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Desk Accessories For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Light Grey Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Concrete

Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Yellow rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication. The typical elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Pair of Desk Accessories Faux Shagreen Sharkor Ray Skin Pen Pot & Desk Tidy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of desk accessories in Faux Shargeen shark skin A very good looking and well made pair, ideally suited as a letter rack and pen pot...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desk Accessories

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Fabric

Pair of W.M.F. Plaques Signed Albert Mayer, Art Nouveau Period, Germany
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. plaques signed Albert Mayer (1867-1944). Art Nouveau period, Germany, circa 1900.   
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Metal

Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Arc Pen Tray by Stem Design Dimensions: D 6 x W 18 x H 2.5 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 0,7 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us. Arc pen tray is designed as a pedestal for a pen that you hold close. The linear piece with an elevated concave surface graciously exhibits any writing instrument and demonstrates a sculptural quality through its simplified form. The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime. Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
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2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass

Christian Dior Home Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection circa 1960. The geometric shape boasts a gilded brass gallery and real rattan or wicker embedded in the cr...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Naturalistic Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Novelty 'Fruit Design' Ink Stand
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this very unusual, Victorian, Antique, sterling silver ink stand has a shaped wooden base with applied silver leaf decoration ...
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1870s English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 14 x D 4 x H 7 cm Materials: Bronze (Blackened) The bronze tape dispenser is a hefty piece of st...
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2010s Australian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Old Model of a Private Plane Falcon, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old model of a private plane falcon. Very interesting model of a private plane model falcon. Years 70. It is made entirely in massive aluminum. Totally we...
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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and plastic squared baskets by Neolt, 1980s Pair of square-based office bins. The main structure is made of a perforated metal sh...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Plate Windmill Letter Opener for KLM Airlines
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver plate windmill letter opener for KLM Airlines in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid-20th century, Europe, Holland/Neth...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

White Marble Elipse Plates Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plates in Veneciano white marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 22 D x 16 W x 2 H cm Large: 26 D x 20 W x 2 H cm. Production time: 6-8 weeks for item...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

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Marble

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Vintage Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights - Set of 5. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set is a stunning addition to any c...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" inkwell By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.13"W x 4.13"D x 3.75"H. Very good original vintage cond...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Monterrey Black Marble Carved Small Bowl
Located in Mexico City, MX
Small bowl in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +1...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Paperweight with Mussels Amalric Walter & Henri Mercier, Nancy
Located in Vienna, AT
Two mussels on a yellow stone base covered with algae. Signed 'AWALTER NANCY' and 'hm'. Manufactory: Amalric Walter & Henri Bergé, Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating of manufacture: circa 1920/1930 Designer: Victor Amalric Walter (1870-1959) was a French glass manufacturer mainly known for his pâte de verre pieces. In the Cristalleries Daum at Nancy, France, he met the designer and modelist HENRI BERGÉ, with whom he produced the first pâtes de verre, which at the time were only signed with "Daum Nancy". After the war he continued to work with Henri Bergé. From 1919 to 1935 he cast no fewer than 500 models with Bergé and other famous sculptors or designers, always in few numbers due to the sophisticated technique of glass kiln casting. Henri Mercier...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass

Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson, USA, Circa 1970s This exquisite Steuben glass egg paperweight, des...
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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Zinc
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Black Marble Plates Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plates in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 2 H cm Medium: 16 D x 16 W x 2 H cm Large: 12 D x 12 W x 2 H cm. Product...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

MOLE / Candy paperweight by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The MOLE paperweight was created in collaboration with the I Believe In Paper. This small object, featuring Malwina Konopacka's characteristic color combinations, is perfect as a cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

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Clay

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1906. The stand comprises of a centr...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 Rosenthal "Versace" Christmas plate, 1996. Porcelain, white with colorful decor, maker's mark "Rosen...
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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Triangle, Modern, Minimal Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
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2010s Swedish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light to medium green art glass with touches of...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Finger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze finger by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a bronze finger in a curved position with the tip f...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

