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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

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock
Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Large Late 17th Century Baroque Iron Door Lock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large French baroque wrought iron door lock on acrylic stand.

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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine 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 "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Round Sphere Paperweight on Stand
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Round Sphere Paperweight on Stand

Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Round Sphere Paperweight on Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Round Sphere Paperweight on Gold Base/Stand. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H (Ball) x 5.5" H (Ball on stand) x 3" W x 3...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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

Blue Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage rotary dial mint green ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of blue thermoplastic ABS Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomb...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch
Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch

Scandinavian Ceramic Microcosmos Pen-Holder w. Blue Tits on a Birch Branch

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A naturalistic pen-holder in the shape of this glazed ceramic micro cosmos with a blue tit family (Parus caeruleus) going on with life on an old 'tired' birch wood branch with cracks...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame
Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame

Placido Zuloaga, an Extremely Rare Spanish Gold and Silver Damascened Frame

By Plácido Zuloaga 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Placido Zuloaga, An extremely rare Spanish gold and silver damascened window frame, in the Alhambra / Islamic taste, circa 1880. The interior is lined and fitted with an orientalist artwork throughout. Signed PZ on the reverse. Placido Zuloaga was a renowned Spanish metalworker and damascene artist known for his exceptional skills in working with gold and silver and for creating intricate and ornate designs on metal surfaces using a technique called damascening. One of Zuloaga's works is this rare gold and silver damascened frame that he created in the late 19th century. The frame is decorated with intricate designs in silver and gold, creating a stunning contrast that is characteristic of Zuloaga's work. The frame is a remarkable example of Zuloaga's artistry and skill, as well as his mastery of the damascening technique. The technique involves inlaying silver or gold wire into the surface of the metal, creating intricate and detailed designs that are both beautiful and durable. Zuloaga's work was highly sought after during his lifetime and is still highly valued today. His pieces are considered to be some of the finest examples of damascene artistry in the world, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence metalworkers and artists today. His works are in private collections and in museums worldwide. Comparative Literature: James D. Lavin, The Art and Tradition of the Zuloagas, Spanish Damascene...

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19th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Iron

HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT

HERMES PARIS BURR & BURL WALNUT & AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT

By Hermès

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original suite if super rare and highly collectable Hermes Paris stationary items A wo...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Ar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

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

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base
19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base

Located in Knivsta, SE

19th Century Ammonite Fossil Paperweight on Limestone Base A beautiful and highly evocative 19th-century paperweight, featuring a finely polished ammonite fossil mounted on a solid ...

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Limestone

Leather Basket by Lancel Paris, Signed and Made in Italy
Leather Basket by Lancel Paris, Signed and Made in Italy

Leather Basket by Lancel Paris, Signed and Made in Italy

By Lancel Paris

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This basket, or trash can, is signed Lancel Paris underneath, and has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The leather as a beautiful old patina. It is in good condition.

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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Chrome Picture Frame, France, c1930's
Art Deco Chrome Picture Frame, France, c1930's

Art Deco Chrome Picture Frame, France, c1930's

Located in Devon, England

Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in chrome and glass. Signed to the base f. Gallia, The frame has two pieces of glass whic...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

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

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...

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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneer...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten
1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten

1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched si...

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1950s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Desk Blotter
American Art Deco Wrought Iron Desk Blotter

American Art Deco Wrought Iron Desk Blotter

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco wrought iron rectangular desk blotter with double scroll design corners and small plaque with initials \"GB\".

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20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze
Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Pair of Dog-shaped bookends made of onyx and bronze

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful pair of Italian Baroque paperweights from the 1800s. The pair is made with a truly binding Onyx base. The onyx stone has been carved to make the paperweights semi-equal. Ab...

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1870s European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass
English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass

English Lectern or Book Stand of Brass

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English table top lectern, missal or book stand of brass, featuring a reading top with pierced quatrefoils at each corner. The revolving recta...

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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

GIFT IDEA - Murano Glass Apple Paperweight with Controlled Bubble Inclusions
GIFT IDEA - Murano Glass Apple Paperweight with Controlled Bubble Inclusions

GIFT IDEA - Murano Glass Apple Paperweight with Controlled Bubble Inclusions

By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎄 Gift-Ready Appeal: A thoughtful gift for collectors, decorators, or anyone who appreciates the quiet luxury A sculptural delight in clear Murano glass, this apple-shaped paperweig...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

XL adhesive tape dispenser in aluminum and stone, Italy, 1980
XL adhesive tape dispenser in aluminum and stone, Italy, 1980

XL adhesive tape dispenser in aluminum and stone, Italy, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare tape dispenser designed and manufactured in Italy in the 80s. Superb metalwork and stone inlay. Unique object due to its size that will bring a real design touch to y...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1906. The stand comprises of a centr...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Calamaio Grand Tour in marmo a Sarcofago inizio XIX secolo
Calamaio Grand Tour in marmo a Sarcofago inizio XIX secolo

Calamaio Grand Tour in marmo a Sarcofago inizio XIX secolo

Located in Pistoia, IT

Calamaio a forma di sarcofago in marmi pregiati, Roma, inizi del 19 secolo, epoca Grand Tour. I calamai a sarcofago del Grand Tour sono oggetti di lusso del XVIII e XIX secolo ispi...

