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Desk Accessories For Sale
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Lucite tie and jewelry stand This tie rack has a worn brass finish, please see attached images for details.   

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s
Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

By Gucci

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket. Beautiful craftsmanship and stitching. Italy 1950s Fully marked Made in Italy by Gucci

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Medium Size
Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Medium Size

Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Medium Size

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

The luxury bronze-tipped Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday décor with natural elegance. Inspired by the aesthetic forms of three distinct trees—Cedar, Fir, and Juni...

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2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Cedar

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

By Steven Correia

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s
Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s

Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Perfect to store paperwork on your desk, the Calipso A4 paper tray is imbued with textural beauty. Crafted in glossy black lacquered wood, the design is added an elegant allure by be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Pattern Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Adam" pattern large paper clip By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Meas...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Mail Holder, 1960s France
Hermes Mail Holder, 1960s France

Hermes Mail Holder, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful metal Hermes letter holder. Perfect on your desk and great collectible Hermes piece. Great vintage condition. Located at our Los Angel...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook
Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook

Located in New York, NY

Carl Aubock II Hand Paperweight & Wall Hook, Model #4223. Werkstatte, Austria. 1950s. Stamped "Made in Austria" to each. Scuffs and scratches to finish. Price is for 1 - Both wal...

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1990s Australian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Figurine Mains Jointes Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamped "Figurine Mains Jointes" made in frosted glass with a sepia patina in 1920. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Extremely rare model. Height: 9.5 ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4
Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4

Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4

By Cassigoli

Located in Milan, IT

Handmade paper tray A4 dressed in fine and soft genuine grain leather and soft microfiber. Available in two colors.

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s
Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s

Desk Set in Elegant Art Deco from 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A very elegant desk set in art deco probably from 1930s or earlier. The desk set is made of patinated brass and consists of two parts. An ink stand with pen stand and a rocker blotter...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Signed Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble Sculpture
Vintage Signed Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble Sculpture

Vintage Signed Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble Sculpture

By Aurelio Teno

Located in North Miami, FL

This Brutalist inspired signed Aurelio Teno sensational Spanish sculpture is a combination of silvered bronze, quartz, amethyst and painted enamel over the bronze. It sits on a marbl...

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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...

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1890s Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Brass

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand
Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Blue & white ceramic inkwell with circular brass stand

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century blue and white ceramic inkwell with circular pierced brass stand and brass lid. They ceramic inkwell depicts a riverside scene of birds and rushes.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

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Murano Glass

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Murano Art Glass Spiral Paperweight, Attributed to Lyn Tissot for Venini, 1970s
Murano Art Glass Spiral Paperweight, Attributed to Lyn Tissot for Venini, 1970s

Murano Art Glass Spiral Paperweight, Attributed to Lyn Tissot for Venini, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Refined Murano art glass paperweight attributed to Lyn Tissot for Venini, featuring a suspended turquoise and white spiral ribbon encased within clear glass. The dynamic internal rib...

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Late 20th Century Scottish Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight

Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4223 'Hand' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Ca...

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

Materials

Brass

Pedersen & Hansen Desk Organizer
Pedersen & Hansen Desk Organizer

Pedersen & Hansen Desk Organizer

By Pedersen & Hansen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pederen & Hansen design teak desk top organizer. High quality materials and execution perfect for keeping an organized desk or work space. In very good original condition.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste miniature hand decorated Rich Celeste Blue Porcelain Urn of exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful ce...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved BRONZE and signed HERZIG. Originating from France.   

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight
Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

Antique George V Sterling Silver Chess Knight Desk Paperweight

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver desk paperweight in the form of a knight chess piece; an addition to our ornamental office silverwar...

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1930s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier Box & Guarantee Card. Made in Paris, France Cartier pens are designed by Cart...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy
Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made in Italy. Great for a Desk as Paperweight, Sculpture or Office Accessory. Collector'...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

By Amalric Walter

Located in Bochum, NRW

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot, a seated female figure with a shawl and a necklace, Nancy, c. 1910 Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival
19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...

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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Bookends, Metal and Wood
Pair of Bookends, Metal and Wood

Pair of Bookends, Metal and Wood

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of wooden and gold metal bookends. The decorative elements of these bookends have been placed on L-shaped wooden bases with the edges protected by metal plates. These elements ...

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20th Century Unknown Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Other

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Gutemberg", Memphis Style
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Gutemberg", Memphis Style

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Gutemberg", Memphis Style

Located in Milano, IT

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Gutemberg" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. The motif of this phone is aweso...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

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

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice additio...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table
Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table

Antique Underwood Typewriter and Table

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this antique underwood typewriter and table. Both items were found in a place where time stopped. The machine is working perfectl...

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1930s American Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Partner's Inkwell With Desk Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze partner's inkwell with desk tray featuring the iconic Zodiac pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s
Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Shell shape vintage silver plated ashtray is an original decorative object realized in England in the 1970s. Dimensions: 3 x 12.5 cm. Good Conditions. Some traces of ash are p...

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1970s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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Aluminum

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen. The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver pl...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Glasgow, GB

This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Leaf

Office Set in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood, Leather and Corno Italiano
Office Set in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood, Leather and Corno Italiano

Office Set in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood, Leather and Corno Italiano

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Create a stylish working spot with our office set, exuding a sense of minimalism and sophistication. Comprised of a desk blotter, a catch-all tray, a pen holder, an A4 letter tray and two picture frames...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London 1952 (stamp inside) The Vest Pocket Kodak (VPK), also known as the Soldier's Kodak, is a line of compact folding cameras introduced by Eastman Kodak in April 1912 and produced until 1934, when it was succeeded by the Kodak Bantam. Because the VPK uses 127 film, it is more compact than contemporary folding cameras using 120 film and larger sheet film formats offered by Kodak; measuring approximately 12×6.3×2.7 cm when stowed, it could be carried in a vest pocket, as the name suggests. Frank Hurley, official photographer of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, salvaged a VPK and three rolls of film from the sinking of the expedition ship Endurance with the loss of most of his photographic equipment. He used it to shoot 38 images of the successful return of the party to civilisation.[24] A VPK was carried during the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition and may offer proof that climbers George Mallory...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's
Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's

Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's

By Jean Gerbino

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 2.5 inch...

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

By J Aitkin & Son

Located in London, GB

A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and the interior is in superb condition. Upon opening, the front cascades down to reveal two wells for water and perhaps mixing colours. The interior is well protected thanks to the interior gilding. The lid engraved “Lettice’s Paint Box”. Lettice is a traditional, English girl’s name most commonly found in the upper classes. The actual paints are not original but the current set of paints are a later acceptable replacement. The miniature brush was with it but not original and doubt it ever had one. Dimensions; W 5” x D 3 1/4” H 1 1/4" About the maker; Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890

Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890. The bird rises from beneath the enamal oval lid and is sure to delight!

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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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