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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Rococo
English Burl Wood Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
One brown burl wood obelisk, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, England. Obelisk is hand-crafted in a rich brown burl. A beautiful decorative obje...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Burl
Firmamento Milano Etoile Rechargeable Table Lamp by Daniela Puppa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
A slim and light lamp that, like a ballerina, hides under her tutu an intimate and warm light LED. A lamp whose light makes you sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Photo Frame Modern Wood, Humour Pink Wood
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Humour wood is a phot frame of the Italian collection of photo frames
Laura G Art with Heart realized by Italian handcrafts in natural wood.
painted in fuchsia acrylic. It is a very funny and beautiful photo frame
for your images of life. It can be hanged at a wall as well, and you may
create a wonderful wall decorated as designed by an artist.
It is “c'est la vie Art with Heart “ , bring a piece of Italy into your home.
You may simply keep the photo frame on your table, as a
wonderful top photo frame for your photos. Humour pink wood may hold 4 photos, each one size, 3.9 x 3.1 inches (10 x 8 cm) or 2 long photos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Wooden Christmas Tree Set JUNIPER – Cedar
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The JUNIPER decorative solid handmade Christmas tree set adds warmth to your holiday theme with its minimalist and natural design. Inspired by the aesthetic form of the juniper tree,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors - Handmade
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors
Include:
- 2 (two) Leather Tray, Small Square Tray Color: Vanilla
Dimensions:
Height: 1.78 in (4,5 cm)
Width: 7.09 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
21st Century by Arch. Aldo Rossi "Sannazzaro" Marble Paperweight
By Aldo Rossi
Located in massa, IT
Marble Paperweight designed by Aldo Rossi.
Size: cm 20 x 4 x H4
Materials: Bianco Carrara - Red Travertine - National Travertine - White Lasa
Designed by: Aldo Rossi.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
White Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White bookend Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product...
Category
2010s English Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Cement
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...
Category
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Faience
Orange Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian travertine marble Obelisk, in the Modern style, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object for a shelf, credenza, office, library, cocktail table, etc. Very go...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm)
Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm)
W...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Lucite Dice Decorative Objects, Pair/Set
Located in New York, NY
A pair/set of Lucite dice decorative objects, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great set for a desk, bookshelf, coffee/cocktail table, etc.
Dimensions:
2.44" Square
...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Modern, Cloud, Magazine Holder, Desk Accessory
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Magazine holder, magazine rack, book holder, Porte revue, Porte revues, brass.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Saffron
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Modern Lucite and Steel Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern Lucite and steel desk organizer, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.75" W x 10.75" D x 3.25" H. #1452.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Contemporary 'Papillon' Artistic Crystal Bowl Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture. The natural col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic Stock
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles.
Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Louis Lejeune Norwich Terrier Hood Ornament
Located in Huntington, NY
Louis Lejeune Norwich Terrier Hood Ornament
Louis Lejeune Mascots adorn the finest European & American Cars.
The British Royal Family have, for many years, displayed mascots on ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized crystal frog sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clari...
Category
20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
21st Century Peso Concrete Book and Door Holder 2kg Light Grey Color Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Colored book and door holders made in concrete. A touch of color for your bookcase 100% made in Italy.
2kg: measures: L 9, P 9, H 18 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Concrete
Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Marine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY
The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities.
Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY
The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities.
Craft in leather with sleek edg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 28 W x 33.6 D x 5.7 H (cm)
Individual size: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm)
Weight:...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell
Glass Eye Studio Controlled Bubbles Paperweight, Seattle Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural paperweight features swirling structure of controlled bubbles, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The piece has elongated egg shape with soft, rounded edges, that directs the eye towards the central design element. Colorful fused glass in pastel blue, pink, and off-white colors forms abstract patterns, raising from the base of the paperweight and encompassing its curves, accentuate the shape of the piece, and slightly iridescent finish on the surface add color and visual interest to the piece.
The piece is signed and dated in etching (GES 92) on the side near the base.
Founded in 1978 in Seattle’s famed Pike Place Market, but moved to the historic Ballard neighborhood later on, Glass Eye Studio...
Category
1990s American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Modern Marble Female Torso Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial modern female figurative marble torso sculpture piece by artist/sculptor Helga Brinitzer, circa 20th century, New York. Piece is solid marble, made from one piece, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Set of Two Handmade Transparent Crystal Photo Frames by GhiróStudio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Set of two photo frames, one horizontal and one vertical, of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give harmony and elegance.
The high transparency crystal ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Italian Modern Alabaster Marble Sphere or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A small green, black and white alabaster marble decorative object sphere or paperweight, '70 Modern, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object or paperweight for an office, desk,...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Agate Onyx and Brass Desk Pen Holder, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s modern brass and onyx/agate desk pen holder. Onyx/agate is a red burgundy hue. Pen is in fine working order.
