Desk Accessories

A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl. France, c1970s. Unusual desk top or shelf curio. Good condition some evidence of historical woodworm sin...

Original German-made spittoon from the 1930s, signed bwo at the base, in white enamelled metal with removable lid It measures 20 cm in diameter by 8 cm in height, in vintage condi...

A wonderful dress watch by Patek Philippe. Equipped with the geneve seal awarded hand wind caliber no.215. The dial changed to a unique look you will never find again. Really amazing...

This wonderful Antonio Gediaga Kieff abstract bronze sculpture is a limited edition. It is signed Kieff 2/6. The bronze has all been polished and sits on a black granite base all ori...

Vintage Dimitri Omersa embossed brown leather Turtle with label. Can be used as a paperweight or as decoration. Fun size. In fine condition, retains label.

Elegant mail or letters container made of black "piqué sellier" stitched leather and stainless steel links. In the style of Jacques Adnet. Minor structural damages as can be seen on ...

Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlle...

Art-Deco Salt and pepper shaker set. Prewar production - very early 30s. The body of the shakers (apple and pear) is made of coloured Bakelite, the stems are of silver plated brass....

A rare 1930's Bucherer pencil watch. It was made by Bucherer for a few different firms including Rolex. This version is in a gold filed case I assume as it is not hallmarked. The watch works and has been keeping pretty good time. Dial is marked C. Bucherer Lucerne...

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished . fully functional - good, original condition.

Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...

This waste paper basket is made of chrome and faux-leather. This is a French work. Circa 1970.

Incredible ashtray in Lucite, tortoise plexiglass and brass. The style is clearly inspired by Christian Dior, as most of this kind of the French production of 1970. A wonderful pi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage English sterling silver table bell, an addition to our range of ornamental silverware This vintage Elizabeth II cast sterling silver table bell has a plain bell shaped form. The surface of this vintage silver table bell...

Very nice set of Tiffany Studios New York bronze blotter ends # 994. They have a great patina! They are circa 1902-1910. They measure 1/4" high x 12 1/4...

An Italian '70s modern alabaster marble round decorative sphere or paperweight, circa 1970s, Italy. Marked "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand Carved", "Made ...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and important desk set in polished black marble; the massive inkwell with an elongated octagonal shape, has a container with a hinged lid that echoes the shape of the top, inside there are two cylindrical housings for glass ink containers (one of which is missing); on the plan has been created a seat for a pen; the part below the inkwell is rough, not polished and there are applied four circular feet in black wood; the ticket holders have a rectangular base with three metal supports to support tickets or envelopes, finally we find the pad with ink blotting paper. It was handcrafted in France between 1930 and 1933 when the Art Deco movement was at its peak; our desk set features classic, symmetrical shapes and sharp geometries reflecting the energetic and compact style of Art Deco. The thing that makes it precious and fascinating is the material with which it was made: it is Portoro (or Portovenere) marble, one of the most valuable qualities of Italian marble. This material has an ancient and compelling history that links it to the Etruscan civilization present in Luni, in the province of La Spezia (Italy), still today its only place of extraction. The Etruscans and then the Romans loved it immensely for its decorative aspect and for those celebratory golden veins, due to the oxidation of the organic substance present in the mixture, so perfect for objects of art and furnishings that over the centuries have embellished homes and brought prestige to kings and emperors. Portoro is one of the most beautiful of polychrome marbles; the highly prized Italian stone has an intense, brilliant black color with golden veins ranging from deep yellow to honey-colored; the uniqueness of its appearance makes it a unique marble, irreplaceable as an ornamental material. There is no similar stone that is as distinctive and as luxuriously sophisticated. Portoro is a true work of art of nature, in front of which it is easy to be enchanted. As we have said, the outcrops of Portoro that are exploited for extraction are present exclusively in the province of La Spezia and extend in particular from the islands of Tinetto, Tino, and Palmaria towards Portovenere. The current number of quarries is very limited compared to the last century and the blocks are obtained inside large chambers whose vault is supported by pillars to avoid the impact on the landscape (see photo). At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the export in Europe developed, first to France, Belgium, and Switzerland to embellish palaces and castles such as those of Versailles, Marly, and Compiegne, then to the United States of America: the great projection room of Paramount is completely covered with the so-called "Black and Gold Marble", as Portoro marble is often called in English-speaking countries. Our set is a simple and charming set that by virtue of its extreme elegance and its strong and decisive line, makes it pleasantly placed on any desk or desk. The items are in good condition, you can see a small superficial crack on the unpolished part below the top (see photo), also missing a glass container for ink. Measures inkwell width cm.35, depth cm.21, height cm.10; ticket holder width cm.15, depth cm.8, height cm.12; ink pad...

Fidenza glass ashtray is a wonderful glass decorative object, realized during the 1960s. Very fashionable glass ashtray realized by Fidenza Italy. Opaque glass and geometric d...

