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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Hollywood Regency
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal Photograph Frame, Germany C.1900, WMF
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal photograph frame, Germany C.1900, WMF. Ref No 90 page 304 WMF 1906 catalogue. WMF marks B 1/0 beehive B and...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rare 19th century French heavy cast iron clip with spring in the shape of a birds head.
Most likely a heron, the hinge in its 'jaw joint' makes its beak act as a clip.
You pinch the back and its feathered neck to open the beak.
So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Perruches Glass Cachet, 1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Perruches' cachet -depicting a pair of parakeets, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 187). Cachets we...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Restored Typewriter, Paillard, Switzerland, 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
The entire machine is expertly disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, all repaired and fully functional
The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age...
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1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Lalique Crystal Female Figurative Sculpture, from Paris, France, circa 1970s
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A French Lalique crystal female figurative sculpture piece, circa 1970's, France. A nude crystal female figure sculpture on black glass ba...
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Pen Tray Desk Accessory, circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
by Tiffany Studios.
New York, USA, early 20th century
Measures: 10"W x 3"D x 0....
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends.
Our large pair of Hollywood Regency brass ibex bookends are substantial and can hold large scale or heavy books. Beaut...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Studio Porcelain White Pink and Green Vase Signed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, signed studio porcelain white, pink, and green vase in the Art Nouveau style, circa 20th century. A beautiful white textured exterior with detailed lip/edge, and an inte...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Butterfly Glass Cachet 1, 919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very early and exceptionally rare signed original blue stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Ailes Ouverte' (Butterfly with wings open) cachet, dating from 1919. (Ref: Marcilhac 192) Cach...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's brass inkwell with glass insert. Monogramed WRE on top, likely gilt finish at one time which has now worn off. Felt bottom, overall patina.
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Damascene Harp" Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp by Tiffany Studios, dating from circa 1910, features a damascene favrile glass shade on an adjustable patinated bronze harp base. With dichroi...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
WMF German Jugendstil Brass Roller Desk Blotter
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1910. The des...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15.
Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions.
HIBOU
Par Antoine ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt-wood Decorative Tassel or Finial
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian giltwood carved tassels. Gold gilt finish over red carved wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Giltwood
Marcel Bing, Art Nouveau Butterfly Inkwell in Enameled Bronze, France, 1905
By Marcel Bing
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bing was the fourth child of Sigfried/Samuel Bing (1838-1905), the great collector of Japanese art and founder of the gallery L'Art Nouveau Bing located at 22 rue de Provence in Paris. Marcel trained as a jeweler, creating jewelry and vase mounts for the gallery and took over its management upon his father's death in 1905.
Bibliography:
- L’art appliqué revue internationale, le style moderne...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and Crystal Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Art Nouveau French Ormolu and crystal inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1900, the ormolu possibly by Francois Linke.
Depicting a reclined winged maiden...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown cobalt and sky blue, orange, and white Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 190...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Antique Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Pen Holder Stand
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique gilt bronze pen holder with candle holders. Ornate detailed art nouveau floral details, manufactured by The Netting Co. Detroit. Overall pa...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Figural Woman Silhouette Table Night Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Nouveau figural woman table lamp. This beautiful petite lamp is a classic piece of Art Nouveau design. The nude woman graces with elegant the fron...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Signed Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau Table Lamp, Early 1900's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage early 20th Century leaded glass and bronze table lamp was made by the Tiffany Studios, New York. The handcrafted leaded shade is made u...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1900-1920. The vase has an early design and color combination. The vase has a vertical patten of dark purple, white, and yellow daisy flowers, alternating with rows of dark orange and white flower designs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Boxed Gilt Bronze Letter Opener and Seal by G A Chenus
By G. A. Chenus
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This boxed set of a letter opener and seal is made of gilt bronze and both pieces are signed by G A Chenus, a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period. Both pieces are decorated wit...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic / nude women bronze sculpture table bell push - Austria 1900´s
Talk about hard to find items! This impossible to believe bell push is the only erotic bell push we have ever s...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-over-red Domed Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-Over-red crystal box The box is composed of two sections of Italian clear-over-red crysta...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French Bulldog Letter Opener by Bailly, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French bulldog letter opener.
This Art Nouveau letter opener is made of bronze and signed Bailly.
Bailly Charles Eloy ( 1830 - 1895 ).
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany.
The inkstand is of rectangular organic form with stylized clovers to the front border, plain deep welled front and smaller si...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Hick Glass Face in the Style Lalique French Art Deco
Located in Lyon, FR
Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...
