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Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped. Beautiful light patina on the silver and on the blade. This piece is a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box
1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

1960’s Hermes Paris Silver Plated Horse Equestrian Magnifying Paperweight W/Box

By Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful vintage Hermes Silverplated Horse motif magnifying paperweight. The detail of the casting is quite extraordinary. The original box is included although the box is quite...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere
Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere

Brutalist Brass Sculpture Flowers and Leaves Style of Silas and Jere

By Silas Seandel, Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

A signed brass and metal sculpture of flowers and leaves, Brutalist period, in the style of designers Silas Seandel or C. Jere, circa mid-20th century. A Brutalist sculpture of flowe...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century
Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century

Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century. Made in Austria by J. Weidman K.K. Hoffabrikant in Wienna Wear consistent with age and use. ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

White Vase Faces Sculpture
White Vase Faces Sculpture

White Vase Faces Sculpture

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

A relatively large white ceramic face or 'faces' vase. This sculpture vase can make a great statement piece in a living room, library, powder room, ...

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Early 2000s Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...

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Early 1900s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Faience

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Erhard & Sohne in the early 1890s-19...

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. The figurine is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The puppy dog still re...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight
English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight

English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight

By Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

A collector's quality bone china paperweight from Spode, England Exquisite gilding and floral enamel decoration topped with gilded ball accent Circa 2000 Signed Spode, England F1860-...

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Early 2000s English High Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze
"Paper Bag" by California Bronze

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Whimsical "paper bag" made from cast metal from California Bronze. Would make for a fun decorative piece in any interior. Photographed atop a Cappellini sid...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s
Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s

Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Vintage Ferrari Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s. Very nice Ferrari Advertising paperweight. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness
Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness

Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue and white porcelain balls of "double happiness" characters, hand polished and crafted. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a great brush for painting and calligraphy art...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Stylish Art Deco / Mid-Century Table Lamp in Figured Dark Hardwood
Stylish Art Deco / Mid-Century Table Lamp in Figured Dark Hardwood

Stylish Art Deco / Mid-Century Table Lamp in Figured Dark Hardwood

Located in Lisse, NL

Lovely and stylish table lamp. A stylish and decorative table lamp base, beautifully executed in richly figured dark hardwood. The striking contrast between the warm reddish-brown t...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s French metal inkwell. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters. Found at an estat...

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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Aluminium Brute Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminum This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows. Each pie...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda CA 750 Dream. This great cafe racer style body is made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter. Very unusual piece. Other motorcycle...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.
Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of iconic Tiffany "box with bow" crystal and porcelain trinket boxes by Tiffany & Co. circa 1990's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Handsome Pair of Vintage Venetian Glass Birds, Murano Hand Blown circa 1960s
Handsome Pair of Vintage Venetian Glass Birds, Murano Hand Blown circa 1960s

Handsome Pair of Vintage Venetian Glass Birds, Murano Hand Blown circa 1960s

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

An expressive pair of vibrant glass birds Superbly hand blown using crimson red, sparkling aventurina, rich emerald green and crystal clear glass Circa 1960's A substantial and weigh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Bronze Capricorn Motif Vide Poche by Max Le Verrier Bronze vide poche by Max Le Verrier. The symbols are absolutely beautiful, they represent the Capricorn zodiac motif or ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company. It still...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France
Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France

Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France

By Lalique

Located in Puglia, Puglia

"Coq Nain" crystal paperweight, signed Lalique. Model no. 1135. Originally created as car mascots, they were mostly designed and created by René Lalique in the mid- to late 1920s be...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...

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

Materials

Glass

Dated 1896 British Victorian Brass & Hoof Inkwell Mounted by A&N.C.S. Ld
Dated 1896 British Victorian Brass & Hoof Inkwell Mounted by A&N.C.S. Ld

Dated 1896 British Victorian Brass & Hoof Inkwell Mounted by A&N.C.S. Ld

By Army & Navy CSL, Rowland Ward

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional, documented 1896 Victorian equestrian taxidermy inkwell, commissioned to commemorate a cherished horse named "Dandy." Mounted by the prestigious Army & Navy Co-Ope...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. Very good conditions. Working conditions. It just been cleaned. Rare example of these Art Deco Enamel Clocks...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.

