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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Regency
Austrian Midcentury Golden Brass Dachshund Letter Opener by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Austrian Midcentury golden solid brass letter opener or paper knife has been designed by Walter Bosse and produced by Herta Baller in the 1950s. The dog features a long...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes in an authentic Tiffany & Co. branded aqua-colored felt pouch. Brand new condition. Great unisex gift for any holiday or occasion, birthday, or office.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of metal, steel, plastic, fabric
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use
Re-polished
The packaging o...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4233-2 Letter Opener, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fan by Femesa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Fan by Femesa.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Me...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
it is an object from other times, not only because it was produced more than sixty years ago but because the calendar, with the advent of technology, is an object that was previously...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Murano Smoky Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and smoky Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Murano Green Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and green Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze with 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk world timer clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous and highly attractive desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1960. Thi...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3652 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or Desk accessory. In good condition no chips, light scratches to the faceted glass.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Amethyst Paperweight on Crystal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small paperweight on a square crystal stand with a divot to hold the sphere. A compliment to any desk or work station or on a cocktail table. A beautiful piece.
Category
20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal
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
Wheaton Village Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art glass paperweight with a large hand blown flower with bubbles, made in USA in 1977
Original mark on the base
Measures: Diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metal, Steel, Plastic, Fabric
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use
Re-polished
The packaging o...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
“The Machine – Museum of Modern Art New York” Book by K.G. Pontus Hulten 1968
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and cool book, “The Machine – As Seen at the End of the Mechanical Age'" by K.G. Pontus Hulten for the Museum of Modern Art New York, circa 1968. The book is in its original form; pressed, painted and hinged aluminum covers with an image of MOMA and a yellow New York taxi cab at the front. This is the exhibition catalogue for an important exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Art in 1968 showing an overview of machines and the mechanical age prior to the digital age, as seen through the eyes of and interpreted by many important artists from Da Vinci, to Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Klee, Alexander Calder, Marcel Duchamp, El Lissitzky, Ettore Bugatti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Rabinet D'Enfert Paris 1970 Rare Desk Set Duo 24kt Gold Gilding & Silver-Plate
Located in Miami, FL
A desk set duo designed by Ravinet D'Enfert.
Fabulous pieces, made in Paris France by the very exclusive luxury accessories house of Rabinet D'Enfert, back in the 1970's. The work...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
Murano Art Glass Blue Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper Italy 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano art glass perfume bottle with original stopper in light sky blue with black stripes and a clear stopper.
Hand Blown glass in blue and black swirl.
The perfume bottle h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Pair of Cubes by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano
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
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Razor Blade Brass Paperweight #5378, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a razorblade, model 5378, originally designed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Aus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Blue Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass pear fruit gold flecks leaf. Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 7" H x 7" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze and 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk world timer clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous and highly attractive desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1960. Thi...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Faux Oak Paper Waste Basket from Ira, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare oval trash can for paper/desk litter. Its made from Tin-plate covered by a faux oak foil. Made by Ira in Denmark circa 1960. Measurements: H: 28.5 cm, W: 27.5, D: 19 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Large Lucite Cube Paperweight-Red and Clear
Located in Houston, TX
Rare mid-century paperweight cube executed in red and white Lucite or acrylic. This beautiful, one of a kind modernist piece has many facets and bevels all-over.
The inside has red ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Italian Murano Handblown 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
Carl Auböck Model #4867 'Egg' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4867 'Egg' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Sculptural "Jax"
By Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three sculptural "jax" bookends, door stops, or paperweights, etc.
In the style of Bill Curry for Design Line.
circa 1970s.
Measures: 1 - black larger : 7 1/2" x 7 1/2".
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large antique letter rack, made of carved wood. The wickerwork is also made of carved wood. With three compartments. Made in France around 1890-1...
Category
1890s French Regency Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made in Solid Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A wallet minaudiere designed by Cartier Paris.
An exceptional, beautiful and extremely rare wallet minaudiere, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This incredible piece has been specially crafted for the exclusive Cartier department "S" of "Select de Cartier", in genuine iridescent lizard leather with accents made in 18 karats yellow gold and mount in a bezel with a round cabochon cut of a natural blue sapphire.
