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Desk Accessories For Sale
19th Century French Letter Holder in Palisander with Frieze Inlay
19th Century French Letter Holder in Palisander with Frieze Inlay

19th Century French Letter Holder in Palisander with Frieze Inlay

Located in Sofia, BG

Letter holder in palisander wood with freeze inlay made in late 19th century in France. Measures: 52/15/6 cm. France, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Palisander

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame
19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Wreath Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate a desk or library setting with this elegant antique French magnifying glass, crafted circa 1870 and notable for its exceptional scale and refined neoclassical design. The rou...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Stationery Patinated Bronze Card Holder by Henry Wilson
Stationery Patinated Bronze Card Holder by Henry Wilson

Stationery Patinated Bronze Card Holder by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Stationery Patinated Bronze Card Holder by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 14,7 x D 22,5 x H 8,3 cm. Materials: Bronze. Bronze Stationery Holder is an object of fluid, futuristic form in...

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2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. The pair is documented to the Fratelli Toso Comp...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890
Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

Large swiveling globe in plastered cardboard covered with printed paper. The meridian, attached to each pole, is in engraved brass. The base is in blackened turned wood. The colors a...

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1890s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight
Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking vintage lucite paperweight featuring a genuine preserved scorpion dramatically suspended within a polished black dome. The dark background creates a museum-like presentati...

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

Materials

Lucite

Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax
Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax

Tusk Candle, Small, Natural Beeswax

By UMÉ Studio

Located in Oakland, CA

100% Beeswax, Organic Hemp wick and coloring, unscented. The Tusk candle takes its inspiration from natural motifs : Ivory, tusks, canines, teeth and o...

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2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Hemp

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style

1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day, Lever Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Original, Fired Enamel, Polished St...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Precious Stone

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

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Pen holder in fluted silver with pearls on the edge
Pen holder in fluted silver with pearls on the edge

Pen holder in fluted silver with pearls on the edge

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Fluted silver pen holder with pearly edges. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 99.75 grams. Dimensions...

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20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and Favrile slag glass inkwell 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

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

Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Stonemason's Mallet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional and one-of-a-kind wooden mallet commemorates the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, which occurred on February 10, 1840. Exqu...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's
Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's

Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's

By Hillerod

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Ingenious magnetic paper clip holder designed by Sven Petersen for SAAP, Hillerod, Denmark Crafted in a rich dark rosewood, the ball of the pot is magnet...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

By Eskilstuna Armaturer

Located in Sweden, SE

Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980
Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980

Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of light amber glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Reflective ...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece. It is in very good condition and unmarked.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Silver Aluminium Gio Hook by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Silver Aluminium Gio Hook by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Silver Aluminium Gio Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Aluminium Gio Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 7.4 x D 1.5 x H 12 cm Materials: Aluminium The Gio Hook is sand cast in Aluminium. Named after Signor Ponti...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

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

1950s Coloured Beads Brass and Silk Handbag
1950s Coloured Beads Brass and Silk Handbag

1950s Coloured Beads Brass and Silk Handbag

Located in Marbella, ES

1950s coloured beads brass and silk handbag.

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Mid-20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows. Each piece is s...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Set of Bridge Pencils, English, Sterling Silver, Games, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Set of Bridge Pencils, English, Sterling Silver, Games, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Set of Bridge Pencils, English, Sterling Silver, Games, Mid 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage set of bridge pencils. An English, sterling silver cased gaming accessory, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Graceful presentation and superb finish pe...

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Mid-20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900
Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900

Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...

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Early 20th Century French Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet
Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet

Silver opening bell with mosaic reliefs on three half-ball feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver opening table bell with relief mosaic applications and resting on three half-ball shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 166.93 g...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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

Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl
Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl

Mid-Century Wooden 'Root' Bowl

Located in London, GB

A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl. France, c1970s. Unusual desk top or shelf curio. Good condition some evidence of historical woodworm sin...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark blue, with light blue and white ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. The piece is documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount

Located in Greven, DE

Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount Origin: China, made for the European export market Material: Porcelain, overglaze decoration, glass liner, gilt bronze Date: Lat...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

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

Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight

Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight

Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. Th...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1
Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1

Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1

By Gorham

Located in New York, NY

Aesthetic ornate grape shears -- sterling silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1870. Steel reinforcement blades are attached to the sterling blades. Measures: length: 6 1/2"; width, 2 1/2" at handles. Weight: 5.8 troy ounces, approximately. These heavy cast shears were carefully maintained, with all of the intricate detailing still intact. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing, Gorham was highly influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services during many administrations. Mary Todd Lincoln...

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1870s American Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray or desk tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s
Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

Art Nouveau Desk Set in Ceramic and Gilt Bronze, France, 1900s

By Louis Dage

Located in Lisbon, PT

A blue, green and gold stoneware desk writing set with four pieces and golden bronze details, A French Art Nouveau desk set, circa 1900, composed of a ceramic and gilt bronze inkwell...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design, Australia, 2023
Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design, Australia, 2023

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson, Post-Modern Design, Australia, 2023

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 12 cm Materials: Brass The Ribbon Hook is sand cast in solid brass. Ribbon hook has two protruding blocks to allow you to...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...

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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set
French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set

French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Directoire style, painted and gilt tole jardinière set features a beautiful centerpiece with matching side urns. The French antique trio features g...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Tôle

Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso
Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso

Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Oakland, CA

The Grillo "Cricket" phone the ringer sounds like crickets. designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1965, this is a later version that can be used with touch tone architecture. This design has won numerous awards i.e. Compasso d' Oro 1967, Gold medal, Ljubljana, Bio, 1968. A fully working phone.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century
Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century

Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful Desk Set in brass and crystal from late 19th Century. The set consist of double inkstands with pen holder and box for stamps and a pair of candlesticks. The inkstands dime...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s
Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic pair of mouth-blown bird sculptures in pink Murano glass. These delightful bird are signed on the bottom by A. Seguso and were produced in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blackened and Chrome Metal Circular Shade Table or Desk Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Blackened and Chrome Metal Circular Shade Table or Desk Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Blackened and Chrome Metal Circular Shade Table or Desk Lamp

By Louis Kalff

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and rare midcentury modern desk lamp in the manner of Louis Kalff. Both figuratively and literally, this 1950s or 60s fixture is perfect for bringing light to your Mid-Centu...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set
1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set

1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set. Rare and unusual 1930's set of weights used to set a validation standard for industrial balance scales. Set as photograp...

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1930s Latvian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980
Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980

By Cartier

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Cartier Desk Magnifier with Original Box, France, circa 1980 Elegant vintage Cartier desk magnifier, France, circa 1980, presented in its original Cartier box. This refined...

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20th Century French Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century
Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Decorative Italian Embroidery, Artisanal Decorative Object, 18th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Decorative Italian Embroidery is an original artwork realized by Italian artisan in the 18th Century. Very precious doily realized in lace and cotton. Good conditions. A pre...

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18th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Fabric

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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