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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Trio of vintage lucite and brass, chrome banding desk accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful trio of vintage lucite box , dish and lighter from the 1970s. The brass and chrome banding elevates the quality to these piece...
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Late 20th Century North American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Bent Steel Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York City, NY
Letter Holder, By Yonel Lebovici, France 1970
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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Iridescent Art Glass Paperweights by Stuart Abelman
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of iridescent art glass paperweights by Stuart Abelman, circa 1995. The pieces are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 2.75...
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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Bronze Apple Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Bronze Apple Sculpture Green Tone Patina with Darker Bronze Accents Paperweight or Display
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Puzzle by Barbini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Barbini Murano is a prominent glasswork company based on the island of Murano in Italy. They are known for their exquisite Murano glass pieces, which encompass a wide range of decora...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Mille fleur Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 4 H cm Condition: Good
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Original Dansk Design Silver Plate Cat Paperweight Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Original Dansk Design silver-plated cat paperweight, Animal Sculpture. Marked on the underside. Great collectors' piece.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic french desk set with brass hardware Manufactured by Le Tanneur France, circa 1970’s All pieces are saddle leather with black contrast stitching Beautifully worn in leather ...
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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gucci 1970 Milano Very Rare Vintage Horse Bit Trinket Tray in 24kt Gild Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare pieces designed by Gucci. An iconic trinket single dish-tray designed by the house of Gucci in Milan Italy, back in the 1970s. It is very heavy and was crafted in solid brass with a 24 kt gold gilding. Have the double G, for the Guccio Gucci logo, made in nickel. It is signed Gucci and have the original leather undersides mat. Signed over the tawny leather, in gold letters, "MADE IN ITALY BY GUCCI ". The measures fully extended are, 32 mm by 89 mm by 152 mm (1.25 x 3.5 x 6 Inches). Very elegant, rare and a great item for any serious collector. They are in gorgeous impeccable condition with no trace of use, no dents or bad marks. It is accompanied by the original Gucci green dust bag. Gucci, was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence , when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage Esco Statue Will Rogers, 1972
By Esco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Esco statue of cowboy Will Rogers - Esco Prod. Inc. 1972. This big - headed chalkware statue was made by Esco, the Entertainment Statue Company, w...
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Late 20th Century North American Country Desk Accessories

Materials

Other

A decorative Swedish silver bowl made 1982 by silver Master Jan Lundgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver-bowl made in 1982 by the Swedish silversmith Jan Lundgren. The bowl was made as a price in horse racing and has an inscription that says “Dagens Nyheters Vinterfavorit 1982”...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

1970s Dansk Polar Bear Silver Plated Paperweight Animal Sculpture Scandinavian
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Dansk silver-plated polar bear paperweight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan on the underside. Great collectors' piece and a Gift idea for the Holiday Season.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Abstract Ceramic Sculpture of Head, Mounted on Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculpture of an abstracted head in ceramic, mounted on a black acrylic base, by an unknown artist. The human head and features have been intentionally warped into an organic stone ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Ceramic

Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Italian Murano, hand-blown, art glass paperweight with red, green and white millefiori (a thousand flowers) technique enclosed in clear glass. Circa mid to late-20th century,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Pierre Cardin Alarm Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and attractive vintage Pierre Cardin alarm clock. This piece in working condition is minimal and modern reflecting the visionary desig...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Lubitel 2 Bakelite With LOMO T-22 75/4.5 Taking Lens Manufactured by OMO Manufactured between 1954 and 1980 Ref 7439664 Camera has a waist level finder and focusing rings are mad...
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Late 20th Century Russian Space Age Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
Category

Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Clear Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-blown, clear, oblong, art glass paperweight features a clear hand-blown center ring with several controlled bubbles atop and below with the faintest hints of orange dash around ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Brass bouquet, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful brass bouquet from the second half of the 1900s. l12 x 7 x 4 cm. Good conditions!
Category

1970s European Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Letter Holder, Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Circa 1930s, Belle Epoque
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique desk utensil from brass. Letter holder with inkwell.
Category

1930s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Desk glass enameled handle like lapis lazuli stone Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Desk magnifing glass in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enameled handle like lapis lazuli stone. Contemporary modern style. Lens diameter cm. 7, total length cm. 19.5. Silver weig...
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1990s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a reef with fish aquarium. Colors are a different shades of blue, white, black and clea...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Set, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite desk set by Dan Karner, also known as Daniel Karner, showcases the beauty of French Art Deco design. Crafted with genuine pony skin fur, rich cognac leather, intricate...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s. Perfect for the desk top or a library, this heavy magnifying has a ribbed metal handle terminating in a solid b...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1980s Op-Art Multi Colored Lucite Sculpture of a Circle, Triange & Rectangle
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Vasa Mihich or Shlomi Haziza, 1980s sculpture colored beveled shapes made of acrylic or lucite with pink circle, yellow triangle, teal rectangle on a purple base. Thi...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic With Aged Patina Cleaned Fully Functional Good Vintage Condition
Category

