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Desk Accessories For Sale
Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Blackened bronze. An antidote to last-minute rummaging, the Ribbon Hook features two protruding bloc...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment
Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment

Rosewood calendar with silver fittings and side adjustment

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Calendar in rosewood with tremolos, silver applications, lateral operation for adjustment. Metal: Silver and Wood. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 321....

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles
Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful teapot shaped paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles are used to give the p...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Brazilian Modern Female Sculptural Vase or Pen Holder, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Female Sculptural Vase or Pen Holder, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Female Sculptural Vase or Pen Holder, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze vase or desk accessory / pen holder with a sculptural female bust circa 1960s.

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

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson
Set of 2 Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson

Set of 2 Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 5 x H 9 cm Materials: Brass, Aluminium The Towel Hook is sand cast and hand finished. They are man...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof
Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof

Late 19th Century Silver Antique Inkwell with Base Obtained from a Deer Hoof

Located in Milan, IT

Silver inkwell with base obtained from a deer hoof. English manufacture of the late 19th century. Good condition, the ink bottle is missing. Measures: cm 6.5 x 10 H 8. Shipping is insured by Lloyd...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors
Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Montblanc Sterling Silver Money Clip – Elegant Luxury Accessory for Collectors

Located in Vienna, AT

Montblanc money clip crafted from sterling silver, exemplifying the brand’s renowned precision and timeless elegance. This refined accessory combines practicality with luxury, making...

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1950s French International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Oak Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight
Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight

Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Flower Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style Murano of Italy, circa 1980s. This heavy vintage art glass egg paperweight, crafted in the style of Murano, showcases a vibrant ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Paper Clip
Antique French Paper Clip

Antique French Paper Clip

Located in Tampa, FL

A very whimsical antique French brass paper clip in the form of a hand.

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1890s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2.25"H. Good original ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s
Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s

By Günter Kupetz

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brass Desk Pen Holder by Günter Kupetz for WMF Germany - Desk Accessory - 1950’s Free form brass bowl, originally used as a pen holder, created by Günter Kupetz. Very elegant for a...

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

Materials

Brass

Multi Colored Glass Paperweight on Brass Stand
Multi Colored Glass Paperweight on Brass Stand

Multi Colored Glass Paperweight on Brass Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking example of multi-colored hand-crafted blown glass Paperweight in the style of Murano. This uniquely executed Italian glass sphere showcases a vibrant interplay of color, w...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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 ...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

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

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plexiglass

Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio
Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio

Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Zé Veado by André Teoman Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 57 cm Materials: Marble, Brass André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930. Silvered Bronze Sculpture depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century
Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Limestone Paperweight with Polished Fossil, 19th Century A charming Swedish paperweight carved from polished limestone, dating to the 19th century. The rectangular stone sla...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Limestone

Multicolored Glass Paperweight by Giusto Toso for Fratelli Toso, 1961, Set of 2
Multicolored Glass Paperweight by Giusto Toso for Fratelli Toso, 1961, Set of 2

Multicolored Glass Paperweight by Giusto Toso for Fratelli Toso, 1961, Set of 2

By Giusto Toso, Fratelli Toso

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This set of 2 "Gogi Gogi" Glass Paperweights was designed by Giusto Toso and manufactured by Glassworks Fratelli Toso in 1961. The pieces are made from brown, clear and iridescent wh...

Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base
Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base

Vintage French Bulldog on Agate Base

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5....

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Crystal

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

Vintage Aluminium and Brass Flip Calendar Stand by David Marshall

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

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

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1980s Spanish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set - Leuchars of London

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Three Piece Desk Set By Leuchars of London James Leuchars The highly decorative mounted malachite set consisting of a letter box...

