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Desk Accessories For Sale
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dim...

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20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz

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

Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand
Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand

Exceptional Quality Egyptian Revival Puma Raised Bi-Metal Desk Stand

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional quality Art Nouveau Egyptian revival Continental brass and copper desk stand raised on four puma feet and dating from the early 20th Century. Probably French the heavi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.
Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

Art Deco unique antique glass paperweight, TATRA 11, circa 1920s.

By Bohemia

Located in Praha, CZ

Model of the Tatra 11 car made of pressed crystal glass, used as a paperweight or as a decoration. Good original condition.

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s
Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

Vintage Merle Edelman Op Art Face / Head with Eyes Inside Lucite / Acrylic 1970s

By Abraham Palatnik, Merle James Edelman

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern c. 1970's Merle Edelman half round Op Art face lucite sculpture with 3D eyes over a black geometric grid. Similar style as Abraham Palatnik. In fine condition, no ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped
Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Victorian Measuring Tape Bell Shaped

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Victorian measuring sewing tape in a bell shape. Collectible

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1890s American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...

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Early 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s
Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s

Question Mark Midcentury "?" Paperweight, Solid Brass, Austria, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming and decorative paperweight in the shape of a question mark from the 1970s. Made of solid brass, in good condition with nice patina.

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell
19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

19th Century English Brass Resting Dog Double Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century English brass resting dog double inkwell, the wells opening to the left and the right.

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902
Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

By George Unite

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brass letter knife or bookmark, made by George Unite, Birmingham, England, date marked 1902. The head of William Shakespeare, the English playwright, poet, and actor is cast in th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Ar...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

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

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

Swedish Grace Bronze Desk GAB - Guldmedsaktiebolaget 1930s (5-Piece Set)
Swedish Grace Bronze Desk GAB - Guldmedsaktiebolaget 1930s (5-Piece Set)

Swedish Grace Bronze Desk GAB - Guldmedsaktiebolaget 1930s (5-Piece Set)

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Forseth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and sculptural five-piece desk set designed by Einar “Myggan” Forseth for GAB (Guld­smeds­aktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. Executed in solid bronze with a richly nuanced ve...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy
Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy

Colorful Art Glass Paperweight by Millefiori of Italy

By Millefori

Located in San Diego, CA

Small colorful art glass paperweight by Millefiori of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.25...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930
Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930

Antique Stenograph with Original Case/Manual, circa 1930

By The Stenotype Co. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About: This is an original Stenotype stenograph with Bakelite keys and original case and manual. All the keys work properly but doesn't seem to imprint on the paper. Creator: Steno...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers
Multi Color Handled Letter Opener or Dagger with Stone Between Silver Spacers

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

Materials

Silver, Steel

Mottahedeh Rockefeller Collection Porcelain Purple and White Jewelry Dish
Mottahedeh Rockefeller Collection Porcelain Purple and White Jewelry Dish

Mottahedeh Rockefeller Collection Porcelain Purple and White Jewelry Dish

By Mottahedeh

Located in New York, NY

A white and purple hexagon shaped porcelain vide-poche jewelry dish by Mottahedeh for 'The Nelson Rockefeller Collection', circa mid-20th century, made in Portugal. This was a special collection made by Mottahedeh after former US Vice President...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

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

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...

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1890s Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s
Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s

Calipso A4 Letter Tray in Corno Italiano, Lacquered Wood and Leather, Mod. 5303s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Perfect to store paperwork on your desk, the Calipso A4 paper tray is imbued with textural beauty. Crafted in glossy black lacquered wood, the design is added an elegant allure by be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple
Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple

Vintage Art Deco “Heads or Tails” Speakeasy Ashtray with Figural Couple

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This charming Art Deco–era ashtray, commonly referred to as a “Heads or Tails” or speakeasy ashtray, features a sculptural figural couple—man and woman shown together on both sides o...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder

Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 6.5" W x 3.25" D.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970
Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970

Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century

By Fabergé

Located in Roma, IT

Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè. Original velvet box. Realized in the early 20th century. Length 29 cm. Branding inside and out of...

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Early 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Silver

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

Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century
Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century

Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Black Forest chamois horn and claw desk set with candle holders, 19th century. The desk set includes pounce pot and dish, quill holder and inkpot. Two ma...

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19th Century Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

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

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

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900
Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900

Fine Pair of Grand Tour Style Desk Top Bronze Busts, Continental Circa 1900

By Gladenbeck Foundry

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome pair of Grand Tour style desk top bronze busts, both mounted atop white alabaster columns sided by gilt metal rings, rising from squared mottled marble bases ringed b...

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Early 20th Century German Grand Tour Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards- Pack Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940...

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1940s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Cream Onyx
Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Cream Onyx

Carolina Tissue Holder by Workshop AIREDELSUR, 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 ...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia
Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Located in New York, NY

Set of bronze artillery cannons with Italian royal insignia. Set of three vintage patinated bronze artillery models including a larger cannon on hand ca...

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Early 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Hermès Ink Blotter by Dupre-Lafon, 1970s France
Hermès Ink Blotter by Dupre-Lafon, 1970s France

Hermès Ink Blotter by Dupre-Lafon, 1970s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Hermès ink blotter by Dupre-Lafon. Made with thick tanned cowhide and finished with a thick brass ring on top with the words Hermès Paris imprint...

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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Black marble carved large Bowl
Black marble carved large Bowl

Black marble carved large Bowl

By Capital Studio

Located in Mexico City, MX

Bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additi...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box
Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box

Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Belgian wooden jewelry box shaped like a bombe chest with three lockable drawers and ornate brass hardware and ornamentation.      

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20th Century Belgian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4
Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4

Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4

By Cassigoli

Located in Milan, IT

Handmade paper tray A4 dressed in fine and soft genuine grain leather and soft microfiber. Available in two colors.

Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

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1860s French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

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

Materials

Bronze

Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880

Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Maritime Inkwell with Anchor Mount France, circa 1880 H × W × D: 12 × 10 × 8 cm Description: A rare maritime-themed inkwell featuring a prominent sculptural anchor motif. The dark...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Surrealist Bronze Female Sculpture on Marble Base
Surrealist Bronze Female Sculpture on Marble Base

Surrealist Bronze Female Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

A substantial surrealist bronze female sculpture on marble base, circa 20th century. An interesting sculpture piece, perhaps for a library, office, f...

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
German Brass and Leather Desk Set

German Brass and Leather Desk Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic leather desk set with chrome and gold letter opener and scissors with ribbon engraving. Brown leather holding case with felted bottom. Marked Lerche Solingen Germany...

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1960s German Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century
A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century

A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Polished Stone Spheres, Early 20th Century Description: Resting on ebonized socle bases. Wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Private Austr...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

Rare Functional Telephone LM Ericsson, 1960's, Czechoslovakia

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare telephone, 1960's, CZS. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition with a few signs of use. Made of plastic.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Calipso Desk Blotter in Black Leather with Corno Italiano Detailing, Mod. 5300s
Calipso Desk Blotter in Black Leather with Corno Italiano Detailing, Mod. 5300s

Calipso Desk Blotter in Black Leather with Corno Italiano Detailing, Mod. 5300s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Boasting prized materials and refined lines, our Calipso desk blotter will ensure a smooth work area while protecting the surface of your desk. Crafted of premium black Tosca leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century
Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set Mid-20th Century A luxurious vintage French leather desk set, crafted in the mid-20th century and designed in the spirit of Jacques Adnet inspir...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, showcases the exceptional artistry of Murano glassmakers. The piece is adorned wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...

Category

1880s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, 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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