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Desk Accessories For Sale
Desk Set, 1950s
Desk Set, 1950s

Desk Set, 1950s

$1,677 / set

Desk Set, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Desk set realized around 1950s.  Total 5 aluminum pieces.  Dimensions pen holder n.1 l 34,5 x h16 x d 6 cm.   Holder n.2 l 21 x h 16 x d 8.5 cm. Holder n.3 l 20 x h 6 x d 10 cm. ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Table Fan PAL, 220V, 30W Central Europe in the 1980s
Table Fan PAL, 220V, 30W Central Europe in the 1980s

Table Fan PAL, 220V, 30W Central Europe in the 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

In good original and functional condition. Silent run.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Darkened Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design
Darkened Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design

Darkened Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Darkened Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design Dimensions: D 6 x W 18 x H 2.5 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 0,7 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in Indi...

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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Oak Desk Book Trough, Arts and Crafts Style, Dark Finish
19th Century Oak Desk Book Trough, Arts and Crafts Style, Dark Finish

19th Century Oak Desk Book Trough, Arts and Crafts Style, Dark Finish

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Desk Top Book Trough A useful piece made in dark oak and ideal to hold a few books on your desk or bedside The trough is 6” high, 18” wide and 9” deep NG287

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp  Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s
Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp  Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s

Rare Adjustable Wrought Iron Desk or Piano Lamp Amsterdamse School, ca. 1910s

Located in Lisse, NL

* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Adjustable wrought iron desk lamp with counterweight, Dutch expressionist ca. 1920. A rare architectural gem from the golden era of Dutch design. This adjustable wrought iron table or piano lamp, dating from the early 1920s, is an exceptional example of the Amsterdamse School movement, famed for its expressive forms, honest materials, and integration of function and sculpture. Crafted entirely by hand, the lamp features a sophisticated three-position height adjustment system via a striking counterweight mechanism, a feat of engineering as elegant as it is utilitarian. The heavy forged iron frame displays bold geometric detailing and honest craftsmanship typical of the movement, with meticulous hammer marks and subtle asymmetry that celebrate the hand of the maker. While unsigned, the design language speaks clearly to the school of Piet Kramer and the greater network of Amsterdamse School designers, whose influence extended into municipal buildings, interiors, and custom furnishings throughout the Netherlands in the 1910s and '20s. This is not just lighting, this is architecture in miniature. The not original hide-like-fabric of the lamp shade is no longer in perfect condition, but it certainly still is good enough to use on this desk lamp. With this rare lamp you can create the perfect atmosphere on your desk or on any (side)table in your living room, (home) office or library / reading room. If you like the uniqueness, the quality, the beauty, the workmanship, the condition and the deeper meaning of this sculptural table lamp as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 5 days are complimentary. Maximum height adjustable x width x depth: 14,5 till 21 x 5.7 x 13.5 inches. *Styling Tips: Art Deco or Bauhaus furnishings as counterpoints. Or let it stand solo, like a sculptural presence on a console or credenza. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality, stylish design, and the enduring craftsmanship of the past. Every purchase is carefully and thoughtfully packed — and we look forward to serving you (again). To explore all our 1000+ listings, simply click the button labeled 'View All From Seller’. Warm regards, Henk and the Studio Team Tags: Amsterdamse School lamp...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles, italy, 19th Century
Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles, italy, 19th Century

Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles, italy, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles including porphyr and rosso levanto, with gilded bronze decorations. Italy, late 19th Century. Very good condition.

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19th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s
Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small and stylish desk sculpture or paperweight. Despite its smaller size it is rather heavy. It was made in Scandinavia or Germany during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: W: 9 cm, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1875s Silver-plated Brass Desk Inkwell with Crystallized Ink and Engraved Detail
1875s Silver-plated Brass Desk Inkwell with Crystallized Ink and Engraved Detail

1875s Silver-plated Brass Desk Inkwell with Crystallized Ink and Engraved Detail

Located in Marbella, ES

Desk inkwell in the shape of a chest, made of brass with a functional design. When opened, it reveals compartments that include crystallized ink bottles, a writing palette with a gla...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France
Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France

Bronze Inkwell in Ram's Head Design, Late 19th Century, France

Located in Montreal, QC

There was a great appetite for things Scottish in Victorian England. Plaids, Scottish regiments, Tartan Carpets, Marmalade etc. The ram's head also makes...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

Hermes Horse / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped. Beautiful light patina on the silver and on the blade. This piece is a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Trussardi Wood & Metal Desk Accessories Set
Vintage Trussardi Wood & Metal Desk Accessories Set

