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Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy
Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy

Eagle Motif French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s signed Mauroy

Located in Nuernberg, DE

We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France

Located in Wien, AT

Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...

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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter corner signe...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Modern Walnut Wood and Brass Desk or Table Lamp
Midcentury Modern Walnut Wood and Brass Desk or Table Lamp

Midcentury Modern Walnut Wood and Brass Desk or Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A Midcentury Modern walnut wood and brass desk or table lamp, circa mid-20th century. Lamp is turned wood with soft edges and indents of horizontal brass bands. This lamp would make ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set
Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Enamel Miniatures Living Room and Piano Set

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Enamel miniatures living room and piano set Origin Vienna, Austria Circa 1900 Enamel and bronze materials The piano is a music box (it works) The general condition is very good. ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Rococo Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2 pictures  

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Metal Office Rubber Stamp Holder and 3 Stamps, 1960s
Set of 4 Mid-Century German Metal Office Rubber Stamp Holder and 3 Stamps, 1960s

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Metal Office Rubber Stamp Holder and 3 Stamps, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Metal Office Rubber Stamp Holder and 3 Stamps, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Plastic ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box This Must de Cartier fountain pen has a body in engine turned silver metal with gadroon motif. Finished with th...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold, Silver Plate

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

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa, Early 20th Century. Beautiful and hand made letter opener in solid ebony, made in Africa in the beginning of the 20th century. Depicting a sty...

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Early 20th Century African Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Ebony

Charming desk writing set, inkwell, dogs terrier, carved, 1930s Art Deco Germany
Charming desk writing set, inkwell, dogs terrier, carved, 1930s Art Deco Germany

Charming desk writing set, inkwell, dogs terrier, carved, 1930s Art Deco Germany

Located in Wien, AT

Wonderful desk writing set with terrier dogs, from the 1930s, Art Deco, Germany. The hand-carved set consists of a base adorned with two adorable terrier dogs. On one side there is ...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Porcelain, Terracotta, Wood, Beech

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...

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

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Brass

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Inspired by the timeless design language of Angelo Mangiarotti, this exquisite chess set is a sculptural celebration of form, function, and natural material. Each piece is meticulous...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Travertine

1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes
1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes

1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An art nouveau bronze and wood scale with floral inlays and bronzes hand-crafted in Italy in the early 120th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s
Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s

Gold Gilt Rope Letter Mail Holder, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

A small gold gilt 'rope' style desk letter mail holder, circa 1960s. Piece is metal with a gold gilt overlay in a rope design. A great piece for desk to hold small papers, etc., show...

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Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

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Metal

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's
Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's

Art Deco Lacquered Calendar Desk Set, Two Inkwells With Retractable Lids 1930's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Art Deco 1930's Monochrome Desk Set. Befit With Two Engine Turned Inkwells with one Glass Lining and Lids That Retract. Fixed Pen Tidy and A Central Calendar. With A Green ...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unde...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Vintage Desktop Hole Punch
Vintage Desktop Hole Punch

Vintage Desktop Hole Punch

Located in London, GB

A vintage heavy duty metal, fully functioning hole punch mounted on oak base found in the Lake District in the North of England.

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1950s English Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York,...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton

Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory. Retains original label, QUALITON. In the Style of Florence Knoll. Clean modern design wi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Italian Hardstone 'Rhodonite' Box, circa 1970s
Italian Hardstone 'Rhodonite' Box, circa 1970s

Italian Hardstone 'Rhodonite' Box, circa 1970s

Located in Litchfield, CT

This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objets, Italy, circa 1970s. The Rhodonite used in this one was c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Rhodoid

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

By Ward Bennett

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage heavy train railroad tie track bookends in the style of Ward Bennett. Green felt to bases, smooth metal finish to tops, front and back with textured steel on the sides. Great additions to your Modernist and Mid Century décor...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen
Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen

Danish Jewelry Dish Vide-Poche Aluminia & Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia

Located in New York, NY

*One (1) available, second dish has sold. A Danish Faience ceramic pottery jewelry vide-poche square dish, from Denmark. Each dish has an internal band in brick red/dark orange and ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Pottery, Faience

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Goat Oak Leaves Nature Animal Letter Opener France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 20cm Designed and made at the turn of the 20th centur...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Brass

French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed
French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed

French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed

By Loys, Max Le Verrier

Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All signed Loys, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Bronze vide poche in the manner of Max Le Verrier pieces. This charmin...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century
Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century

Gilded Bronze Art Nouveau Inkwell Pen Holder 20th Century

Located in Poperinge, BE

Rare inkwell with pen holder made of patinated and gilded bronze, a handmade art object entirely in the typical Art Nouveau style, signed ‘Willy’ in the work, early 20th century. Ch...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Polished Brass Hook
Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Polished Brass Hook

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Polished Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Polished Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria...