Has a measurements of 101.6 mm by 146 mm (4 x 5.75 Inches) and the Size of Euro or Dollar currency banknotes perfectly fit inside.
Stamped with the maker's cartouche, French hallmark and signed, "Cartier PARIS MADE IN FRANCE".
History: On the 19th of June, 1920, the House of Cartier in Paris created a collection of accessories so special they resembled jewels in their precious materials and expert craftsmanship. This collection was known as "Cartier S...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell
The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves
The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
Category
1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue flowers Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original, but worn "KB Made In Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine small sized Italian Mid-Century Modern dresser or table box.
With sheets of lapis lazuli on black marble and mounted with a fine 800 silver mount and hinge.
Simply a won...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Piero Fornasetti Zodiac Ceramic "Libra" Pebble Paperweight
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac "Libra" Pebble Paperweight,
Original Gold Box,
1960s
This rare Piero Fornasetti Ceramic pebble paperweight in its original gold presentation box....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Mod 2393 in Crystal, Nickeled Brass 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing accessories. It is known for working with curved crystal and producing lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years.
Here we have a vertical "Soliflore" vase model 2393 in thick crystal and nickel-plated brass by Fontana Arte designed in 50s. This decorative object is a perfect idea for a gift (wedding, graduation, new born...
Category
1950s Italian 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
Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish. Colors are a different shades of blue, red, yellow and clear. A beautiful nice addit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Roses Yellow Flowers Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white roses and yellow orange flowers Italian art glass faceted window paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with rare "F.lli Toso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich tradition of ceramic production and many skilled ar...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Leather Paper Basket with Handle, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Leather paper basket, Denmark 1960s with handle. The width of the basket including the handle is 34 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1970s Roger Bezombes Bronze Starfish Medallion Table Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Florentine Bronze medal from the Monnaie de Paris (cornucopia hallmark from 1880). Minted around 1971. This is a Starfish like form Paperweight by French Artist Roger Bezombes, stamp...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the Fornasa De Murano A L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and decorative paperweight in the shape of a question mark from the 1970s. Made of solid brass, in good condition with nice patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bear Artglass Sculpture Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bear Artglass sculpture Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970s
A stylized sculpture of a bear in solid smoke grey glass. It is hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Werkstätte Hagenauer Sculptural Foot Bowl or Tray, Midcentury, Brass, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and humorous Austrian brass bowl or tray in the shape of a foot, designed and executed by Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1950s. also...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Gucci Vintage Cross Hoofnail Envelope Opener, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage letter opener in chrome and the typical Gucci colors green and red patterns signed with Gucci and in good vintage condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752 designed in the 1950s. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Noel BC Chrome and Brass Metal Desk Set and Box, Italy 1970s
By Noel BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Noel BC Italy designed this modernist desk accessory set in the 1970s. The set is built with a rectangular box and a contact book. The pieces boast a geometric shape with chrome and gilt brass design in silver and gold colors. The interior of the box is in black Lucite or acrylic. The contact book is in immaculate condition and has never been used. The best way to keep your contacts in a safe place is the old-fashioned way.
The desktop set...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
MOMA Robert P. Gottlieb Mid-Century Modern Designed Lucite Tape Dispenser 63'-73
By Two's Company, Robert P. Gottlieb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Robert P. Gottlieb Lucite / Steel Tape Dispenser in production from 1963-73. Two's Company, Mount Vernon, NY.. In the permanent Collection of MOMA New York. In fine working c...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Compulsion Gallery Pewter Jaguar 1955-1959 Edition Mark i Car Must See Pictures
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Compulsion Gallery Pewter model of a Jaguar Mark I made in 1955-1959
This is one of the sleekest and most elegant cars ever made, it was produced during 1955-1959, can you imagine post war Britain...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Georg Petersens Danish Mobelfabrik Desk Organizer
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century teak Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik desk organizer. Circa 1960's. Danish teak desktop organizer with multiple dividers and storage cubbies. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
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
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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