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Desk Accessories For Sale
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s

Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A round Brazilian agate onyx and wood trinket or jewelry box, in the Modern style Post-Modern period, circa-late 20th century, 1980s early 1990s, Brazil. Box has a rich brown wood wi...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Agate

Schatz Germany 8 Day Domed Mantle Desk Clock Mid-Century
Schatz Germany 8 Day Domed Mantle Desk Clock Mid-Century

Schatz Germany 8 Day Domed Mantle Desk Clock Mid-Century

By Schatz

Located in Torquay, GB

Schatz Germany 8 Day domed mantle/desk clock. Beautiful kinetic movement. Made of solid brass with a detachable lucite acrylic and brass domed cover. Ideal as a mantle or desk clo...

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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989
Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

Set of 9 Signed Vasa Mihich Lucite Laminated Op-Art Cube Sculptures Dated 1989

By Vasa Velizar Mihich, Shlomi Haziza

Located in St. Louis, MO

Faceted colorful & playful set of nine Lucite Vasa Mihich cube sculptures, one is signed Vasa and dated '89. 2" square blocks of colors, change at angles of play of light into differ...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...

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1850s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture
White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture

White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture

By Royal Dux Bohemia

Located in New York, NY

A white porcelain owl bird, Mid-Century Modern period, by Royal Dux Bohemia, circa mid-20th century, Czechoslovakia. With makers' mark on underside as shown i...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005
Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005

By Montblanc

Located in Delft, NL

Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005 The MONTBLANC Greta Garbo fountain pen is a women's pen. The chic profile of the pen, that slightly curves. The fountain pen wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame
Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 11 inches / width: 12.5 inches / de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco inkwell, circa 1920. Portor marble base surrounded by a wrought iron frieze decorated with leaves. Stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Height: 7.5 cm Width: 13.5 cm Le...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Chalten Large Wood & Alpaca Silver Picture Frame by AIREDELSUR
Chalten Large Wood & Alpaca Silver Picture Frame by AIREDELSUR

Chalten Large Wood & Alpaca Silver Picture Frame by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Inspired by the trails of the Chalten Mountain, in the south of the Andes mountain range, this family of trays, flower vases, containers and picture frames is born. The mountain hiking...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles
Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles

Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles

Located in Somis, CA

A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted round and oval porcelain balls of longevity motifs and basketweave, in classic, timeless blue and white...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960
Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960

Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960

By Tomado

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a rare functional mid-century modern desk accessory or office waste-basket designed by Tomado, Holland, circa 1960. The oval shape features a light gray metal structure with ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 8 × 8 cm Description: This small in...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder
Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel

Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...

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2010s American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s
Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s

Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful metal tray or catchall to hold quills. Made of cast Iron, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for your desk or any room. It was made for the 100th ...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mid 20th Century Black Leather Stitched Brass Desk Set
Mid 20th Century Black Leather Stitched Brass Desk Set

Mid 20th Century Black Leather Stitched Brass Desk Set

Located in Delft, NL

Mid 20th century black leather stitched brass desk set. Black leather stitched items, 3 pieces The leather Notepad has six-sided screws in brass, ...

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Mid-20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass dove bird figure, sculpture or paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for...

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

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

Beautiful and Rare Mahogany Tennis Racket Tensioner from Early 20th Century
Beautiful and Rare Mahogany Tennis Racket Tensioner from Early 20th Century

Beautiful and Rare Mahogany Tennis Racket Tensioner from Early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful and rare English Tennis Racket Tensioner from early 20th century or maybe late 19th Century. Made in mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) with brass details. Wear consistent wi...

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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze. Each of these geckos are ha...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12

New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12

Located in Somis, CA

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

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2010s Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Clear Murano Photo Frame
Clear Murano Photo Frame

Clear Murano Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 13 inches / width: 10 inches / depth: 2 inches For photo siz...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair
Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair

Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of natural purple amethyst specimen bookends or sculptures/decorative objects, circa 20th century. Dimensions: 4" Width x 6" Height.   

