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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Cor...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Vintage Set Orange Bakelite Handles EAST Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in eastern Germany. Just for...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Letter Opener Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern brass letter opener is of a dachshund dog in repose as the top part. It is from the 50's and has some weight. This is for all the dog lovers of this breed. It...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plexiglass

Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles from East Germany 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set Yellow Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany. Just for ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Don Shoemaker for Señal Marquetry Paper Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocobolo paper tray with geometric pattern by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. Shoemaker is known for the marquetry in his work, which is clearly visible in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Hardwood, Cocobolo, Rosewood

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. Th...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deco" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deco" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazi...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Vintage Set Green Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 4 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960s We have been able to purchase a large batch of bakelite handles. These bakelite handles were once made in East Germany. Just for t...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Molded Teak Plywood Double Letter Tray in the Style of Martin Aberg / Rainbow
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice and functional double letter tray in the style of Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of Sweden, circa 1970s. The trays are made of molded teak plywood and can s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Teak

Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, green and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or as a decorat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very unusual and stunning desk petrol lighter, designed by Dunhill back in the 1950. This mechanical lighter has been crafted in West Germany in the shape of a 12 inches ruler, made up in steel with high polished chrome plating. Weight: 262.6 Grams, (168.34 Dwt). Measurements: 327 mm by 39 mm (12.88 x 1.54 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "Dunhill MADE IN WEST GERMANY". Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni Ref-630 (6 Inches) Pp-318 Illustrated. Note: This version was retailed for 20.00 usd, back in the 1950s. It is noted by Blei-Bottoni as hard to find. Collateral: It is accompanied by the designer's presentation green pouch...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Caithness Uranus Planet Paperweight by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine limited edition glass paperweight by Caithness. Entitled 'Uranus'. From the Planet Series of paperweights by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes. No. 71 from an edition of 500. Simply a wonderfully rare paperweight...
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1970s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Marble

1990s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its ama...
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1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand & Ashtray Desk Set
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (attributed) Midcentury Modern desk set featuring a pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray. Made in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Metal

Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass. Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 7.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H. The organizer has five holes for pens...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rosenthal Studio-Line by Designer Raymond Peynet
Located in New York, NY
A German white porcelain jewelry dish with whimsical design by designer Raymond Peynet for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dish show...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight / Vase, Italy, 1950s.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder. Great patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

MCM Wood and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by John Mel
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Naugahyde, Wood

Ceramic Desk Organizer by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
Located in Skokie, IL
Alessio Tasca ceramic desk organizer, Italy, 1970s Additional Information: Materials: Glazed ceramic Dimensions: 3” H x 6 1/4” W x 4” D Condition: Excellent condition free of chips ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Glass Vintage Pink Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful light pink ceramic bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Seguso Murano Teal Blue White Opal Alabastro Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue green and white opalescent Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Jens Risom "R" Rosewood Letter Opener Marked Franz Hingelberg Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosewood letter opener from the office of Jens Risom marked with the Jens Risom "R" and also marked Franz Hingelberg - Denmark very rare collectors item - have not been able ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Rosewood

Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Horn and Leather Letter Opener
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The letter opener was carefully hand carved out of horn. It was produced in the renowned Austrian workshops of Bauhaus-influe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Horn, Leather

Vintage Millefiori Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Beautiful vintage glass millefiori paperweight shaped like a mushroom. would perfect to styled a bookcase or to add to your glass collection.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Beni Mobler Denmark Teak Waste Basket or Trash Can
By Beni Møbler 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
Danish modern teak bent plywood waste basket or trash can with and what looks like Rosewood interior designed Jan Nielsen for Beni Mobler Denmark. In very ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Teak

MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a long base with a letter holder, a pen holder and a business ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Puzzle" with the Original Box, Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Puzzle" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for ...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Vintage Pierre Cardin Alarm Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and attractive vintage Pierre Cardin alarm clock. This piece in working condition is minimal and modern reflecting the visionary desig...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen 1960 Sterling Sculptural Three-Candles Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Candles holder designed by Eigel Jensen (1917-2002) for Anton Michelsen. Very unique, gorgeous and sculptural geometric Scandinavian piece created by Eigel Jensen in Denmark, circ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Capricorn Astrological Sign - Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac Paperweight
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Pebble Capricorn Zodiac Paperweight, Titled Capricornus for the Astrological Sign Capricorn, Circa 1960 The oval ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sweden mid-century Beige plastic desk phone Ericofon Cobra by Ericsson, 1950s Desk phone mod. Ericofon, also known as Cobra, a rounded base in creamy beige ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric in fantastic conditions, working at perfection.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Don Shoemaker Cocobolo Pencil Holder for Señal, Mexico, 1980s. Makers label to the bottom.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Wood, Cocobolo

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yellow, red and c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928 'Hands' Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Walnut

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. Th...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Carl Aubock Polished Brass "Hand" Keychain #5732
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass "Hand" Keychain #5732. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, orig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, on a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Vintage Ship Porthole Wing Dog Bolt Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by Temple Instruments of Wolverhampton, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-20th century instrument case with quality tools Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Brass finished nickel tools present well, with appealing light golden tones Presented within a textured carry case with gold tooled Temple Debrett Precision mark Comprising 13 pieces with accessory pointer and an extending beam Pair of large compass dividers and three bow compass The pair of ruling...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Mid Century Italian Ashtray and Perpetual Calendar in the Style of Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
it is an object from other times, not only because it was produced more than sixty years ago but because the calendar, with the advent of technology, is an object that was previously...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with bubbles and cobalt blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. Documented to the Salvia...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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

Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4330/1 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Carl Auböck Solid Bronze Pocket Watch Bottle Opener Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid bronze pocket watch shaped bottle opener and paperweight by Carl Aubock, Austria. 1960s. Signed. Great patina!
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3846 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3846 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass. Price is for the pair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

American Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Letter Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible midcentury letter tray in solid walnut. Great lines and construction rounded corners with dove tail joinery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Midcentury Functional Tesla Phone 1960, Československo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition. - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958 This paperweight was made as a souvenir for the 50th anniversary of the Italian A.E.C Electrical company.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver

Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare to see Cartier small tray. Very chic Cartier Jewelry Dish or a Personal Cards / Keys / Trinket Tray / Coins Plate This piece is a handsome Tray. Can be use as a jewelry dish or a personal desk...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
Located in Charleston, SC
Exquisite Antique English hallmarked STERLING SILVER and cut crystal Two Bottle Inkstand or Standish, hallmarked London, 1904/'05 with maker's marks for the Royal Warranted silversmi...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desk Accessories

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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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