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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Art Nouveau
Scandinavian Art Nouveau Brass Desk Letter or Napkin Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Swedish hammered brass desk letter or napkin holder, Art Nouveau design, circa early-20th century, Sweden. Piece is hammered brass with an Art Nouveau leaf-design. Marked...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown cobalt and sky blue, orange, and white Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 190...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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

Antique Art Deco English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Desk Set London, 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Embossed twin ink bottle desk standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair of removable silver mounted...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and moulded in low relief with trailing floral designs dated 1894. The stand is of recta...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco centerpiece alpaca with original glass around 1920s Alpaca polished Original glass
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rare 19th century French heavy cast iron clip with spring in the shape of a birds head. Most likely a heron, the hinge in its 'jaw joint' makes its beak act as a clip. You pinch the back and its feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

Large & Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good quality carved ram bookends. Anyone who has ever witnessed two rams taking each other on in a battle for dominance, knows the amount of force that goes into these f...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Wood

Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece. This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7). Villien was a French sculptor and decorator who work...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

"Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and Clouds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly distinctive and unique, this cylindrical paperweight is decorated on its upper surface with exquisitely detailed sculptural relief: a dove in flight, shown flying over a cluster of clouds and the word "FLIGHT." Although it shows a beautiful bird, storied in mythology and literature, this sculpture also hints at the flight of man, and the curving sides of the piece are decorated with Art Deco geometric forms, sharply incised into the stone. The artist was Brenda Putnam, who used this same image for one side of her well-known bronze medal, also entitled "Flight", issued in 1941 by the Society of Medalists...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Pen Tray
Located in New York, NY
A gilt bronze “Zodiac” pen tray by Tiffany Studios New York. The pen tray features intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in sky blue, each of which features a stylized depiction of two of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, all executed in enamel. Product Details: Item #: T-21517 Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Country: United States Circa: 1900 Dimensions: 0.25" height, 9.5" width, 3" depth. Materials: Gilt Bronze, Enamel Signed: Tiffany Studios New York Literature: Tiffany Desk Sets...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 2.25"H....
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Jugendstil fruit knives with holder vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil fruit knives with holder vienna around 1908 Steel and bone handle Original condition
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Collectible Baccarat Amber Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweight Charlemagne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Baccarat Amber Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweight King Charlemagne of France. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paper...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass Magnifier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Brass

Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco. Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Original Max Le Verrier Art Deco Bronze Catchall, Bowl, Videpoche France, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful solid Bronze double patina low relief décor catchall, footed bowl or videpoche. Stamped Bronze on the reverse and Artist Mark, M. Le Verrier. A French Art Deco Collector'...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile - Automobilia Can be used as a desk paperweight. Very Nice looking. Sandoz (1881-1971) is o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Letter Opener, Fish
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Letter Opener with Fish. So beautiful, very nice condition!
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Very Rare P H Vogel & Co Antique Shagreen Cigarette Case Silver & Gold Gilt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique PH Vogel & Co silver and gold gilt cigarette case A very rare good looking and functional piece of...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver

Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This enameled silver desk clock is unsigned, so a specific maker cannot be identified, but the case was made in France, and the movement in Switzerland in the period and style of Art Deco. The silver content of the case has not been tested, but is believed to be Continental or .800 or just under .925 sterling, The front of the clock is ornately enameled with raised bright red flowers on each corner with contrasting black and red geometric panels with green accents, which are duplicated on the sides. The hinged back opens to gain access to the winding mechanism and the high grade Swiss movement has been professionally serviced and works well. Although barely visible, the clock is stamped on the bottom with a French...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver, Brass

"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist who specialized in very fine bronze desk items...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Magnificent Art Deco Cut Crystal Inkwell, Figural Cast Gilded Bronze Chick
Located in Bath, GB
A very large and smart inkwell, most unusual dating to the late Art Nouveau period into the Art Deco era, around 1915-1925. The hefty piece of crystal is simply and very elegantly...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Boho Tiffany Studios Letter Opener
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your desk or bookshelf with this exquisite vintage letter opener, attributed to the iconic Tiffany Studios. Showcasing timeless Art Deco-inspired detailing and a richly patin...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Art Nouveau sculpture desk Inkwell Stand, Figure of the Law and Justice 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WMF, superb Art Nouveau desk inkwell. Wonderful work. Maker mark for WMF. Model 288. The Lady is the Law. Similar to the justice sculpture See Photos...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Spelter

