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Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Scholar's Fruit Inkstone, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A fixture of the Chinese scholars' studio, the inkstone was among the "Four Treasures of the Study" and was used in calligraphy and landscape painting along with paper, ink and brush...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze pen brush holder featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cen...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

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...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges
Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box & Cartridges

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Silver Plated Trinity Fountain Pen Red Cartier Presentation Box With Ink Cartridges This Must de Cartier fountain pen has a body in silver meta...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925
Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925

Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925

By Jacques Cartier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Lion, Car Mascot, Automobilia, Jacques Cartier, France, circa 1925. This sculpture of the leaping lion by Jacques Cartier is a magnificent embodiment of Art Deco dynamism a...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Three-Piece Art Deco Machine Age Cobalt Mirror and Chrome Desk Set by Victor
Three-Piece Art Deco Machine Age Cobalt Mirror and Chrome Desk Set by Victor

Three-Piece Art Deco Machine Age Cobalt Mirror and Chrome Desk Set by Victor

By Victor

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age desk set was realized by the celebrated American maker, Victor, circa 1930. It features a inkwell/pen holder, a blotter and a clock. The inkwell offers a square body composed of translucent Lucite with a cylindrical depression in the centre intended for storing ink and a cobalt mirrored...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model
Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model

Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large cast metal canon shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in a Colonial Revival style. This model canon...

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s

Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s. In very good condition. Ink well measures: 27.5 x 17.5 cm. Ink blotter measures: 15 x 9.5 cm. Stamped....

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Persian Qajar Lacquer Papier-Mâché Photo Album, circa 1890–1910
Antique Persian Qajar Lacquer Papier-Mâché Photo Album, circa 1890–1910

Antique Persian Qajar Lacquer Papier-Mâché Photo Album, circa 1890–1910

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An exceptional Persian Qajar lacquer papier-mâché photograph or picture album, richly hand-painted with miniature figural scenes, animals, floral arabesques and extensive gold-heightened decoration. Measuring an impressive 17 inches wide × 9 inches high × 1.5 inches deep, this elaborate album was conceived as much as a decorative work of Persian art as a functional repository for photographs, drawings or personal mementos. The front cover is extraordinarily detailed. A richly ornamented rectangular composition is organized around a central cartouche depicting an architectural court or garden scene populated by figures in period dress. The miniature portrays an intimate gathering within a Persian architectural setting, surrounded by attendants or musicians, evoking the courtly imagery frequently encountered in Qajar-period painting. The central scene is surrounded by an exceptionally dense field of scrolling floral arabesques, blossoms and foliage, executed in jewel-like colors against a dark ground. Additional figural and animal vignettes appear throughout the composition, including hunting imagery and animals, integrating narrative elements into the elaborate ornamental surface. Wide borders frame the central composition with further floral and foliate decoration in red, gold, green, black and warm ochre tones. The intricate layering of borders, medallions and miniature scenes gives the cover the visual richness associated with fine Persian lacquer work. The reverse cover is also individually hand-painted with a different composition, making both sides of the album works of art in their own right rather than repeating the same decorative scheme. The painted decoration is executed over a traditional papier-mâché foundation with a lacquered surface, a technique with a distinguished history in Persian decorative arts. Successive layers of painting, delicate line work and gold-colored highlights create remarkable depth and precision beneath the glossy protective finish. The album retains its distinctive red spine and braided cord binding, adding another attractive handcrafted element to the presentation. Inside are 14 pages, providing an intriguing glimpse into the object's original function as a private album or scrapbook. Dating to the late Qajar period, circa 1890–1910, this substantial Persian album combines elaborately hand-painted lacquered papier-mâché covers with patterned paper album leaves intended for photographs, drawings or personal mementos. Dating to the late Qajar period, the album reflects the extraordinary intersection of Persian miniature painting, manuscript illumination and lacquer decoration. Such objects were intended for intimate handling and viewing, allowing the extraordinary detail of the miniature painting to be appreciated at close range. Today, it would make a compelling addition to a collection of Persian art, Qajar painting...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Moorish Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Measures: Sta...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio
Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall. ~ 87g e3.1oz Jasmine Ylang Ylang...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in North Miami, FL

This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...

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1990s American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Velvet, Wood

Rare Antique Baccarat Rondello Circlet Millefiori Crystal Paperweight, France
Rare Antique Baccarat Rondello Circlet Millefiori Crystal Paperweight, France

Rare Antique Baccarat Rondello Circlet Millefiori Crystal Paperweight, France

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare antique Baccarat rondello circlet millefiori paperweight, made in France circa 1850 during the classic period of French paperweight production. The design features a central ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232
Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232

Georg Jensen Complete Henning Koppel Desk Set 1232

By Henning Koppel

Located in Hellerup, DK

An extremely rare Georg Jensen Henning Koppel desk set design #1232, by Henning Koppel in 1978. This entire set is all from 1978, the year of design. A complete nine piece set with a...

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20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood
EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

EDWARDIAN 1900 England Antique Desk Magnifier Loupe In Polished Brass & Wood

Located in Miami, FL

A British desk magnifier loupe from the Edwardian Period. This is a beautiful continental magnifier desk-loupe created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1900's. Th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries
Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Vintage American Walnut 2-Tier Desk Organizer / Paper Tray by Shield Industries

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural and highly functional two-tier desk organizer crafted from genuine American walnut by Shield Industries, a California maker known for clean-lined, modernist desk accesso...

