American Desk Accessories

A vintage Lucite cube paperweight or decorative object desk accessory, Postmodern design period, 1972. A Lucite cube paperweight or decorative object desk accessory of encased United...

A stylish Arts & Crafts lustre glazed art pottery scarab beetle attributed to the Grueby Faience Company and dating from around 1900. Originating from a private collection the pott...

Rare antique Art Deco Hubley cast iron modernist black cat door stop. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.5" x 10" (W x D x H)

A handsome ballpoint pen crafted from genuine malachite, distinguished by its rich emerald-green color and mesmerizing bands of light and dark green. The natural striations create a ...

Annemarie Davidson & Blaine Rath Walnut & Enamel Letter Tray, California, c.1970

Vintage brass four leaf clover paperweight with inscription, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x .25"H. A very cool and unique piec...

1938 Art Deco Streamline Industrial Stapler – Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Model No. 402 A true icon of streamline industrial design, this 1938 Ace Fastener Corp. Pilot Stapler No. 402 ...

This authentic vintage 1970's Robert Indiana brass LOVE paperweight sculpture is a great desk accessory. These were originally sold in the 70's at MOMA in NYC in the gift shop and a...

Vintage oversized diamond solitaire engagement ring paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"W x 3.25"D x 2.25"H. A very cool and unique p...

19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hi...

A sleek embodiment of refined minimalism, this Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen, signed by Angela Cummings and dating to circa 1990, is an outstanding example of late 20th-cen...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, US...

A very cool modernist silver plated pear paperweight / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is well crafted with a nice weight and in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

Interesting Vintage Spinning Paperweight from Hoover Ball Bearing Co. Ann Arbor Michigan. W 1.75 x H 2 in 350 gr / 12.5 oz.

An Art Deco aluminum two- tiered letter tray with dark brown leather inserts cut out front panels for access and arched handles to the sides. Manufactured and designed by Bushman - M...

Vintage desktop accessory caddy produced by IBM for the promotion of its Personal Computer line, featuring a charming miniature workstation design with monitor, CPU, and keyboard for...

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell American Bronze, glass c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 8.5cm x ...

6” Large Controlled Bubble Clear Glass Paperweight, rare collectible.

Vintage MCM walnut pencil holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 3.625"D x 3"H. Superb craftsmanship on this very attractive desk accessory! #4795

Spectacular iridescent art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measure...

Pair of geode bookends with vibrant puple and white coloring, circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"W 3.5"D 4.5"H. #4122

A really fun pop art "Coca Cola" / Coke bottle in lucite sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with minor markings and crazing due to age;...

Great 1980's acrylic lucite and chrome telephone made by TeleConcepts. The phone works great and has a wonderful design and form. This is a push button version. Read to plug in and u...

A very nice hand-crafted solid walnut block paperweight by Sam Maloof, circa 2000s. The piece was crafted in the Maloof wood shop with his classic joinery and is in like new conditi...

A wonderful vintage black leather Model A9 attache / briefcase by Hartmann Luggage, circa 1980s. This piece is "New Old Stock (NOS)" and has never been used and comes with original ...

Parker 75 Vermeil Sterling Silver GT Fountain With 14k Yellow Gold Nib. Supplied With An Original Parker Blue Leather, Blue Velvet Lined Presentation Box Circa 1964-1969 Made in U...

Vintage art glass paperweight features Op-Art design with dark, almost black Burgundy red glass circular structure, surrounded by striped glass ribbon in blue, white, and burnt oran...

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116 Autographic Roll Film Patented 1910-1913 Frame Size: 2 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches Uses a Ko...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.3...

Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra Stitched Leather clad tone touch Telephone, Desk or Wall Mount.Vintage Northern Telecom Contempra telephone covered in stitched brown leather.Could...

Antique rotary desk telephone.

A brown leather and gold brass plate desk letter mail holder, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century. Hold mail, letters, or other correspondence.

Multi-level bent ply desk tray. Walnut with brass supporting rods. A well made and designed statement piece for your desk Unsigned. 1950s

Jasmine sambac / ylang ylang / willow bark / goji berry extract/ mango butter A tactile object by nature, the Erode Soap Summit Series becomes one of desire and play, adding a dif...

A sculptural and highly functional two-tier desk organizer crafted from genuine American walnut by Shield Industries, a California maker known for clean-lined, modernist desk accesso...

Back to the drawing board! A remarkable piece for spurring conversation at home or for capturing attention in a store display. This massive vintage trompe l'oeil pencil is made of on...

Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...