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Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte
Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte

Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte

Located in Geneve, CH

Crystal Pen Tray by Dainte Dimensions: D 11 x W 28 x H 3 cm. Materials: Crystal and brass. A stylish desk tray uniquely combines clear crystal with brass metallic accents. Minimalist yet distinctive, the beautiful design will showcase your elevated taste. Universal grooves fit any sized pen, and an extendable brass tray slides out to hold even more desktop essentials. This modern crystal and brass pen tray...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This exquisite Murano hand-blown art glass paperweight and pen holder embodies the refinement and artistry for which Venetian glassmakers are renowned. Crafted with exceptional skill...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Large Patinated Brass Sculpture of Male Form 'Back - 2/2'
Large Patinated Brass Sculpture of Male Form 'Back - 2/2'

Large Patinated Brass Sculpture of Male Form 'Back - 2/2'

Located in London, GB

A well formed artist made sculpture cast of the male form. One of two pieces available. The reverse being sold in a separate listing. France, c1950s...

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Mid-20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the 19th century. The box hand crafted in mahogany is of ta...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2 pictures  

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

René Lalique Cup with Foot "Dampierre"
René Lalique Cup with Foot "Dampierre"

René Lalique Cup with Foot "Dampierre"

By René Lalique

Located in Madrid, ES

René Lalique Cup with foot "Dampierre", in French crystal from the 20th century, molded and relieved, signed 'Lalique, France'. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12 cm.

Category

20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's
Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's

Italian Florentine Wooden Gilt Desk Letter Holder, circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage Italian paper holder organizer with a top handle from the 1950's. This Mid-Century piece would be a wonderful addition to any home office, library or kitchen. We al...

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White. Classic multi compartment tiffin carrier. An original 1940's well loved and used decorated enamel tiffin from India. Used d...

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1940s Indian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Kolmården Marble Book-Form Paperweight, Early 19th Century A remarkable Swedish paperweight carved from richly patterned Kolmården marble, dating most likely to the first ha...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Basque Musician And Shepherd Pair Of Vases, Anne Marie Grillard, Ciboure, France
Basque Musician And Shepherd Pair Of Vases, Anne Marie Grillard, Ciboure, France

Basque Musician And Shepherd Pair Of Vases, Anne Marie Grillard, Ciboure, France

By Ciboure

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Super pair of typical Ciboure stoneware tapered vases by Anne Marie Grillard for Ciboure, France Hand decorated with a shepherd tending his flock on one and an animated musician on the other Albeit a pair, there is a minute difference in height Circa 1966-1979 Signed A Grillard, R F Ciboure...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano
Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large round glass paperweight infused with multiple suspended bubbles, creating captivating depth and movement within the sphere. The bubbles catch and refract light beau...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Desk Set by Eleanor Claire Letter Organizer Desk Set
Desk Set by Eleanor Claire Letter Organizer Desk Set

Desk Set by Eleanor Claire Letter Organizer Desk Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a desk set by Eleanor Claire, letter organizer. Beautiful embossed decorative pattern. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 5.75" W x 4" H Pl...

Category

1990s American American Classical Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY
Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY

Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY

By Fontana Arte

Located in Portlaoise, IE

A simply wonderful objet d'art this beautifully crafted glass pen holder attributed to the iconic Italian brand Fontana Arte is the perfect desk accessory to add Mid Century style an...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Cut Glass

Sage Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood
Sage Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood

Sage Size 6 Log Bowl by Loyal Loot Hand Made from Reclaimed Wood

Located in calgary, CA

Log bowls combine the beauty of a tree in its natural state with a high-gloss, vibrant finish. Each bowl is handmade using locally reclaimed trees of all var...

Category

Early 2000s Canadian Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Willow

Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture
Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano hand blown art glass sculpture or paperweight features 3 rows of different multicolored millefiori elements, arranged in a wide band in the center of the piece and fra...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s

Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s

Located in London, GB

This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 194...

Category

1940s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Other

Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s
Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s

Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish nautical - maritime pen holder made from an old small boat propel. Everything made from solid brass. Rotating/adjustable holder. European, probably English, made cirka 1950...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white speckled gather of colored glass encased in clear glass. Minimal, sculptural tail and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 ...

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1870s Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

$330Sale Price|20% Off

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Located in Marbella, ES

Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.

Category

Late 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac 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 blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano
Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso Circa 1980's Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Natural Antler Coral
Natural Antler Coral

Natural Antler Coral

Located in Dallas, TX

Natural antler coral.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Coral

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century
Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

2 white marble paperweights with tinted marble fruit, Italian work from the 19th century Small chips Height 8.5cm 10x17cm.

Category

19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

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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