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Hand-Crafted Turquoise Ballpoint Pen, Southwest, Native American, Made in USA
Hand-Crafted Turquoise Ballpoint Pen, Southwest, Native American, Made in USA

Hand-Crafted Turquoise Ballpoint Pen, Southwest, Native American, Made in USA

Located in Somis, CA

A striking ballpoint pen distinguished by its vivid turquoise marble (85% crushed genuine turquoise with 15% composite) body and dramatic black matrix veining. The irregular dark pat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Metal

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920
Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Amazons Purple Glass Vase, 1920

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Stunning Art Deco signed Moser purple Oroplastic vase in the shape of a short baluster. Vase The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields and full length spears - Th...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell
19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell

19th Century Exoticism Elephant Inkwell

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully crafted polished bronze elephant inkwell that vividly captures the late 19th-century fascination with the exotic. Reflecting the Orienta...

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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902
Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902

Garibaldi Bronze Medal by Italian Manufacture, 1902

Located in Roma, IT

Giuseppe Garibaldi silver medal is an original silver medal realized in Italy by Italian manufacture in 1910. This silver medal celebrates Giuseppe Garibaldi with a portrait. On ...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s
Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Shell shape vintage silver plated ashtray is an original decorative object realized in England in the 1970s. Dimensions: 3 x 12.5 cm. Good Conditions. Some traces of ash are p...

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1970s English Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case
Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case. Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. Th...

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1940s North American Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...

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1850s French Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass

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

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Art Glass

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s
Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Early 20th Century Viennese Bronze Pen Wipe Pig Figurine, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful bronze pig figurine as a Pen Wipe, early 20th century – patinated This finely crafted, unpainted Viennese bronze or brass figurine is believed to date from the early 20th ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Desktop Organizer in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Desktop organizer in solid teak. Great quality with fine details. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Teak

Teak Desk Top Tambourine Door Storage Box
Teak Desk Top Tambourine Door Storage Box

Teak Desk Top Tambourine Door Storage Box

By Peter Hvidt, Dansk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Teak Desk Top Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Teak with Tambour Sliding Doors. Interior Divider is Missing

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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Teak

Parker Mandarin Doufold Fountain Pen w/ Box Paperwork #9613
Parker Mandarin Doufold Fountain Pen w/ Box Paperwork #9613

Parker Mandarin Doufold Fountain Pen w/ Box Paperwork #9613

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A limited-edition Parker Doufold Mandarin fountain pen with its original box, information and presentation paperwork. In bright Mandarin yellow with black details, 18K gold nib and g...

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1990s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942
Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

Antique Remington Envoy Portable Typewriter c.1942

By E. Remington and Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Remington Envoy typewriter in black crinkle finish with original leather case. The keys are white letters on a black background. This typewriter is very clean and h...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco 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 Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

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

Materials

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

Onyx Catchall
Onyx Catchall

Onyx Catchall

Located in New York, NY

A substantial green and brown onyx marble catchall, circa mid-20th century. Use to hold pens, jewelry, etc., on a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.63" Hei...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Marble

Vintage 1980s Gucci Leather & Gold GG Letter Opener and Bookmark Combination
Vintage 1980s Gucci Leather & Gold GG Letter Opener and Bookmark Combination

Vintage 1980s Gucci Leather & Gold GG Letter Opener and Bookmark Combination

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

An authentic, rare vintage 1980s dual-function desk accessory by Gucci, serving as both a leather letter opener and a page bookmark. Crafted from rich, smooth brown Italian calfskin ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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

Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France
Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France

Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant silver Hermès desk tray with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the side as well as Made In France. Beautiful con...

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1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter
1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter

1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter

By Dunhill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Dunhill lift arm lighter made in the 1960s. Body wrapped in ostrich leather that has a perfect patina. Amazing texture and practical size perf...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners sig...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900
Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900

Bronze Inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900

By H. Luppens & Cie

Located in Delft, NL

Bronze inkwell by H.Luppens & Cie, Bruxelles, Belgium, 1900 Famous bronze company of Brussels of the 19th century. The H.Luppens & Cie Foundry had its workshops in Saint-Gilles, 15 ...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Art Deco Streamline Aluminum Letter / Paper Tray by Bushman Moore Inc.
Art Deco Streamline Aluminum Letter / Paper Tray by Bushman Moore Inc.

Art Deco Streamline Aluminum Letter / Paper Tray by Bushman Moore Inc.

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An Art Deco aluminum two- tiered letter tray with dark brown leather inserts cut out front panels for access and arched handles to the sides. Manufactured and designed by Bushman - M...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen
Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Parker Duofold 18k Gold Fountain Pen An elegant and timeless Parker Duofold fountain pen, crafted in glossy black resin with refined gold-plated details and an 18k gold nib. A true ...

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20th Century English Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished nickel-plated brass b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel, Brass

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

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934
Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera 1912-1934

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Vest Pocket Kodak Strut Folding Roll Film Medium Format Camera With A blla Bearing Shutter Uses No A 127 Film Fitted With A. f/7.7 Anastigmat lens, Serviced by Kodak Limited London 1952 (stamp inside) The Vest Pocket Kodak (VPK), also known as the Soldier's Kodak, is a line of compact folding cameras introduced by Eastman Kodak in April 1912 and produced until 1934, when it was succeeded by the Kodak Bantam. Because the VPK uses 127 film, it is more compact than contemporary folding cameras using 120 film and larger sheet film formats offered by Kodak; measuring approximately 12×6.3×2.7 cm when stowed, it could be carried in a vest pocket, as the name suggests. Frank Hurley, official photographer of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, salvaged a VPK and three rolls of film from the sinking of the expedition ship Endurance with the loss of most of his photographic equipment. He used it to shoot 38 images of the successful return of the party to civilisation.[24] A VPK was carried during the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition and may offer proof that climbers George Mallory...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Contemporary 'Sail' Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary 'Sail' Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Free import fees USA
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Free import fees USA

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Free import fees USA

Located in Reading, Berkshire

****free shipping and free import fees to the USA****** Antique Victorian Campaign Brass Bound Walnut Writing Slope With Fitted Interior A handsome 19th century campaign brass-bound...

