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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

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can tru...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Desk Accessories

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s

Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked. Measurements: ...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Steel

Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form
Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form

Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form

Located in Lisse, NL

A sculptural midcentury pendant light, hand-turned from richly figured wood, likely originating from Brazil. The form is both simple and expressive. The wide, gently scalloped dome ...

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

Materials

Wire

Brutalist Desk set by Artespana, Wood & Bronze, Spain, 1970's
Brutalist Desk set by Artespana, Wood & Bronze, Spain, 1970's

Brutalist Desk set by Artespana, Wood & Bronze, Spain, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Brutalist Desk set designed and crafted by the Spanish house Artespana in 1970s. Set composed of a Wood board, bronze & wood letter opener and glass. Rare design objects that el...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue
1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

1929 René Lalique Groupe de Six Moineaux Decoration Frosted Glass Sparrow Statue

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Decorative "Groupe de Six Moineaux" statue paperweight made in glass with light blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1933. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Perfect and great ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

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

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight
Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking vintage lucite paperweight featuring a genuine preserved scorpion dramatically suspended within a polished black dome. The dark background creates a museum-like presentati...

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

Materials

Lucite

Miniature Brass Log Holder, English Country Style, Mid-20th Century
Miniature Brass Log Holder, English Country Style, Mid-20th Century

Miniature Brass Log Holder, English Country Style, Mid-20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

3 English-style Miniature (mid-20th Century) pen holder in the shape of a brass log holder (PRICED EACH)

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20th Century British British Colonial Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Beni Møbler Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket / Wastepaper Bin
Beni Møbler Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket / Wastepaper Bin

Beni Møbler Danish Modern Teak Waste Basket / Wastepaper Bin

By Beni Møbler 1

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted Danish Modern teak waste basket by Beni Møbler, Denmark, dating to the 1960s. This elegant mid-century accessory showcases the understated sophistication for wh...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s
Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx Marble. Very nice Sculpture, perfect for a desk or a side table. We have speciali...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

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

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Edwardian Era Ink Stand. Made from walnut with a rectangular form and centrally located handle flanked by two crystal cut inkwells. The beautiful caddy is double s...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Austrian "Figa" Lighter
Austrian "Figa" Lighter

Austrian "Figa" Lighter

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A great tabletop lighter depicting. It is traditional in Brazil to wear a figa symbol to ward off bad luck.

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1940s Austrian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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

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

Materials

Leather, Paper

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s
Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Danish Postmodern Wall Calendar, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Style: Postmodern Country of Origin: Germany Color...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Lion Themed Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1900
Lion Themed Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1900

Lion Themed Bohemian Sulphide Multi Faceted Glass Paperweight Czech Circa 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a lovely and unique, cameo embedded recumbent lion themed hand blown fine quality art glass paperweight; from the Northern Bohemian region of Czechoslovakia, produced at the ...

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Early 1900s Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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

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Soapstone

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s
ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An artist made pen holder in heavy stock solid bronze. This is number 1 of 33 made. This very interesting and brutalist' perceived piece is made from a fragment of an industrial worm...

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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s
Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s

By Siemens

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial mod. Sip and handset music box. The phone is made of where gray plastic with a transparent disc. The handset holder music box is made of white plastic and is made up of three cylindrical elements: the lowest contains a half metal sphere, the highest has a hole and can be used as a pen holder while the central cylinder is the one with the function of a handset holder. The music box is loaded with the appropriate lever under the base and by placing the handset on the button of the central cylinder the sound is activated. Produced in the 1960s, the Siemens telephone...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant

Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant

By Richard Comyns

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces. The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...

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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Murano Aurene Red Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Blue Green Spots Paperweight
Murano Aurene Red Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Blue Green Spots Paperweight

Murano Aurene Red Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Blue Green Spots Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown iridescent surface over red / pink and dark blue green spots Italian art glass paperweight. The piece has a heavy Aurene / Iridescent surface, mak...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...

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1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York

Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1970, New York, NY. This book presents a decade of Sella's work from 1959 - 1...

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1970s American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s
Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Cute Munich Child Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German Souvenir Metal Money Bank with Munich Child, Circa Early 1900s A charming and evocative antique metal money bank, likely produced as a souvenir from Oktoberfest in Mu...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

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

Materials

Art Glass

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco inkwell, circa 1920. Portor marble base surrounded by a wrought iron frieze decorated with leaves. Stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Height: 7.5 cm Width: 13.5 cm Le...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver
LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver

LEONID KOCHERGIN 1900 Russian Empire Enameled Letter Opener In 14Kt Gold Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Russian letter opener designed by Leonid Kochergin. This is a very handsome luxurious desk letter-opener, created during the imperial Russian period in the city Saint Petersburg, be...

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Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

Very rare collectible desktop telephone L. M. Ericsson model BC 2000 (Old Catalogue No. 400) for battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of polished walnut. Micro-telephone RE 2002 (Old Cat. No. 520) with cord RS 7021 (Old Cat. No. 2252) and switch in the handle resting on a cradle switch, flexible cable, RS 9000 (Old Cat. No. 2084) and terminal block within Ericssons serial number that dates device on 1900 Stockholm, Sweden. Size app.: 22.5 cm (roughly 8.9 in) high, 27 cm (roughly 10.6 in) wide, 11 cm (roughly 4.3 in) deep. Very good condition, age and usage wear plus tiny losses. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2 kg it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment. Lars Magnus Ericsson began his association with telephones in his youth as an instrument maker. He worked for a firm which made telegraph equipment for the Swedish government agency Telegrafverket. In 1876, aged 30, he started a telegraph repair shop with help from his friend Carl Johan Andersson. The shop was in central Stockholm (No. 15 on Drottninggatan, the principal shopping street) and repaired foreign-made telephones. In 1878 Ericsson began making and selling his own telephone equipment. His phones were not technically innovative, as most of the inventions had already been made in the US. In 1878, he made an agreement to supply telephones and switchboards to Sweden's first telecom operating company, Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag. Also in 1878, local telephone importer Numa Peterson hired Ericsson to adjust some telephones from the Bell Telephone Company. This inspired him to buy a number of Siemens telephones...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Cream Onyx
Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Cream Onyx

Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Cream Onyx

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The onyx quarries of the Carolina village, in the province of San Luis, Argentina, bring a fresh air and contribute to the femininity and elegance of our line for bathrooms, made up ...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810
Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...

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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Boulle Work Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand Regency
Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Boulle Work Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand Regency

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Boulle Work Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand Regency

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning and Rare Example of an English Grand Tour Regency period brass Boulle Work inlaid Mahogany Inkstand of rectangular outline and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nin...

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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s

By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...

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

Materials

Art Glass

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower designs Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company....

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case
Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case. Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. Th...

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1940s North American Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1640 - 1660 A Spanish galley on a Dutch tile, painted in cobalt blue, but why? Isn't he a bit far from home? Well, not everything is as it seems. This tile was...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Italian Agate Onyx Marble Vide-Poche Catchall
Italian Agate Onyx Marble Vide-Poche Catchall

Italian Agate Onyx Marble Vide-Poche Catchall

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian organic Modern agate onyx marble vide-poche catchall, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy, 1970s. A great piece for a desk, vanity, walk-in-closet, nightstand o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

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Agate, Onyx

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming Empire-period paperweight featuring a finely cast gilt bronze sphinx resting on a rectan...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder
Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

Located in New York, NY

A brown leather and gold brass plate desk letter mail holder, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century. Hold mail, letters, or other correspondence.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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