NL
19th century bronze inkwell A bronze inkwell in 2 colors in a sleek round shape with 2 armrests with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of...
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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Set of Three Edwardian Hobnail Cut Crystal Decanters 20thCentury
Located in London, GB
A superb set of three antique Edwardian hobnail cut crystal decanters circa 1900 in date. The three wonderful hobnail cut square decanters with original faceted ball stoppers. It i...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

English Sterling Silver Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Fountain Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Sterling Silver Haviland-Nye Hallmarked Fountain Pen With A Schmidt Medium Nib, With A Black Tooled Leather Box. Designed 2002 London Specifically for H.R.H Queen Elizabeth ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three piece desk set The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen h...
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1950s Iraqi Islamic Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #4317 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4317 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceived as a fountain pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

American Cast Iron Copying Press with Circular Three Spoke Wheel. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron copying press with a circular three spoke cork screw wheel, flanking scrolled support arms, pressure plate, and resting on the original r...
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1820s American American Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian style handblown art glass sculpture of an elephant. Italian art glass hand blown green and uranium neon green elephant sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Letter Opener with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of sophistication to your workspace with this rare Gucci-designed luxury leather desktop accessory. Crafted in Italy circa 1970, this exquisite letter opener embodies r...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib & Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier fountain pen. Crafted in France, this must de Cartier Trinity 18ct Gol...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage clear lucite or acrylic post modern fan shaped card holder, sorter or separator made in Italy in the 1980s by Guzzini. Marked "Guzzini Made in Italy" this originally was sold...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear glass with beautiful hues when light go...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made In Italy White&Red Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Each...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Ritz Carlton Osaka Porcelain Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A dark blue porcelain jewelry dish from The Ritz Carlton, Osaka, Japan, circa late-20th century. Iconic Ritz Carlton Lion head and crown at center, 'Osaka...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian 1898 Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular form. This inkstand is fitted with a gallery, embellished with impressive pierced and applied scrolling foliate ornamentation. The shaped, incurved rims of the body and anterior rim of the sterling silver inkstand are ornamented with a paralleling applied gadroon decorated border. The surface of the fox silver inkstand incorporates a concave oval pen receiver. The body of the inkstand incorporates two ink bottle receivers flanking a rectangular stamp box. The impressive hallmarked ink bottles each have a tapering cylindrical form and are embellished with further pierced scrolling foliate ornamentation; these ink bottles secure to the stand with a screw fitment to the underside. Each ink bottle is fitted with a plain domed hinged cover and opens to allow access to the original glass liner. The central sterling silver stamp box...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Sake Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper sake set with cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. A total of 8 cups, 8 saucers, and a sake pot. Floral design against the cobalt blue b...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Box 1925
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Branded Cardboard Box & Paper Booklet Ref: 27323 Around 1925, a successor to the Vest Pocket Kodak was rele...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Ancient Islamic Persian Khurasan Silver Inlaid Bronze Caligraphy Inkwell 1200
Located in Portland, OR
An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200. The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles. The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Contemporary Massive Rock Crystal White / Clear Quartz Point Cluster
Located in Toronto, ON
A massive contemporary rock crystal point cluster. Huge central crystal points are surrounded by smaller points in this one of a kind natural specimen. Rock crystal has long been use...
Category

2010s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning paperweight features a beautiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The inside bottom of the piece is made of rich blue glass, where the bubbles are ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Decor Tray Set - Set of 4 decorative trays in different colors - Handmade
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Decor Tray Set - Set of 4 trays in different colors Include: - 1 (one) Leather Tray, Small Square Tray - Color: Vanilla Dimensions: Height: 1.78 in (4,5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable piece to elevate any office, and an essential addition to your vintage Hermès collection. This elegant Hermès loupe is a stunning object. A d...
Category

1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Clear Glass 'Archer' Mascot. This model features a crouching archer with bow and arrow. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue...
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1920s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Raw malachite
Located in Diest, BE
Raw piece of malachite, great decorative piece.
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1970s Congolese Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Raw malachite
Raw malachite
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Murano Multicolor Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass faceted paperweight with multicolor murrina and air bubbles, Italy, 1960s. Spectacular and luxury large Murano handblown colorful Millefiori paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Argentor Sugar bowl made of brass and glass. Design by Jutta Sika around 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Sugar bowl made of brass and glass. Design by Jutta Sika. Around 1910. Stamped Argentor; Jutta Sika was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte and a founding member of the Austrian Werkb...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Royal Model O Touch Control Glossy Black Portable Manual Typewriter in Case. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: Case 6" H x 13" W x 12" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Stone Box
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...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Furniture Handle Hammered Brass Bronze Cabinet Hardware Drawer Pulls
Located in Warsaw, PL
Handcrafted hardware by RUDA Studio is aimed to embody a touch of natural phenomena. The hammered brass handle reminds of honeycombs or drops of water frozen in the metal. This aesth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser, USA, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Mr. Peanuts Dispenser is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. This vintage object was realized by Tarco Company and it was used as a real peanut...
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Mid-20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely embossed and chiseled with scrolls and flowers, typical of the Italian Baroque of t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Novelty Inkwell - Brass Tortoise / Turtle c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English inkwell cast in solid English brass in the form of a Tortoise retaining his original glass eyes. The lid lifts to ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mr. and Mrs. Black Tie Playing Cards
Located in San Diego, CA
Black tie playing cards, printed is Spain. Two sets: Mr. and Mrs. Individual cards measure 3.5" H x 2.25 W.
Category

