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Desk Accessories For Sale
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Great dark patina on the silver metal with great details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Made in Japan in the 1980s. Working lighter. Other motorcycle lighters...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...

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2010s Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Bronze Letter Opener

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period bronze letter opener By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Satin White Carrara Marble
Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Satin White Carrara Marble

Handmade Big Decorative Paperweight Cube in Satin White Carrara Marble

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Big decorative paperweight cube full in satin white Carrara marble. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block is different in veins and shades) and handmade by Italian artisa...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.
Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.

Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Tesla Manufacturer Made in Czechoslovakia Fully Functional Beautiful Decoration Good Original condition

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Large Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Large Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Large Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 3.13"H. ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a fantastic quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan London, the brass scales...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th
Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th

Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th

By Virgiliotto Calamelli

Located in Milano, IT

Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm) Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g) State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas. This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled. The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century. The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Maiolica

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...

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Early 20th Century German American Classical Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Glass

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla

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

Italian Magazine Holder Flowers and Leaves, 1950s
Italian Magazine Holder Flowers and Leaves, 1950s

Italian Magazine Holder Flowers and Leaves, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian gold gilt and enamel magazine holder rack with flowers and leaves, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. Holder has beautiful enamel flowers and gold gilt leaves ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s

Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2 inches, Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

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

Materials

Marble

Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970
Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970

Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage spherical paperweight features a bright, graphic central core done in blue and yellow glass with 3 large controlled bubbles, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass

New Modern Vase in red and white Marble, creator Cibic
New Modern Vase in red and white Marble, creator Cibic

New Modern Vase in red and white Marble, creator Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

small vase in red Levanto and white Michelangelo Marble. Size: 16.3 x 4 x 10.6 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Arturo, Homage collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. Made in Italy, hand finished. This is not a vase but a card holder. Or perhaps a pen holder. Or maybe it is a vase, but with a mouth and ears. The important thing is understanding that one can be mistaken but still smile; like Cibic’s creations, which never renounce anthropomorphism and good cheer...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988
Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988

Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988

By Robert Eickholt

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass sculpture or paperweight features swirling structure of dichroic glass and controlled bubbles, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The piece h...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed octagonal design with round lid. Marked Tiffany Studios 1094. 3" x 3" x 2 1/2" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Pearl Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight
Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural
19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop with Iron Ring, Sculptural

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century Belgian Blue Stone Doorstop. This sculptural doorstop, crafted from dense Belgian blue stone in the 19th century, embodies the understated strength and natural beauty of...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations
English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations

English Brass Two-Compartment Letter Holder with Neoclassical Decorations

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass letter holder featuring two compartments separated by highly decorative cast brass dividers with acorn finials and impressed domes, Condition: Good; Wear con...

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20th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Playing Game Cards Double Deck Greek Key Design
Playing Game Cards Double Deck Greek Key Design

Playing Game Cards Double Deck Greek Key Design

By Versace

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful double deck set of vintage game playing cards in black and gold with Greek-Key design, circa mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Italy. This set of two decks reside in ori...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.3...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

By Sing Fat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Carolina Soap Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR in Cream Onyx
Carolina Soap Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR in Cream Onyx

Carolina Soap Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR in Cream Onyx

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The onyx quarries of the Carolina village, in the province of San Luis, Argentina, bring a fresh air and contribute to the femininity and elegance of our line for bathrooms, made up of brushes, tissue box covers, wastepaper bin, trays and soap dishes...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Carl Auböck Midcentury Very Large Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Midcentury Very Large Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Midcentury Very Large Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist XL Hand 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

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905

Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905

Located in Stamford, CT

Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William Harrison Walter, circa 1905. It has a high polished profile, with a hinged lid and is wei...

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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920
Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920

Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920

By Hugo Berger

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and all handcrafted, wrought iron box attr. to Hugo Berger Goberg. It is always refreshing to find an antique object probably by a famous maker, that you have never seen befo...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London

Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London

Located in London, GB

A Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, attributed to Casella & Co, circa 1910.   Mounted on a later wooden display plinth. Marked with serial number...

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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900
Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900 This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian calling card case features a polished horn cover with intricately inlaid bone details depicting a stag with two hunting dogs. The interior is lined with its original vibrant orange velvet, complete with matching velvet straps to hold the cards securely in place. This piece is a true collector’s item and a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship — a striking addition to any collection of antique writing...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Antler, Textile

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head

Located in Chonburi, TH

This exquisite cast bronze sprung hinged letter/document clip from France circa 1880 is a stunning example of functional artistry. Crafted in the form of a crane's head, it embodies ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Crystal Faceted Block Paperweight Vase Desk Accessory
Art Deco Crystal Faceted Block Paperweight Vase Desk Accessory

Art Deco Crystal Faceted Block Paperweight Vase Desk Accessory

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A thick Block of Crystal with a large hole in the center. The faceted piece had a previous life as an ink well, or small container for stamps or a piece like a salt Cellar. The pi...

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20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...

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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze doré large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 3.5"H. Very good orig...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set
Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set

Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Jacques Adnet style Art Deco black leather saddle stitching with metal brass desk set. A modernist desk accessories set designed by ILG, Belgium, in the 1950s. Art Deco styl...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter rack featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12.25"W x 3.75"D x 8.38"H...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

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.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.