Stylish Mid-20th Century Made, Parisian Terrestrial Desk / Table Globe with Lamp
By J. Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
Quality made, metal and glass desk globe on a wooden base. If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality items to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Art Nouveau Studio Porcelain Vase Signed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, signed studio porcelain white, pink, and green vase in the Art Nouveau and Organic Modern style, circa 20th century. A beautiful white textured exterior porcelain with d...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt. In French this model is called Boule de Gui. Wrought iron with chromed finish. France 1921. We have a pair available, s...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Iron

Bronze / Marble Lion Sculpture Decorative Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Art Nouveau style gilt bronze / black marble base lion sculpture decorative piece. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's m...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Match Box Holder
Located in New York, NY
A gilt bronze “Zodiac” match box holder by Tiffany Studios New York. The match box holder features intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed wit...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk box or casket made of leather and cut glass. Made in Italy of the 1970s. The box is trimmed with smooth leather, a fine black leather edge and finely finished stitc...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Venetian Murano Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Pleated Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / early Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue Italian art glass flower vase. It has a genie bottle shape, with pleated surface on the body. It has sk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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

Tiffany Studios Bronze Dore Abalone Picture Frame
Located in Westport, CT
circa 1920's Rare tall oval picture Tiffany studio's Dore bronze abalone frame
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture of a Woman / France, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bust of a woman. Silvered bronze sculpture of a moderniste lady. Mounted over a Italian marble base. Signed on the base Francois. France 1930 Perfect desk piece or paperweight.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Art Nouvau Octagonal French Pewter Plate
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An octagonal Art Nouveau pewter plate representing the face of a young girl surrended with typical liberty style flower. This art work from th...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Stunning Early 1900s Modernist Hand-Carved Solid Teakwood Bull with Signature
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing, sizeable and unique bull sculpture. This unique sculpture of a charging bull is totally in a style of its own and it is in excellent condition. This truly is the work of an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Lucite, Teak

Antique Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk Tray or Document & Letter Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique executive desk tray has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Typewriter, Manufacturer Remington: Zbrojovka Brno, circa 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
Oznaceni: Remington Z16 Vyrobeno v Ceskoslovensku. Výroba zacala v roce 1934 Vyrobeno z kovu, oceli, chromu Leštené Dobrý puvodní stav, funkcní Mezerník se nevrací.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, 1918 Measures: 9.25"W x 2.25"D x 5.38"H...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Bronze Inkwell New York Bookmark Pattern
Located in Toledo, OH
Lovely bronze inkwell from Tiffany Studios in the New York Bookmark pattern. Beautifully detailed octagonal design with round lid. Marked Tiffany Studios 1094. 3" x 3" x 2 1/2" tall.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Small Cast Iron Figural Butterfly Door Stop Bookend. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 5.5" H x 6" W x 1.75" D.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
W.M.F inkwell art nouveau racing car Origin Germany Circa 1915 Excellent condition. It has all its original parts Electroplated metal Sealed on the back The car is a Mercedes Benz of...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Letter opener, solid bronze floral laburnum decor, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice example of a letter opener, made out of solid bronze, from the famous Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, around 1900. This object is a beautiful desk accessory made of high...
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau gourd shaped iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from green...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Black and White Glass Inkwell
Located in Wien, AT
Black and white glass ink well Brass nickel platend
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double inkwell box in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pen holder in Macassar wood and metal. Made in Italy in the 1930s. An amazing piece! An elegant piece, in excellent condition with no ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Executive Desk Set Shagreen, Macassar – Desk Pad, Document Tray & lid, Pen Box
Located in Queensland, AU
A very beautiful Desk Set from the Boucher & Co Collection created with meticulous attention to detail in the Toowoomba workrooms in Australia. Imagine writing your most influenti...
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2010s Australian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Leather, Wood, Macassar, Plywood, Shagreen Stingray

Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament designed by Marvel, French, 1920´s, silver-Gilt plated bronze, small version, 14cm long, compl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Cartier Trinity 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Trinity 18ct Gold Plated Ribbed Ballpoint Pen With A Red Cartier Box Stunning Example of a Must De Cartier ballpoint pen, featuring the classic trinity rings and an enamel i...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Stunning English Solid Sterling Silver 1936 Art Deco Style Cigarette Dispenser
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely 1936 solid sterling silver art deco cigarette dispenser A very good looking and well made piece, full...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Art Déco Guinea Pig Bronze Paperweight by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco small guinea pig bronze paperweight/sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dancer Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Brass Polished Wood, Designed 1930s In the beginning the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced everyday life items ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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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