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Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Opener
Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Opener

Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling Silver on Bronze Letter Opener

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Pasadena, CA

Arts and Crafts letter opener by the Heintz Art Metal Shop, produced in the United States during the early 20th century. Executed in patinated bronze, the elongated letter opener fe...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937
Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937

Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany. Production in the years 1931-1940 Made of metal, steel, chrome, Polished Good original condition, functional.

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921
Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921

Typewriter by Bar-Lock, England, 1921

Located in Praha, CZ

Oldschool typewriter made by Bar-Lock, in England, in the year 1921. Made of bakelite, metal and chrome. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age. Fully functional.

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1920s German Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms A carved jade ornament composed of two interlocking diamond-shaped compartments connected by a central square opening. The cream...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray by Hogermann, Germany, 1980
Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray by Hogermann, Germany, 1980

Vintage White Porcelain Ashtray by Hogermann, Germany, 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pure white china ashtray. With a fresh, contemporary modern look with embossed arabesques design. Hotelporzellan, Hogermann. Made in Germany, cir...

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1970s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Set of six Cups and Saucers by Epiag 1950
Set of six Cups and Saucers by Epiag 1950

Set of six Cups and Saucers by Epiag 1950

By Royal Epiag

Located in Praha, CZ

I am selling a set of Epiag Laura cups, beautiful retro design, gold-plated inside of the cup, original condition, cup size: H-6 W-7 D-9 saucer size: H-2 W-13 D-13

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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Buffalo Horn 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’s creative spirit. This unusual calligraphy brush is more sculpture than tool, crafted from the curving horn of a Chinese water...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Goat Hair, Horn

Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s
Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s

Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Green glass base with the black Bakelite and bras pen holder.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare. Similar pieces are pictured in "Louis Lawrence : Hirado Prince of Porcelains. Lid not original. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

Located in Marbella, ES

Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...

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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck Model #4273-1 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Carl Auböck Model #4273-1 'Foot' Brass Paperweight

Carl Auböck Model #4273-1 'Foot' Brass Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck model #4273-1 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte C...

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

Materials

Brass

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight

Agate Onyx Paperweight

$225Sale Price|50% Off

Agate Onyx Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: diameter 4 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a great and unique gi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Knotted Double Leather Tray Set Large Home Accessories By André Fu Living
Knotted Double Leather Tray Set Large Home Accessories By André Fu Living

Knotted Double Leather Tray Set Large Home Accessories By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

Knotted double leather serving tray set. Hand stitched calf leather. Also, available in a smaller size tray set of two, size 36.2 x 24.7 x 5.8 H cm. Larger quantities available u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's
Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's

Abstract Bronze Figurative Sculpture Signed French 1990's

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful cast bronze figurative French abstract sculpture is a single breast as the subject matter. It is signed and numbered 100 which is the edition. It has been professional...

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1990s French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900
Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900

Wonderful Heart Shaped Oak and Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 oak and silver plated inkwell and pen stand from England. The base is made from oak and is in the shape of a heart, which we have never had the pleasure to own before! T...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA
Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA

Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA . VERY LARGE Louis XIV style bouillotte table lamp in fine gold color on bronze With a beautiful detai...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Tin

Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) Bronze Writing Case
Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) Bronze Writing Case

Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) Bronze Writing Case

By Edgar Brandt

Located in London, GB

A decorative bronze writing case by legendary French Art Deco metal worker Edgar Brandt (1880-1960).  Constructed of bronze and signed with a serial number verso.  The case can be ...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight
Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique vintage brass turtle on faux book paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. The ...

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Mid-20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder
Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder

Vintage Auböck String Bottle Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Heavy and solid sculptural looping wire bottle holder by Carl Aubock II. In excellent shape, surface shows fine patina, according to age. The rattan grip wrapping still fully intact....

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Black marble carved large Ming
Black marble carved large Ming

Black marble carved large Ming

By Casa Mineral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Ming in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additi...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

French Mail Desk Holder from Paris, Circa Mid-20th Century, France
French Mail Desk Holder from Paris, Circa Mid-20th Century, France

French Mail Desk Holder from Paris, Circa Mid-20th Century, France

Located in New York, NY

A French white porcelain desk letter or mail holder, with small flowers and leaves, in the Rococo design style, circa mid-20th century, Paris, France. Piece with scalloped edge is ha...

