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Desk Accessories For Sale
Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier Santos Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges London Carti...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck model #4330/1 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...

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

Materials

Nickel

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine
Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage Mid-Century Modern leather desktop book paperweight with a butterfly from Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative obj...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen
A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

A 18ct Gold Nib Must de Cartier Platinum Cased Trinity Fountain Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Nib Trinity Fountain Pen With Box This Must de Cartier fountain pen has a body in engine turned silver metal with gadroon motif. Finished with th...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen

Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Burgundy Lacquer Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Cartier Burgundy Lacquer & 18 Carat Gold Plate Trinity Rollerball Writing Pen With Cartier Case. Cartier pens are designed by Cartier, & are manufactured by Montblan...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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 Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3....

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mixed Exotic Shagreen & Wood Contemporary Waste Basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris
Mixed Exotic Shagreen & Wood Contemporary Waste Basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris

Mixed Exotic Shagreen & Wood Contemporary Waste Basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris

By R & Y Augousti

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible mixed exotic contemporary waste basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The basket is made of cream colored shagreen and hard wood and is in very good vintage condition; it measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. Signed on the underside. #2463 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Shagreen

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook
Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook

Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck brass #4956 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. Price is per...

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray

Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Suede

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Located in Miami, FL

A fine ornate antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze photo frame with back easel stand, Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Richly decorated with neoclassical style motifs such as faces...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Lalique Daim Deer Glass Frosted Paperweight or Figurine
Vintage Lalique Daim Deer Glass Frosted Paperweight or Figurine

Vintage Lalique Daim Deer Glass Frosted Paperweight or Figurine

By René Lalique, Lalique

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage glass paperweight. By Lalique. Designed by René Lalique in 1929. Modeled as a grazing deer or "daim" (French for fallow spotted deer). The deer in frosted and unf...

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Mid-20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object
Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful multifaceted French paperweight in sapphire blue and clear crystal from luxury Maison, Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This clear crystal and sapphire blue pap...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Brass Elephant Paperweight
Brass Elephant Paperweight

Brass Elephant Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Brass elephant paperweight, circa 1970's. The piece is. in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 1.5"W x 4"D x 3.5"H. #4065

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

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

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and at...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder
Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder

Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIerre Cardin dark blue upholstered letter holder with sterling silver / made in France Original mark on the front Length: 9 inches / Width: 4.5 inches / Height: 4 inches 1 available...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set
Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set

Collection Gilt Leather Bound Library Book Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Decorate your sturdy / Library room with this collection set of gilt leather bound library book set of eighteen volumes. Germany in storm and stress ...

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1910s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper, Leather

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Patinated Brass and Walnut — by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Patinated Brass and Walnut — by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Patinated Brass and Walnut — by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each pi...

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Marble Ball Letter Opener, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale

French 18th Century Balance Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The...

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18th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique inkwell is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design, shaped like a grotto shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a b...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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 Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

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

Vintage Antonio Grediaga Kieff Bronze Abstract Sculpture
Vintage Antonio Grediaga Kieff Bronze Abstract Sculpture

Vintage Antonio Grediaga Kieff Bronze Abstract Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

This sensual and amazing small edition bronze sculpture is by the noted and prolific Canadian sculptor: Antonio Grediaga Kieff. It is abstract and ch...

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1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Onyx Catchall
Onyx Catchall

Onyx Catchall

Located in New York, NY

A substantial green and brown onyx marble catchall, circa mid-20th century. Use to hold pens, jewelry, etc., on a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.63" Hei...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Petite English Electroplated Nickel on Silver Lidded Container with Flame Finial
Petite English Electroplated Nickel on Silver Lidded Container with Flame Finial

Petite English Electroplated Nickel on Silver Lidded Container with Flame Finial

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite English electroplated nickel on silver lidded container from the 20th century, with flaming finial and bead-and-reel motifs. Created in England during the 20th century, this...

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20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

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1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

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

Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century
Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century

Antique Neoclassical Marble Ruler with Brass Caps, Late 19th Century

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful neoclassical grand tour souvenir of a specimen Marble ruler. It is comprised of 12 different marble or stone pieces in one inch segments. Quite a novel idea and no need f...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

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 Glendale, 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 po...

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

Materials

Brass

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell
Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

$125Sale Price|28% Off

Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell

Located in Sheffield, MA

Small and elegant crystal inkwell with a brass collar with a square base and faceted lid makes a wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.

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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Vanilla

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass....

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

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bronze Paper Clip
Austrian Bronze Paper Clip

Austrian Bronze Paper Clip

Located in Delft, NL

An Austrian bronze paper clip A Viennese cold painted bronze dog figurine, designed as a paper clip mounted on a polished mahogany base. The...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977
Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977

Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977

By Paul Stankard

Located in Norwood, NJ

Privately commissioned in 1977, this studio art glass paperweight by Paul Stankard is titled Daylily and features a finely detailed daylily arranged with cranberry branches and buds....

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1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni

Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Fountain pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With 14 carats gold nib and ink cartridge. Diameter mm. 10.5 Total length cm. 14. Weight gr. 45. ...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet
Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

By Henri Fournet

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco paperweight, circa 1925, in wrought iron and red copper, decorated with a rose. Stamped "Le Fer Forgé" H.F. (ironworks located in Lyon). Width: 9 cm Length: 9 cm Height: 1...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France

By Dan Karner 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite desk set by Dan Karner (also known as Daniel Karner) showcases the beauty of French Art Deco design. Crafted with genuine pony skin fur, rich cognac leather, intricate...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960
Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder with ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interior designed to hold cigarettes. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Enchanted brass and glass pen holder

Enchanted brass and glass pen holder

Located in Firenze, FI

Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a beautiful brass structure. Perfect for holding pens, penci...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4636 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4636 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4636 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #4636 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each piec...

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

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare minimalist Mid-Century letter opener from the 1960s, designed and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Handmade from a single piece of ...

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

Materials

Horn

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized sitting cat sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the...

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

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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