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1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB
1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB

1930s Bronze paper weight by GAB

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in New York, NY

1930s Small Bronze GAB paper weight manufactured by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden. It is a rectangular shape with with a decorative figurin in the shape of a lion standing...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  

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1940s Danish Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169

By Montblanc

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a particularly rare sketch pen by Montblanc! The Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169 is an exclusive collector’s item for lovers of high-qual...

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1990s German Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold

Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair
Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair

Art Deco Modern Marble Vases, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful rich pair of Art Deco Modern marble stone vases, circa mid-20th century. Marble is predominantly a dark espresso brown with red brick, light brown and green hues, polishe...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Marble

Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro-Pointer Bakelite Pencil Sharpener
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro-Pointer Bakelite Pencil Sharpener

Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro-Pointer Bakelite Pencil Sharpener

By Edward C. Hoffmann, Stile Craft Manufacturers 1

Located in St. Louis, MO

An iconic piece of American Machine Age industrial design, the Electro-Pointer electric pencil sharpener was designed by Edward C. Hoffmann (circa 1941–1943) for Triple E Products Co...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial
Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a...

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Early 1900s British British Colonial Antique Desk Accessories

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Faux Leather

Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple
Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple

Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple, circa 1980s. This captivating vintage art glass paperweight is a striking example of lampworked flor...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder
English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder

English Edwardian Brass Fish Letter Rack Holder

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb English Edwardian repoussé brass letter rack, circa 1930. It has a charming fish and stylized foliate design with two slots for letters and correspondence and would be a han...

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1930s English Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch

By Bucherer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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...

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1930s Swiss Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Ink Stone With Wooden Base
Ink Stone With Wooden Base

Ink Stone With Wooden Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ink Stone With Wooden Base A rectangular Chinese ink stone resting in a fitted wooden base. Traditionally used in Chinese calligraphy and painting, ...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte
Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and elegant picture frame with thick "nile green" beveled glass panels and brass frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1950s Measures: width 9 inches, height 5.5 inches, ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles
Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles

Set of 3 Chinese Calligraphy Brushes with Porcelain Handles

Located in Somis, CA

A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted round and oval porcelain balls of longevity motifs and basketweave, in classic, timeless blue and white...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Panasonic Kp-2a Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener
Mid Century Modern Panasonic Kp-2a Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener

Mid Century Modern Panasonic Kp-2a Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener

By Panasonic

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Panasonic KP-2A battery-operated pencil sharpener, recognized by its signature faux woodgrain finish.It is a portable model that typically requires ...

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s
Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

By Mdina

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Art Glass Paperweight made by Mdina glass, Malta during the 1970's This paperweight has an unusual abstract pattern, all hand crafted. It has the original Mdina...

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20th Century British Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Medium & XL Bookends Salta, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca
Medium & XL Bookends Salta, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca

Medium & XL Bookends Salta, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

4" x 9.75" // 12 cm x 25 cm 5.51 x 10.5 // 14 cm x 28 cm Salta bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s
Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s

Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Art Deco Bakelite Radio-Form Pencil Sharpener, 1930s A delightful and highly collectible Art Deco pencil sharpener crafted in bakelite and ingeniously designed in the form of a 1930...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound
19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

19th C. Rosewood Brass Bound

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Handsome Campaign Style Box with nice deep color and decorative brass mounts, top medallion and escutcheon (lacking a key). The inside lid and sides lined in dark green velvet, the bottom with vintage printed paper...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very Good original condition - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer typ-TA 32.

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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases, France 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases, France 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases, France 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Stunning pieces, ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles
Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Crystal Ball Paperweight with Infused Floating Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 4.45-inch crystal paperweight infused with suspended floating bubbles, creating a mesmerizing sense of depth and movement within the glass. The clarity and weight of th...

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20th Century Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

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Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble

Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark
Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark

Midcentury Waste Bin in Solid Teak, Made in Denmark

Located in Lejre, DK

Waste bin in solid teak. Designed and made in Denmark, great condition.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Teak

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...

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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner
Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

Antique French Porcelain Jacob Petite Desk Set Inkstand Provenance Ava Gardner

By Jacob Petit

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning French Lavish Gilt Porcelain Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, made by renowned French porcelain maker Jacob Petit. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Centur...

