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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Rococo
Old French Art Deco Decoration Paper Advertising / Add, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- France
- Good original condition.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Asian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1900 Shargreen cigarette box present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927
A very rare good looking a...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Shagreen
Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
By Luigi Betti
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
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain".
This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, 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....
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
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.
Category
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Three Naked Men Holding Hands Bronze and Marble Base Sculpture 1930's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco three naked men holding hands bronze and marble base sculpture 1930's. Lost wax bronze sculpture of three naked men holding hands.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
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
Materials
Brass, Tin
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
Materials
Stone, Marble
"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden bow with silver donkey handle.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
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...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Porcelain
"Venetian" model desk set by TIFFANY & CO
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk set made of gilded bronze (Ormolu) composed of 14 “Venetian” model pieces, made by TIFFANY & Co, (1837 - present). Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1647.
United States, CIRCA ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare "Monkey in Circle or Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s
Very hard to find Car mascot / Hood Ornament " Monkey in Hoop ". An extremely rare find, is t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Leather
Silver Writing Set, Vicente Roces, Zaragoza, Spain, circa 1760
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks.
The base tray has a square shape with mixtilinear profiles and rests on legs with vegetal motifs. The four containers present helical gallonized feet, and pearl flow...
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1760s Spanish Rococo Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early 20th century by one of the most important Parisian silversmiths: Puiforcat.
Puifo...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
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
Materials
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
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco or Cubist Bronze sculpture of a French bulldog bookend or paperweight.
Made of bronze, mounted over a marble base.
Made in France, 19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
Precious Stone
Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London
STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Nickel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
J.E.Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock circa 1930s with Engraved Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.E.Caldwell, Philadelphia
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Finish
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 8 Inch Square
MOVEMENT / CA...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School letter opener.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid macassar ebony and the handle is a stylish shaped otter.
In very good ori...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Macassar
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...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble and Brass Italian Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An art deco desk set manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, in original conditions with small signs of use and age, brass it's in original patina. Dimensions are of the Inkstand. Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen, Denmark, Disko Stylised Fantail Fish 1920's Art Deco Paperweight
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco Disko metal stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark.
Wonderful worn patina - A super desk accoutrement.
Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Photo Frame in Silver and Mother of Pearl Mosaic , Wisdom
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wisdom is an Art Deco photo frame mosaic in mother-of-pearl and golden silver. The gorgeous photo frame for table is handcrafted in Italy and it is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Set Ruler, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco desk set ruler is the perfect accessory for any refined office ambiance. The ruler is made of Macassar wood with a chromed metal accent. The geometric shape is s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980s Postmodern Abstract Acrylic Lacquer Wall Art by Empire Art Miami
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible multicolored rectangular wall art by empire art Miami.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece holds standard size pen. Crest at front center is a scul...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Asprey London American Art Deco Satinwood Table Picture Frame Exceptional Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage American Art Deco satinwood picture frame from Asprey London
All were purchased from A...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Satinwood
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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