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Desk Accessories For Sale
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

Located in Delft, NL

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century This early 19th century silver inkstand consists of a tray, raised on paw feet with openwork border with a pen holder, a can...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration

Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Egyptian-style inkwell was crafted in France during the reign of Napoleon III. The centerpiece of the inkwell features a depiction of the goddess Hathor. Front-facing and hiera...

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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Wonderful c...

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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period Nautical gilt bronze double inkwell with pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Ear...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse
Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse

Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A solid brass paperweight designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, featuring a stylized elephant motif. Well-crafted with a warm, even patina and characteristic mid-centur...

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1950s German International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal
Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal

By Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Decorative Flower - Rose Passion" made in black crystal by Daum France. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm.

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2010s European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Impressive Medici Lions In Staffordshire Pottery Antique Style
Pair Of Impressive Medici Lions In Staffordshire Pottery Antique Style

Pair Of Impressive Medici Lions In Staffordshire Pottery Antique Style

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

An impressive pair of Medici Lions fashioned after the style of Staffordshire Pottery of the late 1800's Capable of making a splendid decorative statement Circa 1960's Height 4.75 in...

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Mid-20th Century English Grand Tour Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Gucci Desk Calendar
Gucci Desk Calendar

Gucci Desk Calendar

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome red leather Gucci desk calendar and writing pad. Original paper inside. Brass and chrome Gucci badge on front and Gucci logo stamped underneath. Excellent vintage condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight
Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight

Strathearn Scotland Millefiori Flowers Red White Ribbons Art Glass Paperweight

By Strathearn

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Strathearn hand blown millefiori flowers, white ribbons, hand made in Scotland art glass paperweight. It has 2 added murrines, one ...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell Impressive handblown clear glass heavy inkwell with bronze lid. The robust mushroom shaped inkwell is created with heavy handblo...

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca
Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca

Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

4" x 4" x 7.8" 4.8 "x 4.8" x 9.5" Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape and features scrolled decor on the facad...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné- enamel work in bold blue, turquoise, red and beige colours. Measures: Stamp- or matc...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque influence. Handcrafted in Champlevé enameled gilt bronze with ornate and colorful blue, pink, red, green and white enameling over the heavily shaped and scalloped base, that borders the stunning Severes style (I have not removed it to check for a makers mark) enameled porcelain tray scene of frolicking putti. The stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised balls act as a pen rest, the inkstand raising on four ball feet. Similar to French cloisonne, each champlevé design is a one-of-a-kind work of art. A beautiful warm verdigris patina adds to its character and charm. This wonderful antique objet...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Lacquer Nesting Trays Customized Different Colors
Lacquer Nesting Trays Customized Different Colors

Lacquer Nesting Trays Customized Different Colors

Located in Ridgewood, NY

These classically simple nesting trays are handcrafted of lacquered wood and available in fully customizable colors and sizes. Either nested or as a singular piece, these trays defin...

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2010s American Other Desk Accessories

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Lacquer

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Beige Bakelite Table Phone

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s. Repaired on the side see the last 2 pictures  

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early 20th century by one of the most important Parisian silversmiths: Puiforcat. Puifo...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Textural White Stone Slab
Textural White Stone Slab

Textural White Stone Slab

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Playful stone stab with textural design. This rectangular slab can easily be displayed on a table or leaning on a shelf. It showcases an abstract design of rounded curves. Dimension...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XV Style gilt bronze and Sèvres style Porcelain inkwell. French, circa 1890. This elegant and sophisticated inkwell is of sarcophagus form with finely painted por...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter

Located in New York, NY

A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle. Use for its intended purpose or as a standalone piece decorative object on a desk,...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight
Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight

Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A patinated brass figurative fisherman sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 2.5"W x 2"D x 5.5"H. #3799

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair

Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...