Privately commissioned in 1977, this studio art glass paperweight by Paul Stankard is titled Daylily and features a finely detailed daylily arranged with cranberry branches and buds....

A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...

Light, Fresh, Energizing Rose Clay / White Grapefruit / Goji Berry Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap & unique shapes,...

Creamy, rich and uplifting Brazilian clay / goatmilk / indigo leaf Hand-poured in Pinole Valley, CA in collaboration with Tonic Naturals Luscious soap and unique shapes, f...

This arresting vintage tall polished brass face sculpture has innuendos of partial tribal design meets Hagenauer meets modern. It is from the 70's...

This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...

Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple, circa 1980s. This captivating vintage art glass paperweight is a striking example of lampworked flor...

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass inkwell with pen holder with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Ap...

An iconic piece of 1980s Pop Art Americana, this oversized plaster Life Saver candy sculpture was produced in 1983 by the famous New York City novelty firm Think Big! NYC. Founded by Phyllis Prinz and Bob Eisemann, Think Big! specialized in scaling up everyday household items into whimsical, oversized Pop Art sculptures. Coming soon , also have a ruler and note pad by them too. Cast in solid white plaster, the piece replicates the classic ring candy with crisp embossed lettering reading "LIFE SAVERS" across the concave top face. It features its original copyright imprint along the outer edge reading © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC. Adding remarkable historical provenance, the underside retains its original felt lining bearing labels for David Berman Films / Houston (2431 Bartlett, Houston, TX), indicating its past life as a film production studio prop or decorative desk accessory. Diameter: 6.75" Height: 2" Details: Maker: Think Big! NYC Period: Dated 1983 Style: Pop Art / Novelty Sculpture / Desktop Object Materials: Cast Plaster, Felt Base Provenance: David Berman Films / Houston (Original studio labels intact) Markings: Stamped © 1983 THINK BIG! NYC on edge; labeled on verso Very good vintage condition. Plaster body remains solid with clean, raised lettering. Exhibits minor age-appropriate surface wear, light scuffs, and small fleabites/nicks consistent with vintage plaster desk objects. Bottom felt and production studio provenance labels are well-preserved. Pricing & Market Context for 1stdibs Think Big! NYC objects have a strong cult following among Pop Art collectors and interior designers looking for playful desk and bookshelf accents. Smaller desktop plaster pieces from the firm command solid prices, particularly with film provenance attached. Keywords: Think Big NYC Life Saver, 1983 Think Big plaster, giant Life Saver sculpture, Pop Art desk sculpture, oversized Life Saver candy, vintage film prop...

This futuristic Teledome (model #3005) phone was patented and manufactured in 1972 by Teleconcepts and included internals made by Northern Telecom Inc. Chrome-plate handset with blac...

1970s retro office organizer refinished Lemon Yellow (YL 01). This iconic accessory is multifunctional, ideal for sorting mail, memos or magazines. Features six slots sure to keep yo...

This is a classic piece of vintage 1980s Pop Art corporate/desk Americana—a crisp, uncirculated Federal Reserve Note flawlessly embedded in a solid block of clear Lucite (acrylic res...

This tall fabulous vintage polished brass abstract sculpture has been put on a new black granite base. It is vintage from the 70s and has 2 interconnected abstract bodies. The brass ...

A Lovely Little Art Deco Kodak Eastman Jiffy Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera Styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Made in Rochester NY, USA between 1933 & 1937 Takes 620 roll film Classi...

An iconic piece of American Machine Age industrial design, the Electro-Pointer electric pencil sharpener was designed by Edward C. Hoffmann (circa 1941–1943) for Triple E Products Co...

This very handsome gilt bronze and glass inkwell will make any desk look important. Signed, Tiffany Studios guarantees quality. The design is of the metalwork is striking and the g...

Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs. Wood bottom. 1950s

A limited-edition Parker Doufold Mandarin fountain pen with its original box, information and presentation paperwork. In bright Mandarin yellow with black details, 18K gold nib and g...

Wabi-sabi stone sculpture
or paperweight River stone, rattan
 6 in. L × 4 in. W × 2 in. H Elongated river stone, beige-gray with dark veining, bound mid-body by pale rattan that ris...

This exceptional Frank Lloyd Wright furniture set by Cassina combines the Meyer May writing desk and 614 Coonley 2 chair with the 624 Aurora sideboard, bringing together three archit...

A wonderful domed art glass sunflower paperweight by John Derian, circa 1978. The paperweight is in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches and measures 3.5"D x 1.75"...

Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, it is a very beautiful cash register, you can't find another better condition th...