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

Materials

Walnut

A Yaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique
A Yaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique

A Yaytho perfum bottle by R.Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

R.Lalique introduce a total new conception of the perfum bottles . He started making them for Coty Perfums around 1910. For Jaytho he created this bottle in différent sizes for a p...

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1920s Vintage Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can
Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Industrial Steel Clad Hardwood Elliptical Wastepaper Basket/ Trash Can Intricately crafted with elongated silver-leaf clad rim, standing 15.5 -Inches high, with a lower point of 9" ...

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Late 20th Century Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Silver Leaf

Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s

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...

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1960s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Baccarat French Crystal Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Baccarat French Crystal Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Baccarat French Crystal Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A French puffed crystal heart paperweight decorative object from luxury Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century to early-21st century, France. 'Puffed' heart is clear/transparent cr...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener with Lion
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener with Lion

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener with Lion

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 20th Century, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle scul...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

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Bronze

1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory
1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory

1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Cartier Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen, Gold Toned, 1980s Art Deco
Cartier Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen, Gold Toned, 1980s Art Deco

Cartier Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen, Gold Toned, 1980s Art Deco

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Must de Cartier Vendôme Gold Plated Textured Rollerball Pen With Red Accent & Original Cartier Box A beautiful and highly decorative vintage Must de Cartier Vendôme rolle...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Belgium Black Marble Desk Set Decorated with Bronze Bird
Art Deco Belgium Black Marble Desk Set Decorated with Bronze Bird

Art Deco Belgium Black Marble Desk Set Decorated with Bronze Bird

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Deco Belgium black marble desk set This 3-piece desk consists of an inkwell (with the original brass insert) Penn holder and a rocker blotter. S...

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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Zinc

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Erhard & Sohne in the early 1890s-19...

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

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

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

Located in Greven, DE

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

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose
Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Letter Holder, Roycroft Rose

By Roycroft

Located in New Windsor, NY

Roycroft American Arts and Crafts hammered copper letter holder. Beautiful hand hammered copper decorated with the distinct Roycroft Rose. Signed on the back with the Roycroft orb. C...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s
Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A chic and fun tennis racket and ball desk paper clip with a green marble-malachite-style resin, in the Modern style, circa 1960s, 1970s. Object, a brass tennis racket and ball paper...

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York
Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York

Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass oval paperweight with "25" on top, stamped 2015 DE VERA on the bottom with the gallery's prior Crosby Street address.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Bottle Opener – Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Bottle Opener – Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Bottle Opener – Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

A stylish vintage Hermès Paris bottle opener, made in France during the 1960s and designed in the maison’s iconic equestrian style. This refined desk or bar accessory features a beau...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825
Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope. An English, walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A charming slope, with fascinating concealed drawers an...

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1820s British Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very functional Danish modern 6 drawer letter tray/ office desk organizer by NAE/Nordisk Andels-Eksport, circa 1970's. This beautiful organizer is perfect for storing your letters or...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Teak

Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk

Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk

By Mercier Freres

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890. Owning and using top quality pieces of furniture from times when European craftsmen were at the top of their game is something that will lift your spirit like very few things can. That is ofcourse is you are able to recognize quality. It will remain a mystery why so many people don't seem to see the quality and the details of even the best quality made antiques. This wonderful antique ladies desk...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure
Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century
Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century

Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An elegant European clear cut crystal desk or table lamp, circa 20th century. A beautiful lamp with modern cuts up and down entire lamp. Lamp is made from one piece of crystal. Lamp ...

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Mid-20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends
Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends

Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These striking bookends are meticulously hand-carved from solid onyx stone, showcasing detailed depictions of tribal Aztec or Mayan faces. Each piece highlights the artistry and craf...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970
Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Stylized Vintage Baccarat Signed and Stamped Clear Crystal Stalking Cat Figurine
Stylized Vintage Baccarat Signed and Stamped Clear Crystal Stalking Cat Figurine

Stylized Vintage Baccarat Signed and Stamped Clear Crystal Stalking Cat Figurine

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

An exquisite mid-to-late 20th-century vintage clear crystal figurine depicting a stalking cat, meticulously handcrafted by the world-renowned artisans at Baccarat in France. This bea...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme Ballpoint Pen with Original Box, 1980s
Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme Ballpoint Pen with Original Box, 1980s

Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme Ballpoint Pen with Original Box, 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An elegant vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Vendôme ballpoint pen, crafted in France during the 1980s and presented in its original signature red Cartier box. The refined elongated b...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Metal

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840
French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840 A beautifully proportioned French paperweight from the late Empire period, crafted in richly veined Rouge Grio...

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1830s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

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Griotte Marble

Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder
Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder

Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Vintage desk or vanity set consisting of a stylish (bend circle) napkin holder a lidded and an open jar/vase/cup. Everything executed in solid brass and displaying patina consistent ...

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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s

Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s. Beautiful mid century pen holder / cup in dark brown patinated leather. Slender design with nice stitching. A great addition to ...

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

Materials

Leather

Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century
Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century

Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Leather, Paper

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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