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Period: 20th Century
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Ambra Vase, Murano Glass "Sommerso" by Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A characteristic Art Nouveau ambra vase, Murano Glass "Sommerso" by Salviati.
Measures cm: Height 38, diameter 22.
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Portuguese Mechanical Cash Register
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mechanical cash register. Widely used to record commercial transactions in stores and commercial establishments. The robust and functional design is composed of a resistant metal body, painted in gray, with a stainless-steel base, guaranteeing stability during use.
The front features a panel of numeric buttons arranged in columns. The yellow buttons seem to be reserved for specific functions, such as subtotal, total or discount calculations, at the top, a mechanical display...
Category
Portuguese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Gucci Vintage Twisted Sail Money Clip Pin 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage gold plated money clip and pin in original box signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition.
Measures: 16,5 H x 8 W x 2 D cm Box
7,5 H x 2,5 W x 1,5 D cm....
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Parchment Desk Pad by Gucci, 1930s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredibly rare vintage portable writing pad by Gucci circa 1930s. Parchment exterior and a wood frame, featuring brown felt underneath. Removable inset top reverses to a parchment w...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Goatskin, Leather
Art Deco Desk Set in Portoro Marble, 1930's
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
An inkwell, a mail buffer and a pad with ink blotting paper. Manufactured in France during 1930's. Made of Italian Portoro marble and chrome plated steel. In ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Jacques Adnet style Art Deco black leather saddle stitching with metal brass desk set.
A modernist desk accessories set designed by ILG, Belgium, in the 1950s.
Art Deco styl...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Five Piece Faux Crocodile and Silver Gentleman's Set by Barrett & Thompson 1922
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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...
Category
British Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Plane Whistles - Bundle Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched si...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter holder rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Ce...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 7.38"D x 0.5"H.
Good original vinta...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 8 piece French leather desk set by Le Tanneur. All pieces wrapped in dark green leather. Desk set includes : desk pad, paper holder, ...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 2.88"D x 1.75"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Boxed Fountain Pen With Engine Turned Decoration
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Fountain Pen With An Engine Turned Decoration With Enamel Inset Clip With Original Grey Dunhill Box
Ideal present for Father's Day, Christmas etc.
Category
Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.25"W x 3.25"D x 0.38"H...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk letter holder rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 3.3...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong. Lovely quality original brass circular gong flanked by a pair of cow horns with silver plated mounts standing on a qualit...
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco 'Greek Key' Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré notepad holder featuring a Greek key design
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.75"W x 7...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Graduate" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the un...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10.13"W x 3.13"D x 0.38"H
Good original...
Category
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 century
Each measures: 1...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze desk letter rack featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centur...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a ...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Modernist Bauhaus Wood Letter Trays
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice construction with finger joinery.
Category
Unknown Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Rene Lalique Black Glass Glass 'Tete D'aigle' Cachet
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique black glass 'Tete D'aigle' cachet. Engraved makers mark, 'R Lalique France No. 175'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue Raisonné De ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
6 Slot Desktop File Holder - Refinished in Aqua
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very cool file organizer/ magazine rack from the 1960s. Vintage steel refinished in gloss aqua blue (6034) powder coat. Fantastic retro style complete w...
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Pietro Chiesa Midcentury Chiseled Crystal Desk Set for Fontana Arte, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This hand chiselled crystal desk set was designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930s
Fontana Arte S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Each measures: 8.25"W x 4.25"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Aurora Asia Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Ink, Boxes & Papers
By Aurora
Located in New York, NY
Aurora limited edition fountain pen from the Asia collection, sold with the original ink bottle, boxes, and papers.
Dedicated to the Asian continent, Aurora has created these precio...
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Desk Calendar or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back)
New York, USA, Early...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black Stich leather pen holder, comes with a Krystal Glass inlay
signed '' Val Saint Lambert '' attributed to Hermes or Jacques Adnet.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H
...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze 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 20...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare types and color
- very practical
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Good...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Two beautiful and desirable vintage desk pieces by the most famous luxury brand, the crocodile skin still has its original sheen and is in very good condition.
