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Desk Accessories For Sale
Venezia Mestre Set of 2 Bookends by Morici
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid way of adorning both a clean and minimalist or traditional bookcase, this pair of bookends is a veritable objet d'art entirely crafted and veneered by hand. Fashioned of w...
Category
2010s Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim.
The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell...
Category
19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Writing Set in Glass, italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Writing Desk realized in Italy in 1970s.
Only one original pen available.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice additio...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Resin Color Grape by Paola Valle
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 ve...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, handcrafted Scottish studio art glass 'Dragonfly' garden paperweight decorative object, made in Scotland, circa late-20th century. A beautiful piece, a traveling garden ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Ashtrays and Lighter in Crystal by Rosenthal Studio Linie Design, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
particular set consisting of a Ronson lighter and crystal ashtray, with an inclined shape, in the style of mangiarotti design
measurements: the ashtr...
Category
1970s Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationer...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Clear Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
Located in Norton, MA
Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table Cabinet, all original components and all in good condition with the good working function...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Machiche
Cartier 18 Carat Gold Plated Trinity Vendome Ballpoint Pen With Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18 Carat Gold Plated Trinity Vendome Ballpoint Pen With Red Leather Cartier Box
Case is different from one in main image will be the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Smoke Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
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 Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
Brass Letter Opener in Hoof Shape, United States, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Cast brass letter opener in the shape of a hoof. reminiscent of midcentury Hermes home accessories.
Category
1950s American Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Petit Prince & Aviator Ballpoint Pen Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Special Edition Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince & Aviator. The barrel and cap of the ballpoint are made of brown precious resin. The clip is t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Platinum
Yellow Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
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 Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
KITA LIVING Hikari Oil Burner
Located in Bomonti, TR
Dedicated to moments of tranquillity and serenity, Hikari Oil Burner is a living object that embodies a form within the balance of the Japandi style and the 1980s deconstructivism movement. It defines a sculptural volume of conic pieces that complete each other distinctively. Crafted with softly brushed aluminium, Hikari Oil Burner is designed by Gökhan Eryaman and İsmail Dağlı...
Category
2010s Turkish Japonisme Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson - from the period around 1800 - 1815 in the United Kingdom. This fantastic Captain’s campaign writing slope dates back to the Napoleonic wars. Well constructed out of solid mahogany with screwed down mount re-enforcements, brass banding, and inset carrying handles at each end, this outstanding travel desk box was designed to withstand the harsh maritime life at sea. The exterior of this Victorian travel box shows an attractive mahogany grain, beautiful colour, and a lovely pleasing patina. There are a couple of old indented scars to the lid along with the usual minor surface scratching, but these imperfections confer it an absolutely unique charme. The box has a tri-fold operation, opening to reveal a secondary smaller writing surface for quick use, then opening again to reveal the main slope fitted with a green felt writing surface which is in reasonable condition and compliments the original interior. When it is completely opened you have two storage compartments underneath. The original lock works smoothly with the original key. The original interior is nicely fitted out with a dark green leather drop-down section in the lid which features four memoire pockets. This section can additionally be lowered to reveal a document wallet...
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
CHANEL Snow Globe
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHANEL winder holiday snow globe featuring Chanel gift bags, boxes, and N.5 perfume bottle / Made in France
This comes in original box
Diameter: 4 inches / Height: 5.5 inches
1 avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cartier 18ct Gold Plate Nib Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen, Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Vendome Trinity Brushed Ballpoint Pen With Bordeaux Leather Slip Case
Brushed Silver-tone with Trinity rings to the cap, and a retractable mechanical clip, together with the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Crystal Pineapple Paperweight by Oleg Cassini
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Hollywood Regency crystal pineapple paperweight by Oleg Cassini, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Zodiac" bronze desk set. The nine-piece set includes: large inkwell, pen brush, two letter racks, pair of bookends, stamp box, notepad...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass.
When you illum...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Uranium Glass
Perle Welta Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Fixed Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Welta Perle Prontor II Folding Bellow Camera with Meyer Görlitz Nr 777805 Trioplan 7.8cm F4.5 Lens
Made in Germany
Welta was a successful camera maker based in Freital near Dresde...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Shoehorn, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Shoehorn vase is a original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
Made in Italy.
The object is realized with bamboo wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marble egg is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
Made in Italy.
The work is realized entirely in marble.
The egg is re...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver letter opener.
Additional Details:
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
Marked to the end of the handle for Tiffany & Co. / 925 / © / 1995
Simply a wonderful letter...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Lalique Frosted Glass Tang Horse Figurine or Paperweight
By Lalique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine french glass figurine or paperweight.
By Lalique.
Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in the 1980s.
In the form of a Tang Dynasty horse with cropped tail and mane.
The horse in frosted glass and the rectangular base and negative space (between legs) in clear glass.
With an original Lalique Paris sticker and etched "Lalique Ⓡ France" signature.
Simply a wonderful Lalique horse...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s.
This fantastic Mur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Office Set in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood, Leather and Corno Italiano
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Create a stylish working spot with our office set, exuding a sense of minimalism and sophistication. Comprised of a desk blotter, a catch-all tray, a pen holder, an A4 letter tray and two picture frames...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood
Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Agate
Calipso Desk Blotter in Black Leather with Corno Italiano Detailing, Mod. 5300s
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Boasting prized materials and refined lines, our Calipso desk blotter will ensure a smooth work area while protecting the surface of your desk. Crafted of premium black Tosca leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Black Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen & Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Made in Paris, France
Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box.
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Charoite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare mineral. A beautiful organic pattern graces this charoite stone;...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Brass Shark Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass shark paperweight, circa 1970's. The piece is. in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7"W x 3.5"D x 2"H. #4139
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cartier Trinity 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Trinity 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel i...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate
Leather Basket by Lancel Paris, Signed and Made in Italy
By Lancel Paris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This basket, or trash can, is signed Lancel Paris underneath, and has been made in Italy in the 1970's.
The leather as a beautiful old patina.
It is in good condition.
Category
1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An Onyx Cabochon
Manufactured by Montblanc
The pen is made from a black composite
Pen n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets.
Complete with Beautifully Designed...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 different designs available).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower designs Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Jade Green Resin Seated Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bright jade green resin seated Buddha, in the Chinoiserie style, circa mid to late-20th century. Dimensions: 4" depth x 3.5" width x 3.38" height ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues. Showing Jelly Fish inside, in different colors, floating on controlled bubbles. Co...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very elegant desk set in art deco probably from 1930s or earlier. The desk set is made of patinated brass and consists of two parts. An ink stand with pen stand and a rocker blotter...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios Style Iridescent Favrile Glass Scarab Paperweight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco style iridescent favrile glass scarab paper weight
In the manner of Tiffany Studios
USA, 20th Century
Measures: 4.63"W x 2.75"D x 1.63"H
Very...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Casted Glass Banana in Crystal, Lilac
Located in Richmond, VA
Casted glass banana in dichroic lilac by Devon Made inspired by blown glass fruit makers and collectors from the 1960's. The light playful approach to everyday fruit is contrasted wi...
Category
2010s New Zealand Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Rare Set of S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Three Pen Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set With Spares, Original Paperwork
1 Brown Marble Lacquered 18ct Yellow Gold Nib Fountain Pen Finished Wit...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Baccarat French Crystal Heart Paperweight or Decorative Object
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
From French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent puffed heart paperweight or decorative object, circa early 21st century, Fr...
Category
Early 2000s French Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Bulgari Letter Holder
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulgari desk letter holder with curved copper metal arches and white marble base / made in Italy
Original mark on the underside / comes in original box
Width: 4 inches, depth: 2.5...
Category
20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Last one available!
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, satin surface and applied flower murrines Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
By SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape
Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces
All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...
Category
1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Hardwood
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten. We sourced these from the US. Extraordinary original 1940's new old stock, never used, incredible graphics. Listing is for a p...
Category
1940s European Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Elegant Paperweight in Bronze and Nero Portoro marble. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Paperweight in Bronze and Nero Portoro marble. Beautiful designed male lion. Made in France during the late 19th Century.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century. Made with high quality mahogany wood, it has an elegant and refined appearance. The...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Wood
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, 1960s
By Braun
Located in Milan, IT
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, 1960s
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Large Natural Malachite Box
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 3.3 lb malachite box. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemstone malachite in brilliant green, displaying concentric rings, swirls and stripes. Bo...
Category
2010s Unknown Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite
A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box
This Must de Cartier fountain pen has a body in engine turned silver metal with gadroon motif.
Finished with th...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver Plate
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist peanut keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver metal armillary sundial featuring Roman numerals and the zodiac signs.
USA, Late 20th century.
Measures: 8.5"W x 5"D x 10"H
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Brass Shopping Bag Tote in the Manner of Gio Ponti circa 1970
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic and oh so chic Italian brass tote bag with brass rope handles and creased sides in the manner of Gio Ponti, circa 1970. Clean clean clean. Newly professionally cleaned and gen...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Sculpture "Man With Stick" 4060
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Sculpture "Man With Stick" 4060. This beautifully crafted sculpture first conceived in the 1950's by Carl Aubock is a wonderful examp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
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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