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Desk Accessories For Sale
Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell
Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

Located in Paris, FR

Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on rosettes. Leobelisk model, topped by a seeded fruit. It features two covered cups decorate...

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1810s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage
20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

By Longchamp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Longchamp 20th century design black leather pipe holder Circa 1970 Original good condition Height 6 cm Longer 15 cm Large 8 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM
Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. This paperweight is made in Murano glass. It is a "Tutti frutti" model. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be con...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus
Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Located in Milano, IT

Small sculpture in chromed metal representing the fluid man, designed in the 50s. In jargon it is called "sexual fluidity": that is the tendency of people under 25 to choose a partner of their own or of the other sex, without limits and without taboos. The pleasure and experimentation together, following the circumstances, availability and predilection of the moment. The vintage metal sculpture...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design
Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design

Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design

By Ambrogio Pozzi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small Postmodern Piggy Penny Bank by Ambrogio Pozzi & Sieger Design for Ritzenhoff, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional inf...

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20th Century Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries
Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries

Varied Group of Italian Bronze Pounce Pots from the 18th and 19th centuries

Located in Atlanta, GA

these objects were filled with sand and poured on letters from ink pens that would blot. The sand trapped the blots preventing smearing of the ink. When dried the sand was poured f...

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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Metal Bolt Shaped Tabletop Lighter,  France, c. 1960
Metal Bolt Shaped Tabletop Lighter,  France, c. 1960

Metal Bolt Shaped Tabletop Lighter, France, c. 1960

Located in New York City, NY

Chromed, polished table lighter in the shape of a bolt. 

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1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case
Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Stunning Collection of Hand Made Hand Carved Tureen Items to include a Ladys French Brass Inlaid Glove Box. Stylish Flame Mahogany French Glove Box of traditional form, complete ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.

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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s
Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s

Incredible Modernist Sterling Trophy, circa 1970s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, .915 fineness silver, Spain. This incredible modernist trophy is a unique expression of postmodern aesthetics. Blending brutalism with deco and neoclassicism, its sleek...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

Handcrafted Tronador Rectangular Brown Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Box Micro Mosaic Inlays
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Box Micro Mosaic Inlays

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Box Micro Mosaic Inlays

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood and inlaid box Mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood box...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely Art Deco desk set ruler is the perfect accessory for any refined office ambiance. The ruler is made of Macassar wood with a chromed metal accent. The geometric shape is s...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s

Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra", designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Aubock in Vienna, Austria, this piec...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimesions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Bronze The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used togethe...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue

Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue

By Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight. By Baccarat. From the Zodiac series. With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground. Marked with an acid-etched ...

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20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Zinc

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970
Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

By Strathearn

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, that we attribute to a Scottish maker, Circa 1970. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori cane design,...

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

Materials

Glass

Art-Deco inkwell depicting globe and plane on Portoro marble base
Art-Deco inkwell depicting globe and plane on Portoro marble base

Art-Deco inkwell depicting globe and plane on Portoro marble base

Located in Milan, IT

Art-Déco inkwell depicting globe mounted on polished Portoro marble base. Earth globe with the names of the continents and seas written in French, cast in aluminum with embossed con...

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1930s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Antique Baccarat Pansy with Bud Glass Paperweight
Antique Baccarat Pansy with Bud Glass Paperweight

Antique Baccarat Pansy with Bud Glass Paperweight

By Saint Louis, Clichy, Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Baccarat paperweight. By Baccarat. With a deep purple and yellow lamp work pansy with a branching stem, leaves, and small bud on a clear base. In a high and round profile. ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Mexican Onyx Geometric Pen Holder and Paperweight
Vintage Mexican Onyx Geometric Pen Holder and Paperweight

Vintage Mexican Onyx Geometric Pen Holder and Paperweight

Located in Toronto, CA

A sculptural vintage onyx desk object featuring a clean geometric form with softly angled facets. Carved from solid stone, it showcases beautiful natural veining in warm tones of ivo...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900
Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900

Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This porcelain peach is a traditional Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting table a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Pen With Red Cartier Box & Red Enamel Clip
Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Pen With Red Cartier Box & Red Enamel Clip

Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Pen With Red Cartier Box & Red Enamel Clip

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Cartier Trinity Ribbed Silver Plated Ballpoint Pen With Red Cartier Box & Enamel Clip Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings an...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition. We are offering many other Aubock objects in ...

