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Desk Accessories For Sale
Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture
Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist paperweight in the shape of a foot, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...

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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quart...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Wonderful Pair French Large Louis XVI Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Wonderful Pair French Large Louis XVI Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade

Wonderful Pair French Large Louis XVI Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of French large Louis XVI style bronze three candelabra arm bouillotte table lamp with adjustable black metal tole shades and openwork basket form bases. They are co...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso, Seguso Viro

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unde...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...

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

Materials

Marble

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner
Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

By Jacob Petit

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning French Lavish Gilt Porcelain Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, made by renowned French porcelain maker Jacob Petit. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Centur...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor
Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor

Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor

Located in Somis, CA

This beautiful large gemstone box is finely crafted with the finest malachite in brilliant green. The cover with beveled edge demonstrates a stunning patt...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captai...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Trefoil Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Trefoil Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Trefoil Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period trefoil brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

By Cartier, Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Sleek Cartier 18K Gold Nib Black Body Trinity Fountain Pen With Box Designed by Cartier and Manufactured by MontBlanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen nib is 18...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s
Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s

Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art deco styled mid-century desk set (dish and pen holder) fashioned from slaps/cuts of solid granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region - Laponia. Made by Saulo / ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Brass

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue. Classic multi compartment tiffin carrier. An original 1940's well loved and used deep blue enamel tiffin from India. Used daily t...

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1940s Indian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Enamel miniatures living room and piano set Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900 Enamel and bronze materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Rococo Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

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

Tusk Candle, Set of Two, Black Beeswax

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

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

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Hemp

Andy Warhol Diaries, Hard-Cover Library or Coffee Table Book, 1989
Andy Warhol Diaries, Hard-Cover Library or Coffee Table Book, 1989

Andy Warhol Diaries, Hard-Cover Library or Coffee Table Book, 1989

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

'The Andy Warhol Diaries' book is hard-cover, first edition, May 1989. The Andy Warhol Diaries is the dictated memoirs of the American artist, Andy Warhol, posthumously published, May 1989, USA. It was edited by his frequent collaborator and long-time friend, Pat Hackett...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Chinese Persimmon Stone Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Persimmon Stone Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Persimmon Stone Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object. Each ...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White
Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White

Marble Jewelry Box Egyptian Revival Style Blue White

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century or earlier. Exact origin unknown. Carved design on top depicts an ancient relief...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century picture frame in chrome-plated metal and brass. This stylish piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in amaz...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Letter Opener with Mercury Handle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Techniqu...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Tin, Copper, Metal

Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany
Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany

Montblanc 14ct Gold Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Boxed Set W Germany

By Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Montblanc Black Resin Rollerball and Fountain Pen Set With 14ct Gold Nibs & Presentation Box & Papers, Leather Montblanc Pen Holder 1980's Made & marked as W. Germany on...

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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark
Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve . This well designed accessory is the perfect piece for easy access to your papers...

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

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Teak

Vintage Art Deco Ceramic and Bakelite "Dog" Catch-All
Vintage Art Deco Ceramic and Bakelite "Dog" Catch-All

Vintage Art Deco Ceramic and Bakelite "Dog" Catch-All

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage art deco ceramic and bakelite "whimsical dog" catch-all, circa 1940s. The piece is in good condition with no chips or cracks and m...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Bakelite

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Medusa Vanity Hand Mirror, Circa 1910
Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Medusa Vanity Hand Mirror, Circa 1910

Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Medusa Vanity Hand Mirror, Circa 1910

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique gilt bronze Medusa vanity hand mirror or decorative mirror By Tiffany & Co. (signed on the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry

By Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...

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

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Pen Platinum Mounts & Cabochon Finish Boxed
Stunning Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Pen Platinum Mounts & Cabochon Finish Boxed

Stunning Cartier Diabolo Black Resin Pen Platinum Mounts & Cabochon Finish Boxed

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Diabolo de Cartier ballpoint pen in black composite, with steel details, blue resin cabochon. Dimension: 136.5mm Manufactured by Montblanc Cartier pens are designed b...

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1990s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray
Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray

Brucaliffo brass geometrical shaped ashtray

Located in Firenze, FI

Perfect for both smokers and non-smokers alike, this brass ashtray is not only functional but also visually appealing. Its geometric shape adds a touch of modern elegance to any room...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

By Jacques Adnet, Ralph Lauren, Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

$200Sale Price|50% Off

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic Tiffany design! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall goo...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. This elegant desk accessory showcases the cr...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Gilt Leather Bound Book Set, 20 Volumes, Mid-20th Century Decor
Gilt Leather Bound Book Set, 20 Volumes, Mid-20th Century Decor

Gilt Leather Bound Book Set, 20 Volumes, Mid-20th Century Decor

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Gilt leather bound sturdy / library room complete collection set. The set include twenty 28 volumes. Funk & Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. Each book is in gr...

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Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Paper

Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950
Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950

Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Torino, Piemonte

FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing accessories. It is known for working with curved crystal and producing lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years. Here we have a vertical "Soliflore" vase model 2393 in thick crystal and nickel-plated brass by Fontana Arte designed in 50s. This decorative object is a perfect idea for a gift (wedding, graduation, new born...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910
Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910

Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

Travel back in time with this impressive antique desk set by Thornhill & Co, London, dating back to circa 1910. Crafted with care and wrapped in rugged Nile crocodile skin, this se...

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1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crocodile, Alligator

A Pair of Brass Bookends for the Golf Enthusiast   A very attractive pair
A Pair of Brass Bookends for the Golf Enthusiast   A very attractive pair

A Pair of Brass Bookends for the Golf Enthusiast A very attractive pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Brass Bookends for the Golf Enthusiast A very attractive pair and clever design, the ends are made as books which the golfing statues are standing on and also provide the...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling
AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling

AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

A Viennese Austrian art deco desk inkwell. This is a beautiful desk inkwell created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, between the 1918 and 1922. This Viennese inkwell wa...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900
Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Art Nouveau style brass inkwell, France, circa 1900, with an elegant and symmetrical design typical of late 19th-century aesthetics. This piece features an architectural composition, with two side compartments shaped like basins and a central vertical element that serves as a handle or support. The brasswork reveals subtle variations in patina, ranging from bright gold to more matte shades. The decorative details, particularly the undulating motifs and curved lines, evoke the organic influence characteristic of Art Nouveau. Both a functional antique object and a refined decorative piece, this inkwell will add a touch of elegance to a desk or library. Style : Art Nouveau Belle Époque Antique Decorative Organic Main Features : Brass Inkwell France, circa 1900 Symmetrical Design Two Side Compartments Central Vertical Element (Hole or Stand) Wavy Decorative Motifs Beautiful Antique Patina Antique and Decorative Desk Item Keywords : antique brass inkwell...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent
Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent

Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Puzzle" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true piece ...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Victorian Blackened Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug Dog with Bow Tie Inkwell England, circa 1880s Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Blackened Victorian Lignum Vitae Bull/Pug D...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic 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 blotter ends in the "Heraldic" design, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s
Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s

Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s Chic agate paperweight with a pyramid design. Very beautiful veins and blue tones. Shiny surface. ...

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Late 20th Century French Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Agate, Onyx, Marble

Tronador Square Cream Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Cream Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Cream Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

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

Profil Striped Applied Silver Egg Cup By Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg
Profil Striped Applied Silver Egg Cup By Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg

Profil Striped Applied Silver Egg Cup By Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Tasteful and modern in design, stoneware Argenta egg cup by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Decorated with applied silver 'Profil' stripes and banding A collectors piece Circa...

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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, 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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