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Desk Accessories For Sale
1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office
1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office

1980's Postmodern Memphis Design George Matsumoto Magic Cube Hidden Office

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Ingenious, Memphis Era, Postmodern "Magic Cube" with hidden compartments filled with desk/office supplies. Designed by renowned Japanese-American, modernist architect, George Matsum...

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960
Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

By Hermès, Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set. Jacque Adnet style Italian desk set scissors and letter opener with leather pouch. Classic and traditional luxury desk leather library set w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

One left Swank French mod chrome frame  fashion or runway sunglasses
One left Swank French mod chrome frame  fashion or runway sunglasses

One left Swank French mod chrome frame fashion or runway sunglasses

Located in Ferndale, MI

One pair still available . Op-pop mod fashion sunglasses round lenses marked France . Very clean plastic chrome frames with chrome steel arms . Slight scu...

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

Materials

Chrome

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York,...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Rocchetta Tray with intertwined leaves design. Elegant and serene, this hand-painted Rocchetta tr...

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2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight

Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight, circa 1970s. Fantastic genuine alabaster geometric paperweight consisting of an orb sitting on a square block...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster

1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring
1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring

1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in North Miami, FL

1970's Italian Malachite and diamonds gold ring. 14K gold,. Has wear by age and use.

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Gold

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

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

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

Vintage Hermès Black Alligator Agenda with Pen & Pages, 1961
Vintage Hermès Black Alligator Agenda with Pen & Pages, 1961

Vintage Hermès Black Alligator Agenda with Pen & Pages, 1961

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Hermès black alligator agenda with attached pen and original blank pages for the first Trimester of 1961. Spiral bound pages and unused.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Alligator

Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set
Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set

Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set

Located in Bern, CH

Beautiful Art Deco letter holder with matching ink blotter. Believed to be Italian from the 1930's - 1940's. Made of solid marble and brass. Ink blo...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Hairpins - New Old Stock - Set Of Four
1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Hairpins - New Old Stock - Set Of Four

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Hairpins - New Old Stock - Set Of Four

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Hairpins - New Old Stock - Set Of Four. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying unt...

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1950s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

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19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze bookends By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to glass)

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A '90s Postmodern black and brown polished marble stone desk pen pencil holder, circa 1990s. Dimensions: 2.5" square x 4.19" height. Matching...

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1990s European Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s

Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Underwood Typewriter
Vintage Underwood Typewriter

Vintage Underwood Typewriter

By Underwood Universal

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. This typewriter features black keys. The carriage advances very smoothly and the return, spacing, bell and all other features wo...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s
Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

$141Sale Price|40% Off

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Marble egg is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Made in Italy. The work is realized entirely in marble. The egg is re...

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1950s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design
Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design

Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Taper Pen Stand by Stem Design Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 1,4 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us. An ellipse rising from a wide base, the Taper pen stand reveals its character through a simple and honest form. The surface reflects light beautifully and results in a subtle sheen, giving it the ability to add richness to any table setting and the objects it holds. The solid form available in aluminum and brass is imagined on a work desk, a night-stand, the shelves in the corridor, or a bar counter. The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime. Stem is a contemporary Indian product...

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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

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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

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Quartz, Marble, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938

Located in London, GB

A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company i...

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1930s American Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. The pair is documented to the Fratelli Toso Comp...

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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, Opaline Glass

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp  Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp  Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s

Located in Lisse, NL

* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture. Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker. While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature. The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary. Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches. *Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints. Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: Amsterdamse School lamp...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare telephone, 1960's, CZS. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition with a few signs of use. Made of plastic.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's

Art Deco Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco / Cubist Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s. RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a display stand. Airpl...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #4206C Polished Brass Bowl
Carl Auböck Model #4206C Polished Brass Bowl

Carl Auböck Model #4206C Polished Brass Bowl

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck model #4026A polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally con...

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

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl
Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl

Carl Auböck Model #4206A Polished Brass Bowl

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck model #4026A polished brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl or catch-all is executed in polished brass. Originally con...

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...

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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

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp
A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th Century Dutch silver seal wax stamp A Dutch silver seal wax stamp from the 19th century. A seal stamp showing the Coat of Arms with a crowned shield divided into three sections. The stamp dates before 1893. The stamp is hallmarked with the dolphin in triangle, used between 1893-1906 for non-guaranteed native objects (gilde hallmark). Afterwards marked again later in the 20th century with ZII for the silver purity 833/1000. Signets or called cachets, wax seal stamps, are stamps that were worn on a silver watch chain...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

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

Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s
Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s

Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

This Cartier Must II ballpoint pen from the 1980s is a rare piece made of silver plating and palladium, adorned with a distinctive engraved motif featuring Cartier's iconic "C". It b...

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1980s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 ...

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1890s French Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finishe...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan

Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan

By General Electric

Located in Fort Collins, CO

This turn of the century General Electric desk fan has been fully restored both mechanically and cosmetically. Refinished and painted in antiqued white powder coat, the finish is vis...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight

Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark brown pigments, black and gold flecks Italian art glass pear figure / sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovie...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Radio Nurse by Isamu Noguchi for Zenith Radio Corporation, 1937
Radio Nurse by Isamu Noguchi for Zenith Radio Corporation, 1937

Radio Nurse by Isamu Noguchi for Zenith Radio Corporation, 1937

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A highly expressive baby monitor/ radio nurse designed by the artist Isamu Noguchi in bakelite, its modernist form evocative of an abstracted human head a...

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20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Signed Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg Ceramic Tray or Dish Desk Accessory
Vintage Signed Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg Ceramic Tray or Dish Desk Accessory

Vintage Signed Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg Ceramic Tray or Dish Desk Accessory

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage chic Swedish Mid-Century Modern hallmarked Stig Lindberg glazed ceramic tray, dish or desk accessory is hallmarked in 2 places with numbers; Gustavsberg Sweden with a sy...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Handsome Campaign Style Box with nice deep color and decorative brass mounts, top medallion and escutcheon (lacking a key). The inside lid and sides lined in dark green velvet, the bottom with vintage printed paper...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Ship

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Ship in bronze. 1950s. Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätt...

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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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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