Vintage Trussardi Wood & Metal Desk Accessories Set

By Trussardi Casa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authentic vintage Trussardi desk accessories set featuring a sophisticated combination of rich burl wood and sleek metal elements. This multi-piece set includes an ashtray with metal...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Bronze Signed Boucher Vintage Architectural Sculpture Carrara Marble Base French
Bronze Signed Boucher Vintage Architectural Sculpture Carrara Marble Base French

Bronze Signed Boucher Vintage Architectural Sculpture Carrara Marble Base French

By Boucheron

Located in North Miami, FL

The intersecting sculptural lines of this French signed vintage bronze sculpture by Boucher is polished and has a rose gold color of the bronze. It sits on a white and gray veined Carrara marble block base that is attached. The measurements for the sculpture alone are as follows: 9" H x 5" D x 4.5" W. It is from the 1960s. The intersecting lines of this sculpture give it parallel forms. It is a dynamic sculpture...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Standing Bear Money Box
Standing Bear Money Box

Standing Bear Money Box

Located in London, England

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co. U.K circa 1900. H 16cm x W 7cm x D 6cm Please be in ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur

By Le Tanneur

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 5-piece French leather and vinyl desk set by Le Tanneur. Desk set includes: desk pad, mail holder, pen cup, adjustable calendar. Holder, and manual d...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

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 desk pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1960s 'Selectform' Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik of Denmark
1960s 'Selectform' Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik of Denmark

1960s 'Selectform' Teak Desk Organizer by Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik of Denmark

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Georg Petersens

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a fine Teak Selectform Desk Organizer, designed in the 1960s by Danish furniture maker Georg Petersen, and produced by his firm Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example r...

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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Art Glass Cattails Paperweight in Blown Glass by Mark Peiser
Art Glass Cattails Paperweight in Blown Glass by Mark Peiser

Art Glass Cattails Paperweight in Blown Glass by Mark Peiser

By Mark Peiser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mark Peiser Cattails paperweight, 1979 Blown glass and torch-worked imagery Measures: 4.75 x 4.875 x 4.875 inches.

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20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997

Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997

Located in Praha, CZ

20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helena Christensen, Kate Moss good original condition jr.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Gucci Letter Opener and Pen Holder in Leather, 1960s Italy
Gucci Letter Opener and Pen Holder in Leather, 1960s Italy

Gucci Letter Opener and Pen Holder in Leather, 1960s Italy

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant and chic vintage Gucci pen holder and letter opener desk set in black and navy leather with brass accents from circa 1960. Letter opener marked ‘Gucc...

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1960s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Double Sided Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze double sided desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measure...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A bronze sculpture of a hand with an open palm. Resting on the palm is a bronze object that resembles a traditional spinning top. The hand appears to be life-sized (Small Children s...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with bone beaks, as though perched at the side of a pond and two square ink wells lined in brass. Looks like it could be by the artist, Andre Villien...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell. Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm. Beautiful turquoise glaze. Marked. In perfect condi...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg
Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg

Impressive Edwardian sterling silver ink stand by Barnards 1908 - 2.7kg

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd., this very handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in design, with reed detailing, 2 pots for ...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell
Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo. Crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...

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1880s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant desk inkwell is a refined example of Louis XVI style design. The square base is fashioned from richly veined dark green marble with molded ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble
Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble

Located in Carrara, MS

Defined by a balanced cylindrical silhouette, this modern table lamp is expertly handcrafted in Calacatta marble with a matte finish. The piece is completed with an extra large LE...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell
Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell

Vintage Sterling Silver Table Bell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver table bell, an addition to our range of ornamental silverware This vintage Elizabeth II cast sterling silver table bell has a plain bell shaped form. The surface of this vintage silver table bell...

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1970s British Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Mid-Century Design Telephone by Tesla, 1979, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Design Telephone by Tesla, 1979, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Design Telephone by Tesla, 1979, Czechoslovakia

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage telephone ,manufacterd by TESLA in 1979, made in Czechoslovakia. Made of plastic and metal. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use.

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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue
Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue

Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Solid bronze male nudist statue. Classical Greek style sculpture. Unsigned. Would make a wonderful sculpture for desk, office, shelf, etc.       

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930
Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930

Modernist Wastepaper Basket, Solid Beech, France, Circa 1930

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This sculptural object exemplifies the rigorous formal language that emerged in France during the interwar years, as designers began moving beyond decorative Art Deco toward a more s...

