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Desk Accessories For Sale
Venus de Milo White Granite Marble Female Figurative Statue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early 20th century, Italy. A great deco...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Granite, Marble

Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Telephone by Siemens, made in Germany, in the 1950's. Fully functional. Repolished, cleaned, in original condition. shows signs o wear. Made of bakelite.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bakelite

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Slag Glass Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and slag glass "Grapevine" pattern dresser box, desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco crystal desk set of inkwells and pen Trays by Jacques Adnet manufactured by Baccarat, France By: Jacques Adnet, Baccarat Material: glass, crystal Techniq...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight. The surface of the piece has aged beautif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Large Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...
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2010s Congolese Desk Accessories

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Malachite

Krone Edgar Allan Poe Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Original Box
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite Krone fountain pen showcases a dark brown celluloid barrel intricately marbled with subtle violet veins. Its sterling silver cap and endpiece are adorned with beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Vintage "Zero" Aluminum Attaché / Briefcase P5-SI by Haliburton - New Old Stock
By Halliburton
Located in San Diego, CA
A brand new vintage "Zero" aluminum attaché / briefcase model #P5-SI 5" Premier by Halliburton, circa 1990s. This piece is "New Old Stock (NOS)" and has never been used and comes wi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Aluminum

Calipso Pen Holder in Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod 5305s
Located in Recanati, Macerata
An elegant addition to an executive desk, our Calipso pen holder showcases a rectangular silhouette in glossy black lacquered wood, accented with a distinctive rim in Corno Italiano,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desk Accessories

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Chrome

L. M. Ericsson BC 2000 Telephone Made in 1900 Designed as Old Times Book Press
Located in Sweden, SE
Very rare collectible desktop telephone L. M. Ericsson model BC 2000 (Old Catalogue No. 400) for battery ringing. Exclusive and unusual design in the form of an old times book press. Framework of polished walnut. Micro-telephone RE 2002 (Old Cat. No. 520) with cord RS 7021 (Old Cat. No. 2252) and switch in the handle resting on a cradle switch, flexible cable, RS 9000 (Old Cat. No. 2084) and terminal block within Ericssons serial number that dates device on 1900 Stockholm, Sweden. Size app.: 22.5 cm (roughly 8.9 in) high, 27 cm (roughly 10.6 in) wide, 11 cm (roughly 4.3 in) deep. Very good condition, age and usage wear plus tiny losses. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 2 kg it is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment. Lars Magnus Ericsson began his association with telephones in his youth as an instrument maker. He worked for a firm which made telegraph equipment for the Swedish government agency Telegrafverket. In 1876, aged 30, he started a telegraph repair shop with help from his friend Carl Johan Andersson. The shop was in central Stockholm (No. 15 on Drottninggatan, the principal shopping street) and repaired foreign-made telephones. In 1878 Ericsson began making and selling his own telephone equipment. His phones were not technically innovative, as most of the inventions had already been made in the US. In 1878, he made an agreement to supply telephones and switchboards to Sweden's first telecom operating company, Stockholms Allmänna Telefonaktiebolag. Also in 1878, local telephone importer Numa Peterson hired Ericsson to adjust some telephones from the Bell Telephone Company. This inspired him to buy a number of Siemens telephones...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal, Brass

Erhard & Söhne Jugendstil Inkwell 1910 Austria
Located in Den Haag, NL
An early 20th century, Jugendstil period inkwell by Erhard und Sohne. Austria ca. 1910 .Burl wood with Brass inlay  .Beautiful crafted piece .
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

English Wedgwood Basalt Jasperware Scallop Seashell Box, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful special edition English Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware small oval box with gold scallop seashell design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, England. Piece is matte black s...
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Late 20th Century English Desk Accessories

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Stoneware

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter corners featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Monumental Metal Paper Clip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant metal paperclip slightly under 1.5 ft tall. Quirky accent piece or wall art. Good weight to object. Slight wear to metal exterior. Good vintage condition. Two available. Priced...
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1980s Taiwanese Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

German art deco typewriter Continental by Wanderer-Werke A.G. Chemnitz, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German art deco typewriter Continental by Wanderer-Werke A.G. Chemnitz, 1930s Typewriter model Continental with a rectangular base and rounded corners, in black painted metal. On the...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift on Loetz Pampas. Lobed square form with typical trailed...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Solingen German Steel Scissors, 1970s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Often called “The City of Blades”, Solingen, in North-Rhine Westphalia, has been a center for the manufacturing of scissors since medieval times. At the end of the 18th century it’s ...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Steel

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
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19th Century British Antique Desk Accessories

Floating Pennies in Lucite Cube Paperweight in the Style of William Rolfe
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating pennies in lucite cube paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa 1980s. The pice is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three piece desk set The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen h...
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1950s Iraqi Islamic Vintage Desk Accessories