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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong
Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong

Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Mahjong in matt Canaletto walnut with brass parts in ruthenium finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi Stock
New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi Stock

New Modern Cigarettes and Cigar Ashtray in Black Marble, creator Chiossi Stock

By Michele Chiossi

Located in Milan, IT

Tuscan sculptor Michele Chiossi, has found in marble a medium to describe modernity with its myths and symbols, creating the Contemporary collection. An emoji can be a tray; an emoji heart, not necessarily pierced by an arrow, can be a place of creativity in the kitchen, a chopping board or a working surface; a dash; a zigzag; granting the marble a moment of levity, becoming vertical in a vase; reflecting an ideal image of ourselves. Unique objects to be experienced as a couple, to gift to friends, jewels of our daily lives. Time and smoke pass, ashtrays remain. As everlasting as marble, as elegant as a concentric circle of smoke spreading through the air. Chiossi revisits the most Classic of living room...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire
Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

By Ernest Combeau

Located in Miami, FL

A hinged box designed by Ernest Cambeau. A beautiful hinged box, created in Paris France by the silversmith Ernest Cambeau, back in the 1920. This box has been crafted in a cushio...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Wild Coffee Tree Sculpture with Metal Base, Unique Piece, Made in Italy
Wild Coffee Tree Sculpture with Metal Base, Unique Piece, Made in Italy

Wild Coffee Tree Sculpture with Metal Base, Unique Piece, Made in Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Wild coffee tree sculpture with metal base, decorative object. A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Exquisitely Elegant, Hand Crafted Perfume Bottle By Anthony Wassell, England
Exquisitely Elegant, Hand Crafted Perfume Bottle By Anthony Wassell, England

Exquisitely Elegant, Hand Crafted Perfume Bottle By Anthony Wassell, England

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

An elegantly tall perfume bottle of clear, deep rose pink and black crystal Especial elongated frosted crystal stopper Created by superbly talented glass artist Anthony Wassell, Engl...

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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup Saucer w/Abstract Design
French Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup Saucer w/Abstract Design

French Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup Saucer w/Abstract Design

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer with colorful abstract design, circa late-20th century, France. Marked on bottom as shown. French bla...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by Armand Le Véel and Susse Frères, France By: Armand Le Véel, Susse Frères Material:...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Lausanne, CH

An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet d'Enfert, Paris France. The handles are silverplate and the blades are in stainless ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942
Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942

Antique LC Smith & Corona Super Speed Typewriter c.1942

By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original LC Smith & Corona Typewriter with a 14 inch carriage. The serial number is 1A1758024-12 stamped in the inside. The keys are nickel with black face and white number...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

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

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s
Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage table/desk fan designed by Codumé, 1960s, swivel foot, 2 speeds, works perfectly, height: 45cm, diameter: 35cm, foot: 16x22 cm. This unique fan captures the essence of vintag...

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1960s French Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome, Aluminum

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890
Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Large Antique English Brass Owl Inkwell, circa.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art nouveau silver letter opener
Art nouveau silver letter opener

Art nouveau silver letter opener

By Geschutzt

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Artnouveau silver letter opener opens letters with partridge motif Art nouveau style Material silver and vermeil Origin Austria Circa 1900 Perfect condition Sealed behind 900 and Ges...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can
Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can

Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this Pair of mid century Plywood trash can. Recently restored.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets
New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets

New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets

Located in Buchanan, MI

New shipment of over 200 leather bound books in English, photo's are of sets. Preconditioned as we fully condition all of our books before they go out. Also have an extensive collect...

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19th Century American George III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Paper

Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Musk Ox Wooly Ox Göran Wärff Limited Edition WWF
Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Musk Ox Wooly Ox Göran Wärff Limited Edition WWF

Kosta Boda Sweden Crystal Musk Ox Wooly Ox Göran Wärff Limited Edition WWF

By Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda

Located in Lutz, FL

Scandinavian Clear glass Muskox sculpture figurine designed by Goran Warff in 1973 for Kosta Boda as part of World Wildlife Fund" (WWF) Endangered Animals series. signed Kosta Warff ...

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell, Italy, 1970s
Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell, Italy, 1970s

Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous photo frame in lucite with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This elegant piece was produced in Italy in the 1970s. This stunning piece is perfect to enhance a modern studio...

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

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry
1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry

1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s oriental horsewhip of leather and marquetry.

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Late 20th Century Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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