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Desk Accessories For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: Early 1900s
Set of 2 Aluminum Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Towel Hooks by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 5 x H 9 cm Materials: Aluminum The Towel Hook is sand cast and hand finished. They are manufactured in small batche...
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Gray Agate Letter Opener-Mappin and Webb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted dark gray agate letter opener/paper knife, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1900, Mappin and Webb - makers....
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Tribeca Crystal Book End, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribeca crystal book end, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 9.5, H 16.8, D 9.5 cm. The re...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Lavender, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Linden, Handmade Soap Set of Four by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Certified organic ~ 1.35" round x 3.75" tall ~ 87g e3.1oz Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Brass and Cane Letter Opener by Carl Aubock
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
For five generations the design house of Carl Aubock has been turning ordinary objects like paperweights and bookends into extraordinary objects of beauty in an old town house in Vie...
Category

2010s Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Enchanted brass and glass pen holder
Located in Firenze, FI
Add some sophistication and organization to your desk with our glass pen holder featuring a beautiful brass structure. Perfect for holding pens, penci...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Honeycomb Desk Set, Hand Blown Contemporary Glass, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The honeycomb desk set is comprised of four separate organizing containers that create a contemporary look on any desk environment. Made with gold topaz color, the set includes a large catch all (2.5" x 8.5") and three accompanying smaller containers...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Lavender Creme and Jasmine Ylang Ylang, Handmade Soap Set by Umé Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
Luscious soap and unique shapes, form and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate & nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. Each Erode Summit is poured and cast by hand. As each batch is unique for each pour, no two are the same. Use: Brush wet hands or cloth over the soap's surfaces to create, lather, release the aromatic essential oils and reveal the changing slopes. As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Summit's designated dish. Certified organic Measure: 5" round x 2" tall 320g e11.6oz Bouton 5" round. Lavender Creme Notes: Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Jasmine Ylang Ylang...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Soapstone

Lake Small Emerald Tray by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lake small emerald tray by Pulpo Dimensions: D27 x W20 x H4 cm Materials: ceramic Also available in different colors. These charming additions a...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian 1905 Handle Desk Magnifier Glass in Sterling Silver and Bamboo Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass from the Edwardian Period. Very beautiful and decorative piece, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This m...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Celadon Jade Barrel 15"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush consisting a collection of 6 celadon jade barrel rings, each ring measures 1.5" wide. Historically such rings were wo...
Category

2010s Chinese Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Knotted Tissue Box André Fu Living New Leath Home Office Accessories Modern
Located in CENTRAL, HK
An elegantly detailed tissue box to elevate your daily life. employing refined leather with finely stitched edges, it also features double-knotted detailing. it is a piece that can b...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Wicker Cane Bathroom Vanity Brush or Pen Desk Accessory Holder
Located in New York, NY
A wicker cane acrylic bathroom vanity toothbrush or pen/pencil desk accessory holder. Piece is blonde cane wicker covered in clear acrylic. Piece appears to have never been used. A g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

Materials

Cane, Acrylic, Wood

English Victorian Novelty Sterling Silver Ruler Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver letter opener. Made by George Neal & George Neal in London in 1900. In form and with dimensions of a 12-inch ruler. Tapering point for getting underneath th...
Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Knotted Tissue Box Caramel André Fu Living New Pu Home Office Accessories Modern
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Tissue box Color: Caramel Size: 27.5 x 15.5 x 7.9 H cm Material: PU Collection: Knotted.
Category

2010s Thai Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather

Knotted Tissue Box Square André Fu Living New PU Home Office Accessories Modern
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: Tissue box Color: Grey Size: 14 x 14 x 15 H cm Material: PU Collection: Knotted.
Category

2010s Thai Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Faux Leather

Plato oval no.03 Desk Organizer Design by Defne Koz for Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
An award-winning series of trays and organizers, Plato Collection comes in various sizes, colors, and shapes. Plato organizes everyday objects with serenity, sophistication and bliss...
Category

2010s Turkish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Venezia Rialto Pen Holder
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Tray, Desk Tray, Hazelnut, Signed "Louchet Ciseleur", circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful naturalistic utensil desk tray in the design of two hazelnut leaves and hazelnuts on top. Signed at the bottom "Louchet Ciseleur". At the bottom of the hazelnuts is a sta...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Smoker Scent Burner by Vaust
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoker scent burner by Vaust Open Edition Dimensions: D 26 x H 22.5 cm Materials: exposed concrete, aluminium, carved artificial stone Also Available: Custom material selection c...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Concrete, Aluminum