SHAGREEN PEN HOLDER sage green striped metal details exclusive design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Pen holder with design essential and contemporary coated with the very special shagreen leather in the seductive sage color. Handcrafted with skilled craftsmanship, the pen h...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Large Smoke Topaz Rosewood Paperweight
Located in Westport, CT
Sterling silver large genuine smoke Topaz, rosewood elaborate decorative desk paperweight.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Aluminum Arc Pen Trays by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Arc Pen Trays by Stem Design Dimensions: D 6 x W 18 x H 2.5 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 0,3 kg (each.) Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in Brass. Please contact us. Arc pen tray is designed as a pedestal for a pen that you hold close. The linear piece with an elevated concave surface graciously exhibits any writing instrument and demonstrates a sculptural quality through its simplified form. The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime. Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Christmas Tree Ceramic Head, Red, Large, Cedar (Limited Edition)
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-Cedar, Fir, and Juniper, designed to evoke the form of cedar, fir, and juniper trees, abstracted and inspired by their names, to create a perfect atmosphere for your New Year concep...
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2010s Turkish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Cedar

Contemporary Black Round Slate Sculpted Center Piece by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou Center piece Black Slate H 6, D 32 cm, approximately 20 kg Limited edition of 20 Signed and numbered. "While wandering in the s...
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2010s French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Slate

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Lime Green Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Ghidini 1961 Tip Top Pencil Holder in Polished Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pencil holder in stainless steel. When you look at the top view of the Tip-Top series, all the triangles have the same size. In 3D these triangles have been stretched, which creates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Stainless Steel

Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Swinger Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio. Dimensions: W 31 x D 31 x H 75 cm. Materials: tiger skin marble, gold leaf. André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world. In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Micro Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 26 x D 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Tiger Skin Marble, Gold Leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal in 1989, was raised between Viana do Castelo and Istanbul. Teoman took design classes in Viana do Castelo. Is experience it the world of puppetry and theater also had an effect on his the love for the fantasy world. In 2012, he left his hometown for Porto to start working with several luxury design furniture brands such as Boca do Lobo and Koket, where he developed pieces like the Newton Dining Table...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Marvelous Signed Baccarat Crystal Nautical Inkwell with a Dore Bronze Maiden and Patinated and Dore Bronze Ink Pots. The body is made up of...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Thin Book Ends in Contemporary Bronze and Steel in various Patinas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Thin bookends explore a miniature variation of Kin & Company’s iconic Thin Chair. Beautifully paired with books, plants, or small accessories, the Thin ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desk Accessories

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Brass, Steel

Salta Round Bordeaux Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Unique Clown Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique clown modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio Dimensions: W 14 x D 25 x H 45 cm Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Glass Lemon in Pale Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass lemon, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size lemon into a solid, crystal glass form. Each lemon is a perso...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Glass Pear in Pale Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass pear, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size winter pear into a solid, crystal glass form. The elegant pear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Crystal Faceted Block Paperweight Vase Desk Accessory
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A thick Block of Crystal with a large hole in the center. The faceted piece had a previous life as an ink well, or small container for stamps or a piece like a salt Cellar. The pi...
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20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Bill Slade Studio Glass Paperweight, Bullet Series, Signed Art Glass Object
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking studio glass paperweight is part of the acclaimed Bullet Series by Bill Slade. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the piece feature...
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2010s American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Lemon in Ruby
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass lemon, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size lemon into a solid, crystal glass form. Each lemon is a perso...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-over-red Domed Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-Over-red crystal box The box is composed of two sections of Italian clear-over-red crysta...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Modern style sterling silver inkwell. The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle. A double-line border was soldered on t...
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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Black and White Marble Pyramid Obelisk Style Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A black, charcoal and white marble pyramid 'Obelisk style', circa 1970s, 20th century. Dimensions: 2.63" square base x 7.88" height. Other items shown in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s: Lucite & 1970s Pennies paperweight...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. QUICK...
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Late 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Located in Northampton, GB
The Inkwell of square shape made from glass with hand cut diamond quilt pattern to the exterior. The lid of the inkwell mounted with a Sterling Silver hinged lid is hallmarked to the...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Horse Head Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener. It has a nice patina. I did not clean it, so the next owner can decide what he wants to do with it. This highly collectible antique piece ...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Marine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
TRINKET TRAY The Trinket Tray - Object Holder offers multifunctional organization for daily essentials, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Craft in leather with sleek edg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date func...
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Repousse Brass & Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the shape of its glass bowl and repousse brass-hinged cov...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

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Brass

Mole Paperweight by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
MOLE is a paperweght designed by Malwina Konopacka in collabo with I Believe In Paper – polish, paper brand. This small object, featuring Malwina Konopacka's characteristic color com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Clay

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Strawberry Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Art Nouveau Bronze Letter Opener
Located in NYC, NY
An Art Nouveau bronze letter opener with beautiful carvings.
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

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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