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Desk Accessories For Sale
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

Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design
Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design

Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Plato Table Tray by Stem Design Dimensions: D 11.5 x W 20 x H 2.5 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 2 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us. A compact accent tray with tapered walls and rounded corners, Plato boasts a simple design to reveal an arresting surface texture. It is ideal for holding smaller objects like stationery, keys, watches, jewelry, or glasses. Imagined on your center table, console, or night-stand, the tray is sand-cast in aluminum and brass. The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime. Stem is a contemporary Indian product...

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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood
HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood

HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of modernist bookends. This is a very decorative pair of bookends created during the mid-century modernist period, back in 1960. The bookends have been crafted in the shape of ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s This elegant letter and document clip from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The c...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

Gilt Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1880s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Set of Two Cut Glass Dresser Cologne Bottles with Sterling
Set of Two Cut Glass Dresser Cologne Bottles with Sterling

Set of Two Cut Glass Dresser Cologne Bottles with Sterling

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of cut glass dresser bottles with Sterling collars. Smaller bottle has a chip on the stopper. Other than that they are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear....

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1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Silver-Tone Fox Head Paper Clip, Desk Accessory
Vintage Silver-Tone Fox Head Paper Clip, Desk Accessory

Vintage Silver-Tone Fox Head Paper Clip, Desk Accessory

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage sculptural paper clip designed in the form of a fox head, cast in a silver-tone metal. The piece features finely detailed fur, expressive eyes, and sharply pointed ears, givi...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio
Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio

Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap by Umé Studio

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic Measures : ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall. ~ 87g e3.1oz Jasmine Ylang Ylang...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

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

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

Located in Marbella, ES

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

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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble

Located in Carrara, MS

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

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Vintage Underwood Typewriter
Vintage Underwood Typewriter

Vintage Underwood Typewriter

By Underwood Universal

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Underwood standard typewriter was made in USA. This typewriter features black keys. The carriage advances very smoothly and the return, spacing, bell and all other features wo...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids
Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids

Silver inkwell with grape motifs, bell, sandpit & hinged lids

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs in the shape of bunches of grapes and vines, a bell, a sandpit, pen holders and hinged lids. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto ...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.
Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.

By Samuel Jacob

Located in Trieste, IT

Silver and cut crystal inkwell from Morning Star ship made by Samuel Jacob. Silver part has a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. 13.5 Diameter 6.5 High

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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte
Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte

Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte

By Sergio Dello Strologo, Xilarte

Located in Austin, TX

A highly sculptural Mid-Century pen or pencil holder and temper by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte, Milano, Italy. Crafted of finely figured, turned walnut. The 12 slender, cylind...

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works
Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works

Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works

By Lamartine

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lamartine (Alphonse de). Complete published and unpublished works. Paris, at the author's, 1860-1863. 36 volumes in-8 (of 41), half green grief, spine decorated, smooth edges (contem...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage Aluminium and Brass Flip Calendar Stand by David Marshall
Vintage Aluminium and Brass Flip Calendar Stand by David Marshall

Vintage Aluminium and Brass Flip Calendar Stand by David Marshall

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

Aluminium and brass flip-calendar stand (circa 1980s) by David Marshall. This piece is weighty, visually stunning and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the right...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications

Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: javali I Title. Weight: 740.45 grams. Dimensions:. Content: 833/1000...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Piero Fornasetti Crystal Paperweight Sphere, Italian Design, 1970s
Piero Fornasetti Crystal Paperweight Sphere, Italian Design, 1970s

Piero Fornasetti Crystal Paperweight Sphere, Italian Design, 1970s

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy. This spherical piece features the hauntingly beautiful gaze of Lina Cavalieri, F...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style. The bronze tree branch decorations are very delicate. The alabaster plates on the two main sides give a very luminou...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Italian modern round doorstop in multicolor Murano glass, 1980s
Italian modern round doorstop in multicolor Murano glass, 1980s

Italian modern round doorstop in multicolor Murano glass, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round doorstop in multicolor Murano glass, 1980s Round Murano glass doorstop. The glass is made of multicolored rods. It features a shallow bowl in the center. It can ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Carl Auböck Model #4982 Hook in Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #4982 Hook in Nickel

Carl Auböck Model #4982 Hook in Nickel

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck model #4982 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

Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees
Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees

Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees

Located in Toronto, ON

This unusual pair of semi-precious palm trees consist of Tiger's Eye trunks and Malachite leaves. These trees can be used as bookends or can remain as decorative items.

