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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Folk Art
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Nickel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Iron, Brass

Mid-Century Studio Craft Walnut Desk Business Card Display and Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century studio craft walnut business card holder and display. The front section slides to insert a standard 3.5 inch by 2 inch size card for display and a slot in the back holds ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

Tinos Style Mønsterbesk Bronze Box Denmark, 1940s Art Deco
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice bronze box by Mønsterbesk, Denmark. No damages with beautiful patina.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pair of Large Carl Auböck Model #4219 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4219 'Hands' Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Hand ful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vintage Diamond Shaped Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage diamond shaped brass paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very cool and unique design! #2236.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

1960, Vintage Wooden Shelf, Italian Manufacture
Located in Milan, IT
1960, Vintage wooden shelf, Italian manufacture. Vintage wooden shelf from the 1960s, Italian production. Thanks to its dimensions, the shelf ad...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark blue, with light blue and white ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for the Veni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Chrome

MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 7.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H. The organizer has five holes for pens...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. Documented to Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" design. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Carl Auböck Model #7259 'Spiral' Brass Pen Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7259 'Spiral' brass pen holder. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pen or pencil holder is executed in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

33 Pieces Furniture Handle, circa 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Furniture handle 33 pieces Original condition Sold and price per piece.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and paperweight set. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" technique. Both pieces are profusely covered in gold leaf. The apple still retains an original but worn "Made In Italy" label underneath. Would make a great display on any desk, vanity or bedside table. Apple paperweight measures 2 5/8" high x 3 1/4" across, Pear bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Radius One Double Letter Tray by William Sklaroff in Chrome & White Plastic
Located in San Diego, CA
Double letter tray in polished aluminum finish with black enamel lining from the Radius One Metal Collection designed by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Ar...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Murano Vintage Scramble Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Large Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso scrambled millefiori flower canes Italian art glass paperweight. The piece has a very abstract design, with hundreds of flowe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Vintage Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage fire hydrant wrench, a solid bronze piece which can still be used as a wrench, however, due to the wonderful sheen and weight makes...
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20th Century Folk Art Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s. Makers label to the bottom.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Wood, Cocobolo

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Murano Sommerso Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pony Horse Head Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red to green, with gold flecks Italian art glass pony horse head paperweight / figurine. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, and still re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Sommerso Red Blue Italian Art Glass Fruit Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, blue and clear Italian art glass apple and pear fruit paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Beautiful Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two fish inside, in orange colors. Colors are orange, blue, black and white. A beautiful nice addi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends. This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor. These stylish pair of abstract mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Marble

Vintage MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball, 1940s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large American leather medicine ball by MacGregor & Goldsmith. This weighted 9lbs ball has amazing patina and age-appropriate wear with signs of natural aging caramel-tan leather.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Vintage Harley Davidson Stitched Black Leather Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Harley Davidson stitched black leather weighted paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a great well worn look and measures 4.25"W x 3....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Egg Shaped Murano Glass elliptical Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ecea wonderful deciorative or practical piece - the Clear glass with red and yellow ribbons are wonderful in it's tall size - hand crafted in Italy. nice Housewarming or Christmas ho...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Label Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is profusely covered in gold...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a long base with a letter holder, a pen holder and a business ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Danish Flag Post on Marble Stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX, 1947
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flag post with Dannebrog on a marble stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX. The flag post is most likely made for the coronation of the Ki...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Marble, Silver Plate

Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare to see Cartier small tray. Very chic Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate This piece is a handsome Tray. Can be use as a jewelry dish or a personal desk...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Square Lucite and Brass Pocket Emptier in the Dior Style, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Lucite and brass squared valet tray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. This piece is a wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The brass dish can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A great tray that will smarten a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall. Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Polished Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 polished brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass, Nickel

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury Murano glass and gold dust spherical paperweight. It was produced in Italy during 1970s and attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Its peculiarity is the Murano glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has movement, you can change the position of the airplane...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Vintage Faux Oak Paper Waste Basket from Ira, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare oval trash can for paper/desk litter. Its made from Tin-plate covered by a faux oak foil. Made by Ira in Denmark circa 1960. Measurements: H: 28.5 cm, W: 27.5, D: 19 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 designs left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The first is a scramble paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Murano Fratelli Toso and Barbini Murrine Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 designs available, as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to Fratelli Toso and Alfredo Barbini. The first paperweight has magenta pink cut canes scramble paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Walter Bosse Paragraph Lawyer Brass Sculpture, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury brass figurine, displaying a paragraph form the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria. In very g...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Paperknife #4233
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife by Carl Auböck with glanced splint.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Hans Hansen Rosewood Letter Opener with Silver Bee, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique hand-finished letter opener in solid rosewood. It has an inlaid silver and enamel plakette with a bee. It was made by silversmith Hans Hansen in Denmark between 1950-60. Due t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 16.5" W x 7.75" D x 12.5" H. #3027.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Murano White and Baby Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and baby blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit set. Created in the manner of Archimede Seguso. Unusual color combination. Nice de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Grouping of Eight Carl Auböck Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Grouping of eight Carl Auböck brass bookends. Includes one pair each of Models #3651, #3652, #3653 & #3654. Designed in the 1950s, these inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vintage Set Orange Bakelite Handles EAST Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in eastern Germany. Just for...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Tommaso Barbi Midcentury White Ceramic and Brass Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century frame in white ceramic and brass. This wonderful object was designed by Tommaso Barbi, as you can see his signature on the back, in Italy in the 70s. This piece is unique for the fine artisanal work on the white ceramic in combination with the brass interior decoration. A picture frame in perfect condition that will complete a midcentury-style living room or bedroom. Italian designer Tommaso Barbi is best known for his whimsical furniture...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Italian Brass Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple and elegant Italian Brass letter opener with a silver plate blade. The styling of this piece is very simple and sophisticated - a compliment to any desk or work station and ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Brass

Set of Murano Hand-Blown Colored Glass Eggs, by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare set of four murano blown glass egg sculptures, attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970s. This astonishing set, heavily spatialis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Cor...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Beveled Glass Ashtray by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian oval shaped beveled glass ashtray by Fontana Arte / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Length 5.75 inches / width 3.75 inches / height 0.75 inches 1 in stock in Palm...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass

Pair of Vintage Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of geode bookends, circa 1990s. Geode bookends can sit in two positions exposing different color options as show in images, beautiful purple and white colors. #1954.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Rock Crystal

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures 4...
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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Petrified Wood

American Midcentury Burlwood Hand Carved Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful piece of hand carved burlwood ashtray with a removable top to keep the fumes inside natural wear due to age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Oak

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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