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Period: 20th Century
Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's instrument set. An English, nickel steel draughtsman's tool case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Unmarked tools, but of fine industrial quality as expected Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Presented in a patinated reddish brown case, some wear commensurate with age Interior dressed in bright cobalt blue, with silk cotton and velvet respectively Comprehensive scholarly set of tools and accessories, comprising 9 pieces in total Pair of compass...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

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Nickel

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado, Holland. The oval shape boasts a light gray metal structure with a typical polychrome mo...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Metal

Mario Bellini, ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter for Olivetti 1985-86
Located in London, GB
Mario Bellini (designer), Italy Olivetti (manufacturer), Italy ET Personal portable (electric) typewriter, designed 1985-86 Moulded ABS plasti...
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Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Plastic

Vintage Wood Briefcase with Combination Locks and Wooden Handle
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant vintage briefcase constructed from several woods, burr walnut veneer, with combination locks and wooden handle, the interior with light beige suede lining and pockets with br...
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French 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Vintage onyx cardholder desk accessory, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage onyx card holder, 1960s. Most likely from Italy, Mexico, or Pakistan. Tones of pistachio, rust, and toffee. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide. 4” W ...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

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Onyx

Olivetti Synthesis 'Synthesis 45' Complete set plus clamp desk organizer
Located in Milano, IT
Olivetti ‘Synthesis 45' complete set with rare clamp desk organizer, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti italy in 1972. This versatile set offers the option of combining the pieces or using them separately as per your preference. These vintage pieces are in excellent condition, bearing the stamp of the maker, signifying their authenticity. For more insights into the iconic 'Synthesis 45' series by Sottsass for Olivetti, you can refer to the book "Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Plastic

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s. Perfect for the desk top or a library, this heavy magnifying has a ribbed metal handle terminating in a solid b...
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Unknown International Style 20th Century Desk Sets

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Metal

Art Deco Wood, Fur and Leather Desk Set, 5 Pieces by Dan Karner France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite desk set by Dan Karner, also known as Daniel Karner, showcases the beauty of French Art Deco design. Crafted with genuine pony skin fur, rich cognac leather, intricate...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Crystal

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pen tray By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.75"W x 3"D x 0.75"H. Very good original vintage condit...
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American Art Nouveau 20th Century Desk Sets

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 9.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H Very...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

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Bronze

Five Piece Faux Crocodile and Silver Gentleman's Set by Barrett & Thompson 1922
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Stylish Set of 5 Items of Sterling Silver & Faux Crocodile Brown Leather Gentleman's Accessories by English Silversmiths "Barrett & Thompson" Hallmarked in London 1922 Set includes Two Flat Wallets A Pocket Photo Frame...
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British Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

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Sterling Silver

Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Plastic With Aged Patina Cleaned Fully Functional Good Vintage Condition
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Egyptian Faux Snakeskin Writing Desk Set, Ashtray & Letter Rack Measurements for the items combined
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Chrome

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H Good origina...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Leather and Brass Note Pad, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather notepad by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Rich color to saddle leather with contrast stitching along the borders. Brass brackets holding leather flap. New 3" x 5...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Brass

Stunning antique continental porcelain inkstand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique continental porcelain inkstand having a stunning quality continental inkstand, rococo style with figural scenes and flowers covering the inkstand with two covered re...
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20th Century Desk Sets

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Porcelain

Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Foitzik Trier Unca 120 Roll Film Bellow Camera Made in Germany 1952 Model Unca (6x6) The Foitzik-Kamerawerke were founded in 1945 in Lübeck, northern Germany, by machine cons...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

leather and brass desk pad attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
leather and brass desk pad attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1950
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Gucci Desk Planner in Black Leather and Brass, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic black leather Gucci desk planner with brass bindings containing two notepads titled “To-day” and “To-Morrow”. Small window at the bottom of each leather flap showing the day. S...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2"H. Good original ...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th C...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store, National Cash Register, stenciled and painted
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming and Unusual Art Deco / Folk aRT Candy Store National Cash Register, stenciled and painted.. Great little decorative item.. Fully functional.. Retains original stenciled and ...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter si...
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French Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

