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Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century
Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century

Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an interesting vintage  pair of French bronze cannons dating from the late 20th century. The cannons have highly decorative barrels and splendid openwork carriages. They ar...

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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980
Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980

Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980

Located in Chatham, ON

Large vintage art glass floral and bubble paperweight - hand made - mouth blown - featuring a striking white lily to the center with green stem and leaves near the base - polished fi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook

Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...

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

Materials

Brass

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Patinated Brass Hook
Carl Auböck Model #5261 Patinated Brass Hook

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Patinated Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #5261 Patinated Brass Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s
Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s

Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Nice vintage letter holder from the 50s, made of bent wire metal with scoubidou holders, Fifties design object. In very good, little used condition, check the photos for more detail...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket

Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket Item e7280 A beautiful bronze statue of a wandering bear spreading out his blanket to rest. A hat and wal...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Vienna Secession Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Valet Tray RITLUX - Genuine Leather, Modern Style - 17 cm
Valet Tray RITLUX - Genuine Leather, Modern Style - 17 cm

Valet Tray RITLUX - Genuine Leather, Modern Style - 17 cm

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The Valet Tray in Prestigious Genuine Leather RITLUX is an accessory of the LIMAC Design® Class line, for the Office and meeting rooms. This essential desk accessory with an original...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé
"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé

"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé

By Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter

Located in New York, NY

This French Art Nouveau pâte de verre paperweight (or "Presse Papiers") by Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé is an earlier, and smaller version of a series of "Langouste" paperweights f...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight
Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) green glass pear shaped paperweight.

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20th Century Italian Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Single Letter Tray in Burlwwod
Mid-Century Modern Single Letter Tray in Burlwwod

Mid-Century Modern Single Letter Tray in Burlwwod

Located in San Diego, CA

A well constructed mid-century modern single letter tray in burl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W x 15"D x 2.5"H; the bottom is covered ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Burl

Cedar Sandalwood, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio
Cedar Sandalwood, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio

Cedar Sandalwood, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode Series by UMÉ Studio

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

Woodsy, refined and elegant Bergamot / Fir Needle / Frankincense Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, for...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Tommi Parzinger Attributed Brass & Putty Magazine Rack, 1950s
Tommi Parzinger Attributed Brass & Putty Magazine Rack, 1950s

Tommi Parzinger Attributed Brass & Putty Magazine Rack, 1950s

By Hart Associates 1, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Hart Associates, Tommi Parzinger attributed Magazine Stand, Book Stand. Folder Stand. Plants. Repurpose. Featuring a sturdy rectangular two part form with curved Nickel plated Brass ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Chinese Bamboo Root Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Bamboo Root Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Bamboo Root Calligraphy Brush

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 Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Goat Hair, Bamboo

Set of Plays by Casimir Delavigne Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Plays by Casimir Delavigne Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Plays by Casimir Delavigne Dating from the 19th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These 3 books are the set of different plays by Casimir Delavigne of the French Academy...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Vintage Full Crystal Photo Frame from Lindshammar Sweden, 1970s
Vintage Full Crystal Photo Frame from Lindshammar Sweden, 1970s

Vintage Full Crystal Photo Frame from Lindshammar Sweden, 1970s

By Lindshammar Glasbruck

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An ovale picture frame made from clear partially textured full crystal. Designed at and manufactured by Lindshammar in Sweden. The removable stickers to its front reads: Full crystal...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Vienna, AT

A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s. Excellent quality inkwell gold gilt Chinese scenes Printed mark and of the dealer T Goode & Co. ...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclasique President Roller Ball Pen & USB, France by S. T. Dupont, 2010
Neoclasique President Roller Ball Pen & USB, France by S. T. Dupont, 2010

Neoclasique President Roller Ball Pen & USB, France by S. T. Dupont, 2010

By S.T. Dupont

Located in Rīga, LV

Pen "S.T. Dupont Neoclasique President Roller Ball Pen & USB", S. T. Dupont, France, 2010 Additional Information: Materials: Metal Supplies for making crafts Artist/Maker: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone from the early 1950s.  

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Porcelain Inkwell Signed By Emile Gallé, Early 20th Century.
Porcelain Inkwell Signed By Emile Gallé, Early 20th Century.

Porcelain Inkwell Signed By Emile Gallé, Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain inkwell signed by Emile Gallé, early 20th century. Porcelain inkwell by Emile Gallé from the early 20th century. H: 13 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 18 cm Please contact us before ord...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Chevron Desk Accessory Set Aachen Germany Design
1980s Chevron Desk Accessory Set Aachen Germany Design

1980s Chevron Desk Accessory Set Aachen Germany Design

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Desk Accessory Set Aachen Germany Design Letter Opener Scissors Pen Boxed inscribed Chevron Land and Development Co 1.5 h x 12.5 w x 5.75 d boxed Original vintage preowned cond...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights
Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

$350Sale Price / set|41% Off

Set of 7 Brass Bell Form Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An assembled set of 7 brass bell form weights, c.1860. 4lb, 2lb, 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buye...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3310-4 'Flat' Brass and Leather Table Bell
Carl Auböck Model #3310-4 'Flat' Brass and Leather Table Bell

Carl Auböck Model #3310-4 'Flat' Brass and Leather Table Bell

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #3310 Large Brass Bell with Leather Handle Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly functional and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass with a rich brown le...

