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Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends
Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends

Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends

Located in West Hollywood, CA

These striking bookends are meticulously hand-carved from solid onyx stone, showcasing detailed depictions of tribal Aztec or Mayan faces. Each piece highlights the artistry and craf...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Onyx

Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press
Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press

Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Paper

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume scent bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1930-40s. Unsure of t...

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

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe

Located in Haarlem, NL

Antique heavy cast brass satyr with grapes and grapevines in his hair. With this grape and leafage it easily could be Bacchus and his pointy ears make him also a pan kind of figure. This cup is not as big as the drinking cups you see with the same satyr, this cup is smaller and it has an insert in which a piece of wood with bristle fits. This satyr cup is a pen wipe, from back in the days when people used a fountain or a crown pen and ink and you needed your pen brushed...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Other

17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid
17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid

17th Century Dutch Delft sea creature Tile with Decoration of Mermaid

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1640 – 1670 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Mermaid holding a torch. Sea creatures were quite popular in the 17th cen...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling
AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling

AUSTRIAN 1920 Art-Deco Desk Inkwell In Cut Polished Glass And .800 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

A Viennese Austrian art deco desk inkwell. This is a beautiful desk inkwell created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, between the 1918 and 1922. This Viennese inkwell wa...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Double Inkwell With Pen Tray

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period Nautical gilt bronze double inkwell with pen tray By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Ear...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight

Natural Grey Quartz Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural grey quartz geode specimen. Great as a standalone object on shelf, table, atop books, on a desk, as a paperweight, etc. Very good condi...

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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight
Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight

Val Saint Lambert France Engraved Glass Disc Pisces Paperweight

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in New York, NY

Dreamy engraved round glass disc Pisces paperweight by Val Saint Lambert, France, circa 1970s. Signed with engraved signature on disc edge, as pictured.

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

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Art Glass

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and unusual, Murano hand blown jet black with gold and silver flecks Italian art glass snail paperweight figurine. The piece has an original clear and gold label that reads “Vetreria Venier Murano...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vintage Mid Century Remington Typewriter
Vintage Mid Century Remington Typewriter

Vintage Mid Century Remington Typewriter

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming Vintage Mid Century Remington Typewriter in original carrying case. Great prop which can be removed from case. 1960's USA.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s
Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Covered Telephone by Contempra 1970s

By Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Bakelite

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk

By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Zinc

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass
Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass

Vintage Infantry Sabre style Letter Opener in brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Infantry sword shaped paper knife in brass. European made circa 1950-70. Measurements: L/H: 20 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Italian Ceramic Box
Italian Ceramic Box

Italian Ceramic Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drip glaze ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Grainy finish along with high gloss accents in a beautiful chocolate brown and tan giving it great depth...

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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife
Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #4233-4 Brass and Leather Paper Knife Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural knife is executed in polished brass and handwoven brown leather...

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

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles
Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

Mahogany Tray with Antique Brass Handles

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp
Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Aviation Interest Chrome and Frosted Glass Bi-Plane Table Lamp Modelled As A Small Bi-Plane AirCraft With A Moulded Frosted Glass Shade, On A Chrome Plated Stand.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with brown leather desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) US...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder
Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder

Vintage Vanity or Desk Set in Brass: Jars & Napkin Holder

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Vintage desk or vanity set consisting of a stylish (bend circle) napkin holder a lidded and an open jar/vase/cup. Everything executed in solid brass and displaying patina consistent ...

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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Nature Grape Vine Letter Opener Silvestre Lyon France Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 28cm Showcasing the beauty of the Art Nouveau style...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Galley

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Circa 1640 - 1660 A Spanish galley on a Dutch tile, painted in cobalt blue, but why? Isn't he a bit far from home? Well, not everything is as it seems. This tile was...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form
Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form

Sculptural Brazilian Wood Pendant Light, Midcentury, Rich Organic Form

Located in Lisse, NL

A sculptural midcentury pendant light, hand-turned from richly figured wood, likely originating from Brazil. The form is both simple and expressive. The wide, gently scalloped dome ...

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

Materials

Wire

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....

