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Desk Accessories For Sale
Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s

Located in KUTNO, PL

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

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1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and a large area on bottom. Good condition and sturdy, ready to use. 11" wide

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Desk Accessories

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Bamboo

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

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories

Located in Milan, IT

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

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1920s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Paul Ysart Millefiori Glass Paperweight with PY Cane, Scotland, 1930s
Paul Ysart Millefiori Glass Paperweight with PY Cane, Scotland, 1930s

Paul Ysart Millefiori Glass Paperweight with PY Cane, Scotland, 1930s

By Paul Ysart

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade concentric Millefiori, PY cane, Dark Glass Paperweight made by Paul Ysart in Scotland, during his early period, Circa 1930s. ...

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

Materials

Glass

1930s Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy Electric Fan 404
1930s Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy Electric Fan 404

1930s Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy Electric Fan 404

By Marelli

Located in Biella, IT

Super Ercole by Ercole Marelli Italy design years '50 electric fan 0-404 big size Measure; high 21,4 inches and is in good vintage condition working to 150-160 volt colour is...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920
Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920

Antique Shopkeeper's Sign & Price Rubber Ink Stamp Set Kit c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique sign and price rubber stamp markers set that comes in its original wooden box case with dovetails joints. Includes complete sets of capital and lower case letters, num...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax
Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax

Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

100% Beeswax, Organic Hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The Tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs : Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and o...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Hemp

Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango, the Art&Craft of Feng Shui Egg for Home Decor items
Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango, the Art&Craft of Feng Shui Egg for Home Decor items

Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango, the Art&Craft of Feng Shui Egg for Home Decor items

By Ango

Located in Bangkok, TH

Auspiciousness Eggs by Ango is Feng Shui Egg Stone hand-weld and crafted for feng shui home decor items. Kotchakorn Promchai, the renowned Feng Shui master in Thailand invited Ango to create auspiciousness elements to enhance the Feng Shui of a space in a special collaboration. With their sophisticated craft these objects create a beautiful energy around them as well as commanding auspiciousness. The meaning of Auspiciousness Feng Shui Eggs Harmony, safety and a smooth path towards achieving goals are overall meaning of Auspicious Feng Shui Egg. The proportion of 52 to 54 mm in length signifies a wealthy life and the width of 42 to 44 mm signifies happiness and prosperity, while the coins placed inside each egg signify good fortune, good luck harmony and spiritual support. • Silver Auspicious Egg The colour of peace, justice, intelligence, future-facing, communication, maternity, happiness and prosperity. • Gold Auspicious Egg The colour of power, virtue, prestige, leadership, happiness and prosperity. • Copper Auspicious Egg The colour of elegance, happiness, charm, popularity, imagination and wealth. The three colours of Auspiciousness Eggs The three different colours of Auspiciousness Eggs reflect different aspects in the creation of new energy, happiness and prosperity. Bringing Auspiciousness Eggs into your home or place of work can bring harmony in love, along with good family relations and good fortune in your career, at the same time enabling wealth generation for you, your parents, children and the team who you work with. The significance of the numbering used in creating the Auspiciousness Eggs Number 1 signifies success, victory, smoothness in life, leadership and recognition. Number 6 signifies unexpected fortune, divine blessing, imagination and happiness. Number 8 signifies wealth, power, popularity and spiritual support. Number 9 signifies a plenty of propitiousness and auspiciousness. Each egg is then designed to house 8 silver coins, that are doubled so 16 coins in total; 9 gold coins that are then doubled, so 18 coins; and 10+9 copper coins so 19 coins in total. The technique of doubling is used to increase auspiciousness along with power, and the sequence 8, 9, 10 signifies an increasing power of auspiciousness. So with each piece of Auspiciousness Egg, the propitiousness is maximised in every way and it is recommended you can try one Auspiciousness Egg or one set of three eggs, to gain energy and then build up to 9 elements. How to place by Auspiciousness Eggs for Feng Shui within your home. One recommendation is to place the eggs on the desk space or study table. And for stock market investments, it is recommended the eggs are near to the computer. Another suggestion is on the cashier table, by the safe, or on a shelf with the other decorative items. Who should have Auspiciousness Eggs? The Auspiciousness Egg is a Feng Shui element that gains in energy starting with the determination patience and meditative skill shown by the artisans who create each piece by hand. This good fortune is for everyone no matter what year...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel
JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel

By Jaz

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Jaz Paris. A beautiful and very handsome desk clock, created in Paris France by the the clock company of Jaz during the art deco period, back in the early 1930. This very decorative piece is very hard to find has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from an octagonal beveled cranberry glass and stainless steel steeped mountings. Deceptively weighty time piece showing the quality that one expects from this maker. Movement: French mechanical wingding Jaz movement, Eleven Jewels, 8 days. The dial is round with metallic cranberry color, Arabic silver...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors
Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Located in Vienna, AT

Montblanc money clip crafted from sterling silver, exemplifying the brand’s renowned precision and timeless elegance. This refined accessory combines practicality with luxury, making...

