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Desk Accessories For Sale
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

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange 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

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century picture frame in chrome-plated metal and brass. This stylish piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in amaz...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk Organizer, Nordisk Andels-Eksport

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very functional Danish modern 6 drawer letter tray/ office desk organizer by NAE/Nordisk Andels-Eksport, circa 1970's. This beautiful organizer is perfect for storing your letters or...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Teak

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Brass Aspara Bell Sculpture
Brass Aspara Bell Sculpture

Brass Aspara Bell Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A brass Aspara bell sculpture piece, circa 20th century, Asia.

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20th Century Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk, Sweden
Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk, Sweden

Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk, Sweden

By Gusums Bruk

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk in Sweden. Manufactured during the early 20th Century. Gusums Bruk are known for high-quality brass objects and an unusuall...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950
Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950

Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2393, Crystal & Brass, Circa 1950

By Fontana Arte

Located in Turin, Turin

FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing accessories. It is known for working with curved crystal and producing lighting fixtures, becoming a prominent name in Italian design over the years. Here we have a vertical "Soliflore" vase model 2393 in thick crystal and nickel-plated brass by Fontana Arte designed in 50s. This decorative object is a perfect idea for a gift (wedding, graduation, new born...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina
1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina

1913 René Lalique - Seal Stamp Pigeons Glass With Grey Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamped "Pigeons" made in frosted glass with a grey patina in 1913. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Extremely rare model. Height: 9.8 cm. Félix Marci...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion
Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion

Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Red briar and mahogany multigame, polished finish, leather handles. Contents: 36 cms mahogany roulette, rake, 365 poker chips, bosso chessmen, backgammon, poker dice...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box
Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated Trinity Fountain Pen With Black Body & Cartier Box

By Montblanc, Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful Sleek Cartier 18K Gold Nib Black Body Trinity Fountain Pen With Box Designed by Cartier and Manufactured by MontBlanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen nib is 18...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Set of 2 Vintage Christmas Figures Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Set of 2 Vintage Christmas Figures Wood Erzgebirge Germany

Set of 2 Vintage Christmas Figures Wood Erzgebirge Germany

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of 2 vintage boy and girl christmas figures from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kin...

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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Portable Typewriter Corona Junior, U.S.A. circa 1395
Portable Typewriter Corona Junior, U.S.A. circa 1395

Portable Typewriter Corona Junior, U.S.A. circa 1395

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Syracuse, N.Y., U.S.A. Made of metal, steel, chrome, Polished. Good original condition, functional. producer LC Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company.

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bookstand
19th Century Bookstand

19th Century Bookstand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century bookstand from England made from rosewood. The handles are hand-turned along with the spindles, which terminate on the ends with lovely lyre inspired shaped pieces. The ...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass
English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

English Victorian Boar's Tooth Magnifying Glass

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver-plate magnifying glass with a boar's tooth handle (silver marking/chip to glass)

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Montblanc Rare Sealed Gaius Maecenas Patron of Art Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Montblanc Rare Sealed Gaius Maecenas Patron of Art Limited Edition Fountain Pen

Montblanc Rare Sealed Gaius Maecenas Patron of Art Limited Edition Fountain Pen

By Montblanc

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare Montblanc sealed Gaius Maecenas fountain pen, numbered 3374 out of a limited edition of 4810. The fountain pen, with a 18k gold nib, has a marbled lacquer barrel and t...

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20th Century German Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone, with large seal at base. The inscription reads: ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Enameled Crab Sculpture with Rhinestones on Abalone Shell
Enameled Crab Sculpture with Rhinestones on Abalone Shell

Enameled Crab Sculpture with Rhinestones on Abalone Shell

By Jay Strongwater

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Enameled crab sculpture with rhinestones and secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette

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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907
Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907

Located in Wien, AT

Jugendstil bronze relief around 1907 Original condition

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box
Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box

By Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Rosenthal Signed Faceted Crystal Heart Paperweight in Original Box, circa 1980s. A beautifully crafted faceted crystal heart paperweight signed by the renowned German porcelain and g...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano glass paperweight by Fratelli Toso, produced in Italy during the 1960s, features a spherical form combining bullicante bubbles, ribbon canes, aventurine detailing, and a ...

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

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

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls
Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

Located in Rochester, NY

Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period acid silver finished hammered copper blotter ends with a custom blue leather desk blotter By Roycroft (blotter ends signed with i...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze door handles
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze door handles

Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze door handles

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze door handles ( complete for two doors) handles for one door only possible upon request)

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"

Located in Somis, CA

One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo leaves. Serpentine is a beautiful stone highly valued for its similarity to nephrite...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Serpentine

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice statue or paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a metal base. Was made as a journeyman's piece. The journeyman's piece is a centr...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895

By William Comyns

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing

Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully fun...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator

1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator

By Frost

Located in Bern, CH

Beautiful 1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator. With three variable speeds and adjustable angle. Desk or wall mountable. Lovely Nile Blue colour. In prime cond...

