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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Baroque
French Art Deco Modern Marble Stone Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rich pair of French Art Deco Modern marble stone vases, circa early 20th century, France. Marble stone is predominantly a dark espresso brown with red brick, light brown ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Stone, Marble

Art Deco Theatrical Dancing Figure by Josef Lorenzl, Austria 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Theatrical dancing figure by Josef Lorenzl. Austria 1920´s Austrian silvered metal figure of theatrical dancer, raised on an marble base.  
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a African Women with a Child in Arms, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Art Deco naked African Women with a child in arms. France, 1920s Art Deco bronze sculpture of an African Women.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Charging Ram Silvered Bronze Sculpture, Italian 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Charging Ram Silvered Bronze Sculpture - Italian 1930´s. Figure signed on the base C. Rossi and Grigio. Perfect desk paperweight.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Nile Green Murano Glass Desk Set by Fontana Arte
Located in Cerignola, IT
Wonderful original desk set by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Set includes pen holder, paper cutter, paper clip, document holder and an additional jar as a gift. The entir...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Figural Ceramic Turkey Bookends in Taupe and Charcoal Grey Luster Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends are signed, but the maker could not be identified, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1935 in the period Art Deco style....
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique Art Deco Carved Alabaster Bookends of Figural Maiden Busts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920. The bookends are composed of carved alabaster as miniature bus...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Alabaster

Bookens J. Dasilva Gilt Bronze
By Joao Da Silva
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Gilt bronze bookens J. Dasilva onyx base Origin Portugal perfect condition.
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1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Old French Art Deco Decoration Paper Advertising / Add, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s - France - Good original condition.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Paper

Vintage Paper basket Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Paper basket / Bin by Piero Fornasetti for Atelier Fornasetti, 1950s Its made of tin, decor of rattan in gold color. It stands on brass feet. Amazingly beautiful labeling underneath...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass, Tin

French Harlequin Ceramic Ink and Pen Stand by Aladin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A lovely French Harlequin ceramic ink and pen holder by Aladin. The white ceramic piece features purple and gold accents throughout.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the ba...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & substantial early 20th century Art Deco sterling silver stamp box. The case richly decorated overall with striking basket-w...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Pair Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Applied Silver Small Footed Stoneware Dishes
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Pair of small footed stoneware Argenta dishes by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Decorated with tiny flower sprigs and scalloped banding to rim in applied silver Circa 1959 Bot...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver

Art Deco Onyx Blotter with Bronze Elk Statue and Fountain Pens
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp Inc. The tip of the pens are 14-karat gold. The bo...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Zeuss Rotative Card Index 1950
Located in Biella, IT
Zeuss rotative card index years ’50 design perfect condition, complete of the paper cards for note/number.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Aluminum

Giraffe Murano, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

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

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set comprises a clock with wind up mechanism and nickel plated stylized numbers on the fac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Leather

Art Deco Glass and Brass Desk Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco glass and brass desk inkwell with pen rest A very stylish piece made in heavy crystal with a brass mounted ink well and feet, these may have origi...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Glass

Bottle Stopper by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Georg Jensen 925 sterling bottle stopper. Marked Denmark Sterling Dessin HN 206.
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco / Mid-century Silvered Bronze Bust Sculpture - France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Midcentury Silvered Bronze Bust - France 1930´s. Silvered Bronze Head mounted over Onyx Marble. Very nice Sculpture, perfect for a desk or a side table. Can be used as a p...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Art Deco shy naked women made of bronze and mounted over a green marble base. It is signed L. Betti and foundry Etling Paris. Perfect piece of Autom...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular vintage letter rack designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design....
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Young Bear Bronze Figure
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Young bear bronze figure. Probably paperweight or car mascot - hood ornament. Very nice details. Very good foundry quality, with original brown patina.
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Opus-Cellini, Art Deco Bronze and Marble Sculptural Paperweight, ca. 1930
By Opus Cellini Bronze Works
Located in New York, NY
Marked "Opus-Cellini" in the back, this remarkable American Art Deco desk-size gild and dark-patinated bronze and marble sculptural paperweight, depicting a comfortably resting beautiful nude female was made circa 1930 by the famous American founder, Cellini bronze...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures. Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9 An...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal stylised bird pipe rest Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony circa 1930s Stamped on base Measures: Height 2.5 inc...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Chrome

