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French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed
French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed

French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed

By Max Le Verrier, Loys

Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Art Deco Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All signed Loys, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Bronze vide poche in the manner of Max Le Verrier pieces. This charmin...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Telephone by TESLA, in the 1980's Made of Plastic and Metal Beautiful decoration Fully Functional Original condition

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand
Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Impressive Antique Coromandel Desk Stand

Located in Ipswich, GB

Impressive Antique Coromandel and mother of pearl desk stand dating back to the Victorian era. The stationary box opens to reveal a blue interior, infront stands two cut glass silver...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell
Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell

Large Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Inkwell

By Bigelow Kennard & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Boston, circa 1895, Bigleow ,Kennard and Co. makers. Measures: 3 3/4 inches high ...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell

Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass. The brass is unlacquered and will develop a patina over time. Shine can be restored with brass polish if desired. A handcrafted piece, the brass rooster bell...

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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Louis XVI Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Nouveau period gilt bronze "Louis XVI" pattern blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to the undersi...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian
Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Antique Apprentice Mule Chest, English, Oak, Miniature Coffer, Desktop, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apprentice mule chest. An English, oak miniature desktop coffer, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800. Wonderful desk storage box, a great example of apprentice furniture Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select oak stocks host a bounty of fine grain interest and medullary rays Deep caramel hues throughout present a wonderful colour Arranged as an upper compartment over a wide lower drawer Fascia and drawer offering inset, brass lined locks — in working order, keys present Brass drop handles adorn the drawer front and to the sides for carriage Standing upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet This is a fascinating antique apprentice mule chest, graced with delightful figuring and of wonderful proportion for organising a desktop. A treat of apprentice craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office. Dimensions: Max Width: 51.5cm (20.25'') Max Depth: 26.5cm (10.5'') Max Height: 24cm (9.5'') Upper Compartment Width: 44.5cm (17...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle. A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A gorgeous item that will enhance 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

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Silver and Cut-Glass Ink Standish
Victorian Silver and Cut-Glass Ink Standish

Victorian Silver and Cut-Glass Ink Standish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Silver and Cut-Glass Ink Standish The stand marked M.H. & Co. for Martin Hall and Co., Sheffield, date letter for 1854, the bottle covers marked, JS, for John Smith (S...

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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Style Brass Rotary Telephone with Ornate Repoussé Cream Enamel Ba
Vintage French Style Brass Rotary Telephone with Ornate Repoussé Cream Enamel Ba

Vintage French Style Brass Rotary Telephone with Ornate Repoussé Cream Enamel Ba

Located in Plainview, NY

Vintage French Style Brass Rotary Telephone with Ornate Repoussé Cream Enamel Base Add a touch of Hollywood Regency glamour to your desk or console with this vintage French Empire-s...

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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

By Ward Bennett

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage heavy train railroad tie track bookends in the style of Ward Bennett. Green felt to bases, smooth metal finish to tops, front and back with textured steel on the sides. Great additions to your Modernist and Mid Century décor...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Desk Calendar Frame

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York,...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Attractive desk tidy with appealing hand-finished charm Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Ebonised pine frame presents dark tonality Accentuated to the top with a saffron yellow hatched border Hand-painted Japanese motif adds a flourish to the front and sides Useful drawer dressed with a small brass pull for ease of opening Light crimson interior with remnants of a decorative lining Later faux crocodile dressing to the top surface and base This is a charming antique desk...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Pine

Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850
Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850

Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850

Located in Bath, GB

A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Business Card Holder, circa 1925
Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Business Card Holder, circa 1925

Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Business Card Holder, circa 1925

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Business Card Holder, circa 1925 This Art Deco bronze card holder features a horse in motion across its curved front panel. A tall back plate and open com...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Montblanc Meisterstruck & Starwalker Pens with Boxes & Papers
Pair of Vintage Montblanc Meisterstruck & Starwalker Pens with Boxes & Papers

Pair of Vintage Montblanc Meisterstruck & Starwalker Pens with Boxes & Papers

By Montblanc

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of vintage rollerball pens were made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. theiThe black cased pen from this grouping is their "Meisterstruck" model with a clear tip on the cap, and a gold band around the center of the barrel with "MONTBLANC" and "MEISTERSTRUCK" in block letters. The other pen of this group with the brushed metal case is their "Starwalker" model. Both pens come with thier original fitted boxes, and we have one outer box and some paperwork. Both of these Montblanc rollerball pens...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...

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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

By Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm Materials and finishes Base in gravity die casting steel, polished and powder coated in textured black. Inox steel polished curved tube. Steel rod fixed to the base, powder coated in black matt. Different options available for the fabric space divider. When folded, horizontal rod used to hang the fabric is stored fixed on the vertical rod by two clipping systems. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Steel

Art Glass Sculpture of a Hen by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, circa 1970s
Art Glass Sculpture of a Hen by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, circa 1970s

Art Glass Sculpture of a Hen by Livio Seguso for Gral, Germany, circa 1970s

By Gral Glass, Livio Seguso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large sculpture of a stylized chicken in smoke grey glass. Handmade in the Gral Glass manufactory, Germany. Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970. Incised signature of the artist (L...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style
Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style

Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, in the Renaissance style, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece...