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007
Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural paperweight. By the Cohn-Stone Studios. In the form of an oversized acorn. With a mottled brown glass base and an iridescent cap. Marked to the reverse. S...

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Early 2000s American Modern Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950
Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Antique Century Traditional Sewing machine Vibrating, circa 1950

Located in Roma, IT

Antique sewing machine Vesta Handcrank vibrating shuttle Serial Number: 2655227 Made in Germany Ideal for sewing most materials such as denim, canvas, silk, calico and the like, Could be used as was intended for sewing or recycled as a small office ornament...

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1950s European Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Gold Ballpoint Pen", France By Cartier, 2000s
Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Gold Ballpoint Pen", France By Cartier, 2000s

Pen "Must De Cartier Trinity Gold Ballpoint Pen", France By Cartier, 2000s

By Cartier

Located in Rīga, LV

Pen "Must de Cartier Trinity Gold plated Ballpoint Pen", Cartier, France, Paris, 2000s Additional Information: Materials: Metal, gilding Vintage from the 1900s Supplies for mak...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell
Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

Edgar Brandt Art Deco Inkwell

By Edgar Brandt

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco inkwell, circa 1920. Portor marble base surrounded by a wrought iron frieze decorated with leaves. Stamped E. Brandt. In perfect condition. Height: 7.5 cm Width: 13.5 cm Le...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Retangular Large B - Color: Zinc

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

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1
Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Vintage 1981 Pop Art Lucite Sculpture Paperweight with US One Dollar Bill $1

Located in St. Louis, MO

This is a classic piece of vintage 1980s Pop Art corporate/desk Americana—a crisp, uncirculated Federal Reserve Note flawlessly embedded in a solid block of clear Lucite (acrylic res...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Lucite, Paper

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder
Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1970s Metal Dachshund Dog Shaped Desk Pencil Holder

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel like turquoise stone, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pen (4577-5210) with 18 carat gold n...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900
Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Art nouveau Brass inkwell, France, 1900

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Art Nouveau style brass inkwell, France, circa 1900, with an elegant and symmetrical design typical of late 19th-century aesthetics. This piece features an architectural composition, with two side compartments shaped like basins and a central vertical element that serves as a handle or support. The brasswork reveals subtle variations in patina, ranging from bright gold to more matte shades. The decorative details, particularly the undulating motifs and curved lines, evoke the organic influence characteristic of Art Nouveau. Both a functional antique object and a refined decorative piece, this inkwell will add a touch of elegance to a desk or library. Style : Art Nouveau Belle Époque Antique Decorative Organic Main Features : Brass Inkwell France, circa 1900 Symmetrical Design Two Side Compartments Central Vertical Element (Hole or Stand) Wavy Decorative Motifs Beautiful Antique Patina Antique and Decorative Desk Item Keywords : antique brass inkwell...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

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...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Jade

Equestrian Brass Letter Opener by Christian Dior (signed) - France 1970s
Equestrian Brass Letter Opener by Christian Dior (signed) - France 1970s

Equestrian Brass Letter Opener by Christian Dior (signed) - France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Equestrian Brass Letter Opener by Christian Dior (signed) - France 1970s Unusual and highly sought-after vintage brass letter opener by Christian Dior. The letter opener is fdesign...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Executive Burl Wood and High-Gloss Black Wastebasket
Vintage Executive Burl Wood and High-Gloss Black Wastebasket

Vintage Executive Burl Wood and High-Gloss Black Wastebasket

Located in San Diego, CA

Sophisticated vintage executive wastebasket featuring richly figured burl wood veneer accented by high-gloss black lacquer trim. The rectangular form is finished with a broad black l...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Burl

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Art Glass Sommerso Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Abstract blue art glass bird figurine was hand blown in sommerso technique, with flue and white speckled gather of colored glass encased in clear glass. Minimal, sculptural tail and...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray
Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

Mid Century Globe Wernicke Wood Double Letter Tray

By Globe Wernicke, Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautifully crafted vintage two-tier letter tray executed in warm, honey-toned oak with striking exposed dovetail joinery. The sculpted, wave-cut fronts lend a soft organic profile...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Claw & Quill Letter Opener, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful antique bronze letter opener dating to the 1920s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau piece displays graceful, flowing lines and subtle ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s
Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s

Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French decorative sculpture and paperweight dating from the 1970s, crafted from translucent resin in a striking cubic form. The piece features layered horizontal bands in shades of y...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Jens Risom Walnut Wastepaper Basket, 1960's Scandinavian Modern Design
Jens Risom Walnut Wastepaper Basket, 1960's Scandinavian Modern Design

Jens Risom Walnut Wastepaper Basket, 1960's Scandinavian Modern Design

By Jens Risom

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Scandinavian Jens Risom designed tapered Aluminum lined Walnut Trash Can. Featuring an inverted sculptural, molded Walnut form, detailed with Aluminum interior . Tope opening 10D. Ba...

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1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

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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