Picture frame and brass tape dispenser...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Brass
Lime Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Murano Decorative Obelisk by Seguso
By Venini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful obelisk, handmade in Italy, by Seguso, Murano. Quite tall-16". Unusual color-light purple that changes with light. Polished pointed top. Nicely cut and polished edges-see p...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Each measure: 6" Height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo, red Levanto and black Marquinia marbles.
Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm)
Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm)
W...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Hermès blue leather pencil case 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
This blue Hermès pen case from the 1990s is an elegant and functional piece. Made from Epsom calfskin, a leather embossed through heat printing, it features...
Category
1990s French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Glass Pear in Lilac
Located in Richmond, VA
Casted glass pear in dichroic lilac by Devon Made inspired by blown glass fruit makers and collectors from the 1960's. The light playful approach to everyday fruit is contrasted with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Polished Black Jewel Box in Maple and Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in polished black bird’s-eye maple and mahogany, ultra suede lining, 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and five drawers. Adjust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Maple
Contemporary 'Sail' Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects signed by Ghirò Studio (Milan).
The natural crystal has high transparencies with aquamarine reflections, it has been curved and handmade to repr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Lucite Obelisk Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite obelisk decorative object, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a deck, office, library, shelf, cocktail table, etc. Obelisk measures: 8" Height.
Other items shown in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s:
Black and White marble pyramid, ref. #: LU1314223512602
Lucite & 1970s Pennies Paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Caithness Glass Paperweight Elixir No. 189/500, Scotland Circa 1980s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century.
This is a very attractiv...
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm)
Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm)
W...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Salta Round Brown Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made In Italy White&Red Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition!
Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Each...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Concrete
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm)
Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm)
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material: Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 5 kg
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Tronador Large Mini Box, Brown Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Onyx
“Revolve” No.S3 'made to order' - Contemporary Handmade Stucco Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S3
This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP
The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all tru...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Cast Stone
Salta Large Square Black Onyx Stone & Brass Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Firmamento Milano Trilite Table Lamp by Franco Raggi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
Trilite is a micro architecture for the room. Often today architecture is conceived as urban and pushy maxi objects. Trilite is just the opposite: a small architecture for an eclectic and discontinuous home landscape, a small portal of light that discreetly illuminates. The base is made of valuable marble, the portal is polished red lacquer while the light is spread by a thin aluminum tile. For minimal lovers it is available also in white.
Franco Raggi graduated in 1969 in Architecture from the Politecnico in Milan, the city where he lives and works. In his role as author he has taken part in a large number of exhibitions and held conferences and seminars all over the world. In 1973, on behalf of the Berliner IDZ (International Design Zentrum) he curated the first critical Italian Radical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Small Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
A set of Wall Street brass paperweights or decorative objects; a brass dollar sign and bull, circa mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories.
Dimensions:
Dollar sign: 2....
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Blitz Marble Bookends Travertine & Coral By Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Blitz Bookends comprise two contrasting marbles honed to achieve a sophisticated finish. Inspired by the avant-garde ingenuity of the 1980’s London-based Blitz Club, these booken...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Marking(s); notes: signed
Materials: lampwork glass, polished clear and black glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 2.5"h, 2...
Category
20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Herman Miller Signed Leaf LED Desk Lamp by Yves Behar Model G6510.3Y Modern 2007
Located in Miami, FL
Modern LED Leaf Desk lamp designed by Yves Behar and made by Herman Miller.
Organic shaped steel in Dove gray with adjustable LED Arm and rotates.
Touch controls at the base turn th...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary 'Cactus with Flower' Handmade Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of handmade sculpture by Ghirò Studio.
'Cactus with flower' sculpture was made by hand working the crystal with extreme care and attention.
Each sculpture is unique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
White and Clear Marbled Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Semi Sphere is a very cool and f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Firmamento Milano Pillola Table Lamp by Parisotto and Formenton Architetti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Please note that VAT is not included in the price.
Elegant interior lamp designed as an essential element that creates an evocative light of great comfort. A matte ball of simple and pure form, cut in two perfect halves that diffuse reflected and discreet light. The project line is the essentiality that shapes both the aesthetics and the lighting effect. The light is spread from inside the ball, reflected on the inner shell of the dome and spread on the surface of the table on which it is placed. Designed for the living, its light gives a great atmosphere to the home. The unit features a dimmer enabling custom quality and intensity light.
Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton graduated in architecture from the IUAV of Venice. In 1990 they founded their own design firm P+F Parisotto+Formenton Architetti. Their research is oriented towards a range of different design themes, through which they have developed wide experience on both the national and international levels. In the design field they developed a collaboration with leading furniture and lighting companies such as cc-tapis, FontanaArte, Mingardo, Minotti Cucine. In the yacht sector the studio worked for Sanlorenzo, Cantiere del Pardo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble.
Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
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.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.