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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca
Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca

Hand-Crafted Traful Desk Pen Cup by Workshop AIREDELSUR, Black Onyx & Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The immensity feeling at the shore of Traful Lake, the source of a river, is reflected in the design of the desk set made of alpaca and onyx. The alpaca recalls the moments when the ...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque, brass lined case, string inlay, intriguing pop up hidden compartments, brass recessed ...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

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Mahogany

Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk
Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk

Pasture and Pen: A Charming 19th-Century Hand-Painted Lap Desk

Located in New York, NY

This 19th-century painted wood lap desk, likely of French origin, is of rectangular form with a hinged lid finely decorated with a naturalistic pastoral scene depicting a standing co...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Italian Contemporary Translucent Ribbed Tray, Modern Textured Serving and Decora
Italian Contemporary Translucent Ribbed Tray, Modern Textured Serving and Decora

Italian Contemporary Translucent Ribbed Tray, Modern Textured Serving and Decora

Located in Dallas, TX

This Italian contemporary tray features a refined translucent body enhanced by an elegant ribbed texture, offering a sophisticated balance of form and function. The clean, modern des...

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2010s Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970
Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

By Strathearn

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, that we attribute to a Scottish maker, Circa 1970. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori cane design,...

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

Materials

Glass

VALLETTA GLASS - Marbleized Paperweight Vase/Candle Holder - Malta - Circa 2000
VALLETTA GLASS - Marbleized Paperweight Vase/Candle Holder - Malta - Circa 2000

VALLETTA GLASS - Marbleized Paperweight Vase/Candle Holder - Malta - Circa 2000

Located in Chatham, ON

VALLETTA GLASS (Manufacturer) - PAUL SAID (Owner/Designer) - Vintage Maltese studio glass paperweight vase or candle holder - featuring a striking combination of multicolor marbleize...

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21st Century and Contemporary Maltese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Antique Bachelor's Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bachelor’s writing slope. An English, coromandel and satinwood correspondence box dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. A superior example of portable desk furniture, showcasing striking casework and a fine fitted interior. Crafted from select coromandel stocks, displaying rich grain interest with flashes of warm amber Fascia appointed with a brass shield escutcheon and inset lock to front — key present Lid opens to reveal dual writing skivers, in a later dark blue embossed leather Front skiver with brass clasp, opening to a generous storage compartment Rear skiver lifts to reveal a striking satinwood interior, presenting rich saffron hues Replete with document slides, a pen tray and a pair of glass ink wells Brass recessed carry handle to the lid, set within a shaped backplate for portability Presented in good antique order, with light, sympathetic wear consistent with age This fine Regency writing slope...

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1830s British Regency Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s
Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s

Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Two Murano glass paperweights, Italy, 1970s They have different sizes: One has a diameter of 8.5 cm and a height of 6.5 cm; The other measures 8 x 7.5 cm. Purchased by my grandfather...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight, Belgium
Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight, Belgium

Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight, Belgium

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a stunning Val Saint Lambert Dog Bone Sculpture Crystal Glass Paperweight. It has the maker's mark on the side of the glass. Val Saint Lambert is one of the leading crystal m...

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1960s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...

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1830s English George IV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape
Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape

Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano style handblown art glass vase in green twisted shape. The talented artisan recover traditional glass blowing techniques from Murano, Italy, using pigments to give this vase ...

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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Marble Egg Paperweight Decorative Object
Italian Marble Egg Paperweight Decorative Object

Italian Marble Egg Paperweight Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

An Italian marble decorative object or paperweight with an alabaster egg design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object or desk accessory. Dimensions: 2.69...

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

Materials

Marble, Alabaster

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The large Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is rectangular in shape and features two sides connected to ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage
20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

By Longchamp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Longchamp 20th century design black leather pipe holder Circa 1970 Original good condition Height 6 cm Longer 15 cm Large 8 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate
Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round pewter plate with London and makers mark on the rear side.

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Early 19th Century English Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959. Additional information: Materials: Met...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products

Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products

By Carver Wood Products Inc.

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s. The trays are in good vintage condition and measures 15.375"W x 10.25"D x 4.75"H and would make a great addition...

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

Materials

Walnut

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Leather Letter Holder in the manner of Jacques Adnet
Leather Letter Holder in the manner of Jacques Adnet

Leather Letter Holder in the manner of Jacques Adnet

Located in NYC, NY

A very handsome letter holder in beautifully patinated leather with fine stitching.

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1940s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood

Carl Auböck Brass Hand Letter Opener Letter Knife #7208
Carl Auböck Brass Hand Letter Opener Letter Knife #7208

Carl Auböck Brass Hand Letter Opener Letter Knife #7208

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A minimalist but charming letter opener in the shape of a hand. Model number 7208, handmade of solid polished brass, designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Fully stamped an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, with orig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

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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