Brucaliffo brass tilting ashtray
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your home decor with our brass tilting ashtray, the perfect addition for any vintage or retro-inspired space. Made from high-quality brass and featu...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Casette Collection, Stone Books Holder and Decorative Objects by Pimar Italy
Located in Nociglia, IT
A unique collection designed by RICCARDO DALISI and crafted by PIMAR ITALY on a limited edition with natural limestone extracted from quarries of Salento (southern Italy) This lime...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Desk Accessories

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck #3544 Pen or Brush Rest in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria, 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3544 pen or brush rest in brass and brown leather, Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Austrian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Plato 'Oval Trio' Desk Organizer Design by Defne Koz for Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
An award-winning series of trays and organizers, Plato Collection comes in various sizes, colors, and shapes. Plato organizes everyday objects with serenity, sophistication and bliss. Plato defines a subtle limit with no limits. Plato is there to make a serene statement by clearing the clutter and blending in with its surroundings and becoming almost invisible. Enriching life at home and in the office, Plato can be used anywhere. With ten different trays, there is always a perfect size for remote controls, phones, headphones, glasses, keys, pens, jewelry, notes, cards, candles, and scent diffusers...
Category

2010s Turkish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Bee
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting a bee, part of the Awesome Insects collection. A surprising decorative design. The pollinizing species par excellence, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Aubock Polished Brass Letter Opener #4233
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock polished brass letter opener #4233. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, origin...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Venezia Rialto Desk Organizer
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Golf Gold Paperweight
Located in Paris, FR
Paperweight golf gold made entirely in solid brass in gold finish with golf ball pattern. Also available in palladium or ruthenium.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Talon Desk Tidy by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon desk tidy by Madheke. Dimensions: D 15 x W 26 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Leather, carbon fiber. Upturned carbon fibre base with embossed leather inset. A desk should not be a ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Globette-EV by Ango, Handcrafted Silk Cocoon Table Lamp
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Globette-EV table lamp one of Ango earlier explorations in using the silk cocoon to form an “atomised” light diffuser, where we found that light was refracted by the natural Material...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Organic Material

Devon Bookend by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Devon bookend by Madheke Dimensions: D 11.2 x W 16.2 x H 21.2 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, metal. Encased leather booked with internal compartments. Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, Madheke creates tailored and crafted goods that reflect understated classic elegance, blending tradition and contemporary - vintage and modern...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Silverplated
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful silver inkwell with purple ornaments. Nice authentic condition. Art Nouveau.
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Metallic Thread

Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Tan Leather Desk Mat by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 32 x D 22 x H 0.4 cm Materials: Leather Our leather desk mats are made of vegetable tanned s...
Category

2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Soho Crystal Book End, Handsculpted Contemporary Crystal
Located in Geneve, CH
Soho crystal book end, hand-sculpted contemporary crystal Decorative vase Hand-sculpted in crystal Measures: W 10, H 19, D 6.5 cm The reflectio...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Deep Purple Crocodile Embossed Leather Large Square Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful deep purple crocodile embossed leather tray, perfect for the desk, bedside table, or use as a serving piece. Fully wrapped in embossed leather with stitched panels, each ...
Category

2010s Argentine Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Mondi Paralleli
Located in Viareggio, IT
Una collezione di taglieri in marmo siciliano e rovere naturale ottenuti con lavorazioni artigianali esprimono storie parallele, narrazioni del senso materico e funzionale; sono stor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Lake Small Cobalt Tray by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lake small cobalt tray by Pulpo Dimensions: D 27 x W 20 x H 4 cm Materials: Ceramic Also available in different colours. These charming additions allow you to create a true t...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Yellow Crocodile Embossed Leather Rectangular Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful yellow crocodile embossed leather tray, perfect for the desk, bedside table, or use as a serving piece. Fully wrapped in embossed leather ...
Category

2010s Argentine Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Brucaliffo brass floor ashtray
Located in Firenze, FI
This brass floor ashtray is a perfect combination of style and function. With a sleek and modern design, it will fit perfectly into any decor, while its...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lake Big Cobalt Tray by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lake big cobalt tray by Pulpo Dimensions: D41 x W24 x H4 cm Materials: Ceramic Also available in different colours. These charming additions allow you to create a true table...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Single Socket Green, Studio Gert Wessels
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Single socket object 16.5. Mint SAKER by Studio Gert Wessels, in mint. Hand crafted in an organic shape and made in his studio in the Netherlands. In his daily practice he invest...
Category

