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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Mother of Pearl English Desk Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very elegant mother of pearl English desk inkwell. In very good conditions. Perfect for a lady's desk. It´s a perfect chic object.
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Letter Opener with Authentic Fossil Manticoceras - Unique and Exclusive Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of history and sophistication to your desk with this unique letter opener with genuine ammonite.
A luxury accessory with an unmistakable design made from a real Manticoc...
Category
2010s Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Paperweight with Authentic Ammonite - Elegant and Unique Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of history and sophistication to your desk with this unique paperweight with authentic ammonite, a one-of-a-kind piece that combines natural charm with modern design. Amm...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown nude with vines, circa 1910. Pictured in: Dynamic Beauty: Sculpture of Art Nouveau ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Modern Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, circa 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. stand has well and large l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Bookends Balls, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of bookends balls, 20th century"
Pair of Bookends forming two marble balls on a stand, 20th Century decorative object.
Category
20th Century European Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Desk Set with Fossil Ammonite - Uniqueness and History: A Timeless Gift
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Lens and Letter Opener Set: Uniqueness and History, A Timeless Gift
The combination of the modernity of the design and the antiquity of the ammonites makes this set a one-of-a-kind "...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
FERMACHE WITH AMMONITE real fossil from the rounded Paleozoic Era biege #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
An authentic ammonite with a round shape and elegant biege color shades that become clearer toward the center, revives today in a elegant paperweight, unique and unrepeatable.
The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
FERMACHE WITH TRILOBITE real fossil of the Paleozoic Era to admire and use #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
On a polished metal base lies a magnificent fossil of authentic trilobite that appears to be resting on top of a rock. Today, this exceptional marine organism lived millions of y...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Brass
Classico Travertine Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Classico Travertine Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm
Materials: Travertine
The incense plate is carved from solid green Guatemala...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
MODERN DESIGN PAPER CUTTER authentic handle ammonite Orthoceras Nautiloides
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A slightly curved conical shell lying on a layer of rock becomes the unique handle of the letter opener, a must-have desk accessory.
Designed by Nino Basso, designer of the Fossilin...
Category
2010s Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
FERMACHE WITH AMMONITE - real fossil of the Paleozoic Era rounded biege #3
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
An authentic ammonite with a round shape and elegant biege color shades that become lighter toward the center, revives in an elegant unique and unrepeatable paperweight.
The uniqu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Magnifying glass ammonite handle real fossil shell one piece
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
An amazing authentic fossil ammonite, evidence of forms lived millions of years ago and preserved over time, it becomes the handle of this unique and unrepeatable magnifying glass...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Lighted Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sculpture by Korschann
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau lighted gilt bronze sculpture by Charles Korschann, depicting a woman holding a bouquet of flowers on a tray with an inkw...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
MODERN DESIGN PAPER CUTTERS authentic ammonite handle Orthoceras Nautiloiudi
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A slightly curved conical shell lying on a layer of rock becomes the unique handle of the letter opener, a must-have desk accessory.
Designed by Nino Basso, the designer of the Fossi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
FERMACHE WITH AMMONITE - real fossil of the Paleozoic Era rounded biege #2
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A genuine ammonite with rounded shape and elegant biege color shades that become clearer toward the center, revives today in an elegant unique and unrepeatable paperweight.
The ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
FERMACARTE WITH AMMONITE contemporary design with authentic fossil shell #2
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Thought of as paperweight for an eclectic desk or bookcase shelf, this delightful little unique sculpture transcends functionality to also be an exclusive and unique piece of fur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
FERMACARTE WITH AMMONITE contemporary design with authentic fossil shell #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Thought of as paperweight for an eclectic desk or bookcase shelf, this delightful small and unique sculpture, exceeds functionality to be also a piece of furniture exclusive and...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
Category
1960s Czech Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Devon Bookend by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Devon bookend by Madheke
Dimensions: D 11.2 x W 16.2 x H 21.2 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal.
Encased leather booked with internal compartments.
Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, Madheke creates tailored and crafted goods that reflect understated classic elegance, blending tradition and contemporary - vintage and modern...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Fingers Letter Holder with Granite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze legs letter holder by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a patinated bronze set of fingers that are separated to store envelo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Talon Desk Tidy by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon desk tidy by Madheke.
Dimensions: D 15 x W 26 x H 1.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, carbon fiber.
Upturned carbon fibre base with embossed leather inset. A desk should not be a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Olivetti Divisumma 28 Mario Bellini Design Years '70
Located in Biella, IT
Olivetti divisumma 28 Mario Bellini design years '70, perfect working and very good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
M33 Vessel by Aysun Ay
Located in Geneve, CH
M33 Vessel by Aysun Ay
Dimensions: D15 X H27
Materials: Stoneware Ceramic
Sculptural pieces can vary slightly as each is a unique piece of art.
Improvisational design made by hand.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Hick Glass Face in the Style Lalique French Art Deco
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...
Category
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Brass Bagel Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pass the schmear! This playful bagel sculpture is the perfect addition to your kitchen as a cookbook paperweight or shelf decor. Signed - WC Quirt 66' - 9/12
Dimensions
3.5" width ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
By Stile Neolt
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern office bins in black metal and plastic by Neolt, 1980s
Pair of square-based office bins. The main structure is made of a perforated sheet met...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Circle, Modern, Minimal, Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Aluminum Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm (each.)