20th Century Spanish Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Curzio Desk Set
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisitely distinguished by a clean and essential design, this desk set will infuse subtle sophistication in any home office or study. Composed of a ruler, t...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Hermes Paris 1970 Modernist Purse Pencil In 18Kt Gold And .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A purse pencil designed by Hermes. Very sleek and useful purse pencil, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1970. It was crafted with slim modernist ge...
Category

1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Dindon" (turkey) made in butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on the edge. Perfect condition Measure: height: 6 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
Located in Lausanne, CH
An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet d'Enfert, Paris France. The handles are silverplate and the blades are in stainless ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Jacques Adnet Modernist Desk Office Waste Paper Basket, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) designed this beautiful Art Deco modernist chrome desk accessory or office waste basket. The minimalist geometric round shape boasts a typic...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Brown&Green Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Brass Pen, Phone Dialer, Paper Weight Attributed to Carl Aubock
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage ink pen / rotary phone dialer / paper weight made of lacqered polished brass with an ink pen insert. The pen is model number 5037 and was de...
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Dunhill lift arm lighter made in the 1960s. Body wrapped in ostrich leather that has a perfect patina. Amazing texture and practical size perf...
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier Burgundy Lacquer & 18 Carat Gold Plate Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen With Cartier Case. Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, & are manufactured by Montblanc. This ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel like turquoise stone, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pen (4577-5210) with 18 carat gold n...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D x 2.5 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: In very goo...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Art Nouveau Desk Set by Tiffany Calendar, Ink Dryer, Box and Clip
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau desk set by Tiffany calendar, ink dryer, box and clip Sizes: Measures: Perpetual calendar 16 x 16 cm Box 10 x 7 x 4 cm Clip 6 x 10 x 3...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1920s small pot with a horseshoe and some horse race related items. Think it can be used at a table for paperclips, toothpicks, matchsticks or just as a open salt pot...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage "Zero" Aluminum Attaché / Briefcase P5-SI by Haliburton - New Old Stock
By Halliburton
Located in San Diego, CA
A brand new vintage "Zero" aluminum attaché / briefcase model #P5-SI 5" Premier by Halliburton, circa 1990s. This piece is "New Old Stock (NOS)" and has never been used and comes wi...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunning rare piece has been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats and carved nephrite green jadeite jade. Accented with applications of navy blue enamel and fitted on top, with a hinged retractable handle. The movement is mechanical It is accompanied with the associated original key for the winding. The dial is silver with guilloche, Roman numerals with gold hands and inscribed, Cartier. Weight: 320.95 Grams, (205.74 Dwt). Measurements: 69 mm by 31 mm by 78 mm (2.72 x 1.22 x 3.07 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, five times with the head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the gold, two times with the maker's mark JM inside of a lozange cartouche and signed on the reverse, "CARTIER 1649". Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a coll...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with orange to green "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass flowers paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. There are...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle Serial Number: 2655227 Made in Germany Ideal for sewing most materials such as denim, canvas, silk, calico and the like, Could be used as was intended for sewing or recycled as a small office ornament...
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1950s European Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Modern Aluminum Sculptural Bookends
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Sculptural bookends Architectural forms, minimalist design, and Machine Age simplicity inform these statuesque bookends. Each p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

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

Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk block This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface. Made to order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimesions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Bronze The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used togethe...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Stoneware

Polished White Jewel Box in Bird's-Eye Maple with Gold-Plated Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Shiny white bird's-eye maple shiny jewel box with 24-karat pink gold hardware. Necklace on the top and removable tray.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 2...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will a...
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone 1st model in production called Candy. It's in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true p...
Category

1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Hand Crafted Onyx Cylindric Decorative Vase, Italy 1970's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall hand-crafted cylindric decorative vase in Onyx.
Category

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

Materials

Onyx

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of mouth-blown bird sculptures in pink Murano glass. These delightful bird are signed on the bottom by A. Seguso and were produced in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. Th...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather. Featuring brass hardware and contrast stitching quintessential to the refined style of...
Category

1950s French Vintage 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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