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Chrome Horse Bit Paper Weight or Decorative Piece in the Style of Hermes
Chrome Horse Bit Paper Weight or Decorative Piece in the Style of Hermes

Chrome Horse Bit Paper Weight or Decorative Piece in the Style of Hermes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes. The sides of the bit are horseshoes... and perfect for the horse lover. A compliment to any desk or work stat...

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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...

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2010s Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Five-Piece Rainforest Brown Marble Desk Set
Five-Piece Rainforest Brown Marble Desk Set

Five-Piece Rainforest Brown Marble Desk Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted **five-piece desk set**, each piece carved from striking **Rainforest Brown marble** and distinguished by dramatic deep red and brown veining. The natural movem...

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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

1980s, Spanish Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Grey Tones
1980s, Spanish Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Grey Tones

1980s, Spanish Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Grey Tones

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish abstract ceramic sculpture in grey tones.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat
French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat

French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Parchment Table Lamp Attr to Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

A Rare. Elegant, Hand made, Unique French Mid-Century Modern table lamp or desk lamp in hand forged and hand-hammered iron with a parchment shade attributed to Gilbert Poillerat circ...

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Lucite Finials
Pair of Lucite Finials

Pair of Lucite Finials

Located in East Hampton, NY

Large pair of Lucite finials or bookends or large paper weights or ...... very beautiful ......

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1980s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style
19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style

19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century small French antique engraved brass Inkwell in Louis XV style signed in the bottom in very good authentic condition.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Pens - Three Parker pens
Pens - Three Parker pens

Pens - Three Parker pens

$274Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pens - Three Parker pens

Located in Porto, PT

Pens - Three Parker pens. Cases containing: a set of fountain pens and a ballpoint pen; and a single fountain pen (IIT SONNET and U nibs). Both with Chinese lacquer; tortoiseshell im...

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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Lacquer

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 Fornasetti, Piero 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

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820
Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820 Striking Empire-period pocket watch stand in cast iron, dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. A po...

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1820s Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Art nouveau silver letter opener
Art nouveau silver letter opener

Art nouveau silver letter opener

By Geschutzt

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Artnouveau silver letter opener opens letters with partridge motif Art nouveau style Material silver and vermeil Origin Austria Circa 1900 Perfect condition Sealed behind 900 and Ges...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Located in Somis, CA

This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass
19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass

19th Century French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Gallery Glass

Located in London, by appointment only

A large scale brass mounted gallery glass with a mother of pearl veneered handle. Probably Palais Royal France, circa 1840 Measure: Length 12 inches.

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Vintage Eldon Stacking Paper Trays, Clear Gray Acrylic, 1969
Vintage Eldon Stacking Paper Trays, Clear Gray Acrylic, 1969

Vintage Eldon Stacking Paper Trays, Clear Gray Acrylic, 1969

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 2 vintage stacking paper trays made out of clear gray acrylic. Modular design, can be used separately or stacked. Can hold 8.5" x 11" size paper. Made by Eldon, marked on th...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament
Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament

Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament

Located in Red Lion, PA

This striking decorative crystal orb is a masterclass in minimalist sophistication, offering a brilliant blend of optical clarity and sculptural presence. Meticulously polished to a ...

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20th Century Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Caithness Glass Paperweight design name Pixie, Scotland C 1980s
Caithness Glass Paperweight design name Pixie, Scotland C 1980s

Caithness Glass Paperweight design name Pixie, Scotland C 1980s

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful decorative glass paperweight by Caithness Glass, Scotland, named Pixie, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century. This is a very attractive small...

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Italian Art Glass Ball Flower Bud Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Italian Art Glass Ball Flower Bud Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Italian Art Glass Ball Flower Bud Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass bud vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a ball shape with wi...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

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

1970s Mid-Century Modern Mother Pearl Lucite and Brass Italian Smoking Set
1970s Mid-Century Modern Mother Pearl Lucite and Brass Italian Smoking Set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Mother Pearl Lucite and Brass Italian Smoking Set

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This sophisticated 1970s Italian mid-century modern smoking and desk set captures the glamorous, high-end aesthetic of the space age era through its striking blend of materials. The ...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s
Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful glass paperweight by Caithness Glass, Scotland, showing a soaring Eagle flying over a snowy mountain top, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century....

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton
Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton

Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Mid Century Small Graphics Drinks Tray - By Ton. Reminiscent of Marimekko who used bold floral graphics to reinvent their Finnish oil cloth factory, but the trays were made by Czec...

