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Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1890, Historicism
Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1890, Historicism

Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1890, Historicism

Located in Praha, CZ

Antique solid brass mortar and pestle manufactured in Austria-Hungary around 1890 in the Historicism period. Originally used in pharmacies and apothecaries for grinding herbs and med...

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1890s Austrian Industrial Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Orange Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s
Orange Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Orange Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This orange vinyl record stand was produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the second half of the 20th century. Executed in molded plastic, the pie...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

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

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Located in Wien, AT

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907 Original condition

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary F.ACE Golden Finish Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson
Contemporary F.ACE Golden Finish Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson

Contemporary F.ACE Golden Finish Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

F.ACE Aluminium Wall Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminium The F.ACE Hook is a riff on our popular compass Hook. It is sand cast in solid Alumin...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s
French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank featuring two exquisitely detailed angel head surrounded by elegant Art Nouveau ornaments. Crafted in France circa 1890s–1900s, or possibly earlier,...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century
Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality highly detailed and glazed quite rare Pair of standing English Porcelain Staffordshire Poodle Dogs modelled as Pen or Quill Holders, third quarter of th...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Palermo, PA

This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique & Perfect Pair Arts & Crafts Photograph Picture Frames / Miniature Easels
Unique & Perfect Pair Arts & Crafts Photograph Picture Frames / Miniature Easels

Unique & Perfect Pair Arts & Crafts Photograph Picture Frames / Miniature Easels

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and perfectly handcrafted pair of early 1900s, table easel design photo frames. If you are looking for the perfect picture frames for a pair of small photos then this early ...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gray Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Gray Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

Gray Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

By Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage rotary dial gray ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic ABS Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomberg,...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly detailed French Empire bronze and brass inkwell conceived in the archeological revival manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a ...

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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's
Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's

Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100 which is the edition. It has been professional...

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1990s French Modern Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy
Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style of Murano of Italy

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Ocean" Scene Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style Murano of Italy, circa 1980s. This piece is heavy, is in good vintage condition with no chips or scratches, and measures ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray
1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray

1970s Wood and Metal Peter Pepper Two Tier Letter Tray

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in San Diego, CA

A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool Memphis style small wall mirror signed Hill Brin, circa 1990s. There is a lot of intricate pottery detail and image overlap on the frame of the handmade mirror.

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

5 Piece Art Deco Griotte Marble Desk Set  1930s
5 Piece Art Deco Griotte Marble Desk Set  1930s

5 Piece Art Deco Griotte Marble Desk Set 1930s

Located in Den Haag, NL

5 piece Art Deco desk set ,Solid Griotte Marble . Bookends Inkwell , paperweight and a blotter to dry your ink . Good condition .

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Griotte Marble

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s
FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

FLUORO CALCIFORTE letter opener. FLUORO CALCIFORTE dental pharmaceuticals. Antique Fluoro Calciforte advertising letter opener. Mermaid shape, boat prow. Brass/bronze in very good co...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed octagonal design with round lid. Marked Tiffany Studios 1094. 3" x 3" x 2 1/2" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s
Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s

Vintage Austrian Art Nouveau Style Nude Girl Bronze or Brass Letter Opener 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage Solid Brass Nude Lady Letter Opener, Austria, Mid-20th Century A striking vintage letter opener cast in solid brass and modeled as a reclining nude female figure. This decor...

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

Materials

Brass

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England
Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English white porcelain coffee or teacup and saucer with a green malachite design and gold detailing on edge. Made in England.

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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane  A super piece and a grea
Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane  A super piece and a grea

Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane A super piece and a grea

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane A super piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else This small globe is set on a chrome stand benea...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight

A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Last one available! Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, satin surface and applied flower murrines Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese)...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Summers emerald tree and golden honey color Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Segus...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s
Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s

Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely hand-carved writing tray is from the 1930s, and it was crafted by hand in the traditional Waldorf style. It's a rare treat! The surface for the pen tray has been lovingly...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass, Wood, Bentwood

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

By Thomas Hudson

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s-1880s. Made of brass featuring pewter inkwell with glass dome reservoir and slots f...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass, Pewter

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3651 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935
Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935

Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Two beautiful and desirable vintage desk pieces by the most famous luxury brand, the crocodile skin still has its original sheen and is in very good condition. Both pieces have st...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crocodile

Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax
Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax

Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of two candles, small and medium. 100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural mo...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Hemp

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...

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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

1930s WPA-Style Walnut Desk Organizer
1930s WPA-Style Walnut Desk Organizer

1930s WPA-Style Walnut Desk Organizer

Located in Red Lion, PA

1930s WPA-Style Wooden Desk Organizer This 1930s WPA-style desk accessory is a superb example of Great Depression-era craftsmanship, where func...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Located in KUTNO, PL

Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...

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1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s
Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910
Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910

Antique Letter Opener, Art Nouveau, c. 1910

Located in Greven, DE

Vintage Letter Opener, So beautiful, very nice condition!

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens
Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens 1978 to 1985 Made in Japan Weight: 609g

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian

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...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet
Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

By Henri Fournet

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco paperweight, circa 1925, in wrought iron and red copper, decorated with a rose. Stamped "Le Fer Forgé" H.F. (ironworks located in Lyon). Width: 9 cm Length: 9 cm Height: 1...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Fountain pen Ballpoint pen Tray and Letter Opener for Desk Set enamel Salimbeni
Fountain pen Ballpoint pen Tray and Letter Opener for Desk Set enamel Salimbeni

Fountain pen Ballpoint pen Tray and Letter Opener for Desk Set enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Luxurious Desk Set Description:Elevate your workspace with this sophisticated set of desk objects, comprising a ballpoint pen, fountain pen, tray, and letter opener, all crafted from...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Postmodern Patinated Brass Double Desk Letter Tray Paper Holder
Postmodern Patinated Brass Double Desk Letter Tray Paper Holder

Postmodern Patinated Brass Double Desk Letter Tray Paper Holder

Located in San Diego, CA

Double letter tray in patinated brass finish with black enamel lining by Mc Donald Products of Buffalo New York. Very nice accent to any executive desk

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle with a pair of candle arms terminating in lion masks, 2 tray wells either side of a ...

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

Located in Somis, CA

The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...

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2010s Chinese Qing Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970
Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970

Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage marble chess set produced in Germany around 1970, designed in the characteristic Mid-Century Modern style. The chessboard and pieces are crafted from polished natural marble...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Marble

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date The beautifully polished burr walnut case has ...

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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950
Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Located in Roma, IT

Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle Serial Number: 2655227 Made in Germany Ideal for sewing most materials such as denim, canvas, silk, calico and the like, Could be used as was intended for sewing or recycled as a small office ornament...

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1950s European Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Desk Accessories Letter Holder  Swans  Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Desk Accessories Letter Holder  Swans  Silver plated Color France 20th Century

Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color. France 20th Century

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink 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 cr...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

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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