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Desk Accessories For Sale
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Malachite Jewelry Box with Cameo Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Box is rectangular in shape with resin female cameo detail on top lid. Piece is beautifully hand-crafted. Piece makes a great decorative or storage jewelry box to hold small items or jewelry such as necklaces (as demonstrated), rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.25" Height x 2.38" Width x 3.32" Depth. Other boxes shown available separately; search 1stDibs ref. #s: Purple Charoite box...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite

Green Malachite Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial piece of natural green malachite, polished smooth. A great paperweight or decorative object (as demonstrated) for a desk, shelf, table, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.25" ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Desk Accessories

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Malachite

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell. Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm. Beautiful turquoise glaze. Marked. In perfect condi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Contemporary 'Papillon' Artistic Crystal Bowl Aquamarine by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Innovative design, fine craftsmanship and a strong artistic sense make this creation not only a bowl but a real artistic sculpture. The natural col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Kartell U Shine Vase in Blue by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A fantastic antique weighing scale with nicely aged blue paint. Made by Gwarancja Factory in Olsztyn, Poland in the late 20th century. It presents...
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1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal, Iron

Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Horizontal Photo Frame by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio. Picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality. The rounded edges give harmony and elegance. The high transparency ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Exquisite Pair Wedgwood Royal Blue Bird of Paradise Ordinary Lustre Vases Z5294
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Exquisite pair of Wedgwood Ordinary lustre baluster vases by Daisy Makeig-Jones. Circa 1915. Dominated by dramatic gilded exotic crested birds on an incredibly rich royal blue mottle...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

20th Century Fontana Arte Soliflore Vase Model 2392 in Crystal & Nickeled Brass
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Lake Small Tropical Turquoise Tray by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lake small tropical Turquoise tray by Pulpo. Dimensions: D 27 x W 20 x H 4 cm Materials: Ceramic Also available in different colours. These char...
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2010s German Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Pair of Blue Organic Geode Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive pair of blue organic geode bookends with a long history. Brightly colored with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over hundreds of years. Finished with a...
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20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

1927 Shargreen Cigarette Box Given to Jockey Bernard Brownie Carslake Shark Skin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1900 Shargreen cigarette box present to the Jockey Bernard Brownie Carlsake in 1927 A very rare good looking a...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Shagreen

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Danese Milano Lampedusa Blue Pencil Holder in Melamine by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Blue Lampedusa is a re-edition of the famous melamine desktop pencil holder that has become one of the classics of 20th Century design and can be found in numerous museum collections...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

Italian Photo Frame in Blue Plexiglass, Sharing Blue
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Sharing blue is a square Italian pop design picture frame in blue plexiglass of Art with Heart collection of photo frames by Laura G ,Italy. It is r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Plexiglass

Contemporary Set of Two Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Photo Frames by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio. Set of two photo frames, one horizontal and one vertical, of excellent workmanship and artistic quality. The rounded edges give har...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Set of Three Lucite Pyramid Sculptures Orange, Purple, Sapphire Blue 1990's
Located in North Miami, FL
This collection of lucite jewel toned sculptures in orange, red, sapphire blue and purple are two pyramids and one abstract form. They glisten with gorgeous colors and make a great s...
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1990s American Modern Desk Accessories

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Lucite

Kartell I Shine in Blue by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Resin

Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who called him a 'boring little girl'. Poor thing! Then two famous designers with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Scandinavia Modern Blue Art Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavia Modern Mid-Century Modern blue art glass vase with a tiny, controlled bubble design, mid-20th century, Denma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary 'Dumbbell' Aquamarine Crystal Handmade in Italy by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Milan, Italy). Each ‘Dumbbell’ sculpture is a unique piece. It is handmade with the utmost care and attention to detail. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Delightful Sapphire Blue Czech Crystal Cushion Shaped Perfume Bottle circa 1930s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful sapphire blue Czech crystal cushion shaped perfume bottle with dabber Vintage Bohemian, Czech crystal, circa 1930s Measure...
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Early 20th Century Czech Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, all with original la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Italian Murano Sky Blue Ashtray or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A small and substantial Italian Murano sky blue art glass ashtray or bowl, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as its intended use (ashtray), as a standalone piece, or to hold small items such as jewelry on a desk, vanity, nightstand, dresser, etc. Piece appears to have never been use. Dimensions: 3" Depth x 4.63" Width. Gold and white granite side table search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224459822 (SOLD) Italian blue and gold bowl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Hand-engraved Aquamarine Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The "Cactus" Sculpture is not only an elegant and modern piece of furniture but it is also a unique and unrepeatable sculpture. This incredible object has been worked and sculpted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Electric Blue Hand Blown Murano Glass Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning electric blue Murano glass flower sculpture, with gold leaf incorporated into the glass and rich blue tone. Beautifully crafted by h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Four Vintage Cobalt Blue Ashtrays, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Four cobalt blue ashtrays is an original set of decorative objects realized in the 1970s. A very beautiful set of four ashtrays made in Italy (a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Vertical Crystal Picture Frame by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio. Vertical picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality. The rounded edges give harmony and elegance. The high tran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2 inches, Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear glass with beautiful hues when light go...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary 'Cactus with Flower' Handmade Crystal Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of handmade sculpture by Ghirò Studio. 'Cactus with flower' sculpture was made by hand working the crystal with extreme care and attention. Each sculpture is unique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

