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Place of Origin: European
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Bookend, Model BOO.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary coloured crystal bookend, Model BOO.
Modern bookend in cut crystal, coloured in bright, warm colours.
h: 20cm, w: 14cm, d: 7cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Italian modern light brown rings for perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date 2020
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light brown rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, in light brown plastic. Th...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pen holder in Nile green faceted crystal with a decorative bronze elephant. This outstanding piece was designed by the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Ar...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italian modern brown rings for perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, in brown plastic. The ring has t...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern gray rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern silver gray rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, in silver gray plastic. ...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
French Leather Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather desk set with chrome letter opener and scissors. Burgundy leather holding case. Marked made in France and Nogent. Good vintage condit...
Category
1970s Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
21stC Solid Silver Envelope Desk Card Holder & Pocket Case, Asprey & Co c.2006
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A set of solid silver card holders by Asprey & Co Ltd, both featuring a distinctive design. The first piece is a solid silver pocket card holder, de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other European Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon.
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Vide Poche Catch All ca. 1930s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unique hand-carved wooden vide poche or catch-all tray is crafted in the anthroposophical style associated with Rudolf Steiner. Dating to the 1930s-1950s, it features a deeply textured chip-carved interior with an organic, flowing pattern, contrasted by smooth, rounded edges. Made of light-toned wood, likely linden wood, the tray exhibits a warm patina and fine craftsmanship typical of Waldorf or anthroposophical design principles. A rare and functional piece, it serves as an elegant entryway organizer...
Category
1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Enzo Mari, Travertine desk organizer, Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari
Located in Firenze, IT
Travertine desk organizer
Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
H 16 cm - 19 × 15.5 cm.
Conditions: good condition consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Travertine
Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder
By Fontana Arte, Erwin Walter Burger
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant photo frame designed by Erwin Walter Burger for Fontana Arte in the 1950s, a refined example of Italian design that combines functionality and beauty. Made entirely of ground...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Gilded bronze and alabaster letter carrier in the Japanese style.
The bronze tree branch decorations are very delicate. The alabaster plates on the two main sides give a very luminou...
Category
Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian modern white rings for perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pearl white rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, in pearl white plastic. Th...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage storage jars – large
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage Storage jars – large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
Category
1940s Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Art Glass
Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather.
Beautiful and very unusual box, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This is a very decorative matc...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Kartell 4672 Dark Brown Plastic Paper Basket - Ufficio Tecnico Design
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Paper basket in dark brown plastic model 4672, designed by Ufficio Tecnico Kartell and produced by Kartell in the 70s.
This square base basket has rounded edges, a signature of the ...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Large Size - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Large Size - Good Quantity Available.
Sourced from Hungarian and Romanian street markets, crudely made and well used small chopping boards made mai...
Category
1950s Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Beech
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Enzo Mari "Colleoni" Pencil Holder for Danese Milan
By Enzo Mari
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s "Colleoni" pencil holder designed by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. In excellent vintage condition. Stamped with makers mark on underside.
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Zeuss Rotative Card Index 1950
Located in Biella, IT
Zeuss rotative card index years ’50 design perfect condition,
complete of the paper cards for note/number.
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian modern dark green rings for perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark green rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Da...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern black rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, 2020s
Set of 3 round rings for the perpetual wall calendar by Ring A Date, in black plastic. The ring has t...
Category
2010s Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Tribeca Crystal Book End, Hand-Sculpted Contemporary Crystal
By Reflections Copenhagen
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 Post-Modern European Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Pair French Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths w/ Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Incredible French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths with Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Rock Crystal Orbs. Boasting sumptuous French Regency d...
Category
1890s Louis XVI Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco Desk Accessory, Macassar Wood and Metal Inkwell and Blotter, circa 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco modernist desk accessory was crafted in France circa 1930. The exceptional ensemble is built with a double inkwell and a matching blotter. The sleek geometric ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome, Metal
German Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
From our Collectables category, we are thrilled to offer to the market this rare example Art Deco Rally Car Desk Compendium by WMF (Württembergische Metallwar...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Gnome Holding Basket Trinket Dish Tray Desktop Item, Vintage Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely and unusual vintage solid bronze trinket dish or tray formed of a basket (cast to look like wicker) being held in the outstretched arms of...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Puzzle" with the Original Box, Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Puzzle" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Pirken Hammer Porcelain Basket and Bowl Set with Gold Trim
By Pirkenhammer
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant porcelain basket and bowl set was made by Pirken Hammer, a renowned Czechoslovak porcelain manufacturer celebrated for its high-quality craftsmanship and refined decorat...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Jennings & Bettridge Grand Tour Papier Mache Desk Set Inkstand Encrier
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Heavy Gauge English Grand Tour highly decorative Papier Mache Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions. First half of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attributed t...
