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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dore or Gilt Bronze Blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Re...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing instruments, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Comprehensive set of 17 pieces,...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Accessories

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Wood

Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2. Wonderful pair of small pen holders designed by Danish sculptor Just Anders...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Erhard & Söhne Jugendstil Inkwell 1910 Austria
Located in Den Haag, NL
An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay  .Beautiful crafted piece .
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company i...
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1930s American Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

Opaline and Brass inkwell by Tiffany Studio, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline and Brass inkwell by Tiffany Studio, Early 20th Century. Gilded brass and opaline inkwell by Tiffany Studio, early 20th century, Art Nouveau p...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Opal, Brass

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIA...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

'Lover's Knot' Double Picture Frame, Polished Brass in The Style of J.H. France
Located in Verviers, BE
Original Victorian period double photograph frame (or miniature frame) with classical Victorian 'Lover's Knot' design. Typical frame for wedding photographs. Made of solid cast brass...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Magaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with a dome lid and Celtic interlacing around the inkwell body and to each side of the base with a shallow pen holder at the fr...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height 22cm, width 40cm, depth 17cm Crafted by the renowned Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1936)...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
Located in High Wycombe, GB
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens Manufactured by Internationale Camera Actiengesellschaf...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3"D x 0.38"H G...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Roycroft Hammered Copper Desk Top Envelope Holder Early Mark
Located in San Diego, CA
early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard to find item.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Copper

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Opener
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze "Zodiac" letter opener By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 1"D x 0.38"H. Good original vintage ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Regent Street. London. An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Tinos Art Deco Cigar Table Lighter & Ashtray in Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Literally built to last forever this mechanical paraffin table lighter by Tinos Copenhagen leaves no stones unturned. Very heavy solid bronze corpus, bronze liftarm and roll. It was ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Ventaglio Art Decò con piume di Struzzo Bianco Avorio e manico in rodoide, 1930
Located in Florence, IT
Ventaglio Art Decò con piume di struzzo bianco avorio e manico in rodoide. Disponibile uno anche con piume marroni. Entrambi i ventagli vengono venduti corredati della loro scatola ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Rhodoid, Feathers

"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilded bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 “Venetian” model pieces, made by TIFFANY & Co, (1837 - present). Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1647. United States, CIRCA ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Gilt Bronze Inkwell No. 1072
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany Studios gilt bronze inkwell. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1072. Simply iconic Tiffany design! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall goo...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Table fan MAICO, 220V - 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable. Very silent running
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Table Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Stone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS: 5" x 5" MOVEMENT / CALI...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen and seal. Made of silver and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver

J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass. When you illum...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Uranium Glass

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian S...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Animal Skin

Eastman Kodak Co No. 2C Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Below Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester NY USA No. 2C Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Below Camera Within a Rarer Square Ended Case Takes 130 Film Introduced: May 1916 Discontinued: 1926
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This beautiful and rare Onyx and Lapis Lazuli desk set is a luxurious ensemble by George Betjem...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Onyx

Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gilt Art Nouveau Portrait Casket Double Inkwell WMF (Attrib.) Germany, Circa 1900s Attributed to WMF” Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik A gilt Art Nouveau portrait casket double i...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

English Equestrian Horseshoe Silver Plate & Oak Desktop Inkwell Inkstand c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Edwardian silverplate and oak inkwell inkstand with a pen rest, circa 1900. This fine inkstand has the original lovely cut cr...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze stamp tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 0.5"H Good...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament designed by Marvel, French, 1920´s, silver-Gilt plated bronze, small version, 14cm long, compl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZED CARPET SELLER INK STAND AFTER FRANZ BERGMAn
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made in Austria stamped Ink well depicting an Arabic carpet seller which is after and original design by Franz Bergman This is a very ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Spelter

Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Nickel

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Zodiac Pen Brush Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic antique bronze pen brush holder featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera With 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Ernemann ROLF II Folding 127 Rollfilm Camera 75mm F12 Rapid Rectilinear Fixed Lens of Dresden, Germany Manufactured by Ernemann between 1924-1926. Folded dimensions: 67 mm x 125 mm...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique French Gilt Bronze Lion Head Form Ashtray / Catchall with Glass Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and rare french lion head form ashtray or catchall having glass eyes. Very unique piece with some wear and minor loss to verso - not observed whe...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 3"D x 2"H. Good...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Table fan MARELLI, 220V - Italy, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
In nice original and functional condition. Fully functional. 220V, European plug.
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D x 2"H. Good o...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson ARTS & CRAFTS INKWELL, RUSKIN POTTERY LINER C.1900
Located in Stourbridge, GB
A fantastic quality beaten copper with turquoise finial arts and crafts inkwell signed by Edgar Simpson. A superb jewellery designer whose workmanship is of the very highest quality ...
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

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Copper

Art Deco Bulldog Still Bank, Money Bank, Gold Painted Metal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute Gold Painted Metal Bulldog Money Bank . This Moneybox Bulldog Dog Figurine has Big Eyes which are looking into yours, so you can't say no to him. It's a Detailed Bulldog Figuri...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze and Marble Bookends, Signed H.M. White, England, circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and marble bookends, signed H.M. White. England, circa 1920. With Chinese children studying.      
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 3.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Table fan ATAS, 220V - 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. 220V, European plug. New power cable.
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Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 1...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Canadian Kodak Jiffy Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Bellow Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Canadian Kodak Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Folding Bellow Camera Made in Toronto, Ontario Canada 1925-34 Model ref 22115 This was a q...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 12"W x 3.3...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Large Silver Plated Desk Inkwell On Stand Made in Denmark
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Elegant Art Deco Silver Plated Desk Inkwell Made in Denmark Ideal For A Central Focal Point For A Desk Or Writing Station. Stamped With 2 towers indicating Danish Silver Plate tha...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960). Signed E, BRANDT Reproduced in the books, Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, N...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Italian antique marble sampler paperweight
Located in Milan, IT
Italian antique marble sampler paperweight
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Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.25"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen 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 0.38"H G...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6"D x 3.75"H...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2"H. Good or...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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