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Desk Accessories For Sale
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand
Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

Henry Chawner Georgian Sterling Silver Ladies Inkstand

By Henry Chawner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver and glass ladies inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique George III sterling silver desk Standish has a navette shaped form onto four bracket feet. This inkstand is encompassed with an applied thread decorated border, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'WW'. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a paralleling applied reed decorated border. The internal wirework style frame of the stand is divided into three rounded supports. Each internal compartment retains the original rounded glass bottles with cut glass ornamentation in addition to impressive scalloped bases. The ink, pen/quill and pounce bottles retain the original plain silver cylindrical mounts fitted with push fit hallmarked covers. The rim of each circular cover is encircled with applied moulded borders and bears the corresponding functional pierced decorated holes. This large silver ink Standish was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Henry Chawner. Such original ladies examples, in perfect condition, are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique inkstand...

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1780s English George III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Black Marble Plates Set
Black Marble Plates Set

Black Marble Plates Set

By Casa Mineral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Plates in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 2 H cm Medium: 16 D x 16 W x 2 H cm Large: 12 D x 12 W x 2 H cm. Product...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Silver Libra holder with reliefs
Silver Libra holder with reliefs

Silver Libra holder with reliefs

$210Sale Price|30% Off

Silver Libra holder with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pound holder with reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 19.51 grams. Dimensions: 3x1.5cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1910. ...

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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...

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17th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack
Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack

Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Distressed Industrial Look Desk Top Stationary Box Letter Rack A Desk top Letter rack, with 4 large pockets each with a metal label holder A Useful and Sturdy piece, the rack has be...

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1970s Rustic Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell

By Joseph Angell II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and red cranberry glass inkwell; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has a circular shaped domed form. The body of this exceptional antique inkwell is embellished with impressive pierced and embossed scrolling leaf decoration, accented with pensile, baluster style bead motifs. The ornamentation to the body incorporates five oval cartouches; four are ornamented with an embossed male profile: two bearded males and two in a soldier's helmet. The cartouche to the anterior surface of the inkwell features the contemporary engraved crest of a stag encompassed with a garter and the motto 'God and my Honour'. The intricate sterling silver body of the inkwell incorporates five conical shaped pen receivers. The swept waisted upper portion of this antique inkwell is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with engraved simplified leaf decoration. The cover is surmounted with an impressive embossed three-dimensional bust of a male figure in robes. This antique inkwell retains the original and substantial red cranberry glass ink bottle liner, with a cut glass star motif to the underside; the cranberry glass liner is highly desirable. This exceptional silver and glass inkwell is supported by five swept feet, ornamented with a continuation of scrolling leaf and circular motif decoration from the body. This exceptional example of Victorian silverware, crafted by the renowned London silversmith Joseph Angell II, is the finest example of its type Condition This antique ink bottle...

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1850s British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clear Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight
Clear Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight

Clear Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand-blown, clear, oblong, art glass paperweight features a clear hand-blown center ring with several controlled bubbles atop and below with the faintest hints of orange dash around ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight

Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue, orange, white and bubbles Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. Created in the manner...

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

Materials

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

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow go...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s
ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

An artist made pen holder in heavy stock solid bronze. This is number 1 of 33 made. This very interesting and brutalist' perceived piece is made from a fragment of an industrial worm...

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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1950's Vintage Stationery Collection
1950's Vintage Stationery Collection

1950's Vintage Stationery Collection

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Vintage Stationery Collection. The set comprises six items as photographed. Sold as decorative items only Workshop Report: Our workshop team inspect every product and carry ...

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1950s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight

Located in Spencertown, NY

The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Two Peter Max Op Pop Mod Disco Era Mens Wide Ties
Two Peter Max Op Pop Mod Disco Era Mens Wide Ties

Two Peter Max Op Pop Mod Disco Era Mens Wide Ties

By Peter Max

Located in Ferndale, MI

Two brightly colored ties in abstract design by Peter Max. On the wide side 4.75" at 54" long. Sold and labeled by famous mid west clothing store Hughes Hatcher Suffrin. Signed with ...