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

Materials

Horn

Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products
Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products

Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products

By Robin Day

Located in London, GB

In 1959 Hille entered into partnership with a firm called Acorn Products, which manufactured a range of coordinated desk and office accessories on their behalf. Specifically designed by Robin Day, these aluminium desk accessories complemented his office furniture, items included filing trays...

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1960s British Futurist Vintage Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910
Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910

Antique Norwegian Silver Gilt & Enamel Wax Seal Container and Stamp, circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Norwegian silver gilt and enamel wax seal container and stamp; an addition to our diverse enamel work collection. This exceptional antique Norwegian silver gilt wax seal container / stamp has a cylindrical tapering form. The surface of this exceptional antique silver wax seal...

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1910s Norwegian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Brass Paperclip
Victorian Brass Paperclip

Victorian Brass Paperclip

Located in Tampa, FL

An 1880s English, Victorian very heavy brass clip for papers and objects. A true collectors piece. Can be hung or laid flat.

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1880s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell, crafted in England circa 1870. The oval base is built from warm walnut and features ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller

Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller

By Brian Leslie Fuller 1

Located in Bath, GB

A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller. Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...

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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom green leather desk pad By Tiffany Studios (blotter...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" pattern blotter ends with a custom green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter end signed to ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Organic Form Blackened Gio Hook by Henry Wilson
Organic Form Blackened Gio Hook by Henry Wilson

Organic Form Blackened Gio Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Blackened Gio Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Blackened bronze. The Gio Hook is named for the master modernist Signor Ponti – a continuous inspiratio...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley

Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley

By Gustav Stickley

Located in San Diego, CA

A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004. The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...

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20th Century American American Craftsman Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

$1,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us wit...

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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It is created in t...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Controlled Bubbles Crystal Inkwell

By Goodnow & Jenks

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted, controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Ca. 1895, Boston, Goodnow and Jenks, - makers, The inkwell measures approximately 3 in...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac 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 blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (bl...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Leather Tray AUREN by ARIA HOME - Chinoiserie style - Medium - Color: Sadletan
Leather Tray AUREN by ARIA HOME - Chinoiserie style - Medium - Color: Sadletan

Leather Tray AUREN by ARIA HOME - Chinoiserie style - Medium - Color: Sadletan

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

High-end design, without excess. The AUREN Collection elevates the Aria experience with trays that combine genuine leather and premium-quality brass handles. Featuring hardware ins...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain

Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain

By Valenti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain maker stamped Solid Brass Equestrian Horse Hoof exquisite detail 1 x 10.25 Original vintage Refer to images

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

Materials

Brass

1893 Antique Lippich Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Analysis  Instrument
1893 Antique Lippich Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Analysis  Instrument

1893 Antique Lippich Brass Polarimeter Antique Physic Analysis Instrument

By Societé Genevoise

Located in Milan, IT

Lippich polarimeter, scientifi instrument made in 1893 signed Societé Genevoise Genève, brass and black metal. It is an optical instrument of analysis used to determine the concentra...

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1890s Swiss Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950
Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from stainless steel. 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of two Montblanc money clips, crafted from polished stainless steel. These elegant accessories showcase Montblanc’s signature attention to quality and refined design, making them...

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1950s French International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model
R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model

R. Lalique Desk Set Josephine Model

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

Desk set created on September 27, 1944 by René Lalique with a swan decor. The set including a desk pad, a blotter and a paper cutter. Signed Lalique France ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Brutalist pocket emptier by David Marshall, bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1980
Brutalist pocket emptier by David Marshall, bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1980

Brutalist pocket emptier by David Marshall, bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1980

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb brutalist empty pocket designed and made by the artist david marshall in the 70s in spain. Structure in bronze and aluminum. Rare design that will decorate your interior wonde...

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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...

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Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century
GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century

GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century

By Goebel Company

Located in Chatham, ON

GOEBEL - Vintage studio glass molded owl form paperweight - signed - Germany - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface s...

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

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko
Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko

Vintage Clear Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage clear glass heart shaped paperweight by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.75"W x 3.5"D ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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