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Hand-Crafted Malachite Box, Italian Artisan, Natural Gemstone, Fine Grade
Hand-Crafted Malachite Box, Italian Artisan, Natural Gemstone, Fine Grade

Hand-Crafted Malachite Box, Italian Artisan, Natural Gemstone, Fine Grade

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptional decorative box crafted from natural malachite, showcasing the stone’s remarkable color and highly distinctive figuring. The surface is alive with rich emerald, forest,...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

By Gaston Bigard

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid "BIGARD". Ceramic with authentic craquele lacquer and a brass lid with beautiful Art ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lidded Service Terrine in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot
Lidded Service Terrine in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot

Lidded Service Terrine in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver engraved and silvered. Four columns with full moulded and finely engraved swans. Diameter:26cm, height: 28 cm.

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20th Century French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles
Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe comprising of a plate, carafe and glass, with finely chiseled ormolu fittings. Additionally, a pair of matching bottles with faceted crystal stoppers...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy
Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Antique Edwardian Walnut Double Inkwell Handled Footed Writing Desktop Caddy

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Edwardian Era Ink Stand. Made from walnut with a rectangular form and centrally located handle flanked by two crystal cut inkwells. The beautiful caddy is double s...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight
Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight

Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exude an air of ancient mystery and modern sophistication with this striking vintage cast metal cat head bust. Influenced by the elegant aesthetics of Egyptian Revival and Art Deco d...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900
Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900

Gilt Bronze & Glass Tiffany Studios Inkwell ca. 1900

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...

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Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Creswick & Co. Silver-Plated Inkwell Stand, Sheffield, c. 1850s
Victorian Creswick & Co. Silver-Plated Inkwell Stand, Sheffield, c. 1850s

Victorian Creswick & Co. Silver-Plated Inkwell Stand, Sheffield, c. 1850s

Located in Nottingham, GB

A handsome Victorian silver-plated inkwell stand by Creswick & Co. of Sheffield, dating to circa the 1850s. This substantial desk accessory combines practical writing function with t...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Paper knife, lucite blade and silver knob with moss agate, Italy, 1960s.
Paper knife, lucite blade and silver knob with moss agate, Italy, 1960s.

Paper knife, lucite blade and silver knob with moss agate, Italy, 1960s.

Located in Milan, IT

The letter opener or paper knife was originally used to cut the pages of hand-printed books, where the folding of printed sheets created closed edges that required cutting the paper ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

HERMES PARIS 1935 Art-Deco Round Box And Trays Desk Set In .950 Sterling Silver
HERMES PARIS 1935 Art-Deco Round Box And Trays Desk Set In .950 Sterling Silver

HERMES PARIS 1935 Art-Deco Round Box And Trays Desk Set In .950 Sterling Silver

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Miami, FL

A five-pieces desk set designed by Hermès Paris. This is a very rare desk-set created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermès, during the art-deco period back in 1930. The fan...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard
Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard

By Bayard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome French saddle leather desk clock by Bayard in the style of Jacques Adnet. Excellent vintage condition. Keeps time and has an alarm. Great patin...

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1950s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and geometric pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass with ...

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

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider table lamp, c. 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard pa...

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1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5
Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

By Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Vintage Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights - Set of 5. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set is a stunning addition to any c...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles
Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful teapot shaped paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles are used to give the p...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark
Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark A round Chinese ink stone with a dark, textured exterior and smooth central basin for grinding ink. The rim is de...

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20th Century Chinese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box
Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box

Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals ...

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Early 19th Century Indian Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.25"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Sculpture of a Stylized Eagle Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s
Sculpture of a Stylized Eagle Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s

Sculpture of a Stylized Eagle Designed by Livio Seguso, Ca. 1970s

By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A sculpture of a stylized eagle in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970. Base with incised signature of the artist (...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Slate

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell

Charles X Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of rectangular shape, decorated with gothic cathedral arcades, with two wells and two pen holders, raised on a Siena marble base raised on scrolled feet. Between the twelfth and six...

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1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box
English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box

English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique English Victorian period leather case and horseshoe button box from the 19th century, with eleven buttons. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this leat...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950s Garage Autohaus Brazed Assembly Brass Nuts Paperweight Motor Oil
Vintage 1950s Garage Autohaus Brazed Assembly Brass Nuts Paperweight Motor Oil

Vintage 1950s Garage Autohaus Brazed Assembly Brass Nuts Paperweight Motor Oil

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful entrancing brazened assemblage of nuts and a bolt, with good weight, 2 inch square in size. Reminiscent of the work of Claus Oldenburg but in normal scale. W 2 x H 2 x ...