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

Materials

Silk

Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted with Rabbit Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted with Rabbit Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted with Rabbit Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Sofina Porzellan

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted Easter rabbit in black and white colors. The rabbit is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts...

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2010s German Country Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century
Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Very charming Travel Inkwell in leather with a Count`s Crown, probably early 18th Century. Nice patina with some wear. See pictures. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910
Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910

Antique Early 20th Century Desk Set by Thornhill & Co London Circa 1910

By Thornhill

Located in London, GB

Travel back in time with this impressive antique desk set by Thornhill & Co, London, dating back to circa 1910. Crafted with care and wrapped in rugged Nile crocodile skin, this se...

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1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crocodile, Alligator

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold
Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and unique european art glass paperweight. Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

French Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All with Zodiac Symbols
French Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All with Zodiac Symbols

French Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All with Zodiac Symbols

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Miami, FL

French Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All with 12 Zodiac Symbols Bronze that makes a great key holder/vide-poche, Zodiac Bronze Vide Poche. The symbols are absolutely beautiful, they...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture
Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture

Art Deco Period Onyx Marble Catchall Female Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A brass female dancer sculpture and green onyx marble base vide-poche catchall, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Sculpture's head is resin and body with a gold overlay on b...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

Large 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 Nor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage Terracotta Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Vintage Terracotta Ashtray, Italy 1970s

Vintage Terracotta Ashtray, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage terracotta Ashtray, 1970s. Hand painted and signed on rear.  2 x 13 x 10 cm. Good conditions!

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1970s Unknown Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles
Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

Pair of Late Victorian English Bone Letter Openers with Sterling Silver Handles

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Softwood

Opens letters in silver with symbols of Portugal, profusely embossed Aviz sword
Opens letters in silver with symbols of Portugal, profusely embossed Aviz sword

Opens letters in silver with symbols of Portugal, profusely embossed Aviz sword

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver letter opener cut out with symbols of Portugal, Aviz sword profusely embossed. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 111.61 grams. Dime...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox
Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox

Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox

By Robert Frederick Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver galleried double inkstand; an addition to our ornamental office silverware collection This exceptional...

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1910s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

XX Century Silver Plated Hare Inkwell
XX Century Silver Plated Hare Inkwell

XX Century Silver Plated Hare Inkwell

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Decorative XX century inkwell or box representing a silver plated hare.

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass
Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass

Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of natural curiosity and vintage charm into your space with this unique Vintage Boho magnifying glass featuring a distinctive branch handle. The handle, crafted from or...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood

Round Coasters set in black marble
Round Coasters set in black marble

Round Coasters set in black marble

Located in Mexico City, MX

Set of four round coasters in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-1...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Blackened Brass Teardrop Handle by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Blackened Brass Teardrop Handle by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Blackened Brass Teardrop Handle by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Blackened Brass Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm Materials: Blackened brass. The Planchart Handle is a bold, unique utilitarian object, created in ho...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

An outstanding testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was m...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Latex

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern
American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

American Mixed Metal Paper Knife in Archaeological Medallion Pattern

By Hayes & McFarland 1, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Medallion mixed metal paper knife, ca 1890. Cruciform with silver profiles “hewn” from the irregular hand-hammered copper body. The “salvaged” version, based on the archaeological ex...

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Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base
Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Crystal

Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's
Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's

Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage Italian paper holder organizer with a top handle from the 1950's. This Mid-Century piece would be a wonderful addition to any home office, library or kitchen. We al...

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Paperweight A stunning example of traditional Murano craftsmanship, this hand-blown Italian art glass paperweight showcases the timeles...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940
French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers are made of Macassar wood. The wings, tail & cockpit are metal with a chrome finish....

