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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Graduate" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
English Silver Car Cigar Holder
Located in New York, NY
The 12 cigar holder detachable top reveals a compartment for additional usage, the top of the engine lifts up to reveal a compartment for matches, the top...
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong. Lovely quality original brass circular gong flanked by a pair of cow horns with silver plated mounts standing on a qualit...
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament/paperweight; part of our military related silverware collection.
This exceptional ant...
Category
1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage wooden chess set in wooden box
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
The set shows signs of use (see photo)
Figures have a patina
The board itself is a work of art, adorned with intricate inlaid floral patterns and bordered with...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.75"W x 7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0.38"H
Good original...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Jade Boyars Knife GIA Report
Located in Litchfield, CT
Early 20th century, Natural Nephrite Jade. This fabulous desk accessory is a full sized Russian Boyars knife modeled in Jade. The color and figure of the translucent jade is lovely. It is well carved and accompanied by a GIA report stating that the Nephrite Jade is a natural color with no indication of impregnation. Excellent condition.
Remark: “Objects of this type were popular among late 19th and early 20th-century gentleman as desk ornamentation."
Size: 16 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide by 1/4 inch depth
Weight: 165.40 grams
Stones: Nephrite Jade natural color no indication of impregnation (possibly Siberian Jade...
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th century
Each measures: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell with Water Lily Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Bohemian Czech Art Nouveau inkwell with metal water lily overlay in the style of Loetz, circa 1900s. The green art glass well is capped with...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Item e7280
A beautiful bronze statue of a wandering bear spreading out his blanket to rest. A hat and wal...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Vienna Secession Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Glass Apple Sculpture by Steuben
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand crafted clear glass sculpture of an apple.
Category
1960s American Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Desk Calendar or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back)
New York, USA, Early...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd., this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in design, with reed detailing, 2 pots for ink,...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Each measures: 8.25"W x 4.25"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Studio Craft Walnut Desk Business Card Display and Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century studio craft walnut business card holder and display. The front section slides to insert a standard 3.5 inch by 2 inch size card for display and a slot in the back holds ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully. Measures 3” x 3”. Circa 1960’s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rene Lalique Black Glass Glass 'Tete D'aigle' Cachet
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique black glass 'Tete D'aigle' cachet. Engraved makers mark, 'R Lalique France No. 175'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue Raisonné De ...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 8 piece French leather desk set by Le Tanneur. All pieces wrapped in dark green leather. Desk set includes : desk pad, paper holder, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s
By Gumps
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a vintage mid-century dandelion flower encased in lucite paperweight made by Gumps USA in the 1960s. It is a perfect decorative piece of art for a desk or mid-century inspire...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera With Meniscus Lens & Rotary Shutter Made in the UK 1930's
Constructed from brown bakelite moulded co...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Russian 1915 Moscow Nephrite Jade Desk Picture Frame Mounted in Gilded Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Nephrite jade and gilded silver desk frame.
Beautiful neo classic desk picture frame, created in Moscow Russia, back in the 1915. Carefully crafted in the Russian imperial and Louis XVI style, with solid gilded silver, translucent nephrite green jade...
Category
1910s Russian Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Silver
Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919
By René Lalique
Located in Devon, GB
Rene Lalique Statuette Drapee seal highlighted with green staining
Modelled as a miniature naked figure with a cape draped over her shoulders
Marcil...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition.
Black glass and brass
(the watch was restored).
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bronze Signed Boucher Vintage Architectural Sculpture Carrara Marble Base French
By Boucheron
Located in North Miami, FL
The intersecting sculptural lines of this French signed vintage bronze sculpture by Boucher is polished and has a rose gold color of the bronze. It sits on a white and gray veined Carrara marble block base that is attached. The measurements for the sculpture alone are as follows: 9" H x 5" D x 4.5" W. It is from the 1960s. The intersecting lines of this sculpture give it parallel forms. It is a dynamic sculpture...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes.
This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios number 1078 bronze Art Nouveau "Zodiac" pattern inkwell. This bronze inkwell is permanently mounted on a tray featuring 11 zodiac signs throughout the piece with Libr...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Each measures: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adam Style Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Victoire Frosted Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Stamp Seal "Victoire" made in frosted glass with blue patinat by René Lalique in 1920.
Molded and engraved signature
Perfect condition.
height: 4.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bust of a woman. Silvered bronze sculpture of a moderniste lady.
Mounted over a Italian marble base. Signed on the base Francois. France 1930
Perfect desk piece or paperweig...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 3"D ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and intricate craftsmanship of the early 20th century. Crafted from ornate metalwork, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H
Good vintage condition, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Desk Seal, Late 19th/20th C with Heron Supported Marble Sphere
Located in valatie, NY
Silver plated desk seal, late 19th early 20th c, with three herons supporting a variegated "Spider Green" marble sphere. The bottom has an engraved seal with the initials "SBM." The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Copper
JOKO Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Bruswick. English 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco english silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a driving Monkey, Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight.
Inscribed JOKO on the front and L. Brunswick on ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
N...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gold Silk Moiré and Bronze Picture Frame with Garlands
Located in Toronto, ON
Capture your memories in this French antique bronze picture frame with garlands and gold silk moiré. Accepts one 4" x 6" photograph.
Category
Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.88"D x 2"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Charles & Richard Comyns 1920 London Neo Classic Carriage Table Clock in Sterlin
Located in Miami, FL
Travel carriage clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns.
Beautiful small travel-desk clock, created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Co...
Category
1920s English Neoclassical Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
By Jacobi & Jenkins
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore, circa 1900. The inkwell has a removable domed sterling repousse lid in a floral pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Danish Midcentury Birthday Table Flagpole with Dannebrog And Lion On The Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish birthday table flag, "Dannebrog", name of the Danish flag. It is placed on a green marble base, with a posed lion.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Hermes Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial Hermès paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top. Light patina to silver. Large scale ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2.13"H.
Good origin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray, circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone pen tray
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Measures: 8.75"W x 2.5"D x 0.5"H.
Good original vi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes.
This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique silver desk...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina.
I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it.
This highly collectible vintage piec...
Category
1960s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, 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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