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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1850s
Midcentury Bauhaus Desk Table Lamp Black Enameled Metal, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bauhaus desk or table lamp in steel with black enameled metal shade (inside white), from the 1950s. This desk lamp is adjustable in height and angle, beautiful, minimalistic design a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ico Parisi Italian Design Object Ashtray for Stildomuselezione
By Ico Parisi
Located in Chicago, IL
A rosewood and walnut posacenere or ashtray model 1402 designed by Ico Parisi for Stildomuselezione, circa 1959.
Ashtray 5" diameter x 2.75" height.
Pictured in the Ice Parisi book...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Diskometal Desk Calendar Stand by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Tiny Diskometal Calendar Stand designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare piece for a beautiful desk.
* Diskometal calendear stand
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2314
* Ye...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming desk-top pen tray made from solid Italian silver (800/1000) in Venice by Rossi & Arcandi in the late 1960's.
A wonderful subject, the tray is has the front wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco.
Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Swedish Wooden Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from the 1930s
Measures: Height about 27 cm.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Cartier Paris 1950 Midcentury Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier.
Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's....
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Stunning English Solid Sterling Silver 1936 Art Deco Style Cigarette Dispenser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely 1936 solid sterling silver art deco cigarette dispenser
A very good looking and well made piece, full...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label.
Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed.
Italian Murano Art glass pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Reed & Barton Equestrian Letter Opener, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 274 stamped on the base of the hand...
Category
1940s American Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Ash Tray by Holger Backstrom
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage mid century modern ashtray. Brutalist in style. Featuring 16 holes and 20 points. Made from aluminum. Designed by Holger Backstrom. Not marked. Tasteful patina.
7” long
7” ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
Modernist Perforated Italian Wastepaper Bin in Grey Metal and Brass, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Modernist perforated Italian Wastepaper bin in grey metal and brass
Italy 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with three flowers inside, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 2.5 inches, height ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant silver Hermès desk tray with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the side as well as Made In France. Beautiful con...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and amazing pewter inkstand with glass tube by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute playing, crosslegged Pan figurine -1930. Good vintage condit...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
2 penguin sculptures, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Baccarat Crystal Reversible Sculptural Trinket Desk Tray Sculpture France Signed
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and tough to find Baccarat Crystal desk trinket tray dating from the 1960's. Wonderful form and design. One side has cut out circles and the other has different shaped cutouts. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming poodle figurine, made of brass designed by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Paperweight in Leather and Stone, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight in leather and stone, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 16.5" W x 7.75" D x 12.5" H. #3027.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Bookend model 453 by Max Le Verrier
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of squirrel book presses model N° 453, made of bronze with green patina and with a green marble base. Made by Max Le Verrier (1891- 1973). Signed M ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature
METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound
DIAL / HANDS: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands
DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3"
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Jaeger LeCoultre is renowned worldwide for their technological achievements in horology. They are the quiet designers behind Cartier's European Watch and Clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1950's Original Mettoy Minor Typewriter - Boxed
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Mettoy Minor Typewriter - Boxed.
Classic Mettoy tin typewriter. Originally the typewriter was designed to work on a basic level, most components are still working a...
Category
1950s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy.
A bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Table Fan by STROJSMALT, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Table fan made in the 1950's by STROJSMALT, Czechoslovakia.
Made of plastic, and metal.
Repolished, fully functional, in original condition with a few signs of wear.
Ready to be plug...
Category
1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Tommi Parzinger for Hart Associates Nickel & Taupe Enamel Magazine Rack, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hart Associates, Tommi Parzinger attributed Magazine Stand, Book Stand. Folder Stand. Repurpose. Featuring a sturdy rectangular two part form with curved Nickel plated Brass base and...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The pencil cup was carefully hand-carved out of the horn of a wild water buffalo and its bottom covered with green felt for p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn, Felt
Cellar Quilted Leather Briefcase. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice briefcase is made of cellar quilted leather and brass. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with red, green, and yellow swirl pattern / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Diameter 2.5 inches, height 2.5 inches
Please not...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Flag Post on Marble Stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX, 1947
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flag post with Dannebrog on a marble stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX.
The flag post is most likely made for the coronation of the Ki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition.
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier.
Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plywood
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards- Pack Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940...
Category
1940s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Discover a true gem of mid-20th-century design with this authentic Olivetti Divisumma 14 calculator from the 1940s. Crafted in Italy, this mechanical calculator epitomizes the innovative spirit and meticulous craftsmanship of its era. Whether you're a vintage collector, a design enthusiast, or seeking a striking conversation piece for your office, this rare instrument offers both functionality and timeless aesthetic appeal.
Authentic 1940s Design: A genuine mechanical calculator from the 1940s, showcasing Olivetti's renowned commitment to design excellence.
Iconic Italian Craftsmanship: Meticulously engineered in Italy, the Divisumma 14 reflects the pioneering innovation of post-war office technology.
Collectible Office Technology: Perfect for collectors and design aficionados, this vintage calculator...
Category
1940s Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Cubist Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s. RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a display stand.
Airpl...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Fine vintage Carl Auböck Leather and Brass paper basket, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine vintage Carl Auböck Leather and Brass waste paper basket in good original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been ...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
Pair of Cubes by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Two resin cubes, each containing a sphere, designed by Enzo Mari. Made in Italy by Danese Milano, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Vintage Polished Brass Praying Hands Bowl, Paperweight, Object or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2 pictures
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
1931 Rene Lalique Seal Stamp Ecureuil Squirrel Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Ecureuil" (Squirrel) made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1931.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescent.
height : 11,5 cm
Félix Marcilh...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company.
This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor fi...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bottle Stopper by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Georg Jensen 925 sterling bottle stopper. Marked Denmark Sterling Dessin HN 206.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Blue and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio.
Vintage leather Moroccan portfolio.
Blue and gold vintage Moroccan leather hand tooled leath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
A pair of mid-century spherical Swiveling Cork Desk Organizers by Park Sherman
By Park Sherman
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of swiveling 'Bulletin Ball' cork desk organizers for pens and pencils. Designed and produced by Park Sherman in the USA, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Cork, IE
Based on the design of their 1920s "MET2" and a post-war re-make from their 1930's "C210t", Siemens-Schuckert produced this model "W250T" in Germany between 1949 and 1955.
Showcasing their aviation heritage - Siemens-Schuckert also produced aircraft during World War 1, such as the "Riesenflugzeug" (giant plane or R-plane) - this desk fan became THE GERMAN FAN...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Trio of Italian Brass and Glass Crane Bird Sculptures
Located in Toronto, ON
This spectacular trio of mid-century brass and glass crane sculptures is a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. The cranes are beautifully constructed, with each piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of Rare Austrian Bakelite Salt and Pepper stands
By Kolbenheyer Erich
Located in Vienna, AT
Kolbenheyer Aubock Hagenauer all worked in Vienna in the 1950‘s. One of these Architects is also the Designer of our nice serving table accessory.
An S&P set including toothpick hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern, white ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Murano Glass Paperweight Barovier & Tosa
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Paperweight Murano glass made by Barovier & Tosa Art Glass with the original label to the underneath , barovier & tosa murano venezia.
The Barovier family has a history in Murano da...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition.
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Two beautiful and desirable vintage desk pieces by the most famous luxury brand, the crocodile skin still has its original sheen and is in very good condition.
Both pieces have st...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crocodile
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope.
Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century.
B...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency 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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