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
German Brass and Leather Desk Set

German Brass and Leather Desk Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic leather desk set with brass and chrome letter opener and scissors. Saddle leather holding case with felted bottom. Marked Germany on scissors. Good vintage condition to metal...

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1960s German Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell
John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell

John Charles Grinsell Antique Edwardian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell; part of our antique silver and glassware collection This exceptio...

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Early 1900s Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century

Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

English Victorian horseracing desk set
English Victorian horseracing desk set

English Victorian horseracing desk set

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with horse bridle decoration and jockeys cap inkwell in cut glass and ormolu. A lovely qu...

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1880s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

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

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

$240Sale 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

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Cork Pen Holder
Midcentury Cork Pen Holder

Midcentury Cork Pen Holder

Located in New York, NY

A spherical cork pen/pencil holder with brass swivel base. USA, circa 1960. Signed by maker. Dimensions: 6” H x 5” W

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1960s American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 20th Century, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle scul...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener
French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener

French Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, Rare Bronze Letter Opener

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener – France, circa 1920s–30s An exceptional and imaginative French Art Deco bronze letter opener, cast in the form of a bird's talon gras...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design
Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

Richard Meier Swid Powell Magnifying Glass Mid Century Modern Architect Design

By Swid Powell, Richard Meier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silverplate Magnifying Glass Designed by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, Italy, circa 1980s. Makes the perfect gift for the favorite design lover in your life (even if it's ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, Signed: Prof. R. Volpi 2359 Made in Belgium
Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, Signed: Prof. R. Volpi 2359 Made in Belgium

Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, Signed: Prof. R. Volpi 2359 Made in Belgium

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Deco His studio was located in Schaerbeek (Belgium), where he worked as a sculptor for a company called "Carli et Fréres". Modeled and cast as two Two Geese with a Child Beautif...

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1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France
Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France

Hermès Paris 1960s Equestrian Horse Head Paper Weight– Made in France

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

A refined vintage Hermès Paris desk accessory, made in France during the 1960s and designed in the maison’s iconic equestrian tradition. This elegant paper weight features a beautifu...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

MEDEA Desk Accessories Set by Limac Design, Modern Regenerated Leather
MEDEA Desk Accessories Set by Limac Design, Modern Regenerated Leather

MEDEA Desk Accessories Set by Limac Design, Modern Regenerated Leather

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

MEDEA 5pcs. is the refined set of desk accessories by LIMAC Design®. This splendid composition, with a classic and minimal design at the same time, is born from the exclusive idea of...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902
Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

Birmingham English Brass Shakespeare Letter Knife-Bookmark, dated 1902

By George Unite

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A brass letter knife or bookmark, made by George Unite, Birmingham, England, date marked 1902. The head of William Shakespeare, the English playwright, poet, and actor is cast in th...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith stone obelisks
Maitland Smith stone obelisks

Maitland Smith stone obelisks

By Maitland Smith

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of tessellated Terra cotta colored stone and inlaid brass obelisks in great condition

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1980s North American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870
English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle
English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle

English Antique Ink Eraser/Letter Opener with Sterling Handle

Located in Sheffield, MA

Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Letter Opener

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.75"W x...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden
A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish two-masted ship model. This Swedish wooden ketch (or brigantine) wooden ship model from the 19th century is raised on a stand. A closer look reveals the minutia in the deta...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted
David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted

David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptionally handsome and finely crafted David Rosales Designs letter opener, combining the celebrated designer’s distinctive Southwestern aesthetic with rich natural materials a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Brass, Stainless Steel

Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s
Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s

Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s

$554Sale Price|20% Off

Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.

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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Mughal, Style Indian Dagger
Mughal, Style Indian Dagger

Mughal, Style Indian Dagger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mughal - style Indian dagger. Made with rock crystal and inlaid gold. United Kingdom, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Indian Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century British Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Square table model "Mettsass" by Ettore Sottsass red glass, 20th century design
Square table model "Mettsass" by Ettore Sottsass red glass, 20th century design

Square table model "Mettsass" by Ettore Sottsass red glass, 20th century design

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

One of Sottsass first designs for BD, the "Mettsass" has lost none of the personality with which Sottsass designed it for BD some 40 years ago, in 1972. The structure is made of flat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an ivory pot and two ivory pen holders above a curved pen tra...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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