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Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso
Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon design, circa mid-20th century, I...

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears
A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Pair Victorian Casted and Gilded Iron Candle Stick with Bears A pair great Victorian casted iron candle sticks with gilded finish and marble base, Germany circa 1860. Each depicti...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Seal Initialled WJ Wivern IS Lion Profile George III Silver
Seal Initialled WJ Wivern IS Lion Profile George III Silver

Seal Initialled WJ Wivern IS Lion Profile George III Silver

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Chased with a wivern rampant above the initials ‘WJ’. Stamped 'IS' makers mark, the duty mark of 1795 with the King's profile and a lion passant (guardant) mark of London and other E...

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18th Century British George III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919
Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881-1971,) Guinea pig gilt bronze paperweight. Marked "Ed M Sandoz" near the lower edge, also with Susse Fres Ed mark. Description "COCHON D'INDE" Mod...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s
Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s

Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A sculptural object of tactile allure and visual intrigue, this Italian marble sphere dates to the 1980s and is meticulously carved from Breccia marble, prized for its dynamic veinin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Breccia Marble

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...

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1990s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stylized Sterling Modernism Trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico
Stylized Sterling Modernism Trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico

Stylized Sterling Modernism Trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico

By Juvento Lopez Reyes

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylized sterling modernism trinket Bowl by Juvento Lopez Reyes, Mexico.. In keeping with the modernist style, it has a clean and sleek design. No etching or work, just an edgy and m...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round fe...

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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Early 20th Century Brass Plaque by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Brass Plaque by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Brass Plaque by Bezalel School Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Bezalel brass plaque depicting a Jewish elder next to the Western Wall, made in Jerusalem, circa 1920, bearing a small metal label engraved "Bezalel Jeru...

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Early 20th Century Israeli Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box
Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box

Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality oak stationary box having a sloping front and a pair of oak doors opening to reveal a fitted interior, bearing a presentat...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set by Umé Studio
Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set by Umé Studio

Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set 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. Use: Brush wet hands or cloth over the soap's surfaces to create, lather, release the aromatic essential oils and reveal the changing slopes. As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Summit's designated dish. Certified organic Measure: 5" round x 2" tall 320g e11.6oz Bouton 5" round. Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard
Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard

By Bayard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome French saddle leather desk clock by Bayard in the style of Jacques Adnet. Excellent vintage condition. Keeps time and has an alarm. Great patin...

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1950s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Italian Onyx Marble Mail Desk Holder, Circa 1970s
Italian Onyx Marble Mail Desk Holder, Circa 1970s

Italian Onyx Marble Mail Desk Holder, Circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

An Italian onyx marble letter/mail holder with a brass‑tone frame, Modern style/70s Modern period, 1970s, Italy. A clean-lined desk accessory featuring an onyx base with translucent...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany
Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany, circa 1970s. A refined Hofbauer Ferrari crystal paperweight presented on its original wooden pedestal...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Hand or table brazier. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.
Hand or table brazier. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.

Hand or table brazier. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Hand or table brazier. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century. A small brazier for use on a desk or dais, with circular legs, a polygonal shape, curved lines, and vase-like finials, r...

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17th Century Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles
Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles

Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A solid hand-blown crystal sphere infused with delicate suspended bubbles, creating a captivating interplay of light and movement within the glass. Though smaller in scale, the piece...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal
Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a natural specimen. It's a malachite crystal stone. It makes for a nice paperweight, decorative object or collectible.

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20th Century Unknown Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand
Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand

Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand

By Tiffany & Co., Parker

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined expression of 1970s executive design, this vintage Parker Signature pen set pairs sleek modernist form with the enduring sophistication of solid brass. The elegant black an...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Red Lacquer Fountain Pen", France By Cartier
Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Red Lacquer Fountain Pen", France By Cartier

Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Red Lacquer Fountain Pen", France By Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Rīga, LV

Pen "Must de Cartier Trinity Red Lacquer & Gold Fountain Pen", Cartier, France, Paris, 2000s Additional Information: Materials: Gold, metal, lacquer, gilding Vintage Artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped. Beautiful light patina on the silver...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  

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19th Century Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Diskometal Inkwell designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Inkwell designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Inkwell designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Delicate Diskometal inkwell designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round, curvilinear diskometal bowl with a lidded inkwell at the center * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D45 *...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Located in London, by appointment only

Madagascan fossil tree trunk slice.  Measures: 25 cm. 29 cm. 5 cm.      

