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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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...
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1990s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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 ...
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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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Acrylic

Vase with Bronze Pot with Cloisone Technique and Plants of Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
Vase with bronze pot with Cloisone technique and plants of hard stones.
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Late 20th Century Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Gucci Rosewood Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning and fantastic rare vintage Italian hallmarked Gucci tray is sleek made of rosewood. It is fantastic for serving for barware or for dining. I have never seen another one like...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Rosewood

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...
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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire profile by finely embossed and chiselled volutes, leaves and shells. Above the tray are two ink holders and two pen holders with spiral workmanship and highly embossed vegetable decorations. A bell in the center of the object rests on a FASTIGIO pierced with flowering vines. By Fiorentini, Argenterie di Milano - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italian silverware...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Studio Wood Letter Trays by Appalachian Artist Kelly Mehler
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...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Clear Lucite Fan Shaped Card Holder by Guzzini 1980s Made in Italy
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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Lucite

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

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

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique ink stand, made of polished brass, completely in Renaissance style, with richly pieced scroll motifs. The inkwell has two removable ink we...
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
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Late 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Late 20th Century African Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer typ- 3600
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny': Silver Palm Reading Paperweight and Booklet
Located in North Miami, FL
Christofle's 'The Hand of Destiny' package: silver palm reading paperweight and accompanying booklet (plus letter of dedication) By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, sheet...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal, Sheet Metal

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...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

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 ...
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1980s Japanese 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...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

20th century Italian Teak and Silver Desk set, 1980s
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 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
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 ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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....
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Liberte letter holder/desk organizer/envelope box was designed by French Industrial Designer/Architect, Philippe Starck for Alessi (Portugal, 1992). The green plastic top, suppor...
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1990s Portuguese Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Bakelite

BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
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...
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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
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1970's Leather hand lens by Maison Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's hand lens by Maison Hermès Signed France
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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Polished Chrome Double Letter Tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 14"D x 6"H. The tray is finished with ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set of Pozzi Ceramics by Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage set of Pozzi Ceramics is an original set of decorative objects realized by Pozzi Ceramiche in the 1970s. Set of black ceramics designed by Pierre Cardin for Pozzi Ceramiche (as reported on the label). The set consist of two black colored little ornaments...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Letter opener by Maison Hermès
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Letter opener in plated silver signed by Maison Hermès France
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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 20th Century English Solid Brass Fox Letter Opener Measures: 2" H, 11.5" L, 1" D
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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Architectural Sculpture by Sottsass for Ultima Edizione, Italy 1986
Located in London, GB
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) was an Italian architect and designer during the 20th century. He is perhaps most celebrated as the founder of the Memphis Group, famous for its colourful...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic With Aged Patina Cleaned Fully Functional Good Vintage Condition
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Film Compact Rangefinder Camera with 38mm Hexanon F2.8
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Konica C35 Automatic 35mm Film Compact Rangefinder Camera with 38mm Hexanon F2.8 Fixed Lens 1970's Japan Produced 1971-3? Konishiroku Co., Japan Film type 135 (35mm) Picture size 24...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
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...
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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

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

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present around edges. No label. 15 D x 9.88 w x 7 H Preowned original vintage condition. See...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue and white Italian art glass paperweight. Gorgeous vintage studio hand blown crystal art glass paperweight with a cobalt blue base and a white cascading flower or frost. The inside of the paperweight has a large flower and is filled a large controlled bubble in the centre with multiple small controlled bubbles. Vintage Crystal Ball...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight
Located in Amityville, NY
1970s pipe extractor bit with amazing patina used as a paperweight. Conical in shape with sculptural threading, this piece is great as a masculine desk object or accessory. From th...
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1970s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Honey Spiral Twist Stemmed, English Glass Perfume Bottle By Andrew Sanders c1980
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Honey spiral twist stemmed glass perfume bottle by Andrew Sanders, England Beautifully created, this is an exquisite piece Circa 1980's Height 5.5 inc...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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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