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Wood

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè. Original velvet box. Realized in the early 20th century. Length 29 cm. Branding inside and out of...
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Early 20th Century Russian Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Silver

Carl Auböck Model #9038 Patinated Brass Knob
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9038 patinated brass knob. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in darkly patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Aus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Hermes Paris 1970 Modernist Purse Pencil In 18Kt Gold And .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A purse pencil designed by Hermes. Very sleek and useful purse pencil, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1970. It was crafted with slim modernist ge...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hollywood Regency Crystal Pineapple Paperweight by Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Hollywood Regency crystal pineapple paperweight by Oleg Cassini, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chi...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

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Crystal

French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle with a pair of candle arms terminating in lion masks, 2 tray wells either side of a ...
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19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

William Comyns Victorian Repousse Sterling Silver and Crystal Inkwell 1895
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Victorian inkwell by William Comyns. This has a repousse sterling design over a heavy crystal inkwell. The hinged lid is monogrammed with a JP. The piece is dated 1895.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Italian Murano Internal Bubble Spherical Paperweight
Located in Round Top, TX
A breathtaking Murano glass ball paperweight, exquisitely hand-blown and adorned with mesmerizing bubbles, seemingly suspended in time. This remarkable piece, attributed to Murano’s ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the the house of Cartier during the late art deco period, back in the early 1935. This desk clock is very rare and has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from several polished pieces carved from natural black onyx and reddish translucent agate. All parts mounted in gilded bronze and sterling silver settings of .935/.999. Movement: Swiss mechanical wingding Imhof movement, Caliber 244, Fifteen Jewels, 8 days, Serial 2449074. The dial is octagonal with a unique painted scene depicting an ancient Greek ship...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Lalique Daim Deer Glass Frosted Paperweight or Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage glass paperweight. By Lalique. Designed by René Lalique in 1929. Modeled as a grazing deer or "daim" (French for fallow spotted deer). The deer in frosted and unf...
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Mid-20th Century French Desk Accessories

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Glass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With Secret Compartment SLOPE 23 Brass front ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Space Age 70s Desk Organizer - Vintage Perpetual Calendar Italian Edition
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming desk calendar with organizer manufactured by Wing Plastif in the 70s, registered trademark in the UK, produced in Hong Kong at the time when Hong Kong was an English colony....
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1970s Hong Kong Space Age Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Crocus Chocolate Paper Tray A4
Located in Milan, IT
Handmade paper tray A4 dressed in fine and soft genuine grain leather and soft microfiber. Available in two colors.
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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

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Leather

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, back in the 1905. This stunning piece is very rare and has been designed with neoclassic French patterns and carefully crafted with parts made up in yellow gold of 18 karats, silver and platinum. It is mounted with four spherical parts, carved from green chrysoprase. The five sides are embellished with applications of vivid purple enamel over a sunburst and linear guilloche ground and the borders are accented with a linear frame of white champleve enamel. Fitted in the reverse with a system to open and close the three winding parts to manipulate. Movement: Mechanical 8 days, key winding and It is accompanied with the associated original key. Dial: White ceramic, with Arabic black numerals, with gold indexes batons for the seconds and gold hands with juxtaposed circles ending on arrowhead, inscribed, Cartier Paris-London. Diamonds: The platinum part on top is mount, with 60 calibrated Old European rose cuts diamonds, 0.30 carats, F color, VS-1 clarity Chrysoprase: Mounted with screws on the base, with 4 four spherical cabochon cuts carved from natural translucent green chrysoprase with a weight of 8 carats. Weight: 272.8 Grams, (174.87 Dwt). Measurements: 69 mm by 50 mm by 37 mm (2.72 x 1.97 x 1.46 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the mark of the boar for the silver and the gold assay and warranty, the maker's mark for Eugène Bako inside a lozenge cartouche, the case numbers, the Cartier serial numbers and signed at the bottom, "CARTIER LONDON PARIS 2027,11290,11453,21". Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional objects, Palais Royal 2021, Volume 1, Pp-117 and 128, for two similar Illustrated, see figures. Comparative Literature: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Jewelers Extraordinary, London, 1984, pl.18 Barracca, Negretti & Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, p.34 A Cartier carriage clock of very closely related design was sold Antiquorum Geneva, The Magical Art of Cartier, 19 November 1996, lot 36 (illustrated in its travel case in Nadelhoffer). The dial design may be compared with other Cartier desk clocks of this period illustrated in Barracca et al. Publications: Published in the Vogue Art...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories

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Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Handmade Big Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Grey Bardiglio Marble
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in grey Bardiglio marble. Measure: diameter 12cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcraft...
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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Gold Leaf

