Mid-20th Century More Desk Accessories

1950s Leather Bag with Decorations and Golden Metal Clasp.

Carl Auböck letters brush "A" and "K" Austria mid-20th century, good condition.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Bronze Base with Turned Wooden Central Part for Smoking.

Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...

Two letter holders "Ressort" by Yonel Lebovici, France, circa 1960s. Very good condtion.

Las vegas showgirl mid-century bronze sculpture. 1950´s Show girl / can can dancer mid-century dancer sculpture. Las Vegas / Mouline Rouge style. Made of silvered bronze mounted over a black base. The first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to employ dancing girls as a diversion between acts was the El...

A whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian blown art glass penguin sculpture attributed to Antonio da Ros, made for Cenedese decorated with heavy clear layer...

1950s Wooden box with silver lined 800 Thousandth silver frame.

An elegant brush hand-carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

1950s coloured beads brass and silk handbag.

An elegant comb hand-carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

An elegant comb hand-carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses. Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film. Three have their...

A solid glass globe with a series of seven decorative slits.

Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France 1969. This nickel plated spiral shaped letter holder was made in a limited product...

Writing stand, Sterling silver and glass, by Gösta Konstantin Helenius, Ábo Sweden 1928. Square bottle, bevelled edges, size 6x6 cm, height tot. 9 cm. W...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Sewing and Wooden Jewellery Box with Inlaid inlay.

Hand-Painted and Sealed Porcelain Box with Girl's Face on the Lid.

An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Vintage white ceramic vase with hand made floral painting. On the vase there are figures in thickness. The vase dates back to the 1950s and was produced in Italy. On the bottom yo...

Heavy bookends by Ben Seibel in a copper finish.

Pair of ceramic bears bookends, signed Vienna. By Leopold Anzengruber, 1955. They appear in the book of Leopold Anzengruber, "Anzengruber Keramik Wien". Leopold Anzengruber (1912-1...

An elegant brush hand carved from cow Horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

Handsome mid century multi wood patch work waste can. Hand crafted by Tommy Tomson. Very nice!

Round bronze vessel with two-sided decoration and foot-shaped feet.

An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

An elegant comb hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.

Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.

A Fabulous pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand carved rock crystal swirling spiked candlesticks, attributed to Baguès. Each candlestick is exceptionally hand carv...

Vintage brass and metal lighter is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. A metal vintage ashtray perfect to enjoy relax moment. Produced by Jewelry Ga...

An unusual small doll mould decorative curio. France, c1950s. Formed out of a plaster like material, this rare doll form would have been used to cre...

An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

Pair of industrial themed cast aluminum bookends. Both pieces depict bare chested man in a forge setting pouring molten metal from crucible into a mold.

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.17) 1940’s Original French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.17). A classic piece of French rural life. This is a very early...

Pair of Art Deco period silvered bronze and antico verde marble bookends representing seals by Maurice Frécourt. Signed: “Frecourt”     

1930 Art Deco pair of bookend representing parakeets.

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1950s suite of Pietro Chiesa handmade in Italy luxury glassware made for Fontana Arte A highly collectable set in stunning order, full condition reports are below with the description of each item These pieces can be found in various forms online for sale, the letter opener and especially the picture frame as some of the rarest pieces, you won’t find another of either anywhere The pen holder has a coin tray, the paper holder has the original handmade paper, the picture frame swivels around 360 degrees, it’s as mentioned a very special find Pietro Chiesa A descendant of an eminent Ticino-based family of artists, he opened his own glassmaking shop in 1921 after working as an apprentice at the Giannotti glassworks. In the early 1920s, he took part in the Venice Biennale, the Monza Biennale, the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and exhibitions in Cologne and Barcelona. His work combines extreme modernity with outstanding technical ability. His creations include the glass windows of the Trieste Stock Exchange, the windows of the Motorship Victoria as well as those of the transatlantic liner Conte di Savoia. In 1932, Pietro Chiesa was asked by Gio Ponti to share in the artistic direction of the newborn FontanaArte, a role that would enable him to give full expression to his creative flair by designing over a thousand different objects (furniture, tables, lamps, glass windows, objets d’art etc). Some of these pieces took their place in the history of design and are still produced by FontanaArte today, such as the Fontana curved table (1932), the Cartoccio vase (1932) and the Luminator floor lamp (1933). Pen holder, some chips around the edges of the underside trim and light scratches to the top Dimensions Height 19 cm Width 22.5 cm Depth 15 cm Notepad hold with original handmade paper, no damage to note Dimensions Height 8 cm Width 20 cm Depth 7.8 cm Swivel picture signed initialled and numbered, no damage Dimensions Height 12 cm Width 10 cm Depth 7 cm Envelope opener...

1950s uggling batons, set of three (Set 1). Hand turned lovely vintage juggling batons. Workshop Report: Our workshop team inspect every product and carry out any needed repair...

Beautiful perforated white metal tray with metal band around edge and wavy loop metal handles in the style of Mathieu Mategot from France. Perfect vide poche for keys or jewelry.

An elegant brush hand carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

An elegant comb hand carved from cow Horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

A pair of triangular/geometric travertine bookends from Italy.

An elegant brush hand-carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

An elegant brush hand-carved from cow horn with naturally occurring variations in color and pattern.

Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone.

Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.

Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.

A stunning green onyx and brushed nickel desk set. The set features to recessed areas in the onyx base -- one for paper clips and another for pens. Two nickel and bakalite pen holder...

1940’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.20777) 1940’s Original French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.20777). A classic piece of French rural life. This is a very...

A small table top maple storage unit with two drawers supported by a black steel frame base. This desk organizer is a product from the Planner Group, a coordinated contemporary furni...

Fine vintage Carl Auböck Leather and Brass waste paper basket in good original condition.

Leather paper basket, Denmark 1960s with handle. The width of the basket including the handle is 34 cm.

Carl Auböck Horn Penrest, Austria 1960s.

Carl Auböck pen holder, Austria, 1960s.