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

Materials

Brass

Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and frosted glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass sterling match striker, with sterling silver mount, has a globular form. The surface of the frosted glass body has a textured finish which composes a match striker and incorporating the impressive applied monogram initials 'CIL'. The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Lalique Amber Glass 'Double Marguerite' Paperweight, Model 802
Lalique Amber Glass 'Double Marguerite' Paperweight, Model 802

Lalique Amber Glass 'Double Marguerite' Paperweight, Model 802

Located in Nottingham, GB

Moulded with two back-to-back daisy flowerheads rising to an arched crest, this heavy amber glass paperweight features finely detailed petals highlighted with white staining. The sem...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Must de Cartier Santos Fountain Pen 18ct Gold Nib & Brushed Steel and Gilt Metal
Must de Cartier Santos Fountain Pen 18ct Gold Nib & Brushed Steel and Gilt Metal

Must de Cartier Santos Fountain Pen 18ct Gold Nib & Brushed Steel and Gilt Metal

By Cartier, Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A vintage Must de Cartier Santos fountain pen, dating to circa 1990´s, combining a satin brushed-steel cap and barrel with polished gilt-metal detailing. A refined and highly collect...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Metal, Steel

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray
English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style (19th Century) bronze rectangular pen holder tray with filigree edge.

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rounded Stepped Desk Organizer - Chrome
Rounded Stepped Desk Organizer - Chrome

Rounded Stepped Desk Organizer - Chrome

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Vertically-stepped steel organizer with 8 slots for easy and elegant organization. Makes a bold statement while keeping your desk organized. Textured steel has been newly powder-coat...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Early 1900's French Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Onyx Figural Cameo Jewelry Box
Early 1900's French Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Onyx Figural Cameo Jewelry Box

Early 1900's French Nouveau Gilt Bronze & Onyx Figural Cameo Jewelry Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box with Green Onyx Base and Figural Cameo Mounted Lid. Item features beautiful art nouveau form, gilt bronze construction, figural cameo resti...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A very nice quality French Japonisme Style inkwell Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, circa 1880 Resting on a diamond-shaped polychromed hand-painted porcelain tray representing l...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal
Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Pink Crystal

By Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Decorative Flower - Rose Passion" made in pink crystal by Daum France. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm.

Category

2010s European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

English Regency Style Bronze Pencil Cup
English Regency Style Bronze Pencil Cup

English Regency Style Bronze Pencil Cup

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style bronze cylindrical container with faux bamboo trim (SIGNED: M. LeVERRIER)

Category

20th Century British Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

Metsidian Tray in Obsidian with Copper by Janne Kyttanen
Metsidian Tray in Obsidian with Copper by Janne Kyttanen

Metsidian Tray in Obsidian with Copper by Janne Kyttanen

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Metsidian shelf and Metsidian side table are dynamic works that represent a moment in time - an eruption that melds two divergent materials together. The prehistoric evolves into...

Category

2010s Dutch Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very co...

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Black Forest Wooden Page Turner with Gardener Figure
Antique Carved Black Forest Wooden Page Turner with Gardener Figure

Antique Carved Black Forest Wooden Page Turner with Gardener Figure

Located in Nottingham, GB

A sculpted figure leaning forward with folded arms over the T-shaped handle of a spade forms the handle of this solid wood page turner. The figure wears a simple jacket, trousers and...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Isobath Reservoir Inkstand for De La Rue
Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Isobath Reservoir Inkstand for De La Rue

Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Isobath Reservoir Inkstand for De La Rue

Located in Nottingham, GB

Raised foliate strapwork covers the baluster body of this stoneware inkstand, glazed in buff, ochre, and deep cobalt blue. Standing 15 cm high on a spreading stepped foot, the vessel...

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stoneware

Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925
Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925

Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good and complete board game of Marble Solitaire, with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 agate stone marbles, which we date to the Art Deco period of the 20th Centur...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Agate

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes
Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes

Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes. The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples. The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...

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20th Century Unknown Desk Accessories

Materials

Amethyst

Amalric Walter “Parrot” Pâte de verre Paperweight
Amalric Walter “Parrot” Pâte de verre Paperweight

Amalric Walter “Parrot” Pâte de verre Paperweight

By Amalric Walter

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pâte de verre sculpture by Amalric Walter captures an amber-hued cockatiel poised with quiet alertness upon a rocky outcrop, its form subtly animated by the interplay ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight
Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown fish in green glass and bubbles Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is created in the manner of designer Alfredo Barbini and the Cenedese com...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy w...

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

Materials

Stoneware

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

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

$237Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic With Aged Patina Cleaned Fully Functional Good Vintage Condition

Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

19th Century English Victorian Reception Bell, Brass and Black Metal

19th Century English Victorian Reception Bell, Brass and Black Metal

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style receptionist bell with a square black metal base supporting a brass harp holding the bell.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th C...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device. Made circa 1880 the...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron "Lion" Inkwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Figural lion inkwell boasting original paint with hinged lion's head concealing the well, circa late 1800s Patina / paint loss consistent with age / use.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

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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