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French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 ...

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1890s French Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”

Located in Kastrup, DK

A neoclassical Grand Tour sculpture in dark-patinated bronze depicting The Dying Gaul — an iconic motif after the famous ancient original from Pergamon. Mounted on an oval Siena marb...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century
Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive Art Nouveau pewter jewelry tray by Achille Gamba. 20th Century A stunning, large, and heavy pewter Art Nouveau serving dish, crafted from pure pewter, featuring a reclini...

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20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Pewter

A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.
A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.

A Russian silver inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, St. Petersburg 1836.

Located in Milan, IT

A Russian silver figured inkwell, jeweler: Johann Fredrik Akerblom, taster Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpinshií. Cylindrical inkwell raised on four feet with chiseled and knurled floral e...

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1830s Russian Other Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna
Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Antique Black Forest Brienz Wood Carved Dog Letter Opener 1890s, Austria Vienna

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

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1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Gold Pocket Penknife with Sheffield Steel Blades, 1899
Antique Victorian Gold Pocket Penknife with Sheffield Steel Blades, 1899

Antique Victorian Gold Pocket Penknife with Sheffield Steel Blades, 1899

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine late Victorian 9ct gold penknife, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899, combining practical design with the craftsmanship and quality materials characteristic of the period. The ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935
Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935

Art Deco Royal KHM Standard Typewriter c.1935

By Royal Typewriter Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco Royal KHM series standard typewriter with black high gloss finish and gull wings. The nickel keys are glass with black and gold letters. Completely cleaned with ne...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.
Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Brussels, BE

Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 16 cm W, 10 cm H, 8 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in th...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s
Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German Souvenir Metal Money Bank with Munich Child, Circa Early 1900s A charming and evocative antique metal money bank, likely produced as a souvenir from Oktoberfest in Mu...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4
1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A incredibly rare 4 piece set for the discerning collection. Designed in the 1940s by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès. This is an investment grade set that will likely continue to rise i...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely Art Deco desk set ruler is the perfect accessory for any refined office ambiance. The ruler is made of Macassar wood with a chromed metal accent. The geometric shape is s...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s
Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

By Siemens

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial mod. Sip and handset music box. The phone is made of where gray plastic with a transparent disc. The handset holder music box is made of white plastic and is made up of three cylindrical elements: the lowest contains a half metal sphere, the highest has a hole and can be used as a pen holder while the central cylinder is the one with the function of a handset holder. The music box is loaded with the appropriate lever under the base and by placing the handset on the button of the central cylinder the sound is activated. Produced in the 1960s, the Siemens telephone...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy inkwell with bronze lid. The robust mushroom shaped inkwell is created with heavy handblo...

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s
Midcentury  Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs. Wood bottom. 1950s

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue
Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

Located in New York, NY

A small figural male nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century. Bacchus was known as the 'wine' God. Piece is made of sold bronze or brass ...

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Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s
20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s

20th century Vintage Marble and Brass Phone from Italy, 1960s

Located in LEGNY, FR

20th century marble phone made in Italy in the 60s. Green marble and brass. Still working. Very good state. Retro style.

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1960s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century
Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century A beautifully figured and unusually large decorative sphere hand-turned from thuya burl, dating to the late 19th centu...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Burl, Thuya

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Located in Wien, AT

Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...

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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

Located in Greven, DE

English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Silver

Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two
Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two

Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two

By Wallendorf

Located in Praha, CZ

A rare and beautifully coordinated six-piece tea set from the esteemed Wallendorf Porcelain Manufactory, dating to the GDR era. This delightful set features two complete color-themed...

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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York,...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

An outstanding testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was m...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Latex

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810
Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...

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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Iron

English Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Jasperware Scallop Seashell Box, circa 1980s
English Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Jasperware Scallop Seashell Box, circa 1980s

English Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Jasperware Scallop Seashell Box, circa 1980s

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful special edition English Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware small oval box with gold scallop seashell design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, England. Piece is matte black stoneware with gold scallop seashell design on top lid. The box was created in the mid-1980s as a special edition for members of the Wedgwood Collectors Society, marked on inside lid area in gold (as shown.) Markers mark 'Wedgwood', 'Made in England', on bottom as shown. Piece can neatly hold a cocktail ring or other small items, etc., or just be beautiful as a standalone piece decorative object. English wood box...

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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

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Stoneware

Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s
Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s

Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Vienna, AT

A wrought iron Art Nouveau era model of a snake / serpent. High-quality craftsmanship, handmade of forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. A decorative object, which would look great in your shelf, but also suitable as a paperweight, a jewelry ring holder...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s
Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This orange vinyl record stand was produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the second half of the 20th century. Executed in molded plastic, the pie...

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Early 1900s Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin
Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin

Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Letter Opener E. Famin France Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: Length: 25cm This fine letter opener dates to the early 20th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy

Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy

By Guzzini

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

Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp with White Marble Base, Italy, 1970s

Located in Lisse, NL

A striking Murano glass table lamp from the 1970s, handcrafted in Italy. This sculptural piece features a hand-blown glass globe with a captivating clear and frosted gradient finish,...

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Sleek Cartier 18K Gold Nib Black Body Trinity Fountain Pen With Box Designed by Cartier and Manufactured by MontBlanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen nib is 18...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Rare Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gorham Martele Footed Inkstand with Hinged Lid
Rare Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gorham Martele Footed Inkstand with Hinged Lid

Rare Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Gorham Martele Footed Inkstand with Hinged Lid

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous, rare, sterling silver (.950) Art Nouveau, Martele inkstand with ball feet and hinged lid, the Gorham Manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1905. According to the PTB mark on the underside, most probably, the Gorham silversmith who made it...

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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

A Jaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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

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1930s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray
1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray

1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Techniqu...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Tin, Copper, Metal

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in North Miami, FL

This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...

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1990s American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Velvet, Wood

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze wild boar figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze figurine is believed to date from the early 20th cen...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional Art Deco modernist desk accessory, meticulously crafted in France circa 1930, is a striking fusion of sophistication and utility. The stunning, bold geometric silhou...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set
1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set

By Curt Schlevogt

Located in Delft, NL

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid collection Bohemian Malachite glass dresser set Czechoslovakian moulded in deep relief Bohemian malachite glass dresser set by Curt Schlevogt from the...

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1930s Czech Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unde...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s
Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small and stylish desk sculpture or paperweight. Despite its smaller size it is rather heavy. It was made in Scandinavia or Germany during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: W: 9 cm, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany
Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany

Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany

By Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Montblanc Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Set With 14ct Gold Nibs & Presentation Box & Papers, Leather Montblanc Pen Holder 1980's Made & marked as W. Germany on...

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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture
Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist paperweight in the shape of a foot, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder

Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Bronze Inkwell With Pen Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass inkwell with pen holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ap...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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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