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century
Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Fragment of an Inscribed Stone
 France, 15th century
 Limestone
 14 × 24.5 × 5 cm This evocative limestone fragment preserves the refined vestiges of a Gothic inscription carved in ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Limestone

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss
Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss

By Paul Kiss

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco paperweight circa 1925. Wrought iron squirrel stamped P. Kiss. In perfect condition. Height: 16.5 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 12.5 cm Weight: 1.8 kg Paul Kiss, born on March 5, 1886 in Kézdiszentkereszt (hu) (then in Hungary, now Poian in Romania) in the Carpathian Mountains and died in 1962 in Linières-Bouton, France, was an artistic ironworker. He exhibited at major French art events of the 1920s. Paul Kiss helped elevate metalworking to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating magnificent furniture, table lamps, and wall mirrors with exquisite ornamental details, inspired by Art Deco. The pieces often featured geometric patterns, plant motifs, and human and animal figures. Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885 but moved to Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most famous metalworkers of the time. After the First World War, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on Rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and create new public monuments. His clients included the kings of Siam and Egypt. Kiss created the metalwork for the war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In the 1920s, Kiss mentored the young designer Paul Fehér...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box
Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box

Pelikan “Souverän” Fountain Pen unused, 1975, with Original Box

Located in Vienna, AT

A classic Pelikan Souverän fountain pen from 1982, preserved in excellent condition and complete with its original packaging. A sought-after mid-20th-century Pelikan model, appreciat...

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1980s German International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Gold, Gold Plate

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

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Bronze Champlevé Enamel Blue White Red Gold Letter Opener Desk Accessory Continental Bronze, enamel Late 19th Century Dimensions: Length 17.5cm This late 19th centur...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame
Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 11 inches / width: 12.5 inches / de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger

In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger

By Stefano Giovannoni

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

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s

By Livio Seguso, Gral Glass

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...

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

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s

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

Materials

Aluminum

CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Select Trinity Minaudiere Purse In Mughal Silk & 18Kt Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A purse minaudiere designed by Cartier Paris. This is an exceptional, beautiful and extremely rare purse minaudiere created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This incredible piece is from the trinity collection, specially crafted for the exclusive Cartier department "S" of "Select de Cartier". Made-up with very fine Mughal silk and eight trinity-motifs accents made in three tones of 18 karats gold. Country: Paris, France. Period: 1970. Style: Mughal, Trinity, Art-Deco. Measurements: 130 mm by 108 mm by 39 mm (5.10 x 4.25 x 1.5 Inches). Length: The triple silk cord can be adjusted from 17 inches to 26 inches. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark cartouche, French marks and signed as follows, "CARTIER PARIS MADE IN FRANCE". Cartier S History On the 19th of June, 1920, the House of Cartier in Paris created a collection of accessories so special they resembled jewels in their precious materials and expert craftsmanship. This collection was known as "Cartier S for Select", and it was the creation of the brilliant Mme. Jeanne Toussaint. It was her consummate style and taste that led to the design of so many Art Deco objects for which Cartier is famous. Even today, auction houses report record prices whenever a Toussaint creation appears. For two decades, Mme. Toussaint presided over "Department S". With the advent of World War II, the doors of "Department S" closed at least for thirty years. In the 1970 Cartier has recreated again the "Department S" and brought it to New York city. The same rigorous standards of beauty and workmanship, the same precious materials have gone into today's "Department S" Collection. This piece is from a collection of very special evening bags; Cartier S collection is for Select. See the image. Note: Considering that this piece is from the 1970s with almost 50 years of having been manufactured, it was never used. It is an incredible luxury item with its original cased box in perfect condition. Collateral: This Cartier Minaudiere purse...

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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...

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1960s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.
A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

A bronze paper knife opener dipicting a perched owl, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

The paper knife or letter opener was originally used for cutting open the pages of hand-produced books where the folding of the printed sheets creates some closed edges that require ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Decorative Glass "Eiffel Tower", Czechoslovakia, 1980's
Decorative Glass "Eiffel Tower", Czechoslovakia, 1980's

Decorative Glass "Eiffel Tower", Czechoslovakia, 1980's

Located in Praha, CZ

Unique decorative Eiffel Tower fully made from glass. Made in the 1980's, in Czechoslovakia. Fully made out of glass. In great condition, all original. Cleaned.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s
Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s

Located in Wien, AT

Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s Original condition

Category

1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

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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