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Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Corners
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Corners

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter Corners

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener
Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener

Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Nature Chestnut Leaves Gilt Bronze Gold Letter Opener France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 23.5cm This nature-inspired letter opener was craf...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1970’s Italian Hand Made Zebra Hide Desk Organizer
1970’s Italian Hand Made Zebra Hide Desk Organizer

1970’s Italian Hand Made Zebra Hide Desk Organizer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We acquired this desk accessory along with a wonderful Gucci desk set from a local Palm Springs estate. These desk items were purchased in the 1970’s. The Gucci desk set is available...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

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

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten. We sourced these from the US. Extraordinary original 1940's new old stock, never used, incredible graphics. Listing is for a p...

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1940s European Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...

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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

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

1960, Vintage Wooden Shelf, Italian Manufacture
1960, Vintage Wooden Shelf, Italian Manufacture

1960, Vintage Wooden Shelf, Italian Manufacture

Located in Milano, Lombardia

1960, Vintage wooden shelf, Italian manufacture. Vintage wooden shelf from the 1960s, Italian production. Thanks to its dimensions, the shelf ad...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

1940's Colour Card Thread - New Old Stock - Mixed Set Of Ten
1940's Colour Card Thread - New Old Stock - Mixed Set Of Ten

1940's Colour Card Thread - New Old Stock - Mixed Set Of Ten

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Colour Card Thread – New Old Stock – Mixed Set Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since t...

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1940s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

String

Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s
Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s

Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Theatrical dancing figure by Josef Lorenzl. Austria 1920´s Austrian silvered metal figure of theatrical dancer, raised on an marble base.   We have specialized in the sale o...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960
Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960

Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960

By Tomado

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a rare functional mid-century modern desk accessory or office waste-basket designed by Tomado, Holland, circa 1960. The oval shape features a light gray metal structure with ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Leather Table Tray ALESSIA by ARIA HOME - Large - Color: Clay
Leather Table Tray ALESSIA by ARIA HOME - Large - Color: Clay

Leather Table Tray ALESSIA by ARIA HOME - Large - Color: Clay

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

Where objects breathe. The ALESSIA Collection features generously proportioned console trays with minimalist design, created to highlight compositions with lightness and intention....

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mid Century / Modern -  Acrylic / Lucite Sculpture Abstract, 1960s
Mid Century / Modern -  Acrylic / Lucite Sculpture Abstract, 1960s

Mid Century / Modern - Acrylic / Lucite Sculpture Abstract, 1960s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mid Century / Modern - Acrylic / Lucite Sculpture Abstract, 1960s We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1995. If you have any questio...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Acrylic

George Petersen Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Organizer / Letter Tray, 1960s
George Petersen Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Organizer / Letter Tray, 1960s

George Petersen Danish Modern Rosewood Desk Organizer / Letter Tray, 1960s

Danish midcentury modern desk organizer designed by Georg Petersens and crafted in richly figured rosewood veneer. The piece features three horizontal letter trays and a series of ve...

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

Materials

Rosewood

Stamp box in rosewood with embossed silver applications and set on four feet
Stamp box in rosewood with embossed silver applications and set on four feet

Stamp box in rosewood with embossed silver applications and set on four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Stamp box in rosewood with raised silver applications and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 148.09 grams. Dimensio...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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

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

Set of Four Carl Auböck Brass Objects
Set of Four Carl Auböck Brass Objects

Set of Four Carl Auböck Brass Objects

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Set of four Carl Auböck brass objects. Includes Carl Auböck model #4072/G 'Rooster' brass bell, model #3600 'Crown' brass bowl, model #3514 brass bowl and model #4224 'Hand' brass ...

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

Materials

Brass

Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition
Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition

Silver paper clip with King Luiz for the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver paper clip with the figure of King D. Luiz and alluding to the Lisbon Agricultural Exhibition. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: ...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Palermo, PA

This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Brian Lonsway Large Paperweight, American Art Studio Glass, 1997
Brian Lonsway Large Paperweight, American Art Studio Glass, 1997

Brian Lonsway Large Paperweight, American Art Studio Glass, 1997

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso tech...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century
Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century

Marmo Gialo and Bronze Stamp Box, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Italian Grand Tour stamp box, 19th century.

