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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Hermcès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder in Brass and Leather
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermcès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder in Brass and Leather
Exceptional Hermès Stirrup Shaped Pencil and cards Holder
...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze blotter ends with a custom brown leather desk pad
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Each blotter end m...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Enamel Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue enamel blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk pad
By Tiffany Studios
New ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Mid Century Walnut Valet
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage walnut valet to meet all your organizing needs. Features several inset areas for organizing small items and brass bars for holding paper. Unique faceted shape. A great orga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vase with Bronze Pot with Cloisone Technique and Plants of Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
Vase with bronze pot with Cloisone technique and plants of hard stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
England, early 20th century
A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
20Th Century Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A large 20th century Italian hand blown glass paperweight by Murano. It is a round aquarium with a large a tropical reef with seaweed and exotic fish in the center, five dolphins are...
Category
20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Ash Tray, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze ash tray featuring Greek key designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 1"H.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Studio Wood Letter Trays by Appalachian Artist Kelly Mehler
By Rude Osolnik
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible pair of studio made letter trays by Appalachian based artist Kelly Mehler.
Dimensions: 10" x 18" x 9" and 10" x 15" x 8.25"
Kelly Mehler’s formal training began at t...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare pewter inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden -1925.
Lid in the shape of a fish, relief decoration along the sides.
The insert in glass is missing.
Wear and patina consistent wit...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Brutalist travertine table lighter, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Brutalist travertine table lighter
Designed and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
H 12 cm - Diam. 9 cm
Conditions: excell...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
Category
1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bentwood
Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun, vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Great silver color with nice details throughout and finished off with thi...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Murano Blue Green Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue with green spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Category
Late 20th Century African Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Green Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad
By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H.
Good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
MCM Lucite Napkin Holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool MCM lucite napkin holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs,circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition measures 9"W x 6.D x 4"H. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest and rare antique Black Forest inkstand.
If you are a collector of decorative and rare Black Forest antiques then this entirely handcarved inkstand could be gracing your home...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 2....
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Paper Roll Dispenser and Paper Cutter by Busman Spring
Located in Seattle, WA
This item is Made with Wood and Cast Iron or Similar Material. All Movable Parts are in Good Condition. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 12 1/2 W ; 6 D...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Art Deco bookends, curiosity, they are two figures sculptures in the shape of a horse, in white/grey veined marble
They are very decorative functional pieces and at the same time th...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made in Europe, circa 1910s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living ro...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Good original condition
The machine has a crooked bottom edge
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, circa 1920.
Stamped at the bottom "H&H" for its firm Hukin &Heath, and a silver mark "9025".
Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Ho...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piec...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
BMW Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a BMW cafe racer motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tob...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked Solingen Germany.
"Often called “...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modernist Crystal Art Glass World Ball Healing Sphere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Crystal World Ball Healing Sphere Art Glass
4 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
See all images.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetrer...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Le Corbusier & charlotte perriand bowl vide poche, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare authentic and iconic modern glass storage compartment or ashtray designed by the famous French architects of the 20th century Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Lumax.
Le...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and brass tools by W.H. Harling, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Nicely p...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French oak letter holder
France, circa 1940s
Handsome solid wood letter holder
Two escalating storage compartments rest on a platform base
Decorat...
Category
1940s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plaster, Oak
Accessorio da studio di Buckle Richard in argento, XX secolo
Located in Premariacco, IT
In argento con marchio impresso in prossimità del logo.
Category
20th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze and enamel letter opener featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 1"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in Italy in the 70s.
Biliko (actually ‘bilico’) is the Italian word for ‘balance’ or...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features Painted scenes, beautiful color, crown mark to inkwell, ver nice antique set. Circa Ear...
Category
Early 1900s Other Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Tip of...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Pair of square-based office bins. The main structure is made of a perforated metal sh...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century modern Italian travertine elephant letter holder / sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Grand Tour Style Carved Alabaster Bookends Formed as Classical Ruins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good pair of architectural inspired columnar bookends, both carved in the form of ancient ruins of reeded columns, raised on stepped bases. Dimensions noted are those shown fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster
Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in Italy in the 70s.
Biliko (actually ‘bilico’) is the Italian word for ‘balance’ or...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Swedish early 20th century solid burr birch mallet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century solid burr birch mallet circa 1900.
Turned from a solid piece of burr birch this sculptors mallet has little signs of use. 1 piece, handle with feint turned deta...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Desk Accessories
Materials
Birch
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze pen tray featuring a Greek key design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze doré inkwell featuring Greek key designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.25"H....
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Persian Desk Set with Khatam Mosaic
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Hand-painted Persian Desk Set with Khatam Mosaic.
Pair of items in the Set:
(1) Hand-painted Bone Plaque in Khatam Mosaic Frame, and...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic 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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