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Desk Accessories For Sale
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.
Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

Rare Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Paperweight 'Occhio', Italy 1950s.

By Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Fornasetti

Located in Malmö, SE

A rare and beautiful paperweight with amazing surrealist eyeball decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1950s. Great original conditio...

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

Materials

Porcelain

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 Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

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

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...

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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and  Venetian Glass
Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and  Venetian Glass

Italian Photo Frame Art Nouveau Silver Brass and Venetian Glass

By Laura G Art with Heart

Located in Sarezzo, IT

Illumination red is an Art Nouveau Italian photo frame with Murano glass. Illumination red is an art-design photo frame, proudly handmade in Italy by master of crafts. silvered brass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3848 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Each piece bears the ...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze inkwell featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2"H. Good o...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved
Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved

Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet
Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet

Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français letter rack. Chromed metal consisting of a series of vertical blades of curved section resting on rectangul...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome

Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight by Cristian Tagliapietra, Italy
Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight by Cristian Tagliapietra, Italy

Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight by Cristian Tagliapietra, Italy

By Cristian Tagliapietra

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Whimsical yet elegant, this “Acquario in vetro di Murano” aquarium paperweight by master glassmaker Cristian Tagliapietra is a joyful expression of Murano glass artistry. Entirely ha...

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2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910

Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Bronze Elephant Motif Letter Opener, Bergmann 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor, made by Franz Bergmann Vienna Austria. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.
Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

Pair of Tiffany "Box and Bow" Porcelain & Crystal Trinket Boxes by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of iconic Tiffany "box with bow" crystal and porcelain trinket boxes by Tiffany & Co. circa 1990's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.
Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

Claude Victor Boeltz Gilt Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1970, France.

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Brussels, BE

Claude Victor Boeltz Letter Holder , circa 1970, France. Gilt exploded bronze, metal blade. Dimensions: 16 cm W, 10 cm H, 8 cm D. Boeltz’s "exploded-bronze" pieces, made famous in th...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Diskometal Bookends designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Art Deco Diskometal Bookends designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Art Deco Diskometal Bookends designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Art Deco Bookends made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (2) of diskometal bookends picturing Sct. George & the Dragon * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1626 * Year: 1...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desktop Hole Punch
Vintage Desktop Hole Punch

Vintage Desktop Hole Punch

Located in London, GB

A vintage heavy duty metal, fully functioning hole punch mounted on oak base found in the Lake District in the North of England.

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1950s English Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s
Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Naples, IT

Famous and Iconic Portable Typewriter Mod. Valentine designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, for the company Olivetti in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition with case ...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray

Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Suede

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone 1st model in production called Candy. It's in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true p...

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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic With Aged Patina Cleaned Fully Functional Good Vintage Condition

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

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

Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968
Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968

Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely charming desk-top pen tray made from solid Italian silver (800/1000) in Venice by Rossi & Arcandi in the late 1960's. A wonderful subject, the tray is has the front wi...

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

Materials

Silver

Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Honda Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Honda CA 750 Dream. This great cafe racer style body is made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter. Very unusual piece. Other motorcycle...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Comb Made from Horn
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Comb Made from Horn

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Comb Made from Horn

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a beautiful half-moon shaped comb. The item was hand-crafted from horn and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It's a remarkable example of the ...

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

Materials

Horn

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized cat sculpture / paperweight in emerald green by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity; ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Chalky White Rocchetta Tray with Leaves

By Porte Italia

Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT

From our hand-painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Rocchetta Tray with intertwined leaves design. Elegant and serene, this hand-painted Rocchetta tr...

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2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s
Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

$142Sale Price|40% Off

Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Marble egg is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Made in Italy. The work is realized entirely in marble. The egg is re...

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1950s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra

Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra

By Gucci

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fabulous Gucci 5 piece Desk set in a Crocodile or Allifgator grain leather or real skin. It was gifted by Frank Sinatra to his close friend and neighbor Daniel Schwartz of Rancho Mirage, a neighboring town of Palm Springs. It is marked on the inside DS Noel FS. It was purchased from the estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz. The desk pad has a new green paper blotter. The ink blotter has a new matching green paper. The set is in remarkably good condition. We have a similar set listed for sale on this site. This set dates from the 1970’s. It was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest from the period. The desk pad is approximately 19.25x15.25 inches. The leather is in good condition. There are numerous rough edge spots and minor marks throughout. The letter opener has some gold plate loss. Please see the detailed photos Provenance: Black leather pieces gifted by Frank Sinatra to Daniel Schwartz. Property from the Estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, California. Footnote: Frank Sinatra and Daniel (Danny) Schwartz first met in the early 1960s at Sinatra's Cal Neva Resort and Casino in Crystal Bay, Nevada, where they formed a close, decades long friendship. Schwartz and Sinatra were neighbors at the Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage and golfed together, spent evenings at Melvyn’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, attended weekly dinner parties with family and friends, enjoyed trips to Las Vegas for games of Baccarat and Sinatra’s performances. Schwartz and his wife, Natalie, hosted Sinatra’s appointment as Honorary Mayor of Cathedral City, California in 1971. Beyond their friendship, Schwartz and Sinatra shared numerous business ventures including thoroughbred ownership and philanthropic projects such as the Barbara Sinatra...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

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

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Contemporary Authentic Leather Navy Blue Covered Tissue Box
Contemporary Authentic Leather Navy Blue Covered Tissue Box

Contemporary Authentic Leather Navy Blue Covered Tissue Box

Located in Toronto, ON

Your powder room may be small, but that doesn't make it and less deserving of extravagant ornamentation. This navy blue leather tissue box cover is nothing short of exceptional, fully wrapped in leather and bone on a base of sycamore. Concealed bottom door to allow access for square tissue box.

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2010s Philippine Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Leather

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

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

Movado1948 Calendermeto Triple Date & Moonphase Travel Purse Clock With Leather
Movado1948 Calendermeto Triple Date & Moonphase Travel Purse Clock With Leather

Movado1948 Calendermeto Triple Date & Moonphase Travel Purse Clock With Leather

By Movado, Movado

Located in Miami, FL

Rare calendermeto travel clock designed by Movado. Beautiful and very rare calendermeto travel purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-1954. Crafted in stainless steel and leather with the purpose to use in desks, travels, in the pocket or a purse. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts. The Movado Ermeto watch...

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1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Italian Photo Frame in Lost Wax Silver , Harmony Coral
Italian Photo Frame in Lost Wax Silver , Harmony Coral

Italian Photo Frame in Lost Wax Silver , Harmony Coral

By Laura G Art with Heart

Located in Sarezzo, IT

Harmony coral is a unique edition photo frame designed and realized by atelier Laura G for Art with Heart collection. It is a wonderful lost wax silver model hand chiselled by master...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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

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

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder
Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder

Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PIerre Cardin dark blue upholstered letter holder with sterling silver / made in France Original mark on the front Length: 9 inches / Width: 4.5 inches / Height: 4 inches 1 available...

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Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base
Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base

Crystal Ball Sphere with Chinoiserie Base

Located in New York, NY

A crystal ball decorative sphere decorative object with Chinoiserie wood base, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. Very good condition ...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Empire Inkwell on Circular Base Origin: France Material: Gilt bronze (Ormolu) Date: Circa 1800–1810 Dimensions: H × D: approx. 16 × 19 cm Description: Classical-style inkwell in t...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

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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