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20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Carl Auböck Nickel Plated U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Carl Auböck Nickel Plated U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl

Carl Auböck Nickel Plated U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", model #4617-2, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Identical to the brass key ring...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass, Nickel

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Desktop Writing And Reading Stand. The Stand Is Fitted Additionally With One Brass Inkwell Pivotable Pen Stand Brass Perpetual Calendar. Sold With A...

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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist peanut keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

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

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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape features a gilded...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available
Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Malachite and Bone Letter Openers, two available

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Two Malachite and bone letter knives. Wonderful vintage letter openers with malachite handles. These would make a perfect gift for and office or functional luxury to use daily. Pric...

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

Materials

Malachite

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Murano White Latticino Filigrana on Pink Glass Paperweight, Vintage
Murano White Latticino Filigrana on Pink Glass Paperweight, Vintage

Murano White Latticino Filigrana on Pink Glass Paperweight, Vintage

By Seguso, Venini

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano glass paperweight features white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the coral pink glass in filigrana or latticino technique. Controlled bubble...

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Bronze Knight Sculpture Electrified Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A solid bronze parcel brass knight sculpture candelabra later converted to electrified table lamp with large frosted glass torch flame shade. It takes on Edison E27 light bulb. Tot...

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

CHANEL Snow Globe
CHANEL Snow Globe

CHANEL Snow Globe

$499Sale Price|33% Off

CHANEL Snow Globe

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CHANEL winder holiday snow globe featuring Chanel gift bags, boxes, and N.5 perfume bottle / Made in France This comes in original box Diameter: 4 inches / Height: 5.5 inches 1 avail...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener
Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

Edgar Brandt Bronze Paper Knife/Letter Opener

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau bronze paper knife, circa 1905. Decorated with mistletoe, stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Length: 14.5 cm Width: 3.2 cm Thickness: 0.3 cm Weight: 35 grams Ed...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s
Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s

Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s

By Bang & Olufsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Danish Metal Bottle Opener from Bang & Olufsen, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Materials: ...

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20th Century Danish Desk Accessories

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Metal

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy
Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This basket, or trash can, has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The Faux leather as a Black and grey color . It is in good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Vintage onyx cardholder desk accessory, 20th century
Vintage onyx cardholder desk accessory, 20th century

Vintage onyx cardholder desk accessory, 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage onyx card holder, 1960s. Most likely from Italy, Mexico, or Pakistan. Tones of pistachio, rust, and toffee. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide. 4” W ...

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

Materials

Onyx

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Fan by General Electric, USA 1950s
Vintage Fan by General Electric, USA 1950s

Vintage Fan by General Electric, USA 1950s

By General Electric

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original metal fan by General Electric. Made in the United States in the 1950s. It was apparently manufactured for export, as it has a 220-volt voltage and a European standard power ...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Taupe Rocchetta Tray with Flamingos
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Taupe Rocchetta Tray with Flamingos

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Taupe Rocchetta Tray with Flamingos

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Taupe Rocchetta Tray with pink Flamingos design. This exquisite Rocchetta tray is a true cel...

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2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid Origin: likely Central Europe Material: colorless lead crystal, brass Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 11 × 11 × 11 cm Descriptio...

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Early 1900s Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company. ...

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

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

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray
English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style (19th Century) bronze rectangular pen holder tray with filigree edge.

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Desk Calendar Frame

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper desk calendar frame or picture frame By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Copper, Brass

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze wild boar figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze figurine is believed to date from the early 20th cen...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978
Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978

Vintage Chrome Figural Fish Metal Letter Opener Knife, Germany Dated 1978

Located in Nuernberg, DE

1978 Fish Figural Metal Letter Opener, Austria This charming fish-shaped letter opener is a delightful example of late-20th-century design. Made of metal with a warm, aged patina, i...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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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