Marked Silver Inkwell Designed in the Shape of a Shell
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A beautifully crafted marked silver inkwell designed in the shape of a shell, featuring a glass ink tank for a classic touch. The inkwell is intricately decorated with motifs that ev...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden bow with silver donkey handle.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver

Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Agate, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.5"D x 2...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Desk Accessory, Macassar Wood and Metal Inkwell and Blotter, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Art Deco modernist desk accessory was crafted in France circa 1930. The ensemble is built with a double inkwell and a matching blotter. The sleek geometric shape has ca...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome, Metal

1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day, Lever Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Original, Fired Enamel, Polished St...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Precious Stone

"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960). Signed E, BRANDT Reproduced in the books, Joan Kahr, Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork, N...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Iron

Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie 120 Film Bellow Camera 1910's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Eastman Kodak No 2 Folding Autographic Brownie 120 Film Bellow Camera This is a Kodak No 2 folding autographic brownie camera dating from between 1915-1917, the square edged boxes w...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIA...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Set of six Cups and Saucers by Epiag 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
I am selling a set of Epiag Laura cups, beautiful retro design, gold-plated inside of the cup, original condition, cup size: H-6 W-7 D-9 saucer size: H-2 W-13 D-13
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1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Miniature Ordinary Strange Creature Lustre Bowl By Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fabulous gilded, a 'strange large eared creature' decorates the interior of this miniature bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood Miniature bone china lustre tea bowl gilded in fili...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue
By Modern Fabergé
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue. Vintage Bohemian Cobalt Blue and Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Votive Candle Hol...
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20th Century Asian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Murano Glass Paperweight Barovier & Tosa
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Paperweight Murano glass made by Barovier & Tosa Art Glass with the original label to the underneath , barovier & tosa murano venezia. The Barovier family has a history in Murano da...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Art Deco Wrought Iron Vine Paperweight
Located in NANTES, FR
Paperweight, decorative office object in wrought iron and red copper circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". In perfect condition. Stamped "wrou...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wrought Iron

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bronze Letter Opener designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an elegant desk. * Bronze letter knife * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B216 * Year: 1925-...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Royal Danish Navy Tobacco Set - Lighter & Box in Bronze, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Royal Danish Military set consisting of standing petrol lighter with the ciffers/code of arms of The Royal Danish Navy (Søværnet) and a cigarette box with the M23 Steel Helmet logo...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Located in NEWARK, GB
The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so finely detailed for such a small fellow, cold painted in realistic colours, the cat ha...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

1938 Art Deco Streamline Ace Fastener Corp Pilot Stapler # 402
Located in Red Lion, PA
1938 Art Deco Streamline Industrial Stapler – Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Model No. 402 A true icon of streamline industrial design, this 1938 Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Stapler No. 402 ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Pair of Gilt Metal Candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt metal candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This beautiful and rare Onyx and Lapis Lazuli desk set is a luxurious ensemble by George Betjem...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Onyx

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Chevron Match Box Holder
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, pewter stylised large match box holder Decorative chevron patterning border Circa 1930's Stamped 1497 on side panel Height 1.5 inch, Width 4 inch, Depth 2.5...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Art Deco Chrome Aeroplane from the 30s, Decorative Desk Object
Located in Köln, NW
Decorative Art Deco chrome airplane on plastic base. Desk decoration. Probably Germany or France of the thirties. The plastic plate is also from the time. Good general condition with...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of egyptian revival desktop brass obelisks circa 1920. Here we have a pair of art deco period decorative items.  Polished brass obelisks decorated each side with egyptian hiero...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Marble, Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Fountain Pen in Sterling Silver fired Enamel Guilloche Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Fountain pen in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche. With 14 carats gold nib and ink cartridge. Diameter mm. 10.5 Total length cm. 14. Weight gr. 45. ...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Art Deco Inkwell with Original Inkwell Glass, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell with original inkwell glass vienna around 1920s. Original inkwell glass. Polished and stove enamelled.  
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

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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