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

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Brass

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s
Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s

By Ettore Arcelli and Cesare Pattarino, Olivetti

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, 1970s Typewriter model Valentine with rectangular base and rounded corners, in bright red painted metal. On the ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Very cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. The figurine is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The puppy dog still re...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century German Red Space Age Desk Utensilo from Quandt Hamburg, 1960s
Mid-Century German Red Space Age Desk Utensilo from Quandt Hamburg, 1960s

Mid-Century German Red Space Age Desk Utensilo from Quandt Hamburg, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Red Space Age Desk Utensilo from Quandt Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information:...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver
Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s
Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s

Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Impeccably hand painted life-size barn owl figure by Zanolli, Italy from the 1980's Has incredible presence - a terrific piece Circa 1980's Signed Zanolli, Italy Height 11.5 inch, Wi...

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

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Ceramic

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight

By Amalric Walter

Located in Bochum, NRW

Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot, a seated female figure with a shawl and a necklace, Nancy, c. 1910 Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt Swallows. The slope features a black fitted interior finished with a black velv...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen
Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen

Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen

Located in New York, NY

A substantial purple amethyst natural specimen piece. A beautiful decorative object with a rich purple hue. A beautiful piece that could make a great ...

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20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900
Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lion Bronze bookends with great weight lions are well proportioned. Great patina from age.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin
Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Jalousie” (Jealousy), gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin. Chiselled gilt bronze paperweight depicting a figure secretly peering through a louvered shutter, a poetic reference t...

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

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Bronze

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880 A small paperweight made of glass, accented with five, spaced bubbles in several layers glass Has a small circula...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

German designer, complete writing set with inkwell, letter holder, wax seal and a letter knife. Approx. 1930/40s. In excellent condition. Letter knife with small chip. A glass in...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern round solid brass safe handle, 1950s Germany 5.9kg massive brass. Very good condition, light wear of usage and patina.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Butterfly and Enamel Decoration

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Butterfly Finial Origin: Probably France Material: Gilded metal with floral engraving and enamel decoration Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × D: 11 x 15 cm Descri...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base
Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base

Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small bronze sculpture of a reclining deer, crafted in dark patinated bronze and signed J. Miller on the bronze base. Mounted on a marble base. Originally used as a paperweight. Ita...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray

Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray

By Andromeda Murano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray. Italian Murano Sommerso Cenedese orb blue art glass ashtray. Heavyweight glass ashtray in a gorgeous minimal design. A very beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors
Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Italian craftsmanship pocket tray decorated with 4 different horses gold and blue border. Entirely made in Florence by our master craftsmen. Artecornici design produces hand colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk or work station in need of a paperweight.. whimsical and classic design. The piece...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, c. 1875 Consists of four pieces, The figural pig, glass inkwell with domed brass cap, A small porcelain cup fo...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s
Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s

Set of two Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pen Holders in Hardwood, Jupanam, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

This pair of pen holders reflects the restrained utility and material integrity associated with Brazilian modern desk accessories of the mid-twentieth century. Modest in scale yet de...

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

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Hardwood

TIFFANY & CO. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen In .925 Sterling
TIFFANY & CO. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen In .925 Sterling

TIFFANY & CO. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen In .925 Sterling

By Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings. This exceptional sculptural pen was designed in New York City at the Tiffany & Co. studios by renowned jewelry designer Angel...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Black Leather Desk Basket with Saddle Stitching, circa 1950
Black Leather Desk Basket with Saddle Stitching, circa 1950

Black Leather Desk Basket with Saddle Stitching, circa 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Black leather desk basket with saddle stitching. French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950 Additional Information: Material: Leather Period: Circa 1950 Dimensions: W: 9....

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

$200Sale Price|50% Off

Vintage Onyx Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s Measures: diameter 4 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178 This piece makes for...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette in glossy black lacquered wood, accented with a distinctive rim in Corno Italiano,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

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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