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Espresso Kaen Palo Santo Holder, Micro Ceramic Finish on Wood by Monics+Vieira
Espresso Kaen Palo Santo Holder, Micro Ceramic Finish on Wood by Monics+Vieira

Espresso Kaen Palo Santo Holder, Micro Ceramic Finish on Wood by Monics+Vieira

Located in Geneve, CH

Espresso Kaen Palo Santo Holder, Micro Ceramic Finish on Wood by Monics+Vieira. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 4 cm. Materials: Micro-Ceramic Finish over Wood. Micro-Ceramic Finish: An ancien...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Other

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

Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box
Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box

Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Belgian wooden jewelry box shaped like a bombe chest with three lockable drawers and ornate brass hardware and ornamentation.      

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20th Century Belgian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Metal

Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle

Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle

Located in Cookeville, TN

Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!

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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900

By Ruskin Pottery

Located in Stourbridge, West Midlands

A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar Simpson. A superb jewellery designer whose workmanship is of the very highest quality and pieces like this almost impossible to find as they are so rare. Of its type you will not find a better example. It is in flawless, original untouched condition, carries its original Ruskin pottery liner and is fully signed and hand numbered 'N/L/L 227' to the base. It measures 14.5cm in diameter and is 8.5cm in overall height. English: Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (1867-1945), British jewellery designer in the Arts & Crafts tradition. Born in Nottingham; his father, Henry Simpson...

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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Copper

Easter Porcelain Bowl Hand-Painted with Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Easter Porcelain Bowl Hand-Painted with Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

Easter Porcelain Bowl Hand-Painted with Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Sofina Porzellan

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted Easter rabbit in grey and white colors in country style. The Easter rabbit is sitting in the middle of the b...

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2010s German Country Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

By Jean Marie Pigalle

Located in Milano, IT

Inkwell with large base in green serpentine marble surmounted by two cup-shaped vases with lids and lion handles with the function of inkwells. In the center, a statue of Mercury wit...

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche with Seated Female Figure, Scandinavia, 1930s
Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche with Seated Female Figure, Scandinavia, 1930s

Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche with Seated Female Figure, Scandinavia, 1930s

Located in Hammarö, SE

A sculptural Scandinavian Art Deco bronze vide-poche or catchall dish from the 1930s, featuring a seated female nude figure at its center. The piece combines functional form with de...

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Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s
Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s

Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt). Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023". The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s
Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s

Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Beautiful desk box or casket made of leather and cut glass. Made in Italy of the 1970s. The box is trimmed with smooth leather, a fine black leather edge and finely finished stitc...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized cat sculpture / paperweight in emerald green by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity; ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage 19th century inkwell is beautifully designed with a detailed sculpted doré' bronze reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped g...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe Souvenir Building Architectural Penrest Letterstand
Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe Souvenir Building Architectural Penrest Letterstand

Sacré-Coeur, Arc de Triomphe Souvenir Building Architectural Penrest Letterstand

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This charming antique French souvenir desk accessory from the 20th century beautifully captures the romance of Paris in a compact and highly decorative form. Crafted as a letter hold...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

Materials

Acrylic

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th century Each measures: 1...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser
Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser

Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming vintage Italian tape dispenser, crafted in silver-plated brass and designed as a finely detailed parrot’s head. The sculptural parrot features textured plumage, a prominent curved beak and striking green glass eyes. The parrot head is mounted on a silver-plated metal base, with a curved arm ending in a serrated cutting edge for dispensing and cutting tape. A whimsical and highly decorative example of vintage Italian desk accessories...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack
French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Arts and Crafts, Copper Wall Hanging Letter Rack 2 Hand Beaten Copper wall pocket letter holders set on an Oak frame, the copper plates and the arts and crafts style depicti...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

This large and stylish 19th century French ecritoire is made of a beautiful burl elm veneer and ebonized wood with an intricate applique design to the top. An ecritoire is typical...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Metal

Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970
Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970

Hermès desk magnifying glass, Paris, France, ca. 1960-1970

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Desk Magnifying Glass, France, ca. 1960-1970 Impressive large-format magnifying glass made of silver-plated metal, signed Hermès Paris. The handle features a sculpture i...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style
19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Bronze Double Inkwell in Renaissance Revival Style was cast in bronze with extraordinary ambition and detail and is a fine example of the Renaissance revival styl...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Black Resin Box with Bird Duck Mosaic Inlay
Black Resin Box with Bird Duck Mosaic Inlay

Black Resin Box with Bird Duck Mosaic Inlay

By The Couroc Company

Located in New York, NY

A black resin rectangular box with mosaic inlaid mallard duck bird on pond with cattail plant flower; all inlaying was done by hand with natural materials...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

By Max Lange

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...

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Early 1900s German Beaux Arts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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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