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1950s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves
Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves

Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful pair of hand-crafted, early 20th century bookends. With the symbolic meaning of leafs ranging from hope, renewal, revival, fertility and growth to decay, sadness and even ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk accessories, the exciting design for this refined but robustly rounded inkwell features green blown glass in pinched triangular forms that appear to dance in perfectly coordinated movement around the circumference of the piece. The negative space between the blown green glass appears in the form of stylized flowers with Minimalist linear accents in patinated bronze. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States circa 1900 Dimensions: 3.75" height, 6.25" diameter Materials: Leaded glass, bronze Signed: "Tiffany Studios New York 25055” along with the Tiffany Studios monogram...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Vintage MCM Walnut Pencil Holder
Vintage MCM Walnut Pencil Holder

Vintage MCM Walnut Pencil Holder

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage MCM walnut pencil holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 3.625"D x 3"H. Superb craftsmanship on this very attractive desk accessory! #4795

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

Materials

Walnut

Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight

Murano Gold Flecks Black Spots Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight

By Venini, Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks with black spots Italian art glass turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is made in the manner of the Gambaro & Poggi company, an...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Leaf

Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark
Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark

Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer Superb Royal Provenance Alfred Clark

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This is a very Rare and Superbly made Sterling Silver Cased Compensated Weather Barometer – The Silver Assay Marks inform us that it was made in 1900 by the famed Silversmith, Alfred...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette in glossy black lacquered wood, accented with a distinctive rim in Corno Italiano,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

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Chrome

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available
1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying unto...

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1960s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Beech

Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s
Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Vinyl Record Stand by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This orange vinyl record stand was produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden during the second half of the 20th century. Executed in molded plastic, the pie...

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Early 1900s Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens
Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens 1978 to 1985 Made in Japan Weight: 609g

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

Materials

Metal

Round Coasters set in black marble
Round Coasters set in black marble

Round Coasters set in black marble

Located in Mexico City, MX

Set of four round coasters in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-1...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel
Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel

Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 2 decorative desk ornaments or paperweights. Abstract minimalist design that resembles two dumbbells. Both rather heavy and both can be disassembled. Unknown Scandinavian ma...

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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener
Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

Unusual Unger Brothers Sterling Jester Letter Opener

By Unger Brothers

Located in Riverdale, NY

Rare and Unusual Unger Brothers Jester Sterling Letter Opener from the 1900's. Wonderful detailing and unusual subject matter. 1900 USA. 9.5" x 1.85" x 1.25".

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Scallop Seashell Design Sheffield
English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Scallop Seashell Design Sheffield

English Sterling Silver Letter Opener Scallop Seashell Design Sheffield

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in New York, NY

An English sterling silver letter opener with scallop seashell design, from sterling company Sheffield, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A beautiful sterling silver handle wi...

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Mid-20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition - inkwell with hairline cracks a...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria
Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Aubock table magnifier, mid-20th century. Crafted from solid brass with high-quality optical glass, this elegant piece exemplifies Aubock’s meticulous craftsmanship and function...

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

Materials

Brass

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze inkwell In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 4"H....

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous cobalt blue Murano glass paperweight By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Produced by Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 1"H. Very good origina...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter corner signe...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with brown leather desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) US...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends on Marble Bases, Leaping Antelopes
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends on Marble Bases, Leaping Antelopes

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends on Marble Bases, Leaping Antelopes

Located in Miami, FL

A very decorative and good quality pair of French bookends which appear to be leaping antelopes. Subjects regulates patinated bronze, although made of regule. Perfect for displayin...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.
Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Brussels, BE

Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 16 cm W, 10 cm H, 8 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in th...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Leather and Brass Note Pad, 1980s Italy
Gucci Leather and Brass Note Pad, 1980s Italy

Gucci Leather and Brass Note Pad, 1980s Italy

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome leather notepad by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Rich color to saddle leather with contrast stitching along the borders. Brass brackets holding leather flap. New 3" x 5...

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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany 5.9kg massive brass. Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

By A. Aucoc

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Steel

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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