A mans paperweight or desktop ornament. Vintage German model of a World War 1 artillery canon. It is fashioned out of cast brass and was made circa 1970 or perhaps a bit earlier.

Glass ashtray is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Transparent glass ashtray. This object is perfect for embellish your home! Good conditions.

Unusual, fun, pair of art deco, marble and bronze, mouse, sculpture bookends. One mouse is absorbed acquiring knowledge reading a book and the other is curiously looking towards the...

A superbly designed pair of scissors crafted from stainless steel.

This sensual and fabulous 2 part limited edition signed vintage sculpture is molten bronze cascading in a body form perched atop the black metal base. The bronze looks like rose gold...

Vintage glass paperweight is an original Contemporary Design Object realized in the 1970s. Original art glass. Made in Italy. Dimensions...

An ovale picture frame made from clear partially textured full crystal. Designed at and manufactured by Lindshammar in Sweden. The removable stickers to its front reads: Full crystal...

Very nice and rare pair of faux resin tusks designed and produced by Valenti in the 1970s. This pair is very rare due to its imposing size.

Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamp. This tall modern lucite lamp has four striking columns which make a bold statement. The base is square and the center polished chrome stalk is a...

This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s. As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glazed ceramic - maker: Ditmar Urbach - Good, original condition.

Pair of tape dispensers in transparent lucite and opaque black details by the Italian designer Felice Antonio Botta. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Antique double inkstand, carved wood and antlers, Middle Eastern 1930, H564 Middle Eastern Wood + horn Wooden base with bun feet Having two glass inkwells with wooden tops Two antle...

Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.

This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on top of a black stone set into brass. The box is a beautiful combination of horn, abal...

Pair of 1970s cedar wood handcrafted paperweight dices.

Beautiful Italian decorative lapis lazuli sphere with tall base. Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shap...

Four cobalt blue ashtrays is an original set of decorative objects realized in the 1970s. A very beautiful set of four ashtrays made in Italy (a...

A pair of sculptural napkin or letter holders. Designed and produced by Aarikka, 1950s Finland. In solid turned and carved pine.

Beautiful pair of flying fish bookends in brass, 1930s. These two are beautiful sculptures on their own. Gilt and patina coexist in each of these pieces adding an element of movement...

Gorgeous multicolored vase with olive green and blue swirled background highlighted with four unique black medallions of rose bouquets by Rick Strini (American, 20th century). Signed...

Vintage Notre Dame De Lorette copper double inkwell, France 1930, H556 France 1930 Copper + Glass Central Monument Pair of pictured lids with glas...

A stunning green onyx and brushed nickel desk set. The set features to recessed areas in the onyx base -- one for paper clips and another for pens. Two nickel and bakalite pen holder...

Glamoureus business card holder. Gold plated Perspex. Hollywood Regency style 1970s Good condition.

Two beautiful and desirable vintage desk pieces by the most famous luxury brand, the crocodile skin still has its original sheen and is in very good condition. Both pieces have st...

Vintage glass paperweight is an extraordinary decorative object manufactured in Northern Europe in the 1970s. Glass paperweight with blue...

Lucite chessboard by Felice Antonio Botta, original and authentic from the 1970s Intact and in a good state of conservation, ideal as a prestigious gift to embellish a room by creat...

1970s table lamp with chrome fittings on a metal base with wooden detail. The lamp has a shade made of metal giving it a matte black finish, white surface inside, Ideal for a side t...

This wonderful vintage Italian signed Gucci note pad holder has wood backing with flip topnote holder and the iconic logo fabric Gucci symbols as the f...

A hand mirror in pewter designed in Sweden but not marked, it is in a beautiful Art Deco style from the 1930-1940´s. It is 15 cm in diameter and in very ...

Set of glass paperweights 'APPLE' and 'PEAR' made of clear and green glass with fused optical decoration of bubbles 'Raindrops'. The author is the glass artist and painter Milan METELÁK...

Classic leather desk set with chrome letter opener and scissors. Burgundy leather holding case. Marked made in France and Nogent. Good vintage condit...

Love Coin Bank, After Robert Indiana, red, blue and green. Medium scale bank with LOVE printed on both sides of the metal. Signed: "Produced and Distributed ...

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...

Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...

A beautiful Scottish organic modern style clear/transparent and moss green art glass paperweight or decorative object, circa 1970s, Scotland. A great piece for a desk, office, librar...

A beautiful Modern/Postmodern black and neutral flesh-tone art glass decorative object or paperweight with an organic modern design, circa 1970s. This handmade art glass coloring and...

This fun, nautical and very Palm Beach lucite embedded bowl has a center of polished aluminum. The interior are assorted colored shells, resin coral, colored orange sand, and dried plants. Vintage from the 70's. Makes a great desk accessory or soap tray...

Drip glaze ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Grainy finish along with high gloss accents in a beautiful chocolate brown and tan giving it great depth...

This basket, or trash can, is signed Lancel Paris underneath, and has been made in Italy in the 1970's. The leather as a beautiful old patina. It is in good condition.