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Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s
Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century decorative wastepaper basket, entirely crafted from full-grain curved Italian leather. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s an...

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

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Leather

MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet

MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet

Located in Norton, MA

Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table Cabinet, all original components and all in good condition with the good working function...

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Mid-20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Machiche

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, unusual large vintage Murano hand blown orange millefiori flowers, on a white cotton cloud, Italian art glass decorative abstract sculpture / paperweight. The piece is doc...

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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

1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad

1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble Italian Inkwell and Signature Pad

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Very precious Italian inkwell and signature pad with original paper. It's made with very rare portoro marble, particular for its black with brown and gold veins. Price is for the com...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble

Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s
Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s

Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant vintage Italian silver 925 desk accessory featuring a sleek modernist triangular form with rich green velvet lining. Marked “Lavorato a Mano” and “GR 90,” and "925"indicating...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor
TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

Located in St Petersburg, US

SAHI by Haand: 10 cm (4") travertine sphere, crafted with exceptional hand quality. This elegant decorative object seamlessly blends natural beauty with versatility, making it an ide...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Desk Accessories

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Travertine, Marble

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

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Porcelain

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

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

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Steel, Brass, Stainless Steel

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble
Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Black Marquina Marble

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Big decorative paperweight cube full in black Marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisans sp...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury 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", designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully...

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

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Brass

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

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box
Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Unusual Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box. No apparent hallmarks so we are assuming this is silver plate.

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Mid-19th Century British Directoire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1938 Art Deco Streamline Ace Fastener Corp Pilot Stapler # 402
1938 Art Deco Streamline Ace Fastener Corp Pilot Stapler # 402

1938 Art Deco Streamline Ace Fastener Corp Pilot Stapler # 402

Located in Red Lion, PA

1938 Art Deco Streamline Industrial Stapler – Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Model No. 402 A true icon of streamline industrial design, this 1938 Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Stapler No. 402 ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century

French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century A richly ornamented French champlevé enamel and gilt bronze letter rack, dating to the late 19th century. This jewel-...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France
“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin, circa 1945, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Idleness is the mother of all vices” by Line Vautrin. Natural bamboo inkwell. The gilded bronze lid is finely carved with a rebus, the bamboo interior houses a small glass receptacl...

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

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Bronze

Retro Mail Organizer Refinished in Yellow
Retro Mail Organizer Refinished in Yellow

Retro Mail Organizer Refinished in Yellow

Located in Alhambra, CA

1970s retro office organizer refinished Lemon Yellow (YL 01). This iconic accessory is multifunctional, ideal for sorting mail, memos or magazines. Features six slots sure to keep yo...

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1970s American Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight
Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool modernist silver plated pear paperweight / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is well crafted with a nice weight and in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Desk Accessories Letter Holder  Swans  Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Desk Accessories Letter Holder  Swans  Silver plated Color France 20th Century

Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color. France 20th Century

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

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Onyx, Agate

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

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date The beautifully polished burr walnut case has ...

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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box
Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box

Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box

Located in Vienna, AT

A classic Pelikan Souverän fountain pen from 1982, preserved in excellent condition and complete with its original packaging. A sought-after mid-20th-century Pelikan model, appreciat...

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1980s German International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate

Chinese Green Stone Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Green Stone Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Green Stone Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce
1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1960s/1970s Rare Rolls Royce Musical Decanter Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce Musical Decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot by Charles Sykes Silver Spirit This is a c...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

By William Comyns

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A handmade paperweight in the shape of a sleigh bell, model #5039, originally designed by Carl Aubock III back in the 1960s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Glass

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

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Leather

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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

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Porcelain

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

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Lucite

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue 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 designs 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

Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller

Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller

By Hans Muller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller Austrian, circa 1900. Behold the Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, a masterpiece attributed to the skilled hands of Ha...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase
Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase

Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and modern vase is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....

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

Materials

Brass

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

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Onyx

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Covered Compass
Covered Compass

Covered Compass

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Edwardian naval training compass in a glass case having graphic black and white lettering of the compass points and a working metal pointer, printed with the once well-known manuf...

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1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories

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Copper

Scandinavian Mid-Century Mousetrap Paper Holder in Teak, 1960s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Mousetrap Paper Holder in Teak, 1960s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Mousetrap Paper Holder in Teak, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Danish - Scandinavian take on Franz Xavier Bergman's Vienna Bronze Mousetrap. Here executed in teak, copper and leather. Such an unusual object for your desk. Use it for important ...

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

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Teak

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960
Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Spiral Paperweight Sculpture, Italy 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful abstract Murano blown glass sculpture. Artist unknown. Italy, 1960s This art glass paperweight sculpture has an eye-catching design with spiral shape standing on a clear gl...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, 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

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Brass

Vintage Fish Handled Magnifying Glass
Vintage Fish Handled Magnifying Glass

Vintage Fish Handled Magnifying Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage fish handled magnifying glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 9"D. The handle is made of aluminum and Has nice weight and det...

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20th Century American Desk Accessories

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Brass, Aluminum

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

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905

Located in Greven, DE

English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Silver

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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