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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Late Victorian
“Revolve” No.S3 'made to order' - Contemporary Handmade Stucco Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S3 This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all tru...
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2010s Danish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Cast Stone

Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. This green Malachite box is hexagonal in shape with a white onyx marble star with gold gilt metal detail on top lid. Piece is hand-crafted. Box makes a great decorative or storage jewelry box to hold small items or jewelry such as necklaces (as demonstrated holding), rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 3.38" Depth x 4" Width. Purple box shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314228491742 Green malachite box with cameo, search ref. #: LU1314228492012 Small gold and malachite turtle...
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.1 by Jaime Hayon, green, blue white
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Devon Bookend by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Devon bookend by Madheke Dimensions: D 11.2 x W 16.2 x H 21.2 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, metal. Encased leather booked with internal compartments. Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, Madheke creates tailored and crafted goods that reflect understated classic elegance, blending tradition and contemporary - vintage and modern...
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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Nº 2 Contemporary White lazed Ceramic with gold Showtime 10' Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase by Jaime Hayon Glazed Stoneware white and Gold plated decorations The Showtime vases by Jaime Hayon are the most iconic in BD’s catalogue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold

Mondi Paralleli
Located in Viareggio, IT
Una collezione di taglieri in marmo siciliano e rovere naturale ottenuti con lavorazioni artigianali esprimono storie parallele, narrazioni del senso materico e funzionale; sono stor...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Clear Coaster Set, Contemporary Coaster Set with Brass Inlay
Located in New York, NY
The clear coaster collection celebrates transparency through the use of modern techniques and materials such as resin, while inlaying it with brass elements through the ancient techn...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Talon Desk Tidy by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon desk tidy by Madheke. Dimensions: D 15 x W 26 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Leather, carbon fiber. Upturned carbon fibre base with embossed leather inset. A desk should not be a ...
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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Watch Box for Five Watches in Smoke Grey Oak, Red Ultrasuede Detail by Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique American Modern Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, circa 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. stand has well and large l...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

André Ricard 'Olympic Torch Prototype' for Barcelona 1992 Games, circa 1992
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Olympic torch prototype (PT) in chromed plastic for Barcelona '92 by André Ricard. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1990. In good original condition, w...
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1990s Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Bymyside Desk Accessories by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bymyside desk accessories by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 25 x D 2 x H 48 cm Materials: White marble Bymyside desk is a complementary design accessory that is manually shape...
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2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Large Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex. The box comes complete w...
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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Bymyside Desk Accessories by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bymyside desk accessories by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 25 x D 2 x H 48 cm Materials: Massive walnut and natural wood oil Bymyside Desk is a complementary design accessory ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Edward Kachurik Glass Paperweight for Pa Art
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Orb shaped paperweight by glass artist Edward Kachurik in pink and blue. Signed "PA Art 1994" with a stylized "94" etched into underside. Artist: Edward Kachurik Year: 1994 ...
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1990s American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely cast starfish paperweight, sculpture or hanging sculpture since it has a hook to the backside. Well made and can be used in the office or as a decorative accessory, made in ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Danese Milano Timor Perpetual English Calendar in Black by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Timor is a perpetual calendar. The PVC cards that represent the days of the week, months of the year and dates are fixed to a central pivot and can be fanned out for the user to choo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

PVC

Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Mink André Fu Living Desk Office Home Accessories
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Tray set of 2 Color: Mink Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm Material: Leather Collection: Knotted.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong mini becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Antique Victorian Webster Floral Bow Sterling Silver Calling Card Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring an engraved floral design with a bow centrally set on the top of the area with a ...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carrara Home Design Desk Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
Defined by a balanced cylindrical silhouette, this modern table lamp is expertly handcrafted in Calacatta marble with a matte finish. The piece is completed with an extra large LE...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble

Talon A4 Desk Tray by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon A4 desk tray by Madheke Dimensions: D 25 x W 33.7 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Leather, carbon fiber. A desk should not be a place of disarray and clutter, with the TALON A4 Tra...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Bymyside Desk Accessories by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bymyside desk accessories by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: W 25 x D 2 x H 48 cm Materials: Black marble Bymyside desk is a complementary design accessory that is manually shaped...
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2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Purple André Fu Living Desk Office Home Accessories
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Tray set of 2 Color: Purple Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm Material: Leather Collection: Knotted.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Nº 1 Contemporary Glazed white and gold Ceramic Showtime 10' Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime vases by Jaime Hayon are the most iconic in BD’s catalogue. For the 10th anniversary of the Hayon's Showtime collection BD asked the designer to come up with a new speic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Vintage Studio Glass Rabbit Figure Paper Weight, Russia, circa 1980s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage glass rabbit figure paper weight - unidentified maker with original labels attached to the base - Russia - circa 1980s. Excellent vint...
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Late 20th Century Russian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin 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 ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized crystal frog sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clari...
Category

