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Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist
Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, f...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.63"H Good orig...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider lamp, circa 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parce...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

By Ralph Lauren, Globe Wernicke

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1970s Sleek Chrome Desk Organizer File Tray Style Diego Matthai
1970s Sleek Chrome Desk Organizer File Tray Style Diego Matthai

1970s Sleek Chrome Desk Organizer File Tray Style Diego Matthai

By Diego Matthai

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Sleek Modern Chrome Desk Organizer black and chrome Tray 15 d x 10.63 w x 1.88 h Clean modern lines Unsigned, in the style of Diego Matthai Original vintage, refer to images listed.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London 1952 (stamp inside) The Vest Pocket Kodak (VPK), also known as the Soldier's Kodak, is a line of compact folding cameras introduced by Eastman Kodak in April 1912 and produced until 1934, when it was succeeded by the Kodak Bantam. Because the VPK uses 127 film, it is more compact than contemporary folding cameras using 120 film and larger sheet film formats offered by Kodak; measuring approximately 12×6.3×2.7 cm when stowed, it could be carried in a vest pocket, as the name suggests. Frank Hurley, official photographer of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, salvaged a VPK and three rolls of film from the sinking of the expedition ship Endurance with the loss of most of his photographic equipment. He used it to shoot 38 images of the successful return of the party to civilisation.[24] A VPK was carried during the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition and may offer proof that climbers George Mallory...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp

By J. Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern table fan by elettrodomestici San Giorgio, 1960s Adjustable table fan with burgundy Bakelite blades and a metal rod cage. The base is also made of burgundy...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau letter opener, circa 1905, in bronze. Decorated with ginkgo biloba leaves, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 20 cm Width: 3.3 cm Thickness: 1 cm Weight...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Porcelain Bookends & Trinket Dish, Flapper Girl on Pig, Set of 3
Art Deco Porcelain Bookends & Trinket Dish, Flapper Girl on Pig, Set of 3

Art Deco Porcelain Bookends & Trinket Dish, Flapper Girl on Pig, Set of 3

Located in Beirut, LB

A delightful trio of Art Deco porcelain figures, all from the same charming series, a pair of bookends and a coordinating trinket dish, each modeled as a stylish 1920s flapper in a p...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Victor Vasarely Style Op Art Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories
Victor Vasarely Style Op Art Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories

Victor Vasarely Style Op Art Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Op Art colorful beveled Lucite Cube designed in the Style of Victor Vasarely. He was a Hungarian born French artist who used geometric shapes and colorful graphics...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Hand-Crafted Malachite Jewelry Box, Butterfly Design, Italian Artistry
Hand-Crafted Malachite Jewelry Box, Butterfly Design, Italian Artistry

Hand-Crafted Malachite Jewelry Box, Butterfly Design, Italian Artistry

Located in Somis, CA

This exceptional box is crafted from genuine natural malachite, beautifully polished to reveal its extraordinary colors and patterns. Most remarkable is the lid, where the stone’s ma...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.

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1970s Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell
Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Art Nouveau Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Art Nouveau Young Boy Figural Double Sided Hotel Front Desk Call Bell Marked Dep.

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902
Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902

Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902

Located in Roma, IT

Giuseppe Garibaldi silver medal is an original silver medal realized in Italy by Italian manufacture in 1910. This silver medal celebrates Giuseppe Garibaldi with a portrait. On ...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with so...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder
English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder

English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb English Edwardian repoussé brass letter rack, circa 1930. It has a charming fish and stylized foliate design with two slots for letters and correspondence and would be a han...

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1930s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with brown leather desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) US...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pyrite Skull from Peru
Pyrite Skull from Peru

Pyrite Skull from Peru

Located in New York, NY

Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Pyrite

Italian Ceramic Box
Italian Ceramic Box

Italian Ceramic Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drip glaze ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Grainy finish along with high gloss accents in a beautiful chocolate brown and tan giving it great depth...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells

Located in Haarlem, NL

Set of two very cute original 19th century carved wooden Victorian era wiener dogs or dachshund inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to r...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Onyx Shagreen and White Cow Bone Tray
Onyx Shagreen and White Cow Bone Tray

Onyx Shagreen and White Cow Bone Tray

Located in New York, NY

levate your tabletop with this luxurious rectangular tray, wrapped in richly textured onyx shagreen and framed in polished white cow bone. The bold contrast o...

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2010s Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone, Shagreen

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen
Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen An elegant and timeless Parker Duofold fountain pen, crafted in glossy black resin with refined gold-plated details and an 18k gold nib. A true ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener
French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener

French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener – France, circa 1920s–30s An exceptional and imaginative French Art Deco bronze letter opener, cast in the form of a bird's talon gras...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden television. The screen has rounded corners and a cream colored plastic frame, under...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style
Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A great deco...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Marble

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s
ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An artist made pen holder in heavy stock solid bronze. This is number 1 of 33 made. This very interesting and brutalist' perceived piece is made from a fragment of an industrial worm...

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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible

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1890s American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and complete with its original cut-glass inkwells. This el...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box
Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box

By Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box, circa 1980s. A beautifully crafted faceted crystal heart paperweight signed by the renowned German porcelain and g...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair
Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair

Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful rich pair of Art Deco Modern marble stone vases, circa mid-20th century. Marble is predominantly a dark espresso brown with red brick, light brown and green hues, polishe...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble

Piet Hein 'Solitaire' Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s
Piet Hein 'Solitaire' Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s

Piet Hein 'Solitaire' Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s

By Piet Hein

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Piet Hein 'Solitaire' rare teak board game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s. A solid teak Solitaire game designed by Piet Hein (1905-1996) in the 1950s. Manufact...

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

Materials

Wood

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original brass collared & hinged inkwells in brass surrounds (the hinges now a bit loose fro...

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880
Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Antique English Figural / Novelty Ostrich Inkwell C.1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors
Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Located in Vienna, AT

Montblanc money clip crafted from sterling silver, exemplifying the brand’s renowned precision and timeless elegance. This refined accessory combines practicality with luxury, making...

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1950s French International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting on two books. The owl has glass eyes, and the Stand has a tray for pen and accessori...

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1930s German Black Forest Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Stylish Inlay Throughout. The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no hidden compartment. Interior when folded out,...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sellier & Bellot Antique Mechanical Pencil Sharpener, Czechoslovakia, MidCentury
Sellier & Bellot Antique Mechanical Pencil Sharpener, Czechoslovakia, MidCentury

Sellier & Bellot Antique Mechanical Pencil Sharpener, Czechoslovakia, MidCentury

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare and highly collectible Sellier & Bellot (S&B) mechanical desk pencil sharpener, manufactured in Prague, Czechoslovakia. This substantial vintage pencil sharpener features a rob...

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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Round Coasters set in black marble
Round Coasters set in black marble

Round Coasters set in black marble

Located in Mexico City, MX

Set of four round coasters in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-1...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s
Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s

Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe, circa 1960s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's roo...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB
1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB

1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in New York, NY

1930s Small Bronze GAB paper weight manufactured by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden. It is a rectangular shape with with a decorative figurin in the shape of a lion standing...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White
Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White

Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century or earlier. Exact origin unknown. Carved design on top depicts an ancient relief...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A small letter opener and / or Dagger. We like to think if you receive a love letter or valentine this is a letter opener, for bills and tedious documents it would be a dagger. The...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Steel

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern 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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