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1950s French Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Beech

DeCastelli Riviera Pots 1 Flower 60 Planter in Stainless Steel by Aldo Cibic
DeCastelli Riviera Pots 1 Flower 60 Planter in Stainless Steel by Aldo Cibic

DeCastelli Riviera Pots 1 Flower 60 Planter in Stainless Steel by Aldo Cibic

By Aldo Cibic, DeCastelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“I’ve always been drawn to nature as it manifests its strength in unexpected contexts”. With this, Aldo Cibic built a miniature natural landscape, poetically made of structures, cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900
Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Art Nouveau style brass inkwell, France, circa 1900, with an elegant and symmetrical design typical of late 19th-century aesthetics. This piece features an architectural composition, with two side compartments shaped like basins and a central vertical element that serves as a handle or support. The brasswork reveals subtle variations in patina, ranging from bright gold to more matte shades. The decorative details, particularly the undulating motifs and curved lines, evoke the organic influence characteristic of Art Nouveau. Both a functional antique object and a refined decorative piece, this inkwell will add a touch of elegance to a desk or library. Style : Art Nouveau Belle Époque Antique Decorative Organic Main Features : Brass Inkwell France, circa 1900 Symmetrical Design Two Side Compartments Central Vertical Element (Hole or Stand) Wavy Decorative Motifs Beautiful Antique Patina Antique and Decorative Desk Item Keywords : antique brass inkwell...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Rock Crystal Spheres on Bronze Bases
Pair of Neoclassical Rock Crystal Spheres on Bronze Bases

Pair of Neoclassical Rock Crystal Spheres on Bronze Bases

Located in Cypress, CA

Impressive pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal spheres on bronze dolphin bases, second half of 20th century. The diameter of the rock crystal sphere is 7.5 inches. ...

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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s
Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Tennis Racket Desk Paper Clip Marble Malachite Resin Brass, Circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A chic and fun tennis racket and ball desk paper clip with a green marble-malachite-style resin, in the Modern style, circa 1960s, 1970s. Object, a brass tennis racket and ball paper...

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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Arnaldo Pomodoro Unsigned Rare Letter Tray "Il Sestante"bronze
Arnaldo Pomodoro Unsigned Rare Letter Tray "Il Sestante"bronze

Arnaldo Pomodoro Unsigned Rare Letter Tray "Il Sestante"bronze

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare bronze made for the very well known artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This is one of the pieces of the desk set, entitled , " Il Sestante" Normally you can see the boxes in a...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Pyrite Skull from Peru
Pyrite Skull from Peru

Pyrite Skull from Peru

Located in New York, NY

Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Pyrite

Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s
Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s

Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Art deco styled mid-century desk set (dish and pen holder) fashioned from slaps/cuts of solid granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region - Laponia. Made by Saulo / ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Brass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent Murano blown-glass sculpture depicting an elegant pair of swans. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by the mastery of Archimede Seguso. In ama...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920
Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920

Smart Antique Magnifying Glass by P H Vogel & Co. c.1920

By P.H. Vogel & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A smart and elegant magnifying glass with polished nickel and brass fittings and an attractive dark cognac coloured and textured leather covered handle to emulate crocodile skin. Th...

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1920s British Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Three Naked Men Holding Hands Bronze and Marble Base Sculpture 1930's
Art Deco Three Naked Men Holding Hands Bronze and Marble Base Sculpture 1930's

Art Deco Three Naked Men Holding Hands Bronze and Marble Base Sculpture 1930's

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco three naked men holding hands bronze and marble base sculpture 1930's. Lost wax bronze sculpture of three naked men holding hands. We have speciali...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ressort Letter Rack by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex, 1969
Ressort Letter Rack by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex, 1969

Ressort Letter Rack by Yonel Lebovici for Distrimex, 1969

By Yonel Lebovici, Distrimex

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This sculptural "Ressort" model letter rack was designed by Yonel Lebovici in 1969 for Edition Distrimex. It is made of chrome-plated steel and it remains in good vintage original co...

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1960s French Space Age Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Howard Miller Domed Barometer
Howard Miller Domed Barometer

Howard Miller Domed Barometer

By Howard Miller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant mechanical decorative object.

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1960s North American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp
Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp

Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic 6-piece French leather desk set by Longchamp. All pieces wrapped in cream leather with incredible patina and character and accented with solid brass. Desk set includes: desk pad, mail holder, paper tray, picture frame, red ceramic ashtray...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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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