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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1980s
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 6.0 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Studio Art Glass Paperweight with Abstract Blue and White
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage studio art glass paperweight is handmade in vertical oval form with abstract blue and white organically shaped figuration in its center, build on vertical orientation. Stran...
Category
Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 6.0 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Stylish desk organizer with perpetual calendar made of plexiglass, designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca and produced by Guzzini in the 80s.
This lovely vintage piece has a rigorous squar...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plexiglass
Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France
Located in Delft, NL
Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France
Dimensions: 13,5cm H, 6,5cm W, 5cm D
Condition: Mint
Designer: Pierre Giroudon
Origin: France
Period: 1970’s
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of four paperweights in art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of four paperweights in art glass.
Millefiori style, abstract motifs embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Flower motif, aquarium, and apple embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
1970 Adler German J5 Navy Blue Gray Mechanical Portable Typewriter & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1970 Adler J5 mechanical, portable typewriter in gray and navy blue. Serial number 4476775. T-A Organization. Made in Western Germany. Base marked A 301.03005 Form 2. Tested ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight, measuring a compact 4 inches in diameter and standing at 3 inches in height, is a captivating testament to th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight - Blue Chrome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exceptional 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight stands out as a rare find with its distinctive blue chrome hues. The piece is not only signed by the renowned artist John Barber but also showcases a captivating swirl pattern, making it a unique and collectible addition to any art glass enthusiast's collection. The fusion of the rare signature, the vintage year...
Category
1970s Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s Cast Resin Faux Agate Stone Marble Desk Pad w/ Raised Side Rails
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1980s Cast Resin Faux Agate Stone Marble Desk Pad w/ Raised Side Rails. Circa 1980 Measurements: >0.25" H x 30" W x 20" D.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This exquisite Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell is an impressive piece of craftsmanship that seamlessly blends function with artistic beauty. Its de...
Category
1990s Philippine Egyptian Revival Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rotating Cube Cork and Chrome Desk Organizer
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern cube shaped desk organizer or desk accessory in cork and chrome. Has two compartments; one seemingly for pens and pencils, the other for a small notepad. H...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
1990s American Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Crumpled WSJ / Newspaper Paperweight by Designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. / MOMA
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool crumpled WSJ / newspaper paperweight by designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. and MOMA, circa 1980s. This three-dimensional art object is made of...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic
B-17F Bomber Plane Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a B-17F bomber plane. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco ac...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass says paperweights, Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Brass says paperweights
Italy 1970
10 x 10 x 10 cm / piece
Conditions: excellent, no defects
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Studio Wood Letter Trays by Appalachian Artist Kelly Mehler
By Rude Osolnik
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible pair of studio made letter trays by Appalachian based artist Kelly Mehler.
Dimensions: 10" x 18" x 9" and 10" x 15" x 8.25"
Kelly Mehler’s formal training began at t...
Category
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage clear lucite or acrylic post modern fan shaped card holder, sorter or separator made in Italy in the 1980s by Guzzini. Marked "Guzzini Made in Italy" this originally was sold...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Modernist Crystal Art Glass World Ball Healing Sphere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Crystal World Ball Healing Sphere Art Glass
4 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
See all images.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piec...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Brutalist travertine table lighter, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Brutalist travertine table lighter
Designed and manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
H 12 cm - Diam. 9 cm
Conditions: excell...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Category
Late 20th Century African Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Fire Engine Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a fire engine. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun, vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Great silver color with nice details throughout and finished off with thi...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paper Roll Dispenser and Paper Cutter by Busman Spring
Located in Seattle, WA
This item is Made with Wood and Cast Iron or Similar Material. All Movable Parts are in Good Condition. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 12 1/2 W ; 6 D...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Kartell 4672 Dark Brown Plastic Paper Basket - Ufficio Tecnico Design
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Paper basket in dark brown plastic model 4672, designed by Ufficio Tecnico Kartell and produced by Kartell in the 70s.
This square base basket has rounded edges, a signature of the ...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Gucci Vintage Golf Ball Money Clip, 1970
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Money Grab or envelope holder in gold and silver plated, signed Gucci Italy on the bottom.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Steel
Design Magnetic Writing Set from Biliko in Blue, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in Italy in the 70s.
Biliko (actually ‘bilico’) is the Italian word for ‘balance’ or...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color....
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Exquisitely Elegant, Hand Crafted Perfume Bottle By Anthony Wassell, England
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An elegantly tall perfume bottle of clear, deep rose pink and black crystal
Especial elongated frosted crystal stopper
Created by superbly talented glass artist Anthony Wassell, Engl...
Category
Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Pair of square-based office bins. The main structure is made of a perforated metal sh...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Unusual Magnetic Writing Set in Red from Biliko, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Eye catching and rare writing set ‘Biliko’ set, with stylish round support and matching pen made in Italy in the 70s.
Biliko (actually ‘bilico’) is the Italian word for ‘balance’ or...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
1970s Modern Walnut Office Desk File Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Walnut Wood Office Desk Tray
In Out File Box
10 w x 12.5 long. 2.5 h
Unrestored original vintage condition
Refer to images for condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Golf Club Head Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a golf club driving head. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful black body with silver and gold face plate with a grooved ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory ...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
BMW Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a BMW cafe racer motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tob...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
By Cartier
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell.
It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Chopper Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a two seat chopper motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Tip of...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.
Located in Seattle, WA
Postal Scale that Weighs items up to 1.5 oz. Beautiful Petina to the Metal and the Label. Floral Motif on the Bottom. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions....
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Vintage Esco Statue Will Rogers, 1972
By Esco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Esco statue of cowboy Will Rogers - Esco Prod. Inc. 1972.
This big - headed chalkware statue was made by Esco,
the Entertainment Statue Company,
w...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Country Desk Accessories
Materials
Other
Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool to...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda CA 750 Dream. This great cafe racer style body is made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter. Very unusual piece.
Other motorcycle...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetrer...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer typ- 3600
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
20th century Italian Teak and Silver Desk set, 1980s
By Ottaviani
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Italian desk set from the 70s consisting of a mail holder, a notepad and a pen holder.
Made of teak and a silver face decorated with horse heads.
Signed Ottaviani and ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Translucent Crystal Starfish Paperweight by Baccarat France.
This elegant clear crystal art glass paperweight was realized by Maison Baccarat one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765- in France.
It features five reeded elongated tendrils extending outwards realized in crystal, mimicking the form of a starfish.
BACCARAT Clear Crystal star Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory.
From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent paperweight or decorative object.
Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France"crystal paperweight.
This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight.
Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory.
From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube paperweight or decorative object.
Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France", cube shaped crystal paperweight with rounded edges.
This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. It is from the 1980s.
Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Vintage PM Craftsman Brass Figural Clown Bookends - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage PM Craftsman Brass Figural Clown Bookends - A Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 5" W x 3.5" D
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass bird paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
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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