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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by George Betjemann & Sons, this handsome set of Antique Sterling Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights....
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to t...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Note Pad, Vienna, circa 1920
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco note pad, Vienna, circa 1920 Brass polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ophelia, Stamp In Gilt Bronze, By Maurice Bouval
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Magnificent gilt bronze stamp representing Ophelia, character from Shakespeare's famous play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark", more commonly referred to by the abbreviated ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.5"H Ve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends in verdigris finish, with a custom green leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Wrought Iron

Large Swedish Globe On Wooden Stand From 1911
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large Swedish globe from 1911 by H. Kiepert, Swedish version by "Arvid Kempe" for "Wahlström & Widstrand". Stockholm, dated 1911. Cartographer "D. Reimers in Berlin. This large glo...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Metal

Very Decorative & Artistic Table Desk Lamp with Bronze Grooming Chimps Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant Jugendstil Bronze and Brass, Table or Desk Lamp with mother and infant chimpanzee sculpture. We are happy to offer you another one of our recent great finds. This truly wond...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern blotter ends, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Box 1925
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Eastman Kodak Vest Pocket Model B 127 Film Folding Camera With Original Branded Cardboard Box & Paper Booklet Ref: 27323 Around 1925, a successor to the Vest Pocket Kodak was rele...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Inkwell 254
Located in Hellerup, DK
An antique Georg Jensen sterling silver inkwell and matching pen, design #254 by Georg Jensen in 1918. The rectangular base is meticulously hand-hammered, showcasing a finely crafted...
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1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Located in Austin, TX
Native American spirit, preserved in patinated bronze. Imbue your workspace with a touch of early 20th-century elegance with this American Indian Desk Set from Tiffany Studios. Serve...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Bellow Camera In Red
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Bellows Camera In Red Manufactured between 1915 & 1926 Takes 120 Rollfilm With Kodak Ballbearing...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Desk Accessories

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Memorial Marble Inkwell from the Early 20th Century A marble inkwell with a recess for a pen, adorned with a metal miniature of St. Peter's Basilica and an inkwell container. The marble bears...
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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

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Marble

Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to the under...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Located in Northampton, GB
Grey & Co Silver  From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell. The Inkwell of globular shape with a quilt cut glass ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a truly exceptional piece of artistic and functional craftsmanship, radiating with a ti...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. An attract...
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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Art Deco Desk Set Inkwell In Alabaster and Bronze Elephant
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifull Art Deco desk set in Alabaster and Bronze with large decorative Elephant, inkwell and carved area as penholder. This is a wonderful piece ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Alabaster, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.38"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small letter opener and / or Dagger. We like to think if you receive a love letter or valentine this is a letter opener, for bills and tedious documents it would be a dagger. The...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver, Steel

Art Nouveau Signed WMF Pitcher Brass and Copper with Handle and Organic Details
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Signed WMF Pitcher Brass and Copper with Handle and Organic Details Hand-hammered out of one piece of copper. Brass handle with Organic style details With original Pati...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergisc...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Brush Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze pen brush holder By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 2.25"H. Go...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed.M. Sandoz - Susse Fre'...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the early 20th century. In good condition, one of the lids has ...
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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

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Metal

Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest and rare antique Black Forest inkstand. If you are a collector of decorative and rare Black Forest antiques then this entirely handcarved inkstand could be gracing your home...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Desk Accessories

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Brass

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern bronze pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London. The Stamp is the London Lion,...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom black leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, E...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

1924 René Lalique - Inkwell Colbert Glass With Sepia Patina - N°2/50
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Inkwell “Colbert” made in clear glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Lalique made 50 pieces of this model. All are numbered and ours is N°2. Perfect c...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid "BIGARD". Ceramic with authentic craquele lacquer and a brass lid with beautiful Art ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...
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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Sculptural Owl Forged Iron Inkwell by Goberg Hugo Berger Antique
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Fantastic hand-forged Arts & Crafts figural Inkwell in shape of an owl, believed to be made by Goberg ~ 1900. The owl is made of forged iron with a lovely patina and bears yellow gla...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ink Pad by Le Verrier in Bronze Gold and Green Color France Signed
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton, Coldstream Guards, by Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught & Strathearn, of rectangular fo...
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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios Greek Key Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring Greek Key symbols, with a custom black leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, US...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Located in Northampton, GB
The Inkwell of square shape made from glass with hand cut diamond quilt pattern to the exterior. The lid of the inkwell mounted with a Sterling Silver hinged lid is hallmarked to the...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Letter Holder by Silver Crest in Patinated Bronze
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage art deco letter holder by Silver Crest in a beautiful patinated bronze of varying tones. Featuring a linear, fluted, column like contrasting motif on each side, along with la...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Eastman Kodak Co No. 1 Pocket Kodak Jr. 120 Roll Film Folding Below Camera 1910
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Eastman Kodak Co No. 1 Pocket Kodak Jr. 120 Roll Film Folding Below Camera with 112mm F6.3 Anastigmat Lens Made between 1910-19 Number 36241, with ball bearing shutter Made in Ro...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s - 1910s double inkwell, with a souvenir building of The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2.25"H. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze blotter ends with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Each blotter end m...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to the u...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Enamel Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and blue enamel blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios New ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features Painted scenes, beautiful color, crown mark to inkwell, ver nice antique set. Circa Ear...
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Early 1900s Other Antique Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze notepad holder featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 7.75"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown Material: brass, bronze, cut glass, glass, metal, crystal, copper, zinc Technique: ca...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Large Paper Clip, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze paper clip featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.75"W x 4"D x 1.5"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and enamel rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 4"D...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel

English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip England, early 20th century A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Green Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (signed to ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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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