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Desk Accessories For Sale
Vintage Abstract Bronze Intertwined Figurative Sculpture on White Marble Base
Vintage Abstract Bronze Intertwined Figurative Sculpture on White Marble Base

Vintage Abstract Bronze Intertwined Figurative Sculpture on White Marble Base

Located in North Miami, FL

This beautiful intertwined abstract figure bronze sculpture on a white marble base is very sensual and has an amazing and different presence from every angle. The bodies are intertwi...

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3651 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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

Materials

Brass

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860
English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry's Patent circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

This small, eye-catching and tactile campaign piece is in superb condition. It is a small leather bound travel inkwell that is fully working. The case is made of robust steel, which ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Glass

Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s
Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s

Cartier Must II ballpoint pen silver plated and palladium 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

This Cartier Must II ballpoint pen from the 1980s is a rare piece made of silver plating and palladium, adorned with a distinctive engraved motif featuring Cartier's iconic "C". It b...

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1980s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved BRONZE and signed HERZIG. Originating from France.   

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900
Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900

By Rexite

Located in East Quogue, NY

This vintage red swivel desk organizer, designed by Rino Pirovano for Rexite in the mid-1970s, is a celebrated example of Italian design. Made of ABS plastic, it features four rotati...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s

By Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set
Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set

Beautiful quality antique Victorian papier-mache inlaid desk set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Beautiful quality antique Victorian Papier-Mache Desk Set, having a quality Victorian papier-mache desk set inlaid with stunning mother of pearl detail with a shaped edge raised on f...

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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror
Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror

Silver-Plate Vanity Set With Comb, Brush and Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage, never used, vanity set with a bristle brush, comb and mirror. Each piece fits neatly into a velvet carrying case with hinge closure. Each piece features an ornate silver...

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20th Century Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine
Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

Maitland Smith Leather Desktop Book Paperweight Bronze Butterfly Figurine

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming vintage Mid-Century Modern leather desktop book paperweight with a butterfly from Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative obj...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy
Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Faux leather Basket or Trash can, Circa 1970 Black and Grey color Made in Italy

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This basket, or trash can, has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The Faux leather as a Black and grey color . It is in good condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia
Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia

Located in New York, NY

Set of bronze artillery cannons with Italian royal insignia. Set of three vintage patinated bronze artillery models including a larger cannon on hand ca...

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Early 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century. The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design. The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights. The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images. This paperweight weighs about 500 gram. Caithness glass The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s. In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle

Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Rosewood Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated collar with a cartouche engraved with H C. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule which is slightly worn. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 32.75" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (10.75cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen
Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen

Classic Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Rollerball Pen

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Vintage Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Vendome Trinity Oval Rollerball Pen Complete With Cartier Box & Guarantee Card. Made in Paris, France Cartier pens are designed by Cart...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Accessory, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France

By Dan Karner 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite desk set by Dan Karner (also known as Daniel Karner) showcases the beauty of French Art Deco design. Crafted with genuine pony skin fur, rich cognac leather, intricate...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...

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

Materials

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

Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight
Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight

Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A really fun pop art "Coca Cola" / Coke bottle in lucite sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with minor markings and crazing due to age;...

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

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet
Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

Art Deco paperweight by Le Fer Forgé Henri Fournet

By Henri Fournet

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco paperweight, circa 1925, in wrought iron and red copper, decorated with a rose. Stamped "Le Fer Forgé" H.F. (ironworks located in Lyon). Width: 9 cm Length: 9 cm Height: 1...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster
Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Mid-Century Carved Jade Grape Cluster

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming mid-century Chinese Export carved cluster of jade grapes. The jade is of excellent quality and color and the cluster is in excellent overall condition. The cluster...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell

Located in Vienna, AT

A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass. When you illum...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Uranium Glass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4637 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4637 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4637 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #4637 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior
Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior

Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Green Leather Interior

By Joseph Bramah

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Victorian Campaign Writing Slope With A Decorative Brass Trim, Brass Carry Handles Finished With A Gilt Tooled Racing Green Leather Interior Item will include new notepa...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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 Charlotte Perriand, Lumax, Le Corbusier

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

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian
Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle Victorian

Located in New York, NY

A metal magnifying glass with seashell handle, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece has a metal frame with what appears to be a 'Richer's amalda' seashell, a rare deepwater species...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Horn Letter Opener, Paper Knife, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare minimalist Mid-Century letter opener from the 1960s, designed and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Carl Auböck workshop in Vienna. Handmade from a single piece of ...

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

Materials

Horn

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved

Located in Somis, CA

The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...

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2010s Chinese Qing Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s
Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A '90s Postmodern black and brown polished marble stone desk pen pencil holder, circa 1990s. Dimensions: 2.5" square x 4.19" height. Matching...

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1990s European Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Brass Tie And Jewelry Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Lucite tie and jewelry stand This tie rack has a worn brass finish, please see attached images for details.   

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999
Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

Art Deco Cast Metal Greyhound Dog Sculpture, Bronze Finish, USA, 1999

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful cast metal bronze greyhound dog sculpture. An elegant, detailed cast sculpture depicting a greyhound dog.. Sculptures depicting a greyhound dog. Made with the fusion sys...

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1990s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...

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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Petrified Wood

Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s

Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s

By Luigi Colani

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage money Piggy bank. A beautiful decorative item, designed by Luigi Colani, for Dresden Bank Germany. Made in Europe, circa 1970s. Nice addition to any collection, desk...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Chinese Jade Bead Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Jade Bead Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Jade Bead Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Saffron
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Saffron

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Saffron

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor
Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor

Large Malachite Box Gemstone Box Ocean Floor

Located in Somis, CA

This beautiful large gemstone box is finely crafted with the finest malachite in brilliant green. The cover with beveled edge demonstrates a stunning patt...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s

Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Mr. and Mrs. Black Tie Playing Cards
Mr. and Mrs. Black Tie Playing Cards

Mr. and Mrs. Black Tie Playing Cards

Located in San Diego, CA

Black tie playing cards, printed is Spain. Two sets: Mr. and Mrs. Individual cards measure 3.5" H x 2.25 W.

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20th Century Spanish Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's
Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's

Just Andersen - Letter-knife in Mint Condition - Original box - Art Deco, 1930's

By Just Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

One of a kind letter knife made by Just Andersen, Denmark in the 1930's with the original box from the Jeweller that the knife were bought from. Mint condition been laying in the bo...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Style WMF Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Flowerpot with Levers and Organic Details
Style WMF Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Flowerpot with Levers and Organic Details

Style WMF Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Flowerpot with Levers and Organic Details

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Verviers, BE

Style WMF Art Nouveau brass and copper flowerpot with levers and organic details Hand-hammered out of one piece of copper. Brass handles with Organic style details With original...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer
Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder Desk Organizer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bamboo Letter Holder or Desk Organizer. Three compartments on top and a large area on bottom. Good condition and sturdy, ready to use. 11" wide

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Adirondack Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937
Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937

Portable Typewriter Continental 340, Germany 1937

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany. Production in the years 1931-1940 Made of metal, steel, chrome, Polished Good original condition, functional.

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C
Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C

Located in Spencertown, NY

The 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache dep...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Serpentine

Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910

Rare Arts & Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910

Located in Lisse, NL

Exceptional beaded velvet picture frame with a wonderfully rich folk art / Arts & Crafts decor. For the collector of rare and finely handcrafted Arts & Crafts objects, this striking...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Velvet, Glass

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France
Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Set of Antique Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

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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