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A elegant burr walnut George III Military Campaign writing slope with brass bound corners and cartouche to the top, circa 1820 in date The beautifully polished burr walnut case has ...

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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920

French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920

By Charles Schneider

Located in Toronto, Ontario

French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Wine
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Wine

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium A - Color: Wine

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

Daum Crystal Vase French
Daum Crystal Vase French

Daum Crystal Vase French

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...

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20th Century French Minimalist Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE
Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Antique Gentlemans Ladys Gadget Measuring English Bamboo Walking Stick Cane RARE

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Rare Polished Victorian Bamboo Wood Ladys or Gentlemans Walking Stick of outstanding quality by Charles Cook who also worked for renowned Stick makers Brigg & Sons in Lond...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism Origin: France Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated metal Date: Circa 1900 Dimensions: H × Ø: 8 × 14 cm Description: This French inkwel...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century) A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5
Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5

Snow Globe Red Chanel Number 5

By Chanel

Located in Munich, DE

Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original box. It features the iconic Chanel Number...

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2010s French Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

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Acrylic

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

By Steven Correia

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

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Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

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

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Bronze

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder

Located in Forney, TX

An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter / card holder or desk stand with stunning, exceptionally executed city scape hand painting portrait. Born in the mid 19th century, hand-crafted of ebonized lacquered papier mâché then elaborately decorated, polychromed, hand painting, mother-of-pearl inlays and gold leaf floral foliate scroll motif decoration, high styling with circular border framing the finely hand painted central pastel colored city scape scene. Dimensions (approx): 8.25" H, 9.75" W, 3.25" D Provenance: Acquired from the estate of the late T. Boone Pickens (1928-2019). An American business magnate, billionaire, financier, and philanthropist. Acquisition: J. Garrett Auctioneers had the pleasure of presenting Pickens' collection of 18th and 19th Century furnishings and accessories. This piece comes from the iconic Texas and Oklahoma...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Other

Montblanc Gilded Cufflinks, Vintage 1950 – Elegant Mid-Century Collectible
Montblanc Gilded Cufflinks, Vintage 1950 – Elegant Mid-Century Collectible

Montblanc Gilded Cufflinks, Vintage 1950 – Elegant Mid-Century Collectible

Located in Vienna, AT

Montblanc gilded cufflinks, circa 1950, showcasing the brand’s classic elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. These vintage accessories combine timeless style with refined luxury, ma...

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1950s French International Style Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s
Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket, Italy 1950s

By Gucci

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Gucci Burgundy Leather and Brass Horsebit Wastepaper Basket. Beautiful craftsmanship and stitching. Italy 1950s Fully marked Made in Italy by Gucci

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry A4 Tray in Rose Gold Finish

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry A4 Tray in Rose Gold Finish

By Elisa Giovannoni, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trays in copper with a rose gold finish. The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Copper

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Fountain Pen

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Fountain pen made of solid silver, completely handcrafted and engraved with baroque volutes. The care with which this fountain pen was made denotes the experience and artistic hand ...

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2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Space Age Acrylic and Chrome 'Teledome' Rotary Telephone
Space Age Acrylic and Chrome 'Teledome' Rotary Telephone

Space Age Acrylic and Chrome 'Teledome' Rotary Telephone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This futuristic Teledome (model #3005) phone was patented and manufactured in 1972 by Teleconcepts and included internals made by Northern Telecom Inc. Chrome-plate handset with blac...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Joseph Reinemann, Munich, Pewter Inkwell in Grotesque Bird Form
Joseph Reinemann, Munich, Pewter Inkwell in Grotesque Bird Form

Joseph Reinemann, Munich, Pewter Inkwell in Grotesque Bird Form

Located in Nottingham, GB

This whimsical Jugendstil desk inkwell is cast as a grotesque bird, featuring a long hinged beak lid and rounded body raised on three webbed feet. Designed by Joseph Reinemann’s Muni...

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Pewter

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4
1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4

By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A incredibly rare 4 piece set for the discerning collection. Designed in the 1940s by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès. This is an investment grade set that will likely continue to rise i...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Summers emerald tree and golden honey color Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Segus...

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Desk Accessories

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Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Copper, Stainless Steel...

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian inkstand...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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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