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1950s French International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy inkwell with bronze lid. The robust mushroom shaped inkwell is created with heavy handblo...

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Hannover, DE

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

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood, Bentwood

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten. We sourced these from the US. Extraordinary original 1940's new old stock, never used, incredible graphics. Listing is for a p...

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1940s European Vintage Desk Accessories

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Paper

Italian Vintage Marble Eggs, Circa 1960
Italian Vintage Marble Eggs, Circa 1960

Italian Vintage Marble Eggs, Circa 1960

Located in CH

Italian vintage marble eggs, Circa 1960 Set of 10 Eggs of different colors and marble type. The glass bowls are not included in the price.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

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

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Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key
Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key

Silver Gilt and Full Radial Guilloche Enamel Singing Bird Box with Original Key

Located in London, GB

A sublime silver gilt and full radial guilloche enamel with highlights, singing bird box, with original silver and enamel key and original leather carry case. When wound and the bird-form start/stop button actuated, the magic starts immediately with the bird lid...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

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

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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

Materials

Brass

Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax
Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax

Tusk Candle, Medium, Black Beeswax

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs: Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and oth...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Hemp

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

Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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1990s French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Postmodern Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s

Postmodern Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Perpetual Eternity Calendar by Mette Kiellerup for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. This piece has an attribution mark. A...

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20th Century Danish Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Obelisks 1930-1940
Set of 2 Obelisks 1930-1940

Set of 2 Obelisks 1930-1940

Located in MILL, NL

Set of 2 Tortoise and Ebony obelisks. From France, 1920-1940. In very good condition. Dimensions: 44H x 10.5W x 10.5D cm

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1930s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider lamp, circa 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parce...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Continental Portable Typewriter with Case, Germany, circa 1930
Art Deco Continental Portable Typewriter with Case, Germany, circa 1930

Art Deco Continental Portable Typewriter with Case, Germany, circa 1930

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco Continental portable typewriter manufactured by Wanderer-Werke in Germany, circa 1930. This elegant machine features a glossy black enamel body, round glass keys, and refine...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base
Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base

Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base

Located in New York, NY

A crystal ball decorative sphere decorative object with Chinoiserie wood base, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. Very good condition ...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

By Henri Fournet

Located in NANTES, FR

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

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's
Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's

Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's

By Aurelio Teno

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950 Round "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta cigar ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand c...

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

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle. A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall. Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

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

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.5-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of the...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art
Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art

Vintage 60's Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Scandinavian teak wood figural accessory desk pen/pencil holder dating from the 1960's. Great pop art design and form. Has 6 holes on top to put pens or pencils. Made of so...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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

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

By Jean Gerbino

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Gray Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

By Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder
Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder

Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder

Located in Sheffield, MA

Add a neoclassical country touch to your countertop or nightstand with a gold gilt edge grey painted galvanized tissue box cover. Add fashion and protection for your facial tissue. E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Desk Accessories

Materials

Tin

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

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

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

By Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

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

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture
Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture

Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A brass female dancer sculpture and green onyx marble base vide-poche catchall, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Sculpture's head is resin and body with a gold overlay on b...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener
Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular and very unique letter opener. Silver plate or Pewter, however it's the design that makes the piece so great. A compliment to any desk, or work station, in a residence ...

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20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Aluminum, Silver

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

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Brass The Ribbon Hook is sand cast in solid brass. Ribbon hook has two protruding blocks to allow you to...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s
Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s

Capercaillie Mountain Grouse Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A classic early 20th-century Austrian bronze figural letter opener, beautifully cast and finished with a rich, original patina. This highly collectible antique piece exemplifies the ...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

FLUORO CALCIFORTE Art Nouveau Nude Lady Letter Opener Antique 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brass Counter Hook by Henry Wilson
Brass Counter Hook by Henry Wilson

Brass Counter Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Counter Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 6 x D 4 x H 5 cm Materials: Brass Designed for hanging bags and coats under bar counters. Each ...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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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