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Glass

Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy by Aldo Londi 1950 Round "Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta cigar ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stoneware

Knotted Double Leather Tray Set Large André Fu Living Accessories Modern New
Located in Admiralty, HK
Knotted double leather serving tray set. Hand stitched calf leather. Also, available in a smaller size tray set of two, size 36.2 x 24.7 x 5.8 H cm. Larger quantities available u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand carved geometric ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta

Contemporary 'Gocce' Set of Three Sculptures Aquamarine Crystal by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This makes it impossible to create two perfectly identical ones. Three natural blocks of crystal was used to make this set of decorative objects . The crystal have been processed by hand until they obtain a perfectly smooth and luminous surface. The color of the crystal is aquamarine with high transparency. They present a modern furnishing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Malachite Natural Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Malachite

1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s. As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Contemporary Artistic Bowl Hand Crafted Aquamarine Crystal by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
This object is a handmade artistic sculpture that can be used as a bowl, as a desk accessory, as a jewel case or simply as it is to furnish any env...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Baccarat Blue Opaline Cornucopia Vases on Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique baccarat blue opaline cornucopia shaped vases on blue opaline crystal plinths. Each vase is hand-faceted and handcut with ...
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1850s French Antique Desk Accessories

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Crystal

“Revolve” No.S5 (made to order) – Contemporary 21st-Century Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S5. This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP. The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
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2010s Danish Modern Desk Accessories

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Cast Stone

VeArt Vintage Murano Art Glass Vase by Mario Ticco 'Attr.'
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice Murano art glass vase manufactured by VeArt in 1983. An authentic Italian art glass most probably designed by Mario Ticco or Lino Tagliapietra. Clea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, green and yellow on bright turq...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French Art Deco pottery inkstand with a seated child in a pierrot clown dress by Jean de la Fontinelle (1900-1974) and dating from ar...
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Blue Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Desk Clock
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Art Deco Murano handblown "Pulegoso" bubbles over blue Italian art glass footed desk clock. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The piece has a wavy sculptural form and is very thick. The clock mechanism is not in working condition, so it is being sold as a decorative item. It is made by Lux Clock...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

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

Sonic Bookends - Handmade Contemporary Glass Bookends - Customizable
Located in New York, NY
The Sonic Bookends design was created with the intent of recreating the image of audio waves emerging from the books they are charged with keeping upright, as though to amplify the w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desk Accessories

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Blown Glass

1990s Blue and White Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art glass sculpture by Johnathon Schmuck. Signed "Schmuck '93." This piece can be displayed in two different positions. Johnathon Schmuck attended the Canberra School of Art, in Aust...
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1990s American Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Glass Sculpture by Swedish Designer Mona Morales-Schildt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern glass sculpture signed by Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta. Two green paperweights/sculptures. Both with a bubble in the middle. Th...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Large Art Deco Chrome Free Standing Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and authentic Art Deco chrome picture frame which free standing on a chrome easel backing. Great size for displaying your photographs. Sta...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine French vintage limited edition Saint Louis red and white Lilies of the Valley on turquoise ground. The glass paperweight has facet cup windows to the ...
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1980s French Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass

Decorative Table Mat with Velvet Tibetan Tiger
Located in Greenwich, CT
This bold and eclectic mat is made with Schumacher’s Jokhang Tiger Velvet fabric. It features a Tibetan tiger motif amidst a blue striped pattern background. We found that along with being a decorative element the mat works well as a mouse pad...
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2010s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Letter Opener and Paperknife in Agate and Bone, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of letter opener and paperknife in agate and bone, Italy, 1960s. Dimensions: Letter opener: W 1.5 in, D 0.3 in, H 8.5 in Paperknife: W 1 in, D 0.3 in, H 7.
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1960s Italian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Agate

Three-Piece Art Deco Machine Age Cobalt Mirror and Chrome Desk Set by Victor
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age desk set was realized by the celebrated American maker, Victor, circa 1930. It features a inkwell/pen holder, a blotter and a clock. The inkwell offers a square body composed of translucent Lucite with a cylindrical depression in the centre intended for storing ink and a cobalt mirrored...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Murano Glass Sheets from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Murano glass sheets from the 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Nº 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Napoleon Blue Showtime Vase by Jaime Hyon Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe. Made of two glazed ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

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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