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1950s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud
Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 E. bernadaud

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Nouveau gilt bronze letter opener, France, circa 1910 – attributed to E. Bernaud Description: Elegant and refined letter opener from the Art Nouveau period, made in France aroun...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A highly rare and remarkably sophisticated French Charles X period luxury desk accessory, measuring 33 cm in height. Designed as an exceptional suspension inkwell (encrier), this pie...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

FRENCH 1930-35 Art Deco Display Desk Battery Cannon In Steel
FRENCH 1930-35 Art Deco Display Desk Battery Cannon In Steel

FRENCH 1930-35 Art Deco Display Desk Battery Cannon In Steel

Located in Miami, FL

A French art deco presentation desk cannon. This is a scale model of a French battery cannon made during the art deco period in France. The antique presen...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique Majolica Novelty Boat Inkstand with Sailor Figure, Circa 1850
Antique Majolica Novelty Boat Inkstand with Sailor Figure, Circa 1850

Antique Majolica Novelty Boat Inkstand with Sailor Figure, Circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

A mid-19th-century majolica inkstand modeled as a small wooden boat, with a seated mariner at center and two inkwells at bow and stern. The hull and deck are molded to suggest planke...

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1850s Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated...

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

Materials

Brass

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

Object description : "Art Nouveau Silver-plated Metal And Glazed Ceramic Pen Tray – France, Circa 1900" Antique French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Pen Tray with Glazed Ceramic Inset (c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Faux-Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Faux-Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Faux-Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice design faux-bamboo style magazine rack is made of brass. This is a French work In the style of Jacques Adnet.Ccirca 1970.

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Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cartier Black Sunglasses, Resin Frame, Silver Logo, 1990s
Vintage Cartier Black Sunglasses, Resin Frame, Silver Logo, 1990s

Vintage Cartier Black Sunglasses, Resin Frame, Silver Logo, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier classic black sunglasses with silver CC logo. Classic, timeless, sophisticated piece to add to your wardrobe Authentic, vintage, rare, Cartier Paris France Black Ja...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars
Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray
French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau sterling silver rectangular pen holder tray with floral corners.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy
Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This basket, or trash can, has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The Faux leather as a Black and grey color . It is in good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France
Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France

Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Substantial paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Light patina to silver. Large scale with good weight to it. Only one available. Beautiful tabletop piece. We ...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany Made of Wood, Metal,Steel The worm is no longer active Original condition.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force
Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force

Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype desk model, showcasing the sleek and powerful design of Israel's iconic multi-role combat aircraft. This detailed scale replica captures th...

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1960s American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top
Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top

Art Déco English Square Shapped Cut Glass/Crystal Inkwell with Brass/Bronze Top

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Déco english square shapped cut crystal inkwell with brass/bronze spherical top By: unknown Material: brass, bronze, cut glass, glass, metal, crystal, copper, zinc Technique: ca...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc

Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078
Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078

Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Tiffany Studios number 1078 bronze Art Nouveau "Zodiac" pattern inkwell. This bronze inkwell is permanently mounted on a tray featuring 11 zodiac signs throughout the piece with Libr...

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Early 1900s American Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Woman Profile Guido Cacciapuoti 1930
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Woman Profile Guido Cacciapuoti 1930

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust Woman Profile Guido Cacciapuoti 1930

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Stylish Art Deco bronze bust of a woman in profile. Attributed to Guido Cacciapuoti. The bronze has a silver patina and stands on a green marble base. Italy 1930-1940. We have speci...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Small Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Carved Bone 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 Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Tooled and Paint Embellished Versace Style Italian Leather Desk Organizer
Tooled and Paint Embellished Versace Style Italian Leather Desk Organizer

Tooled and Paint Embellished Versace Style Italian Leather Desk Organizer

Located in Ferndale, MI

Desk organizer highly decorated and colorful tooled leather. Cloth interior. Marked Made in Italy.

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1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s
Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s

Studio Crafted Mechanical Pencil 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Finely crafted studio wood mechanical pencil in rosewood and wenge. Beautiful construction with metal components. Includes a desk stand. 1970s

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood, Wenge

Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s
Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s

Desk Organizer with Perpetual Calendar by Fabio Manlio Ciocca for Guzzini, 1980s

By Guzzini

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Stylish desk organizer with perpetual calendar made of plexiglass, designed by Fabio Manlio Ciocca and produced by Guzzini in the 80s. This lovely vintage piece has a rigorous squar...

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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plexiglass

Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand
Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand

Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand

By Black Forest

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to fron...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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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