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Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal elephant figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting elephant with dim...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson
Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

Contemporary Blackened Ribbon Hook by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s
Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Vintage Desk Fan designed by Cadume, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage table/desk fan designed by Codumé, 1960s, swivel foot, 2 speeds, works perfectly, height: 45cm, diameter: 35cm, foot: 16x22 cm. This unique fan captures the essence of vintag...

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1960s French Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome, Aluminum

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

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners sig...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Luxury Modern Book Stand Made of glass
Luxury Modern Book Stand Made of glass

Luxury Modern Book Stand Made of glass

By Plus Object

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This luxury book stand made of smooth black glass is a highlight that seamlessly combines functionality and modern elegance. Its minimalist yet eye-catching design enhances any inter...

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984
Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984

Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984

By Josh Simpson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Planet series paperweight features a vortex core of dichroic glass with controlled air bubbles accentuating the folds of dichroic element, encased in clear glass layer in som...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Apollineo Bookend 1 in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Ceramic
Apollineo Bookend 1 in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Ceramic

Apollineo Bookend 1 in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Ceramic

By TIPSTUDIO

Located in Florence, IT

The Apollineo collection mergs classical and contemporary elements to define a unique aesthetic inspired by Mediterranean architecture and vibes. Sun-blessed pure volumes, shapes mar...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

By A. Santini

Located in New York, NY

A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Desk Accessories

Materials

Composition

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s
Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

Midcentury Brown Italian Leather Decorative Wastepaper Basket, Nova Tecno, 1950s

By Franca Helg

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century decorative wastepaper basket, entirely crafted from thick, full-grain curved Italian leather. This incredibly elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1...

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

Materials

Leather

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite Hand-Crafted Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope SLOPE 58 Brass front shield could be personalised with engraving. The top and front have...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in London, GB

A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set comprises a clock with wind up mechanism and nickel plated stylized numbers on the fac...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box - rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on original rock crystal stands. Each orb is hand carved and hand-polished from a single p...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). R...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass
Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass

Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

American studio glass sculpture or paperweight features organic elongated shape with a veiled internal design. Controlled air bubbles, that are dispersed inside the glass, create an...

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1990s American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

20th Century Arts & Crafts Large Solid Silver Photo Frame, c.1907
20th Century Arts & Crafts Large Solid Silver Photo Frame, c.1907

20th Century Arts & Crafts Large Solid Silver Photo Frame, c.1907

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century Arts & Crafts, hand hammered silver photograph frame, mounted on a leather bound easel support and set with glass, top with a shield shaped cartouche, engraved with elab...

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20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set
Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set

Early 20th Century French Spelter and Walnut Desk Garniture Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a desk or study with this charming antique desk accessory set crafted in France, circa 1920. Mounted on a rich oval walnut base, the ensemble features a coordinated group of...

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Early 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Spelter

Micro Mosaic Pen Holder, Enamel, Aesthetic Movement, Morocco, 1970
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder, Enamel, Aesthetic Movement, Morocco, 1970

Micro Mosaic Pen Holder, Enamel, Aesthetic Movement, Morocco, 1970

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk. It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Desk Accessories

Materials

Enamel

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifu...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann
Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann

Extra Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann

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

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener
Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...

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1980s British Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Bronze Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Bronze Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1502 * Year: 1934 * Condition: Good vintage condition. ...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Glasgow, GB

This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Leaf

Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925
Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925

Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good and complete board game of Marble Solitaire, with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 agate stone marbles, which we date to the Art Deco period of the 20th Centur...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Agate

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Gilt Bronze Inkwell from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XV style gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 23cm, W: 37cm, D...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Olivetti Portable Typewriter Model Lettera 27
Vintage Olivetti Portable Typewriter Model Lettera 27

Vintage Olivetti Portable Typewriter Model Lettera 27

By Olivetti

Located in Palermo, IT

Olivetti portable typewriter model Lettera 27. Intact and functional, equipped with transport cover. Good condition.

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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight
Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight

Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Tall Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue flowers Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original, but worn "KB Made In Ita...

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

Materials

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

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s. Italian desk set scissors and letter opener with leather black pouch. Classic and traditional luxury desk l...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965 A minimilist architectural design. Substantial construction with the original black finish ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni
Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni

Pocket Magnifying Glass in fired enamel two-tone stripes on guilloche Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Personal pocket magnifying glass in 925/1000 silver with translucent enamel in two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand-engraved in the French Empire Napoleon III style, second half of...

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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine

Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

Monochrome Collection Trays For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

$336Sale Price|20% Off

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Located in Marbella, ES

Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.

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Late 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage IBM Personal Computer Desk Caddy with Original Box, circa 1980s
Vintage IBM Personal Computer Desk Caddy with Original Box, circa 1980s

Vintage IBM Personal Computer Desk Caddy with Original Box, circa 1980s

By IBM, Paul Rand

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage desktop accessory caddy produced by IBM for the promotion of its Personal Computer line, featuring a charming miniature workstation design with monitor, CPU, and keyboard for...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group
Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group

Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite antique English Victorian period small carved wooden sculpted group from the 19th century depicting two small birds nesting with each other and accented with orange paint. C...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...

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1720s East Asian Qing Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Located in London, by appointment only

Madagascan fossil tree trunk slice.  Measures: 25 cm. 29 cm. 5 cm.      

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...

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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design
Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design

Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Brass Taper Pen Stands by Stem Design Dimensions: D 8 x W 10 x H 11 cm (each.) Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 1,4 kg (each.) Finished and assembl...

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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Modern style sterling silver inkwell. The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle. A double-line border was soldered on t...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage art or studio glass paperweight - unsigned - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface scratches from age and use....

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle
Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle

Decorative Clear Acrylic Chain Link by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Handmade acrylic horseshoe-shaped links are looped together to form a beautiful modern chain. Its translucent and clear color give a bold yet neutral touch to any space, from the most classic to the most modern. Whether layered into entryway vignettes or styled atop the coffee table, the Chain Link adds interest and depth to your styling. Material: Acrylic Care: Carefully dust with feather duster...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight
Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight

Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight

By Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Wild blue and red roses, amid foliage motifs decoration on stylised tile ground Delightful bone china paperweight from Spode, England Circa 2000 Signed Spode, England F1868-AO to bas...

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Early 2000s English High Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Silver and Tortoise Inkwell, Hand-Carved, London 1884
Victorian Silver and Tortoise Inkwell, Hand-Carved, London 1884

Victorian Silver and Tortoise Inkwell, Hand-Carved, London 1884

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched: London, 1884. A/2128. Banned in USA, may be.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Corners
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Corners

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Blotter Corners

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners in the "Pine Needle" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (signed to t...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder
Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Leather Desk Mail Letter Holder

Located in New York, NY

A brown leather and gold brass plate desk letter mail holder, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century. Hold mail, letters, or other correspondence.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770
George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass with Red Leather Case, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

An important, and extremely rare, early George III Gold & Enamel Magnifying Glass, with original red leather case. Made almost certainly in London circa 1770. The Gold case is of sh...

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18th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Enamel

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

By Steven Correia

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available
1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Japanese Spinning Tops - New Old Stock - Large Quantity Available. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying unto...

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1960s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Beech

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...

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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.

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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist pencil holder and pen by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and rare set of a pencil and its brutalist support designed and produced by art3 in spain in the 1970s. Objects in brass and aluminum. Designer objects that will decorate y...

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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain
Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare brutalist lighter designed and made by art3 in spain in the 1970s. Handcrafted structure in brass and aluminum. Beautiful designer object that will decorate your inte...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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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