1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Tall Art Glass Blue Swirl Jellyfish Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artisan-made, hand-blown, art glass paperweight by Rochester Folk Art Guild features a graceful, cobalt blue form resembling a jellyfish or a flower encased in a clear glass tall obl...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
Located in Milano, IT
Olivetti ‘Synthesis 45' complete set with rare clamp desk organizer, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti italy in 1972. This versatile set offers the option of combining the pieces or using them separately as per your preference. These vintage pieces are in excellent condition, bearing the stamp of the maker, signifying their authenticity. For more insights into the iconic 'Synthesis 45' series by Sottsass for Olivetti, you can refer to the book "Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Terracotta Ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage terracotta Ashtray, 1970s. Hand painted and signed on rear.  2 x 13 x 10 cm. Good conditions!
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack Measurements for the items combined
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovakian Dresser Set
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic three-piece Czechoslovakian dresser set from 1930s. The dark green glass with deep cut cherubs playing music framed in bronze is so beautifully d...
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1930s Czech Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color - very practical
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Murano Blown Glass Bright Green Apple Paperweight 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano Blown Glass Bright Green Apple with Green Stem Paperweight. Beautiful blown glass apple in such a gorgeous vibrant emerald green. Delightful figurative art glass out of Murano Italy. This piece has a brilliant coloring and wonderful artistry in design. Hand blown Murano glass green...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Baccarat French Crystal Blue and Clear Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful multifaceted French paperweight in sapphire blue and clear crystal from luxury Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This clear crystal and sapphire blue pape...
Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park Sherman, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Gucci Leather and Brass Note Pad, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather notepad by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Rich color to saddle leather with contrast stitching along the borders. Brass brackets holding leather flap. New 3" x 5...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Colored Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Colored Murano glass paperweight, Italy, 1970s It belonged to my grandfather who bought it during his honeymoon. Intact, excellent condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter si...
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mario Bellini, ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1985-86
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy ET Personal portable (electric) typewriter, designed 1985-86 Moulded ABS plasti...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store, National Cash Register, stenciled and painted
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming and Unusual Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store National Cash Register, stenciled and painted.. Great little decorative item.. Fully functional.. Retains original stenciled and ...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Gucci Desk Planner in Black Leather and Brass, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic black leather Gucci desk planner with brass bindings containing two notepads titled “To-day” and “To-Morrow”. Small window at the bottom of each leather flap showing the day. S...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen. The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver pl...
Category

1930s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs...
Category

1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio craft rosewood jewelry box.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal Gilt and Silver Mellon Inkwell France, Circa 1989 Cartier 'Must de Cartier' crystal gilt and silver mellon inkwell, made in France around 1989. This understated inkwell is a true representation of Cartier's renowned elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. The inkwell features a stunning crystal body with an opalescent lift top adorned with silver and gilt metal mounts, adding a luminous touch to the piece. The top lid is fully marked with numerous Cartier hallmarks, signifying its authenticity and origin from Cartier. The front of the melon-shaped crystal is elegantly enameled with the iconic Cartier logo in gilt enamel. Whether displayed on a writing desk or as a part of an exquisite collection, this Cartier inkwell...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

scatola con penne, anni 90
Located in Felino, IT
scatola portapenne in legno, con 20 penne stilografiche e a sfera miste. usate, ma tutte in ottime condizioni. le penne sono descritte nelle foto allegate. varie marche e vari stili....
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1990s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yellow, red and c...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings. Sculptural pen, created back in the 1981 in New York city at the Tiffany Studios. This fabulous sculpt...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Letter Holder and Calendar, leather, Delvaux, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
D: 12 (7) cm H: 13 (5,5) cm W: 22,5 (16,5) cm
Category

1970s Belgian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage Hand Painted Inkwell, China Inkwell, Scotland
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage hand painted inkwell, China inkwell, Scotland 1930, H315 Scotland 1930 Hand painted inkwell with hinged lid Lovely hand painted flowers Nice condition no crack or chips Mea...
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1930s Scottish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood interior designed Jan Nielsen for Beni Mobler Denmark. In very ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair/set of Lucite dice decorative objects, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great set for a desk, bookshelf, coffee/cocktail table, etc. Dimensions: 2.44" Square ...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. Th...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda White Crystal, 1990s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda white crystal paperweight or votive candle holder. Kosta Boda white crystal candle holder by Anna Ehrner, 1990s A Kosta Boda votive...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

1980s Postmodern Abstract Acrylic Lacquer Wall Art by Empire Art Miami
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible multicolored rectangular wall art by empire art Miami.
Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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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