Materials: Aluminum.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished
Weight: 0,5 kg (each.)
Finished and as...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Horn 1
Paper weight / sculpture
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Aluminum Plato Table Trays by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Plato Table Trays by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 20 x H 2.5 cm (each.)
Materials: Aluminum.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 0,5 kg (each.)
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in brass. Please contact us.
A compact accent tray with tapered walls and rounded corners, Plato boasts a simple design to reveal an arresting surface texture. It is ideal for holding smaller objects like stationery, keys, watches, jewelry, or glasses.
Imagined on your center table, console, or night-stand, the tray is sand-cast in aluminum and brass.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 3 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 0,5 kg (each.)
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us.
Sand-cast in solid metal, the Luna paperweight is a minimal object with a
strong character. Surface pitting and production marks developed through the
casting process are left untreated to retain the material’s richness, to allow for a more profound interaction. Luna has a timeless ornamental quality that is both decorative and functional.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Mink Desk Home Accessories By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tray set of 2
Color: Mink
Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm
Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm
Material: Leather
Collection: Knotted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
GIADA TABLE PHOTO FRAME - contemporary design for home office furniture
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
The refined design with lacquered details in tone jade transform this table frame in an eccentric design piece: for enrich the office in tune with the other accessories for ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Modernist, Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, Amethyst Crystal, Peter Casswell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1972 by Peter Casswell, this handsome, Modernist design Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter, is plain in style, and features an u...
Category
1970s English Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Elegant Desk Set In Glossy Lacquer - The Lacquers Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of sophistication to your workstation with this exclusive desk set with a contemporary design by Nino Basso, part of the prestigious LE LACCHE Collection.
The set includ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Menhir Black Marble Carved Bookend
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Bookend in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional business d...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
SET DA SCRIVANIA GIADA portapenne orologio tagliacarte lente design moderno
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Raffinato ed esclusivo set da scrivania con seducenti superfici arrotondate e laccate color giada abbinate a particolari rigati .
Disegnato da Nino Basso, il set si compone ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pencil holder I by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Blue Shagreen Leather Desk Set - Lens and Letter Opener
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your workspace with this unique blue shagreen leather desk set, consisting of a magnifying glass and a letter opener.
The handle, uphol...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
M34 Vessel by Aysun Ay
Located in Geneve, CH
M34 vessel by Aysun Ay
Dimensions: D15 X H27
Materials: Stoneware ceramic
Sculptural pieces can vary slighty as each is a unique piece of art.
Improvisational design made by h...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm (each.)
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 1,4 kg (each.)
Finished and assembl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
SET SCRIVANIA LACCATO AVANA portapenne orologio tagliacarte design moderno
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Elegante set di accessori per la scrivania impreziositi dalla laccatura con una calda tonalità melange.
Il design contemporaneo esclusivo, i toni arancio dorato chiari e scur...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Turner Card and Pen Holder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Turner card and pen holder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 26.5 cm D 10.5 cm H 8 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focuse...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Bymyside Desk Accessories by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bymyside desk accessories by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: W 25 x D 2 x H 48 cm
Materials: Massive walnut and natural wood oil
Bymyside Desk is a complementary design accessory ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
LENTE DI INGRANDIMENTO impugnatura laccata blu notte design contemporaneo
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Lente da scrivania che abbina design essenziale con l'elegante impugnatura laccata blu notte e particolari in metallo nichelato lucidato a specchio.
La lente di ingrandimento - ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Shagreen Leather Pen Holder Light Sage - Elegance and Exclusive Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of sophistication to your desk with our exclusive pen holder made of genuine shagreen leather, a fine material also known as galuchat, famous for its unique texture remin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Unique Human Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique human modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 9 x D 9 x H 49 cm
Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite cast bronze sprung hinged letter/document clip from France circa 1880 is a stunning example of functional artistry. Crafted in the form of a crane's head, it embodies ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Talon A4 Desk Tray by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon A4 desk tray by Madheke
Dimensions: D 25 x W 33.7 x H 1.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, carbon fiber.
A desk should not be a place of disarray and clutter, with the TALON A4 Tra...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Limited Edition
Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 57 cm
Materials: Marble, Brass
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Panes vase by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: glass, epoxy resin
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
Marble Circles by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble circles by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Black marble
Dimensions: 21 x 30 x H 21cm.
Two unbroken circles make this stunning changeabl...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Taylor Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Taylor pencil holder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Lucite Two Compartment Magazine Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage two compartment lovely lucite magazine holder is in very great condition. It is non obtrusive and can be placed anywhere. It is fro...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Art Nouveau Inkwell by Albert Marionnet, 'French'
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century Art Nouveau inkwell and tidy crafted of bronze with brown and black patina, featuring an eagle with spread wings on a rock. This desktop piece includes two containers for ink hidden in the naturalist landscape. Signed on the base A Marionnet and underneath A. Marionnet BRONZES...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Lemon Size 8 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Made to Order Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Located in calgary, CA
Perfect as a feature objet d'art on your table or shelves, a catch-all for jewellery and special items, or displayed as a group for a striking centrepiece.
Each Log Bowl is unique and makes the perfect one of a kind gift.
Log Bowls...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Willow, 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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