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19th Century Industrial Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany
Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany

Vintage Siemens Telephone, 1950's, Germany

By Siemens

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

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

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3653 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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

Materials

Brass

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875
Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875

Asprey Desk Set and Document Holder, English, circa 1875

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Incline Village, NV

The Asprey Company is an iconic British luxury home goods maker, located in London, England and was established by William Asprey in 1781, They established their current residence in London on Bond Street between 1847 and 1859 after a couple of acquisitions. They were the Nieman-Marcus of the day and made only the finest products, utilizing the best quality materials; dealing in everything from jewelry to fashion, and appealing to those wanting to buy gifts for weddings, occasions, and events. This is a customized desk set, consisting of a crystal cut glass inkwell with a brass hinged lid, resting in a velvet lined well. Markings on the velvet lining under the inkwell indicate Asprey manufacture and Bond Street location “Asprey London, 166 Bond Street 22 Albemarle Street”. To the sides of the well are two Wedgwood cameos with the typical Greek mythology themed blue and white jasperware. Resting inside the recessed pen holder is a 14-karat gold nib pen marked “no. 3”, made by Aiken & Lambert, an American company (New York City) and manufacturer of fine quality gold fountain pens. Hand engraved brass mounts are applied to the surface, while the oval shaped inkwell and pen holder rests on three bun feet. The wood is an ebonized calamander (coromandel wood) which is a rare and valuable hardwood from Sri Lanka. Also included as part of the desk set is a hinged, fold over, double sided document holder with a blotter lined interior. The exterior of the document holder is also of calamander wood, with hand engraved brass mounts to the top surface. As with the desk inkwell and pen holder, the document holder has a Wedgwood blue and white jasperware cameo...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue
Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

Bronze Male God Sculpture Statue

Located in New York, NY

A small figural male nude verte green bronze Greek God 'Bacchus' sculpture statue, circa mid-20th century. Bacchus was known as the 'wine' God. Piece is made of sold bronze or brass ...

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Mid-20th Century European Greco Roman Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage 20thC French Solid Silver & Gold Bookmark By S.T. Dupont, Paris
Vintage 20thC French Solid Silver & Gold Bookmark By S.T. Dupont, Paris

Vintage 20thC French Solid Silver & Gold Bookmark By S.T. Dupont, Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th century French solid silver and gold bookmark/letter opener by S.T. Dupont of Paris. Finely crafted in a straight form, it is engraved with the Dupont name and finished ...

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20th Century French Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Silver

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape features a gilded...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Set of Old Books from 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called  « Life of Jean Wesley ». These...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Paper

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s
Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

Set of Mid-Century Modern Guzzini Crystal Lucite Italian Vases, 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful set of four crystal plexiglass flower vases. This fantastic set was designed by Guzzini in Italy during the 1970s. This set is made of four different flower vases with t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Metal

Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell
Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell

Japanned or Chinoiserie Decorated Louis XV Style Lacquer Inkwell

Located in Nashville, TN

The lacquer ground with a strong burgundy undertone. Well carved , colored and other wise decorated . The porcelain well in good Antique condition . Minor wear due to age and use .

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1860s French Louis XV Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches
Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

Set of 4 Tiffany & Co. Silver Rulers in Original Pouches

By Tiffany & Co.

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

Art Deco Silver Plate Tennis Racket Bookends, France, Circa 1940
Art Deco Silver Plate Tennis Racket Bookends, France, Circa 1940

Art Deco Silver Plate Tennis Racket Bookends, France, Circa 1940

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of bookends, cast in silver-plated metal and designed as a tribute to the game of tennis. Each bookend takes the form of an arched, tombstone-shaped upright plate, against whi...

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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight

By Lorenzo Radi

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers. Handblown. Chalcedony originated among the Romans & Egyptians, was rediscovered i...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman
Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman

Modernist Twist Opening Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen signed Bergdorf Goodman

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, signed by Bergdorf Goodman, embodies the understated refinement and high-caliber craftsmanship that defined American luxury goods in the...

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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s

Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s. Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s
French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Art Deco Dodo Bird Inkwell by Maurice Frécourt, 1920s A striking and highly decorative French Art Deco inkwell by the noted sculptor Maurice Frécourt (1890–1961), created dur...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk letter holder rack By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) Ne...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York
Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York

Brass Oval "25" Paperweight from De Vera New York

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass oval paperweight with "25" on top, stamped 2015 DE VERA on the bottom with the gallery's prior Crosby Street address.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970
Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970

Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice desk set is constituted of a lamp, a basket, a paper holder, a diary and a pen holder. The all set is made of leather and brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s
Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s

Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gucci Vintage gold plated money clip and pin in original box signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition. Measures: 16,5 H x 8 W x 2 D cm Box 7,5 H x 2,5 W x 1,5 D cm....

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder in White Painted Cast Iron
Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder in White Painted Cast Iron

Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder in White Painted Cast Iron

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Late 19th Century Letter or Napkin Holder with Lilies and Foliage in Patinated White Painted Cast Iron A wonderful letter or napkin holder in cast iron. Europe, late 19th ...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Vintage Rotary Desk Telephone
Vintage Rotary Desk Telephone

Vintage Rotary Desk Telephone

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique rotary desk telephone.

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1940s American American Classical Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Mobile, AL

Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set retains significant green and red patina and over the years had accumulated some black...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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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