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Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.
Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.

Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960's.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Tesla Manufacturer Made in Czechoslovakia Fully Functional Beautiful Decoration Good Original condition

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife letter opener depicting a dachshund head, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

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

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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

David Rosales Gemstone Pen Southwest Native American Lapis Turquoise Ruby
David Rosales Gemstone Pen Southwest Native American Lapis Turquoise Ruby

David Rosales Gemstone Pen Southwest Native American Lapis Turquoise Ruby

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptionally handsome ballpoint pen, attributed to the celebrated Native American jewelry designer David Rosales, renowned for his intricate gemstone inlay work and distinctive S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Metal

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors
Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Italian Craftsmanship Hand Painted Porcelain Tray Blue and Gold Colors

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Italian craftsmanship pocket tray decorated with 4 different horses gold and blue border. Entirely made in Florence by our master craftsmen. Artecornici design produces hand col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case
Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case

Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted vintage desk set from Solingen, Germany, comprising a pair of precision steel scissors and a matching letter opener, housed in its original red leather sleeve. Known...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Telephone by TESLA, made in the 1980's. Made of Plastic and Metal. Beautiful decoration. Original condition.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray
Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a Bronze Dresser Tray

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th C Effigy of Mephistopheles on a bronze dresser tray. Leaning into the tray with a contemplative pose and conniving expression. Best known for his role in Faust. Caught in h...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener
19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener

19th Century French Art Nouveau Brass and Bone Letter Opener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris, this lovely Brass and bone art nouveau letter opener has a beautiful patina that will give your desk or work space a new sense of sophistic...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter P
1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter P

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters - Letter P

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Original Large French Metal Shop Signage Letters. We recently salvaged a signage company on the west coast of France and sourced a large batch of amazing original signage lett...

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1950s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand

Located in East Hampton, NY

Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.

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Early 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.   

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20th Century Gothic Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight
Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight

Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A late 1970s model of a Boeing Air Plane. Probably a Jumbo Jet - Type 747 that was launched in 1969. The plane itself is made from chrome-plated brass and the wheels from another kin...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

William McDonald for Rookwood Pottery Collie Dog Bookends, circa 1926
William McDonald for Rookwood Pottery Collie Dog Bookends, circa 1926

William McDonald for Rookwood Pottery Collie Dog Bookends, circa 1926

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This handsome pair of American art pottery bookends were designed by William McDonald, (1864-1931) for acclaimed Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio. The bookends have been made in the form of Rough...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s
Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s

Erotic / Nude Women Bronze Sculpture Table Bell Push, Austria, 1900´s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Erotic / nude women bronze sculpture table bell push - Austria 1900´s Talk about hard to find items! This impossible to believe bell push is the only erotic bell push we have ever se...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Woven Palm Beach Regency Tissue Box
Vintage Coastal Woven Palm Beach Regency Tissue Box

Vintage Coastal Woven Palm Beach Regency Tissue Box

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage coastal white wicker tissue box. Hand woven wicker and wooden bead accents. Has been repainted and top coated with lacquer. 10.5" wide 6" deep 3.5" tall

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Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Wicker

Set of 3, Lavender, Cedar, Grapefruit, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode by UMÉ Studio
Set of 3, Lavender, Cedar, Grapefruit, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode by UMÉ Studio

Set of 3, Lavender, Cedar, Grapefruit, Hand-Poured Soap, Erode by UMÉ Studio

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the dai...

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2010s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Hermes Tape Dispenser
Hermes Tape Dispenser

Hermes Tape Dispenser

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage Hermès tape dispenser in silver with a brass belt buckle detail. Hermès PARIS, Made In France stamped on outer rim. Dispenser has a lid whi...

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1980s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Italian Curved Glass and Metal Magazine Holder, FIAM, 1980s
Italian Curved Glass and Metal Magazine Holder, FIAM, 1980s

Italian Curved Glass and Metal Magazine Holder, FIAM, 1980s

Located in Meda, MB

1980s magazine holder produced in Italy by FIAM. It is completely in curved and tempered glass and painted metal.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera

A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With An Ensar Anastigmat 75mm F4.5 Fixed Lens With Epsilon Shutter & A Watameter Accessory Rangefinder "The Rolls Royce of Rangefinders" The first 16-20 model dates back from 1950. In 1951 there was a second version, and a third one in 1953 Ensign Selfix 16-20 specs200 4 speed Epsilon shutter 75 mm Ensar lens f/4.5 to f/22 Flash sync socket Cable release socket Tripod bush on bottom of camera and on lens...

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

Materials

Metal

Infinity Design Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled
Infinity Design Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled

Infinity Design Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of mesmerizing glass bubble/ bullecante balls have an infinity design. They have a label on the bottom that says Tani Sun Designer with SPIIS 5976. They can be glass sculpt...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece
Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece with decorative brass ends which both fold flat and extend to hold more books securely The Slide is 6” high and...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire
Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

Ernest Cambeau Paris 1920 Art Deco Box .950 Sterling Silver with Ceylon Sapphire

By Ernest Combeau

Located in Miami, FL

A hinged box designed by Ernest Cambeau. A beautiful hinged box, created in Paris France by the silversmith Ernest Cambeau, back in the 1920. This box has been crafted in a cushio...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte

Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

it is an object from other times, not only because it was produced more than sixty years ago but because the calendar, with the advent of technology, is an object that was previously in disuse. This Calendar, which can be dated between the 1950s and 1960s, has the particularity of never "expiring" and of being, as the name suggests, Perpetual. There is no year but only days and months which, printed on rolled paper, can be changed indefinitely thanks to those little black knobs. Certainly produced in Italy, this vintage table calendar...

