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Place of Origin: European
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches This piece makes for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Desk Accessories

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Stone

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Agate Onyx Paperweight
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm) Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g) State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas. This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled. The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century. The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...
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16th Century Renaissance Antique European Desk Accessories

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Maiolica

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1920 "Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Venini Rubin Murano Glass Plate
By Vittorio Zecchin, Cappellin
Located in Brescia, IT
"Blown" plate Vittorio Zecchin MVM Cappellin Italy, 1920 Rubin Blown Glass Plate Very good condiction Original early 1900s No chips, no cracks
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Desk Accessories

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Murano Glass

Gucci Red Leather Desk Set, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome red leather desk set by Gucci. Made in Italy, circa 1980s. Set consists of a note pad with paper, a pen holder and a letter opener. Rich colo...
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1980s Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage paperweight desk accessory in the shape of an owl. This unique piece could be best suited in a library setting on a desk or bookshelf. Marked Italy
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Cheuret
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT CHEURET)
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Desk Accessories

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Bronze

1950s Hermès Ebony Brush
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hermès clothing brush. Made from rare Ebony Macassar wood, boar bristles and brass. This brush is meant to preserve the life and appearance o...
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1960s Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Cenedese 'Attr.' Opaline Pink Colored Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Pen Holder
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Mid-Century, vintage 'Opalino' Murano glass pen holder with an embossed gold plated rim attributed to Cenedese, circa 1950-1970. Wonderful tran...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

By DAUM Sulphide Paperweight with Blue Flower
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning egg-shaped crystal paperweight is made by the legendary French glassmaker 'Daum', and features an incredibly intricate five-petalled violet-blue flower at its centre. K...
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20th Century European Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

German Designer, Complete Writing Set, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
German designer, complete writing set with inkwell, letter holder, wax seal and a letter knife. Approx. 1930/40s. In excellent condition. Letter knife with small chip. A glass in...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Accessories

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Marble

Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole for the ink pot, placed on an onyx base This inkwell in the orientalist style is s...
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19th Century Moorish Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Red&White Cement Christmas Edition
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
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2010s Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Antique 20th Century English Silver Plated Novelty Golfing Inkwell c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English silver plated novelty inkwell. Featuring a large tray supporting two inkwells flanking a figure of a golfer poised to take a swing. It is of incredible d...
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20th Century Other European Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

1970's silver plated magnificent lens by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's Silver plated magnificent lens Signed Hermès Paris Made in France One little ship to the glass ( No big deal)
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1970s Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Sheffield 1891 Sterling Silver Tabletop Double Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver tabletop double inkwell with aquatic and wavy pattern. Two glass inkwells with sterling silver tops. Maker JJ, made in Sheffield, England in 1891. A great gift and ad...
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1890s Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed hand cut and polished bamboo and brass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Stitched Padfolio Bond Street Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan leather burgundy leather padfolio. Vintage Bond Street Leather Portfolio Italy Burgundy. Gorgeous Burgundy Pebbled Leather Portfolio B...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully. Measures 3” x 3”. Circa 1960’s
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Portuguese Telephone Exchange PBX from the 50s/60s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Telephone exchange, PBX from the 50s/60s. Manual telephone system used to interconnect several lines in a company or organisation. With a wooden ca...
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Mid-20th Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Hermes Style French Handstitched Brown Leather Desk Clock by Bayard, 1950´s
By Bayard, Jacques Adnet, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Handsome French Handstitched brown leather desk clock by Bayard. Great Restored condition. Keeps good time. Excellent patina. Great vintage condition. Paul Dupré-Lafon / Adnet Style...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Brown Crocodile-Embossed Leather Desk Pad.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique brown crocodile-embossed leather desk pad. Transform your workspace with this desk pad, where elegance meets functionality. Crafted from brown leather with a striking crocod...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique glass and silver match striker...
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1910s Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles, italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Ormolu-Mounted Obelisk in Various Marbles including porphyr and rosso levanto, with gilded bronze decorations. Italy, late 19th Century. Very good condition.
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19th Century Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Silver and Malachite Desk Inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XVI Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and malachite desk inkwell by Guillemin Frères, 19th century, Louis XVI style. Silver and malachite desk inkwell by Guillemin Frères, Louis XV...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Desk Accessories

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Malachite, Silver

Art Nouveau French Letter Opener, w/ Beautiful Girl, ca. 1900
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Petaluma, CA
We believe this to be the best letter opener we have ever offered, especially if art nouveau appeals to you. The quality of the casting is superb right down to the to include her ear...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Velvet dark gold rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication. The typical...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Desk Accessories