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1950s Czech Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Laminate, Beech

Postmodern Starck Coffee Table Book, First Edition, 1990s
Postmodern Starck Coffee Table Book, First Edition, 1990s

Postmodern Starck Coffee Table Book, First Edition, 1990s

By Philippe Starck

Located in New York, NY

“STARCK,” a collectible hard‑cover coffee table book on French designer Philippe Starck, Postmodernism, published in 1996 as the First Edition by Taschen, Cologne, Germany. Printed i...

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1990s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Bronze Letter Opener Set designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Letter Opener Set designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Bronze Letter Opener Set designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Matched Set with Bronze Letter Opener og Tray designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bronze letter opener with tray in light-bronze * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1502 & LB...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928
20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

20thC English Solid Silver Novelty "Shuttlecock" Inkwell, Birmingham c.1928

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty 20th Century English solid silver novelty “shuttlecock” inkwell. Designed in the form of a badminton shuttlecock, it features detailed plumage and accurate proportions. Ope...

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20th Century British Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Pair 19th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Silver Plated Decorative Object LA
Pair 19th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Silver Plated Decorative Object LA

Pair 19th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Silver Plated Decorative Object LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair 19th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Silver Plated Decorative Object LA . A very beautiful simple pair of 19th century restoration period candleholders candlesticks silver pla...

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19th Century European Restauration Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey
1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamp "Dindon" (turkey) made in butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on the edge. Perfect condition Measure: height: 6 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Graduate pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990
Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" art glass sculpture, circa 1990 Beautiful handmade glass sculpture by noted Florida artist Bill Slade. Dimensions 1.75"...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener, 1920s or earlier

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 20th Century, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle scul...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

English nautical aneroid barometer decorated with nautical elements late 1800s
English nautical aneroid barometer decorated with nautical elements late 1800s

English nautical aneroid barometer decorated with nautical elements late 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

English-made aneroid barometer, mounted on a brass frame richly decorated with multiple ornaments of a marine character, in late 19th-century style. The structure, made by lost-wax c...

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Sterling Silver Letter Opener

Sterling Silver Letter Opener

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...

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1940s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Box with Filigree
Brass Box with Filigree

Brass Box with Filigree

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Regency brass veneered letter box The brass veneered letter with delicate filigree accents throughout. The canted lid opening to reveal a mirrored underside and leather writing su...

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern
Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern

Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern

By Guzzini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous thick lucite sculpted whale lighter. Add some whimsy with a touch of glam to your table top or anywhere you need a fun surprise. The lighter looks to be in good working order.

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Red Rose Paperweight
Red Rose Paperweight

Red Rose Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

Red rose paperweight. Created from an encased, natural red rose. Measure: 3".

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight  / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight  / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15. Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions. HIBOU Par Antoine Bofi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897

Located in Bath, GB

An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated fittings, a stunning combination and always highly sought-after; I haven't had one of ...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Solid wood football vintage
Solid wood football vintage

Solid wood football vintage

Located in MILL, NL

Vintage football, probably from the 1980s/1990s. Made of solid hardwood and therefore very heavy. In very good condition. Dimensions: 25 cm diameter

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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase France, circa 1910
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase France, circa 1910

Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase France, circa 1910

By Daum

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase, France, circa 1910 Decorated with pink wild flowers on a mottled ground Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross Dimensions: Width 2 in. (5....

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1910s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810
Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath, circa 1810

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lio...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Czechoslovak Industrial Tabletop Can Closer, 1930s
Art Deco Czechoslovak Industrial Tabletop Can Closer, 1930s

Art Deco Czechoslovak Industrial Tabletop Can Closer, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

This exceptional Art Deco tabletop can closer originates from Czechoslovakia and dates to the 1930s. Crafted from heavy metal with bakelite elements, it demonstrates the era’s emphas...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Aluminium Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design
Aluminium Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design

Aluminium Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Aluminium Planchart Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 7.5 x D 1.4 x H 19 cm Materials: Aluminium Aluminium Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors Each piece is sand cast a...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener depicting a elephant head, Great Britain 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

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

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Late 19th Century British Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted
David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted

David Rosales Gemstone Leather Letter Opener Southwest Native American Crafted

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptionally handsome and finely crafted David Rosales Designs letter opener, combining the celebrated designer’s distinctive Southwestern aesthetic with rich natural materials a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Brass, Stainless Steel

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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