scatola con penne, anni 90
Located in Felino, IT
scatola portapenne in legno, con 20 penne stilografiche e a sfera miste. usate, ma tutte in ottime condizioni. le penne sono descritte nelle foto allegate. varie marche e vari stili....
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Italian Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgundy tooled red leather desk set also from Aspreys. It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and two vertical pen rests. The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writing surface which reveals itself when opened from the top, item is raised on square tapering legs. Desk comes with two original large glass inkwells...
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English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Aerodynamic Twisted Pen .925 Sterling Silver
By Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings. Sculptural pen, created back in the 1981 in New York city at the Tiffany Studios. This fabulous sculpt...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray, 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Florence Knoll molded plywood architectural letter tray, 1960s. This piece retains its original label to the bottom letter tray.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Letter Holder and Calendar, leather, Delvaux, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
D: 12 (7) cm H: 13 (5,5) cm W: 22,5 (16,5) cm
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Belgian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

1980s Postmodern Abstract Acrylic Lacquer Wall Art by Empire Art Miami
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible multicolored rectangular wall art by empire art Miami.
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color - very practical
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Shagreen & Silver Plated Magnifying Glass c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and most unusual magnifying glass in a winning and highly sought-after combination of English silver plate and Shagreen. The ferrule frame and terminal are all silver pl...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Postmodern Black Enameled Perforated Metal Utensil Pen Desk Top Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Black enameled perforated metal utensil pen holder circa 1980's small ding on the bottom as shown.
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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Set of 8 Bakelite Handles Germany, 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 2.5 W x 2.5 D x 2.5 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Germany Condition: In very goo...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Initial Stamp, Art Deco, 1920s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1950's Pair of stitched Leather book end by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book end by Jacques Adnet France
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French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Oak

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s (1989) Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its amazing design. Th...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Rare business card tray, solid bronze around 1900, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful business card tray, made out of solid bronze, an original of the Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, made around 1900. This nice historical object has a rectangular shape an...
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French Jugendstil Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Cork & Leather Waster Paper Bin, Comptoir General des Gommes, France, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comptoir General de Gommes Cork & Leather Waste Paper Bin
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Cork

Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plexiglass

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...
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North American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ronson England 1929 Art Deco Black and Creme Lacquer Rondelight Table Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondelight lighter, created in London England by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1929. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a main spherical body similar to a billiard ball. Embellished with black and creme lacquer creating a great contrast with the polished steel. It is extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 254.6 Grams, (163.21 Dwt). Measurements: 57 mm by 57 mm by 76 mm (2.25 x 0.25 x 3.0 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON TRADEMARK MADE IN ENGLAND RONDELIGHT BRIT PAT. 621570 FILL HERE RONSON The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis V...
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English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1990s Gorgeous Swatch Twin Phone "Deluxe" With The Original Box. Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous Swatch twin phone "Deluxe" in excellent condition with the original box. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon for its ama...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...
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Chinese Chinoiserie 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Desktop Calendar & Chrome Weather Station With Barometer
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Unigraph Desktop Weather Station. Featuring a Barometer, Thermometer & Calendar In A Chrome Frame With Black Painted Base Reg. No 843105 Art Deco 'Unigraph' desk weather station...
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British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
Located in Norton, MA
Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table Cabinet, all original components and all in good condition with the good working function...
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English 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Machiche

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...
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Hungarian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Art Glass

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 ...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

1980s Gorgeous Swatch Phone "Pick me Up", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or j...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

S.T Dupont Montparnasse Fountain Pen, Paris, Made in France
Located in Vienna, AT
S.T Dupont Montparnasse fountain pen, 18 carat-750, serial number 52BAD76, Paris, Made in France
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Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with 1970 Excellent vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Ram Bookends
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning pair of Bookends. The ram details are quite lovely. The color and weight is of solid mass and very well constructed and preserved.
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

5 Vintage Italian Telephones
Located in Palermo, IT
5 vintage Italian telephones. The oldest is the black one, dating back to the 1950s. Particular is the "Grillo" model, designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso for Siemens, 1970s....
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Italian 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen & Pencil Tray & Holder, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk tray designed by Marchak Paris. An unusual and very rare desk tray, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Marchak during the art deco period, back in the early 1920. T...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand & Ashtray Desk Set
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (attributed) Midcentury Modern desk set featuring a pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray. Made in Ita...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble and Brass Italian Desk Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An art deco desk set manufactured in Italy in the Thirties, in original conditions with small signs of use and age, brass it's in original patina. Dimensions are of the Inkstand. Thi...
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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walnut Business Card Holder, 1960s.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

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