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Desk Accessories For Sale
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and at...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Perpetual calendar in wood and aluminum, 1970s
Perpetual calendar in wood and aluminum, 1970s

Perpetual calendar in wood and aluminum, 1970s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Perpetual calendar made of wood and aluminum, Made in Italy, 1970s. Rare perpetual calendar made in the 1970s from solid wood and aluminum with silver-colored numbers for the days, m...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s
Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark
Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve . This well designed accessory is the perfect piece for easy access to your papers...

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

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Teak

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN REST, AND HAT-LIDDED GLASS INKWELLS. From our Black Forest collection, we are delig...

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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished brass and handwoven brown leather...

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

Materials

Brass

Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent
Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent

Swatch Twin Phone 'Puzzle' Memphis Style, Vintage 1989, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Puzzle" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true piece ...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France
Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France

Art Deco wooden letter holder, 1940's, France

Located in BELFORT, FR

French Art Deco wooden letter holder.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Gilt Metal Hand Wax Seal Stamp
Antique French Gilt Ormolu Gilt Metal Hand Wax Seal Stamp

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Gilt Metal Hand Wax Seal Stamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming French hand wax seal from the late 19th Century. We see this piece added to a collection of these hard to find treasures.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4
Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4

Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4

Located in Lisboa, PT

This rare desk set was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1940's. It consists on a knives holder, with three knives, a letter holder, an ashtra...

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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #4636
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #4636

Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #4636

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chalk Hill, PA

Carl Aubock patinated brass bookends #4636. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, original m...

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

Materials

Brass

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set
1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid Collection Bohemian Malachite Glass Dresser Set

By Curt Schlevogt

Located in Delft, NL

1930s Curt Schlevogt, Ingrid collection Bohemian Malachite glass dresser set Czechoslovakian moulded in deep relief Bohemian malachite glass dresser set by Curt Schlevogt from the...

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1930s Czech Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.5-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of the...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia
Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 19th century Middle Eastern, Asian brass decorated Islamic Moorish Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is an inkwell in solid brass. It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep. Great brass decorative Islamic Metal...

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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass

By Adam Jablonski

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...

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1970s Polish Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

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1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Solid Russian Malachite Lion
Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Solid Russian Malachite Lion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight

By Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and bronze "Barley" paperweight after an ancient coin of Metapontum 5th Century B.C. in its original box and documentation 20th Century Marks: Lalaoun...

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

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...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Ink Blotter "Deux Sirènes Entrelacées" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Original nickeled metal mount. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Lengt...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding. Opens to purple velvet interior with...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener
Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener

Located in Meer, VAN

Early 20th Century Sable Shaped Letter Opener. A letter opener with a very distinct sable style design - early 20th century or even late 19th century. Shows a nice patina. About O...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete
Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnete

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilt Thistle Letter Opener Albert Marionnet France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 31.5cm Of notably large size, this letter opener is a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...

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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Bronze

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette in glossy black lacquered wood, accented with a distinctive rim in Corno Italiano,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Organic Modern White Porcelain Minimalist Apple Sculpture
Organic Modern White Porcelain Minimalist Apple Sculpture

Organic Modern White Porcelain Minimalist Apple Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Organic Modern classic minimalist white porcelain apple sculpture. The beauty of natural shape is on full display with this apple form that have graced still-life art for centuries....

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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s
Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s

Antique Desk Organizer in Anthroposophical Organic Style, 1930s

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely hand-carved writing tray is from the 1930s, and it was crafted by hand in the traditional Waldorf style. It's a rare treat! The surface for the pen tray has been lovingly...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble
Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble

Vintage Abstract Modernist Sculpture By Mary Preminger Chrome and Black Marble

By Mary Gardner Preminger

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous vintage double U-shaped abstract sculpture by the noted artist Mary Preminger is so modernist. It is polished chrome on a black marble original base. It was executed in...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Marble, Chrome

Le Corbusier & charlotte perriand bowl vide poche, 1950s, set of 2
Le Corbusier & charlotte perriand bowl vide poche, 1950s, set of 2

Le Corbusier & charlotte perriand bowl vide poche, 1950s, set of 2

By Le Corbusier, Lumax, Charlotte Perriand

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

Materials

Glass

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Summers emerald tree and golden honey color Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Segus...

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

Materials

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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson - from the period around 1800 - 1815 in the United Kingdom. This fantastic Captain’s campaign writing slope dates back to the Napoleonic wars. Well constructed out of solid mahogany with screwed down mount re-enforcements, brass banding, and inset carrying handles at each end, this outstanding travel desk box was designed to withstand the harsh maritime life at sea. The exterior of this Victorian travel box shows an attractive mahogany grain, beautiful colour, and a lovely pleasing patina. There are a couple of old indented scars to the lid along with the usual minor surface scratching, but these imperfections confer it an absolutely unique charme. The box has a tri-fold operation, opening to reveal a secondary smaller writing surface for quick use, then opening again to reveal the main slope fitted with a green felt writing surface which is in reasonable condition and compliments the original interior. When it is completely opened you have two storage compartments underneath. The original lock works smoothly with the original key. The original interior is nicely fitted out with a dark green leather drop-down section in the lid which features four memoire pockets. This section can additionally be lowered to reveal a document wallet...

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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hermès Equestrian Paper Weight, 1960s France
Hermès Equestrian Paper Weight, 1960s France

Hermès Equestrian Paper Weight, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant silver plates Hermès paper weight/ reading guide with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the base as well...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Stylized Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Frog Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized frog sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unders...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top of blade. Beautiful light ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box
Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box

Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen & Box

By Cartier, Montblanc

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Classic Must de Cartier Silver Plated Trinity Vendome Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib Made in Paris, France. Item Is Sold With Original Red & Gold Leather Box, Red & Gold...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Slag Glass Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass pen tray or desk tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New Yo...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can
Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can

Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960, We offer this Pair of mid century Plywood trash can. Recently restored.

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plywood

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in New York, NY

Dreamy engraved round glass disc Pisces paperweight by Val Saint Lambert, France, circa 1970s. Signed with engraved signature on disc edge, as pictured.

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

Materials

Art Glass

Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900
Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900

Black Forest Carved Walnut Fox Hunt Table Thermometer, Central European, ca 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

This finely carved walnut thermometer is a sculptural and characterful example of early twentieth-century Central European craftsmanship, designed not only as a functional object but...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Desk Accessories

Materials

Opaline Glass, Nutwood

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England
Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Green Malachite Porcelain Coffee Teacup Saucer, England

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English white porcelain coffee or teacup and saucer with a green malachite design and gold detailing on edge. Made in England.

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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

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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