20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Circa 1980s
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

Murano Penguin Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown Murano glass penguin sculpture in clear, black, and white colors / Made in Italy, circa 1970s Measures: height 5 inches, width 3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 Rosenthal "Versace" Christmas plate, 1996. Porcelain, white with colorful decor, maker's mark "Rosen...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm Materials: polished bronze. Horn 1 Paper weight / sculpture FAKASAKA is a de...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Caithness Glass Elixir Paperweight No. 189/500, Scotland, Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century. This is a very attractive cone shaped clear glass paperweight, well handmade (hand blown) with a very intricate internal design called Elixir. These were produced as a limited edition, this being 189 out of 500. The makers mark is etched to the base with the number 189/500 scratched alongside. 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

René Lalique "Serpentine" Fruit Bowl 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rene Lalique " Serpentine " French fruit bowl from the 20th Century, molded and relieved glass in burgundy tones. Marked. Dimensions: 8 x 38 ...
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20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Brown&Green Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Amber D:40cm Glass, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Brass

Editioned Italian Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate, 2012
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian decorative porcelain plate designed and made by Fornasetti. The commemorative plate is for the year of 2012 and features an angle blowing the calendar pieces. The p...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Teign Valley Glass English Sculptural Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual sculptural form English art glass paperweight made by Teign Valley Glass in Devon dating from the latter 20th or early 21st century. Foun...
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20th Century English Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 14 x D 4 x H 7 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The bronze tape dispenser is a hefty piece of st...
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2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

René Lalique Cup with Foot "Dampierre"
Located in Madrid, ES
René Lalique Cup with foot "Dampierre", in French crystal from the 20th century, molded and relieved, signed 'Lalique, France'. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12 cm.
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20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Victor Vasarely Vintage Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Contemporary 'Pear' Sculpture Amber Yellow Crystal Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The sculpture evokes the romantic vision of two halves that perfectly complement each other once together and symbolize the indissoluble union. Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This make impossible to create two identical ones. The crystal has been worked by hand until to a smooth and luminous surface to obtain the shape of a pear. The crystal used...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Copper Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by the well known Modern designer Ben Seibel.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 Rosenthal "Versace" Christmas plate, 1996. Porcelain, white with colorful decor, maker's mark "Rosen...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Furniture Handle Hammered Brass Bronze Cabinet Hardware Drawer Pulls
Located in Warsaw, PL
Handcrafted hardware by RUDA Studio is aimed to embody a touch of natural phenomena. The hammered brass handle reminds of honeycombs or drops of water frozen in the metal. This aesth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Aluminum The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used...
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2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm Materials: Bronze The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used tog...
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2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2, white red green, by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Peach Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach bookend mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir. Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm. Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in Lond...
Category

2010s English Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Cement

Editioned Italian Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate, 2013
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian decorative porcelain plate designed and made by Fornasetti. The commemorative plate is for the year of 2013. The plate was made in a limited edition of 92 out of 70...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Art Glass Jellyfish Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial transparent/clear and shades of blue art glass jellyfish sculpture decorative object, circa late-20th century to early ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 12 Italian Crystal Cups 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12 Italian cups serving of the 20th century in cut crystal, with base and base in silver metal, relieved decoration alluding to the God Bacchus. Brand na...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

White Turtle Carry XS Jewelry Tree, Designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
After the success of Turtle Carry, Marcantonio presents the iconic turtles in a small version. The turtle carapace supports a jewelry tree. Produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Haziza Jewel Toned Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Blue Lucite Tic Tac Toe Game
Located in North Miami, FL
This fun never used happy tic tac toe set game is by the lucite artist and sculptor Schlomi Haziza. It is from the 70's and sits its original black box and plastic wrap never touched...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Peachy Pink Pearlized Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful peachy pink pearlized veneered decorative, jewelry, vanity or trinket box, with a wood interior. Dimensions: 4.13" Depth x 6.19" Width  
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Laminate, Wood

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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