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1940s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Chrome

Vintage Glass Ashtray, 1970s
Vintage Glass Ashtray, 1970s

Vintage Glass Ashtray, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage glass ashtray is an elegant glass decorative object, realized during the 1970s. A very elegant glass ashtray. Good conditions exc...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Carved Golden Fluorite and Black Onyx Bowl with Foot
Mid-Century Carved Golden Fluorite and Black Onyx Bowl with Foot

Mid-Century Carved Golden Fluorite and Black Onyx Bowl with Foot

Located in Toronto, ON

This stunning mid-century bowl is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, carved from gold tone fluorite, and beautifully enhanced with a rim and base of natural black onyx. The rich,...

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1950s American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell - 20th
Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell - 20th

Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell - 20th

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Jean Claude Dresse / Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell Vide Poche - 1970s - Belgium - decoration Measures : 13.5cmx13.5cm H:5cm Materials : Epoxy - Pearl Oyster Shell ...

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20th Century French Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

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

Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen and Letter Desk Set 20th Century
Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen and Letter Desk Set 20th Century

Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen and Letter Desk Set 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

PERSIAN KHATAM MARQUETRY PEN AND LETTER DESK SET 20th century Khatam marquetry covered wooden rectangular serpentine front base with drawer. Letter holder with two brass tip pen res...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré and Enamel Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze and enamel desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century M...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers White Cloud Italian Art Glass Sculpture

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, unusual large vintage Murano hand blown orange millefiori flowers, on a white cotton cloud, Italian art glass decorative abstract sculpture / paperweight. The piece is doc...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener
Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Deco Style Modernist Silver Female Figure Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular and very unique letter opener. Silver plate or Pewter, however it's the design that makes the piece so great. A compliment to any desk, or work station, in a residence ...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

French “Bleu de Nevers” Faience Smoking Service Tray, by Montagnon
French “Bleu de Nevers” Faience Smoking Service Tray, by Montagnon

French “Bleu de Nevers” Faience Smoking Service Tray, by Montagnon

By Antoine Montagnon

Located in Dallas, TX

This lovely French “service fumeur en faïence”, or earthenware smoking service, has five pieces: a tray, and four pots of various sizes. Although every smoking set is unique, we presume theses pots are a tobacco pot to store the dried leaves, an ash receptacle, a pot for holding papers to hand roll cigarettes and/or cigars and a pot for keeping matches. Our set was produced in Nevers, France in the 19th century by Montagnon, the oldest earthenware factory in France. Originally called manufacture du Bout du monde (“End of the World factory”), the factory was founded in 1648. By 1875, the factory had fallen on hard times and was bought by Antoine Montagnon. Within the five years, it was the only faïencerie left in Nevers. Montagnon was successful for over a century but eventually ceased operations in 2015. The production date of our smoking service set is from the late 1800s. Glazed earthenware was introduced from Italy to Nevers in the mid-16th century. The town already had existing porcelain factories and the area was flush with clay deposits that could be used in pottery. This allowed the influx of Italian potters in Nevers to begin producing Faience pieces. For the next 300 years, Nevers was the center for French Faience manufacturing. This smoking set has been decorated with painted birds, rinceaux of flowers and ornamental motifs. The blue background color is called Persian blue, and was extensively used as a ground color on Nevers Faience...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Faience

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s
Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s

Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe, circa 1960s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's roo...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

By Louis Dage

Located in Lisbon, PT

A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, A French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.
Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Antique English Novelty Duck Letter Opener by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A rare and highly collectable letter opener made from solid English sterling silver with the handle mounted with a charming Duck figure. The underside is fully hallmarked London ...

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1920s British Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier
Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Antique Iron Sunflower Floral Magnifier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This unique and rare magnifier has a lovely hand painted sunflower. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the incredible antique handle. He is th...

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ancient Travel Toiletry Set, England, 19th Century
Ancient Travel Toiletry Set, England, 19th Century

Ancient Travel Toiletry Set, England, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Travel Toiletry set is an original decorative object realized in the 20th century. Lacquered mahogany box with golden brass finish with lock (key miss...

Category

19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style
Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A great deco...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Marble

Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian
Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian

Domed Sunflower Paperweight by John Derian

By John Derian

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful domed art glass sunflower paperweight by John Derian, circa 1978. The paperweight is in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.5"D x 1.75"...

Category

Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

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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