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

Materials

Chrome

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a
A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very a

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very attractive piece, the box is made walnut and is sign written with local advertisements The cabinet has...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Pen Holder in Prestigious Genuine Leather RITLUX - 11 x 10 cm
Pen Holder in Prestigious Genuine Leather RITLUX - 11 x 10 cm

Pen Holder in Prestigious Genuine Leather RITLUX - 11 x 10 cm

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The Ritlux Prestigious Genuine Leather Pen Holder is an accessory of the LIMAC Design® Class line, for the Office and meeting rooms. This essential desk accessory with an original an...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.

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Early 20th Century Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852

Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight, New England Glass Co., 1852

By New England Glass Company

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852. The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...

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Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo

Decorative Paperweights '8' in Black / White / Red Terrazzo

By Bentu Design

Located in Paris, IDF

'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail. Set of three pieces. Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Handwrought Three Metal Signed Copper, Brass and Silver-Plate Small Bowl
Vintage Handwrought Three Metal Signed Copper, Brass and Silver-Plate Small Bowl

Vintage Handwrought Three Metal Signed Copper, Brass and Silver-Plate Small Bowl

Located in North Miami, FL

This Mid-Century Modern vintage handwrought Mexican 3 metal bowl is sliced in metals like a pie. Brass, copper and silver-plate. it has copper footed 3 ball feet. It was professional...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 4 pcs Controlled Bubbles Clear Glass Paperweights
Set of 4 pcs Controlled Bubbles Clear Glass Paperweights

Set of 4 pcs Controlled Bubbles Clear Glass Paperweights

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set of 4 vintage art glass controlled bubbles in clear glass, 4”-3”. Collectible and decorative.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight
6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight

6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight

Located in Boca Raton, FL

6” Large Controlled Bubble Clear Glass Paperweight, rare collectible.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1970s Vintage Glass Writing Desk Set from Italy, Good Condition
1970s Vintage Glass Writing Desk Set from Italy, Good Condition

1970s Vintage Glass Writing Desk Set from Italy, Good Condition

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Writing Desk realized in Italy in 1970s. Only one original pen available. Very good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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

Finely Carved 'Black Forest' Pipe Stand

By Black Forest

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

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

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina
1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina

1914 René Lalique - Paperweight Deux Aigles Two Eagles Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Deux Aigles" (two eagles) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition.  height: 8 cm base: 10 cm x 8 cm Félix Marcilh...

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1910s European Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924
Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

Antique sterling silver Treasury ink stand made by Tessiers of Bond Street 1924

By Tessier, London 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1924 by Tessiers Ltd., this handsome, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the classic Treasury style, with cast scroll handles, and fou...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass
Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass

Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass Item e7255 A beautiful little brass statue of a bear chained to a tree stump. The bear's head can be opened. The figure can be used as a bo...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's
Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's

Unique Small Aluminum "Hood" Foot Advertising Paperweight, circa 1960's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique Small Aluminum Foot Paperweight Advertising: " 'Hood' double arrow logo" "in vintage as found condition"

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

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Hermès Ebony Brush
1950s Hermès Ebony Brush

1950s Hermès Ebony Brush

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Hermès clothing brush. Made from rare Ebony Macassar wood, boar bristles and brass. This brush is meant to preserve the life and appearance o...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Spécimen Marble Surtout De Table
Spécimen Marble Surtout De Table

Spécimen Marble Surtout De Table

Located in Spencertown, NY

The table stand with orange/red marble border enclosing 25 different marble samples on a black slate base and four gilt bronze feet.

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20th Century Italian Grand Tour Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

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

Modern Designer Regenerated Leather Desk Set DONIO - 2 Pieces
Modern Designer Regenerated Leather Desk Set DONIO - 2 Pieces

Modern Designer Regenerated Leather Desk Set DONIO - 2 Pieces

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

DONIO is a designer leather desk set, produced by LIMAC Design. This original combination of desk accessories, made by the skilled hands of our craftsmen, will give an elegant and re...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved
Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Rare 19th century Swiss Black Forest ''Dog"' Ink Jar desk decoration hand carved

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully Carved Black Forest Ink Jar, Late 19th Century, Switzerland A gorgeous and finely crafted Black Forest style ink jar dating from the late 19th century, created in Switze...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that can be converted into a travel writing desk/travel secretary with a green leather to...

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1860s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Helle Mardahl Bonbonniere Dish
Helle Mardahl Bonbonniere Dish

Helle Mardahl Bonbonniere Dish

$429Sale Price|30% Off

Helle Mardahl Bonbonniere Dish

By Helle Mardahl

Located in Rochester, England

Inspired by the whimsical charm of a candy shop, the Helle Mardahl Bonbonniere is a delightful work of art. Meticulously crafted in Denmark, each dish is entirely unique, with organi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

A collection of four 19th century iron keys
A collection of four 19th century iron keys

A collection of four 19th century iron keys

Located in Buchanan, MI

A collection of four 19th century iron keys, great patina

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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight
Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown fish in green glass and bubbles Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is created in the manner of designer Alfredo Barbini and the Cenedese com...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Leather Desk Pad QULUX - Italian Craftsmanship - 60 x 40 cm
Modern Leather Desk Pad QULUX - Italian Craftsmanship - 60 x 40 cm

Modern Leather Desk Pad QULUX - Italian Craftsmanship - 60 x 40 cm

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The QULUX design desk pad in real leather is a leather desk accessory from the LIMAC Design® Class line, made in prestigious cuoietto leather. Made with the collaboration of Italian...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

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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