2010s Dutch Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

21st Century Peso Concrete Book and Door Holder 2kg Light Grey Color Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Colored book and door holders made in concrete. A touch of color for your bookcase 100% made in Italy. 2kg: measures: L 9, P 9, H 18 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Plato Rectangle No.02 Desk Organizer Design by Defne Koz for Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
An award-winning series of trays and organizers, Plato Collection comes in various sizes, colors, and shapes. Plato organizes everyday objects with serenity, sophistication and bliss. Plato defines a subtle limit with no limits. Plato is there to make a serene statement by clearing the clutter and blending in with its surroundings and becoming almost invisible. Enriching life at home and in the office, Plato can be used anywhere. With ten different trays, there is always a perfect size for remote controls, phones, headphones, glasses, keys, pens, jewelry, notes, cards, candles, and scent diffusers...
Category

2010s Turkish Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Ariel brass fish with beige marble base
Located in Firenze, FI
This stunning brass fish figurine with a beige marble base is a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Handmade with care and attention to detail, this...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Lake Big Tropical Turquoise Tray by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lake big tropical turquoise tray by Pulpo Dimensions: D41 x W24 x H4 cm Materials: ceramic Also available in different colours. These charming ...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Venezia Laguna Pen Holder
Located in Recanati, IT
Recalling a Rubik's cube but marked by delicate pastel shades of pink, beige, and brown tones, this pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writ...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Talon A4 Desk Tray by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon A4 desk tray by Madheke Dimensions: D 25 x W 33.7 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Leather, carbon fiber. A desk should not be a place of disarray and clutter, with the TALON A4 Tra...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Double Socket Green, Studio Gert Wessels
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Double socket object 9. Green Saker by Studio Gert Wessels, green. Hand crafted in an organic shape and made in his studio in the Netherlands. In his ...
Category

2010s Dutch Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Venezia Sestiere Pen Holder
Located in Recanati, IT
Recalling a Rubik's cube but marked by delicate pastel shades of pink, beige, and brown tones, this pen case will make an elegant and original addition to a home study or office writ...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Fondamenta
Located in Viareggio, IT
Sin dagli albori della civilta' la stabilita', concreta e simbolica, viene rappresentata dalla colonna, fondamenta sulla quale sopportare monumenti, sapere ed esperienza fino a diven...
Category

2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Iron

Venezia Cannaregio Desk Organizer
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Baku Card Holder Design by Kerem Aris for Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
Baku is a holder for storing business cards or small notes on the desktop. Reducing the paper clutter on the desk, Baku offers both an elegant and smart approach to hold business c...
Category

2010s Turkish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Large Modern Spinning Sculpture in Turquoise Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This modern geometric sculptures will add a touch of color to any space, you can place them on top of books on your coffee table or even as a centerpiece. The possibilities are endle...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Plato Oval No.02 Desk Organizer Design by Defne Koz for Uniqka
Located in Türkali, 34
An award-winning series of trays and organizers, Plato Collection comes in various sizes, colors, and shapes. Plato organizes everyday objects with serenity, sophistication and bliss...
Category

2010s Turkish Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Tripple socket pink, Studio Gert Wessels
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Tripple socket object 23. Rosa SAKER by Studio Gert Wessels, pink. Hand crafted in an organic shape and made in his studio in the Netherlands. In his ...
Category

2010s Dutch Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Tripple socket green, Studio Gert Wessels
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Tripple socket object 23. Green SAKER by Studio Gert Wessels, green. Hand crafted in an organic shape and made in his studio in the Netherlands. In hi...
Category

2010s Dutch Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Tripple Socket Lila, Studio Gert Wessels
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Tripple socket object 23. Lila Saker by Studio Gert Wessels, lilac. Hand crafted in an organic shape and made in his studio in the Netherlands. In his...
Category

2010s Dutch Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Venezia Mestre Pen Holder
Located in Recanati, IT
An exquisite objet d'art that will add a lively dash of color and elegant flair to a modern entryway console, this vide-poche (from the French meaning literally "empty-pocket") combi...
Category

2010s Italian Other Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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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