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2010s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite

French Empire Bronze of a Woman
French Empire Bronze of a Woman

French Empire Bronze of a Woman

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

This Empire ormolu head of a woman was made as a furniture mount in France around 1810, and probably adorned a bed. In any case, closer to our own time, it was deemed worthy of mount...

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Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite Hand-Crafted Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope SLOPE 58 Brass front shield could be personalised with engraving. The top and front have...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Admiral Bust Pencil Holder in Patinated Metal
Antique Admiral Bust Pencil Holder in Patinated Metal

Antique Admiral Bust Pencil Holder in Patinated Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Toby Jug pencil holder fashioned in patinated metal as an admirals head. Made in England circa 1880-1920s. Strong and rich patina. No markings. Measurements: H: 11 cm, Diameter: ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Howard Miller Domed Barometer
Howard Miller Domed Barometer

Howard Miller Domed Barometer

By Howard Miller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant mechanical decorative object.

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1960s North American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Comprising different types of animals in different sizes , including giraff...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Travertine, Marble

White quartz desk organizer, Italy 1980s
White quartz desk organizer, Italy 1980s

White quartz desk organizer, Italy 1980s

Located in Firenze, IT

White quartz desk organizer Italy 1980s H 8 cm - 22 × 8 cm. Conditions: excellent condition consistent with age and use.

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz

Gilded silver filigree notepad with Portuguese crown coat of arms
Gilded silver filigree notepad with Portuguese crown coat of arms

Gilded silver filigree notepad with Portuguese crown coat of arms

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded silver filigree notepad with Portuguese crown coat of arms. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Eagle head. Weight: 187.48 grams. Dimensions: 11x9.5cm. Conte...

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20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic
Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic

Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic

Located in London, GB

Surrealist paperweight sculptures have eyes screen printed on sharp cut acrylic shapes. The eyes reflect on the different angles and depending on your position they are visible or va...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Industrial Art Deco Triple Beveled Mirrors by Apex
Industrial Art Deco Triple Beveled Mirrors by Apex

Industrial Art Deco Triple Beveled Mirrors by Apex

By APEX

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco triple mirror adjustable forward and backward motion featuring three bevel mirrors, wonderful scale and proportion, metal, Industrial yet sleek, elegant design, mint origina...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

This sophisticated Art Deco black and gold desk set is a stunning example of 1920s elegance. Crafted from sleek black glass with luxurious brass detailing, it exudes timeless style. ...

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1920s American Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sailing Boat art deco sculpture white metal
Sailing Boat art deco sculpture white metal

Sailing Boat art deco sculpture white metal

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Saiboat white metal, circa 1900 pewter elcrtro plated base in wood.  

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Early 20th Century German Sporting Art Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Perfume Diffuser.
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Perfume Diffuser.

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Perfume Diffuser.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Contemporary coloured crystal perfume diffuser. Contemporary perfume diffuser in cut and coloured crystal. A beautiful diffuser vase not only enhances the visual appeal of a space, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...

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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook
Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkst...

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head

Located in Chonburi, TH

This exquisite cast bronze sprung hinged letter/document clip from France circa 1880 is a stunning example of functional artistry. Crafted in the form of a crane's head, it embodies ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Silver fountain pen with triple gold trim and pine cone-shaped pommel
Silver fountain pen with triple gold trim and pine cone-shaped pommel

Silver fountain pen with triple gold trim and pine cone-shaped pommel

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fountain pen with triple gold stripe and pine cone-shaped pommel. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 35.76 grams. Dimensions: 19c...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Desk Accessory, Macassar Wood and Metal Inkwell and Blotter, circa 1930
Art Deco Desk Accessory, Macassar Wood and Metal Inkwell and Blotter, circa 1930

Art Deco Desk Accessory, Macassar Wood and Metal Inkwell and Blotter, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco modernist desk accessory was crafted in France, circa 1930. The exceptional ensemble features a double inkwell with a pen holder and a matching blotter. The sl...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon
Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

By Andre Vigneau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Really rare tray by the photographer and designer André Vigneau for the gallery Steph Simon in 1957.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970’s Gucci Leather and Faux Bamboo 5 piece Desk Set
Vintage 1970’s Gucci Leather and Faux Bamboo 5 piece Desk Set

Vintage 1970’s Gucci Leather and Faux Bamboo 5 piece Desk Set

By Gucci

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful 1970’s vintage desk set in hand crafted leather with the famed Gucci Faux Bamboo accent handles. There are 5 pieces in the desk set. The blotter, which is a tri-fold and ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage 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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