Category
19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior Home Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape boasts a gilded brass gallery ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Military Campaign Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim.
The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast.
Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key
Antique lap...
Category
19th Century Campaign Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
FINE & UNIQUE PAIR OF ANTIQUE 1887 MARYS CELESTIAL GLOBES SKEWING / MALIN & SONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare one of a kind matched pair of signed Mary's Celestial Globes Skewing / Malin & Sons 1887 and...
Category
1880s High Victorian Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
A Very Good & Large Art Deco Sterling Silver Stamp Box, Hallmarked London 1913
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & substantial early 20th century Art Deco sterling silver stamp box. The case richly decorated overall with striking basket-w...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, London, 1910
By Samuel Jacob
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Samuel Jacob, this incredible antique sterling silver & Shagreen desk set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featurin...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century French University Teaching Shapes - Collection.
We know little of the history or use of this collection but they are from the late 19th Century and came from a French ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Beech
Bordeaux Shagreen Leather Desk Set - Luxury Lens and Letter Opener
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the burgundy red shagreen leather desk set, a refined combination of modern design and Art Deco details.
This unique set, consisting of a magnifyin...
Category
Early 2000s Art Deco European Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
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 European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Nile Green Murano Glass Desk Set by Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Cerignola, IT
Wonderful original desk set by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Set includes pen holder, paper cutter, paper clip, document holder and an additional jar as a gift.
The entir...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Murano Glass
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century. Made with high quality mahogany wood, it has an elegant and refined appearance. The...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Desk Set, Viennese Empire, c. 1815
Located in Greding, DE
Seven-piece desk set from Vienna in granite with polished steel mounts.
Category
1810s Empire Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Granite, Steel
A 1930s High Quality Art Deco Wood and Chromed Metal French Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish desk set made in France, it's in wood and metal, composed by an inkstand and a mail holder.
Inkwell dimensions cm 30 x 13, height cm 19.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Cast Iron Figurative Servant Bells
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present two identical cast iron black figurative servant bells in their authentic condition made in France in the late 19th century.
Great accent for your desk or your table...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Iron
Unicorn Mythical Creature Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, Antique Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s 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 vintage piec...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of six Cups and Saucers by Epiag 1950s
By Royal Epiag
Located in Praha, CZ
I am selling a set of Epiag Orion cups, beautiful retro design, gold-plated inside of the cup and the Saucer, original condition, cup size: H-6 W-7 D-9
saucer size: H-2 W-13 D-13
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Stitched Leather Desk Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A classic stitched leather desk set in dark green leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. The set comprises a clock with wind up mechanism and nickel plated stylized numbers on the fac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare functional mid-century modern desk accessory or office waste-basket designed by Tomado, Holland, circa 1960. The oval shape features a light gray metal structure with ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pewter Desk Set by Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Tenn, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
An elegant and rare 4-piece desk set designed by Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Tenn, Sweden. Executed in pewter with details in Bakelite, this Art Deco set includes:
– Inkwell stan...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish nautical - maritime pen holder made from an old small boat propel. Everything made from solid brass. Rotating/adjustable holder. European, probably English, made cirka 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans
Located in London, GB
A finely cased desk set in Chalcedony and the very finest gilt bronze. Made up of a letter opener, a seal and a pen. The leather case is lined in its original velvet and silk. The en...
Category
1850s Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl with Lid
Located in Praha, CZ
Exquisite vintage Bohemian crystal sugar bowl featuring intricate hand-cut designs. This stunning piece is crafted from clear crystal and showcases a beautiful pattern of geometric c...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle, fruit and flower handles, having cut-glass inkwells, quill holders, candleholder and ce...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot Briefcase Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot Briefcase Serviette
Category
Late 20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930's Set Of Balance Scale Validation Weights - Large Set.
Rare and unusual 1930's set of weights used to set a validation standard for industrial balance scales. Set as photograp...
Category
1930s Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
English Victorian horseracing desk set
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian horseracing desk set. A lovely set on stamped leather covered base with horse bridle decoration and jockeys cap inkwell in cut glass and ormolu. A lovely qu...
Category
1880s Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu
Swiss Modern Desk Organizers, Pencil Holders by Pentex, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A red and a black pencil-holder in cast acrylic. 1970s Modern architectural styling. Designed and manufactured by Pentex in Switzerland. Each with 6 cylindrical compartments for uten...
Category
1970s Space Age Vintage European Desk Sets
Materials
Acrylic
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s
Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian.
Item has lever action hidden compartment.
Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift.
Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes.
Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex.
Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the 'magic razor strop' which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for 'improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption'. This was for the external shop-window lamps...
Category
19th Century Campaign Antique European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