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Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair
Italian Leather Bookends, Pair

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set to add a touch of red for an interior environment; office, library, bookshelf, etc. Dimens...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century
Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The center made up of blue marble veneers, yellow marble and green marble with each section banded by Carrara marble.

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Ormolu & Enamel Writing Slope Lap Desk Set 19th C
Antique Victorian Ormolu & Enamel Writing Slope Lap Desk Set 19th C

Antique Victorian Ormolu & Enamel Writing Slope Lap Desk Set 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique Victorian ormolu and turquoise enamel writing slope / lap desk, dating from Circa 1870. It features elaborate enamelled strapwork decoration with carrying han...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900
Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Pair of Signed Bronze Lion Bookends, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of lion Bronze bookends with great weight lions are well proportioned. Great patina from age.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookend for Desk or Display
Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookend for Desk or Display

Lotus — Handcrafted Brass Bookend for Desk or Display

Located in Porto, PT

The Lotus Bookend is more than a functional accessory, it is a sculptural art object inspired by the symbolism of the lotus flower, a universal emblem of purity, wisdom, and renewal....

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Other

Enchanted angel paper cutter
Enchanted angel paper cutter

Enchanted angel paper cutter

Located in Firenze, FI

Upgrade your workspace with our angle-shaped casting bronze paper cutter. Made from high-quality bronze, its unique and stylish design adds sophistication...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brushed Chrome And Beveled Glass Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Brushed Chrome And Beveled Glass Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Brushed Chrome And Beveled Glass Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern brushed chrome and glass table lamp. This tall and elegant table lamp shines brightly as the beveled glass reflects the light. There are two thick bands of chrome ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman
"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman

"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman

By Park Sherman

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park Sherman, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Stone Decorative Object from the 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Stone Decorative Object from the 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Stone Decorative Object from the 1970s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Natural Rock from Brazil Exotic Stone Brown Black .63 thick x 12 w x 6 Bottom of brown felt. Original organic vintage condition Refer to listed images

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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

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

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Agate Onyx and Brass Desk Pen Holder, circa 1970s
Agate Onyx and Brass Desk Pen Holder, circa 1970s

Agate Onyx and Brass Desk Pen Holder, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A '70s modern brass and onyx/agate desk pen holder. Onyx/agate is a red burgundy hue. Pen is in fine working order. Picture frame and brass tape dispenser...

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1970s Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Brass

Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel from the early 20th Century
Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel from the early 20th Century

Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel from the early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Very elegant and solid Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel with tap and stand probably from the early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use

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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

$220Sale Price|20% Off

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

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze

Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze

By Helena Starcevic Ceramics

Located in New York, NY

Hollow yet weighted, this contemplative ceramic sculpture is both an object to look at as well as to hold. The center opening creates negative space, suggesting the passing through o...

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2010s American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

René Lalique 'Nemours', '1929', 20th Century
René Lalique 'Nemours', '1929', 20th Century

René Lalique 'Nemours', '1929', 20th Century

By René Lalique

Located in Madrid, ES

Rene Lalique Cup 'Nemours' (1929). In French glass of the 20th century, molded and relined. Sign 'Lalique, France'. This model was produced in the years 1940 to 1959. Only us...

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20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

Zinc Plated Elephant Paperweight in Box by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice zinc plated elephant paperweight by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. . The piece is in very good condition and signed on the underside. #4989

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Zinc

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk
Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk

Tiffany & Co. Figural Sterling Silver Clothes Pin Desk

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, figural silver paper clip. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of an old-fashioned clothes pin. Marked to the base 'Tiffany & Co' and 'Sterling' to the other...

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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Brucaliffo brass floor ashtray
Brucaliffo brass floor ashtray

Brucaliffo brass floor ashtray

Located in Firenze, FI

This brass floor ashtray is a perfect combination of style and function. With a sleek and modern design, it will fit perfectly into any decor, while its...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England

Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor. The weighty piece is signed “Made in England” and adds style to any place. A great ...

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1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti
Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti

Vintage Italian Modern "1964" Porcelain Zodiac Calendar in by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Italian porcelain "1964" paperweight with calendar by Piero Fornasetti. Lithographic and gilt decoration with charming zodiac figures alongside their corresponding months. Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight
Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage "Earth Planet Safari" Glass Globe Paperweight "hold those papers down with the weight of the world"

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

Materials

Glass

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio
Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio. Vintage Red Rust Orange Leather 22k Gold Embossed Hand Painted Moroccan Book Cover Portfolio. This is a vintage handcrafted h...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s
Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s Original condition The penciles are not includet, they are nly for the photoshooting.

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

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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