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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Murano Blue Green Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue with green spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

MCM Lucite Napkin Holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool MCM lucite napkin holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs,circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition measures 9"W x 6.D x 4"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century modern Italian travertine elephant letter holder / sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Travertine

Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Postmodern Glass Cube Paperweight, 1980's
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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Carl Auböck #4995 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4995 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished and patinated brass by We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4056 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vintage Paper Roll Dispenser and Paper Cutter by Busman Spring
Located in Seattle, WA
This item is Made with Wood and Cast Iron or Similar Material. All Movable Parts are in Good Condition. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 12 1/2 W ; 6 D...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Set of 2 MOLE / Moss / Kobalt paperweights by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
MOLE is a paperweght designed by Malwina Konopacka in collabo with I Believe In Paper – polish, paper brand. This small object, featuring Malwina Konopacka's characteristic color com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

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Clay

Carl Auböck Model #3603L Large Brass and Leather Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3603L large brass and leather bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Contemporary Handmade Brass Bookend "Hippos" in Ancient Greek Forms by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted bookend, model "Hippos" in oxidized brass. This bookend is part of the "Althaea Series", a collection of four bookends in brass Inspired by ancient Greek symbols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' patinated brass and cane bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Medium Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object medium in brass "The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Pen and Cards Tray in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Pencils tray in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4636 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4636 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Price i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

MCM Brass Globe Cigarette Holder Mounted on Marble c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder mounted on a solid marble base. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of our favourite designs. It has been in production since 1973, and has converted into BD’s sign of identity all over the world. Sottsass designed the vase when travelling to Bar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Price i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Price is per pair. Av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #3844 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4072/G 'Rooster' Brass Bell
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4072/G 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. One in stock re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s Pair of square-based office bins. The main structure is made of a perforated metal sh...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Modernist Crystal Art Glass World Ball Healing Sphere
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Crystal World Ball Healing Sphere Art Glass 4 diameter Preowned vintage condition See all images.
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

"Antonio" Leather Pencil Holder Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Antonio" is a leather pencil holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

"Lorenzo" Riveted Leather Pencil Holder by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Lorenzo" is a riveted leather pencil holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

"Italo" Leather In and Out Tray Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Italo" is a leather out tray and paper holder, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be cho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Ceramic & Crackle Glass Paperweight, United States, c.1970
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Le Corbusier & charlotte perriand bowl vide poche, 1950s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare authentic and iconic modern glass storage compartment or ashtray designed by the famous French architects of the 20th century Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand for Lumax. Le...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

20th Century Silver Plated Gucci Photograph Frame, Italy c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Enhance your cherished memories with this Gucci photograph frame in silver plate, crafted in Italy circa 1980. Its timeless elegance and versatile design, allowing for both vertical ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Brass Globe Cigarette Holder and Ashtray/Coin Dish, circa 1960-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original mid-century brass cigarette holder and ashtray or coin dish. The lid slides open on the globe's axis to reveal a metal interi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

LOUIS VUITTON Cube Paperweight LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Crystal Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This LOUIS VUITTON Cube is made up crystal. The faces represent the monogram of the brand. Collector's item that can also be used as a paperweight on your desktop. VIP gift dating from 2000 from Louis Vuitton Hong Kong date 2000. This LOUIS VUITTON Paperweight...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Accessories

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Crystal

1970s Modern Walnut Office Desk File Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Walnut Wood Office Desk Tray In Out File Box 10 w x 12.5 long. 2.5 h Unrestored original vintage condition Refer to images for condition.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bentwood

Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano White Yellow Daisy Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow daisy flower Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The paperweight has a large daisy made up of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a loose leaf calendar holder and a scratch paper box. The calendar measures 8.2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s. The vintage Art Glass orange fish with bubbles paperweight is a stunning piece that encapsulates the beauty of underwater life in intricate detail. Very unique and rare shaped Art Glass Murano tyle paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering still attached. The bunny was created with an "Scavo" textured surface. The main body is a lavender purple, with green ears...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.
Located in Seattle, WA
Postal Scale that Weighs items up to 1.5 oz. Beautiful Petina to the Metal and the Label. Floral Motif on the Bottom. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions....
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green leather case is marked Solingen Germany. "Often called “...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer typ- 3600
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Tin

Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Black Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimalist MId Century Modern vase or decanter „Tuberkulinkolben", designed and executed by Carl Aubock II in the 1950s. Made of handblown clear glass with a nice hand-se...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather, Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian blown art glass paperweight in vibrant blue and green in a transparent egg shape. Vintage Italian Murano Hand blown art glass egg shaped paperweight, with encased bright blue glowing underwater plant with green oceanic leaves in clear crystal. Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France", cube shaped crystal paperweight with rounded edges. This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. It is from the 1980s. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Vintage PM Craftsman Brass Figural Clown Bookends - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage PM Craftsman Brass Figural Clown Bookends - A Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 5" W x 3.5" D
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

KERRY Irish Art Glass Paperweight Hand Blown in a Jade to Emerald Green 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Kerry art glass paperweight hand blown in dark olive green, jade and emerald colors with small bubbles. Hand crafted in Ireland, circa 1980s. Sticker still attached. Kerry Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass bird paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with White Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually serve as...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present around edges. No label. 15 D x 9.88 w x 7 H Preowned original vintage condition. See...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Faux Leather, 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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