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Velvet

Vista Alegre Porcelain Desk Inkwell
By Vista Alegre
Located in Miami, FL
A Vista Alegre Porcelain figurative inkwell. Meticulous detail in the casting and hand painted decoration. Retain all the pieces intact. Circa late 1940s.
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1940s Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a gorgeous array of rainbow iridescence from greens to blues to...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century French Crystal and Doré Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French etched crystal and doré bronze inkwell with bronze carved detail.
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19th Century Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Seal, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Crystal and gilt bronze seal, Empire Period" Cachet of Empire period in crystal and gilt bronze, XIXth century, with the initials CC, very ...
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19th Century Empire Antique European Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Unique Victorian English silverplate inkwell in the form of a horseshoe with hooves and lids with riding caps. Apparently unsigned. I unique collectible in ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate, Brass

Italian 1960s Silver Owl Paperweight
Located in London, GB
This delightful little owl silvered metal paperweight has gorgeous orange and black glass eyes. She or he is surprisingly heavy and is therefore perfect for what s/he was designed ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
By Mats Jonasson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge red and yellow hand blown pulled Murano glass sculpture of two parrots perched on glass branches. Italy, 1960s. The sculpture is well executed with the Sommerso and Murrine gla...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XV style inkwell, circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Art Deco French silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a cat, ' Chat De Siam Assis ‘. This figure was produced as paperweight and also as car ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 Patinated Brass Knob
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 patinated brass knob. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells. 19th c.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, two antique inkwells in porcelain. 19th c. Hand-painted. Unstamped. Excellent condition, some firing defects and some discoloration, lids are miss...
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19th Century Antique European Desk Accessories

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Porcelain

Vintage Silver Plate Engraved and Monogrammed Notepad Holder - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite silver plate monogrammed desk pad and pen holder. This piece features a flip-up top portion that reveals an area for holding a small notepad with faux leather padding. The t...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century French Letter Opener Nicely Decorated with Green Stone on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French metal letter opener decorated with two woman's head on both sides ending with a green stone on the top. France, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Table Fan by STROJSMALT, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Table fan made in the 1950's by STROJSMALT, Czechoslovakia. Made of plastic, and metal. Repolished, fully functional, in original condition with a few signs of wear. Ready to be plug...
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1950s Industrial Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
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Early 20th Century Grand Tour European Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

An Italian Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The profile of Caesar in profile in high relief. The yellow marble base with stepped edges.
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19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head
Located in New York, NY
Fun and Whimsical antique figural letter opener of a man with a fly on top of his head. And that face, truly a great expression and a piece of sculptural art! Most likely pewter or s...
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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass mounted standish with a single drawer and a central handle flanked by 2 replaced inkwells. The piece is centered by a beautifully engraved brass decorative element a...
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1870s Victorian Antique European Desk Accessories

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Brass

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronze sarcophagus shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished elements giving an extra rich quality to the objects visual drama. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Mid-19th Century Charles X Antique European Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Gabriella Crespi Wood and Brass Parrot Box, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional Gabriella Crespi 'Parrot' box. Wood and brass. Signed Gabriella Crespi.
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
Yonel Lebovici Ressort letter holder, steel signed. Small scale letter holder in a matte brushed nickel steel finish. Produced in a limited edition of 500 by Distrimex in 1969. Retai...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Round Post Modern Green Marble Ashtray 1970 Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage carrara marble stone green Italian ashtray or catchall. Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with three indents...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern European Desk Accessories

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Marble

Carl Auböck Paperweight in Leather and Stone, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight in leather and stone, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Antique Italian Triptych Sorrento Ware Walnut Crutch Oval Folding Mirror 19th Ct
By Casa Di Sorrento
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Imposing Hand Carved Sorrento Ware Walnut or Olivewood Folding Standing Mirror, mid to late Nineteenth Century. The hinged fretwork panels superbly inlaid with Italian figurativ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Revival European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with red, green, and yellow swirl pattern / made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 2.5 inches, height 2.5 inches Please not...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Limited Edition Louis Vuitton "Doudou" Teddy Bear, c.2020
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
First seen on the Runway in 2004, the “DouDou” Teddy Bear is the only teddy bear created by Louis Vuitton in its 150 year history. The teddy was originally designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Letter Opener, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Petaluma, CA
This letter opener, most likely done by the Bergmann Foundry is extremely rare. We have sold countless inkwells, bookends, lamps and other accessories for the desk, but the letter o...
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Early 20th Century Other European Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Paperweight in Black Marble by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Catania, IT
This black marble paperweight consists of two sections, the cylindrical-shaped base and the second pyramid-shaped. The item is in perfect cond...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather and Silver Pique-Sellier Desk Accessories
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Jaques Adnet leather and silvered metal "pique-sellier" desk accessories. Each cast with riding spur form frames, one with leather wallet form holder the second a tray beneath a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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