Both pieces have st...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crocodile
Hermes Equestrian Giant Paper Clip, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial Hermès paper clip with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top. Light patina to silver. Large scale ...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Each measures: 1...
Category
American Adam Style 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera With Meniscus Lens & Rotary Shutter Made in the UK 1930's
Constructed from brown bakelite moulded co...
Category
British Art Deco 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of modernist bookends.
This is a very decorative pair of bookends created during the mid-century modernist period, back in 1960. The bookends have been crafted in the shape of ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Italian Art Glass Bowl Toothpick Holder Desk Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown sky blue over white and gold flecks Italian art glass leaf and flower shaped ashtray / dish, and cigarette / toothpick holders. Documented ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Notepad Holder, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.75"W x 7.5"D x ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood & Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece...
Category
French Neoclassical Revival Antique 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Telephone by TESLA, in the 1980's
Made of Plastic and Metal
Beautiful decoration
Fully Functional
Original condition
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Round covered dish designed by Hermes.
This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...
Category
French Modern Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 3"D ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Walker & Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and glass desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique silver desk...
Category
English Edwardian Antique 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H
Good vintage condition, ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Silver Dog Pen Tray - Dachshunds c.1968
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming desk-top pen tray made from solid Italian silver (800/1000) in Venice by Rossi & Arcandi in the late 1960's.
A wonderful subject, the tray is has the front wi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze Graduate pattern desk letter rack or letter sorter with verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
N...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.88"D x 2"H...
Category
American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Italian empire style table stand in finely crafted brass and bronze early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Table stand in finely crafted brass and bronze, early 1900s
Table stand with double display, in brass and bronze. The two brass rod displays are adjustable. The structure is...
Category
Italian Empire 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Enzo Mari, Travertine desk organizer, Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Travertine desk organizer
Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
H 10 cm - 13 × 14.5 cm.
Conditions: good condition consistent with age and use. Defects.
Category
Italian Brutalist Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Travertine
Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous Gucci 5 piece Desk set in a Crocodile or Allifgator grain leather or real skin. It was gifted by Frank Sinatra to his close friend and neighbor Daniel Schwartz of Rancho Mirage, a neighboring town of Palm Springs.
It is marked on the inside DS Noel FS. It was purchased from the estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz. The desk pad has a new green paper blotter. The ink blotter has a new matching green paper. The set is in remarkably good condition. We have a similar set listed for sale on this site. This set dates from the 1970’s. It was featured in an ad in Architectural Digest from the period. The desk pad is approximately 19.25x15.25 inches. The leather is in good condition. There are numerous rough edge spots and minor marks throughout. The letter opener has some gold plate loss. Please see the detailed photos
Provenance:
Black leather pieces gifted by Frank Sinatra to Daniel Schwartz.
Property from the Estate of Daniel and Natalie Schwartz, Rancho Mirage, California.
Footnote:
Frank Sinatra and Daniel (Danny) Schwartz first met in the early 1960s at Sinatra's Cal Neva Resort and Casino in Crystal Bay, Nevada, where they formed a close, decades long friendship.
Schwartz and Sinatra were neighbors at the Tamarisk Country Club, Rancho Mirage and golfed together, spent evenings at Melvyn’s Restaurant, Palm Springs, attended weekly dinner parties with family and friends, enjoyed trips to Las Vegas for games of Baccarat and Sinatra’s performances. Schwartz and his wife, Natalie, hosted Sinatra’s appointment as Honorary Mayor of Cathedral City, California in 1971.
Beyond their friendship, Schwartz and Sinatra shared numerous business ventures including thoroughbred ownership and philanthropic projects such as the Barbara Sinatra...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Letter Opener and Ruler, 1980s Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant gold colored metal letter opener with a metric ruler engraved along top edge. 'Germany' stamped on the underside right above the hilt of the handle. Light patina to the gold ...
Category
German Vintage 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