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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Siena Marble

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver
WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1960 Dominoes Box Set In Carved Wood & .925 Sterling Silver

By William Spratling

Located in Miami, FL

Box of dominoes set designed by William Spratling. This is a decorative desk box with a dominoes set created in Taxco Mexico by the silversmith and jewelry designer William Spratlin...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Postmodern Lucite “Golden Egg” Paperweight, “For a Good Egg” circa 1970s
Postmodern Lucite “Golden Egg” Paperweight, “For a Good Egg” circa 1970s

Postmodern Lucite “Golden Egg” Paperweight, “For a Good Egg” circa 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Postmodern Lucite “Golden Egg” Paperweight, “For a Good Egg,” circa 1970s A playful and iconic vintage paperweight, featuring a metallic gold egg encapsulated within a clear Lucite c...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Art Nouveau Ink Blotter by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna
Art Nouveau Ink Blotter by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna

Art Nouveau Ink Blotter by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna

By Robert Oerley

Located in Vienna, AT

Jugendstil ink blotter designed by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna. Robert Oerley (1876-1945) was an Austrian architect. Robert Oerley had many membersh...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Desk Accessories

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Wood

Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century
Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century

Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century Desk letter holder with rectangular base in red marble. The structure is parallelepiped-shaped w...

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20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims. Made in the late Napoleon III period in France, around 1870-1880. Bombay shaped fron...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find. The crystal top is m...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Mid Century Trio of Italian Brass and Glass Crane Bird Sculptures
Mid Century Trio of Italian Brass and Glass Crane Bird Sculptures

Mid Century Trio of Italian Brass and Glass Crane Bird Sculptures

Located in Toronto, ON

This spectacular trio of mid-century brass and glass crane sculptures is a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. The cranes are beautifully constructed, with each piec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Ribbons & Latticino Egg Sculpture Paperweight
Murano Glass Ribbons & Latticino Egg Sculpture Paperweight

Murano Glass Ribbons & Latticino Egg Sculpture Paperweight

By Venini, Seguso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano glass egg shaped abstract sculpture or paperweight features white filigrana or latticino filaments, intricately superimposed and intertwined within the clear glass wit...

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

Materials

Gold

1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Police Whistle And Badge Set
1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Police Whistle And Badge Set

1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Police Whistle And Badge Set

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Police Whistle And Badge Set. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched si...

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1960s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. Contact us bef...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901
Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Magnifying Glass, Birmingham, 1901

Located in Spencertown, NY

The curling glass handle with silver mount connecting to magnifying glass.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand
Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand

Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand

Located in Torino, IT

A fine and impressive antique George II crested sterling silver double partners inkstand with three silver mounted finely cut-glass inkwells. The body of the inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated border to the rim. The square cut-glass bottles Stand in three separated pierced gallery frames. This antique inkstand...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Desk Accessories

Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Inkwell by Silver Crest, Bronze, United States, 1920s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage Inkwell designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design. Origi...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff
Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff

Vintage Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Letter Opener by Allan Scharff

By Georg Jensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish organically shaped paper knife in brushed stainless steel. Designed by Allan Scharff in 90s and manufactured at Georg Jensen in Denmark. Marked: Georg Jensen, Denmark. ...

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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell
Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with sterling silver tops. Maker JJ, made in Sheffield, England in 1891. A great gift and ad...

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1890s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Square Marble Tray
Large Square Marble Tray

Large Square Marble Tray

By Michaël Verheyden

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Large square tray designed by Michael Verheyden is a sophisticated piece available in different marbles and two sizes serving a number of functions in any...

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2010s Belgian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Magnifying Glass

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze Graduate pattern magnifying glass By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather Our leather desk mats are made of vegetable tanned s...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

By C. Charles

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell
Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell

Silver doorbell with relief capsule on the bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver table bell with relief capsule and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 317.28 grams. Dimensions: 9x11.5cm. Content: ...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960
20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960

20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Paperweight made of massive steel in a playing die shape. The play dice rests on one of its corners on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era...

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

Materials

Steel

Brass Starfish Paperweight, Vintage Decor, Wall-Mountable, 1970s
Brass Starfish Paperweight, Vintage Decor, Wall-Mountable, 1970s

Brass Starfish Paperweight, Vintage Decor, Wall-Mountable, 1970s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass starfish paperweight. It has a hook on the back so it can also be hang on the wall.

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1970s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brutalist letter opener by David Marshall, bronze, Spain, 1970's
Brutalist letter opener by David Marshall, bronze, Spain, 1970's

Brutalist letter opener by David Marshall, bronze, Spain, 1970's

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist letter opener designed and crafter by sculptor David Marshall in Spain, 1970s. Rare sculpted item in bronze that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vin...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight, wood and bronze, Spain 1970
Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight, wood and bronze, Spain 1970

Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight, wood and bronze, Spain 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist sculpture designed and manufactured by ardisur in spain in the 1970s. Sculpture that can also be used as a paperweight, wood and bronze. Designer object that will...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box
Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box

Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box

By Gucci

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage Gucci desk accessory is a 22K gold plated letter opener featuring a dark green leather sheath and the iconic interlocking G emblem. Presented in its original green prese...

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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

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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