Category
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Repousse Brass & Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the shape of its glass bowl and repousse brass-hinged cov...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Loetz Styled Green Iridescent Art Glass Inkwell with Brass Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The body of the inkw...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass Hollywood Regency Sheaf of Wheat Bookends or Door Stops - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Hollywood Regency-style pair of brass sheaf of wheat bookends or door stops. Created from brass, this set will be fabulous on a bookshelf holding up your favorite books. ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Nouvau Octagonal French Pewter Plate
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An octagonal Art Nouveau pewter plate representing the face of a young girl surrended with typical liberty style flower. From France.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Italian Binded Book Ceramic Box by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage plaster ceramic box made in Italy. Incredibly sculpted as a book.
Beautiful shades of burgandy with gilt add glamour and heritage to this beautiful piece. This p...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a bronze dresser tray. Leaning into the tray with a contemplative pose and conniving expression. Best known for his role in Faust. Caught in h...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Kerr American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bookmark
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century Art Nouveau sterling silver bookmark. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Dagger blade engraved with interlaced script mono...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Playful Antique Jugendstil Boy and Snowball Table or Desk Lamp by A. de Ranieri
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and original antique lamp by Aristide de Ranieri (1865-1929).
This rare and original, early 20th century table lamp really has it all. During the day you have a beautiful and m...
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Desk Accessories
Materials
Spelter
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot Pate De Verre Woman with Schawl Paperweight
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amalric Walter and Alfred Finot, a seated female figure with a shawl and a necklace, Nancy, c. 1910
Gorgeous pâte-de-verre figurine in shades of jade, dark green and violet-blue colours; inscribed A. Finot A. Walter Nancy...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Paperweight on Stand
By Millefori
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style paperweight on stand. Circa Mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H (Ball) x 5.5" H (Ball o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Stationery Box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very pretty Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies stationery box would grace any ladies desk. The sloping lid is inlaid with a cushion shaped cartouche ...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Mahogany
WMF German Jugendstil Silver Plated Large Hound by Fritz Diller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce German Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF Jugendstil silver plated model of a large standing hound by Fritz Diller and dating from circa 1906...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Art nouveau golden brass inkwell 1900 jugendstil desk accessorie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Art Nouveau
Large jugendstil golden brass inkwell
Original 1900 desk accessorie
Original good condition
Height 13 cm
Large 25 cm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century desk accessory with Art Nouveau organic decor of chased flowers and leaves embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handl...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Scalloped Brass Desktop Executive Inkwell Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique ornate art nouveau style embossed scalloped floral / acanthus brass inkwell with insert.
Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite tie and jewelry stand
This tie rack has a worn brass finish, please see attached images for details.
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Arabian Themed Garniture Made by Franz Xavier Bergman
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Arabic themed garniture made by Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936). The pieces are made of polychrome bronze. The central one is an inkwell that is ...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1900s Art Nouveau Italian Scale with Floral Inlays and Bronzes
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An art nouveau bronze and wood scale with floral inlays and bronzes hand-crafted in Italy in the early 120th century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Circa 1900 German manufactured by WMF "Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik". A three-piece Art Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Italian Inkwell by Antonio Pandiani
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A bronze inkwell made in Milano at the end of 19th Century by famous manufacturer Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928). It's marked on the bottom. Bronze it's in original conditions and patina.
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, green and yellow on bright turq...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful metal tray or catchall to hold quills. Made of cast Iron, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for your desk or any room. It was made for the 100th ...
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Cold Painted Letter Rack W/ Elephant by the Judd Co. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cast iron letter rack shows beautiful art nouveau designs surrounding an elephant. Judd Co. was the premier maker of bookends and other accessories at the turn of the century he...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Noveau Inkwell, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Glass inkwell with silver art nouveau iris flowers. France 1900 ca.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
1900, High Quality Art Nouveau Silver Plated and Enamels German Inkwell
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Particular inkwell made in Germany in 1900, green and blue enameled parts, decorated with floreal motifs.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots. The body is made up of...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Carved Alabaster Cockatoo Parrot Bookends
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of carved alabaster Cockatoo bird bookends. White, black and pink marbleized alabaster. Each bookend measures 9.5 inches tall, 3.75 inches wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster
Borghese Italian Ceramic Box
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage plaster ceramic box made in Italy. Incredibly sculpted piece in a gothic style that presents a faux wood exterior with incredible lines. The interior of the box is ...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
German Shepherd Dog Bust Paperweight Sculpture / France, 1910
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German shepherd dog bust paperweight sculpture / France, 1910. Foundry Mark coin. Signed H. Puyen. Silver plated metal mounted over a green marble.
Desk scul...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal
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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