Sigi Pineda Silver, Brass, Rosewood, Sodalite, Turquoise Stone Hinged Box MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from Taxco Mexico in the 1950s. It is signed Sigi Taxco 8. The box is silver, brass, rosewood interior with the crushed turquoise, sodalite and other crushed stones...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver, Brass

Antique Art Deco Bakelite Hotel Dictophone Desk Phone c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco Bakelite hotel desk telephone with push bottom and lever used to only to answer and not call. Inscribed "Dictophone" and company logo. Or...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Metal

Modernist Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Make a bold statement with this exceptional Art Deco modernist letter holder, a masterpiece of French craftsmanship, circa 1930. Defined by its striking concentric half-circle silhou...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunning rare piece has been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats and carved nephrite green jadeite jade. Accented with applications of navy blue enamel and fitted on top, with a hinged retractable handle. The movement is mechanical It is accompanied with the associated original key for the winding. The dial is silver with guilloche, Roman numerals with gold hands and inscribed, Cartier. Weight: 320.95 Grams, (205.74 Dwt). Measurements: 69 mm by 31 mm by 78 mm (2.72 x 1.22 x 3.07 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, five times with the head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the gold, two times with the maker's mark JM inside of a lozange cartouche and signed on the reverse, "CARTIER 1649". Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Black Marble Arched Platter Small
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This multi-use arched black marble platter with natural veining makes a sophisticated presentation of appetizers, cheese, breads and crackers. Thi...
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2010s Modern Desk Accessories

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Marble

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. An attract...
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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

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Nickel

Unique Patek Philippe 3844 with Amazing Worldmap Dial / 4. of july !
Located in Munich, DE
A wonderful dress watch by Patek Philippe. Equipped with the geneve seal awarded hand wind caliber no.215. The dial changed to a unique look you will never find again. Really amazing...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Gold

Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes. The underside is inscribed with a roma...
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. silver plate metric rulers measuring 7 inches (17 centimeters) long. Comes in an authentic Tiffany & Co. branded aqua-colored felt pouch. Brand new condition. Great unisex gift for any holiday or occasion, birthday, or office. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Ritz Carlton Osaka Porcelain Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A dark blue porcelain jewelry dish from The Ritz Carlton, Osaka, Japan, circa late-20th century. Iconic Ritz Carlton Lion head and crown at center, 'Osaka...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Designed in a great glazed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Stoneware

Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a coll...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories

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Marble

Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French art glass paperweight beautifully presented with a single central flower head by renowned glass makers Daum and dating from the 20th century. The paperweight is han...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

Cartier Santos 18ct Gold Plated & Brushed Steel Ballpoint Pen in Original Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Santos Brushed Steel & 18ct Gold Plated Stylo Bille Must II Comes With Original Paperwork & Red Cartier Presentation Box 2003, brought from Selfridges London Cartier pens ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate, Steel

Walter Bosse Sculptural Brass Hand Bowl or Ashtray, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful mid-century sculptural brass bowl designed in the shape of a hand. Originally conceived as an ashtray, this elegant brass piece is versatile to be used as a jewelry bowl,...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "1st Model Candy". Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone 1st model in production called Candy. It's in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. A true p...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Bronze Figural Nude Greek Wine God Bacchus Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
A small figural nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century. Bacchus was known as the 'wine' God. Piece has nice, made of sold bronze or brass, with a dark green matte verdigris finish. Dimensions: 2.13" Depth x 2.25" Width x 6.25" Height. Round Side Table shown, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314219316612 (SOLD.) Lucite Side Table shown search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314212156103 Modern Art Deco Spheres...
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Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Large Signed Oval Marble Ashtray or Centerpiece With Two-Bronze Eagles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large signed oval marble ashtray or centerpiece with two-bronze eagles Signed "Jos Pallenberg" on the base of the eagle, Joseph Franz Pallenberg (Germany 1882-1946).    
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Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Daum France Pate de Verre Cactus Flower Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delicate pate de verre frosted crystal flower paperweight or decorative sculpture is by Daum, France, and was hand-made in the 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely cactus flow...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Ico Parisi Square White Ashtray, Chrome & Melamine by Lamperti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and large, square modernist ashtray from the 1970s. Designed by Ico Parisi for Lamperti Italy. Made of melamine plastic with a chromed metal top. In very good condition with a few little spots and marginal fine and slight scratches in the chrome plating, but really nothing major. Fully marked on its underneath. Lamperti Robbiate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Glass

Just Andersen, Denmark Bronze Patina Disko Metal Viking Ship Salt #1109
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen Danish bronze patina Disko metal Viking ship salt cellar. circa 1920s Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1.75 inch In good ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Multi Faceted Brilliant Crystal Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 3 inch Crystal Paper weight with many facets. The piece is heavy and will hold down important papers, yet it's faceted surface with many cuts allows the piece to be a decorative p...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Crystal

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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