French Desk Accessories

Two mussels on a yellow stone base covered with algae. Signed 'AWALTER NANCY' and 'hm'. Manufactory: Amalric Walter & Henri Bergé, Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating of manufacture: circa 1920/1930 Designer: Victor Amalric Walter (1870-1959) was a French glass manufacturer mainly known for his pâte de verre pieces. In the Cristalleries Daum at Nancy, France, he met the designer and modelist HENRI BERGÉ, with whom he produced the first pâtes de verre, which at the time were only signed with "Daum Nancy". After the war he continued to work with Henri Bergé. From 1919 to 1935 he cast no fewer than 500 models with Bergé and other famous sculptors or designers, always in few numbers due to the sophisticated technique of glass kiln casting. Henri Mercier...

Decorative paperweight depicting a stylized fish, mounted on a rectangular marble base. The fish sculpture, crafted from patinated metal, features simple, graphic lines that highlight the shapes of its body, fins, and scales. The contrast between the dark texture of the metal and the light marble of the base lends elegance and character to the piece. Both a practical object and a decorative item, this paperweight is ideal for an office, a library, or any marine-inspired décor. Features Type: Decorative paperweight Materials: Patinated metal and marble Design: Stylized fish Colors: Patinated gray metal and beige marble Use: Paperweight / Decorative desk item Condition: Good condition with slight signs of wear Style Vintage Nautical decor Decorative desk item Keywords vintage fish paperweight marble base metal fish sculpture desk decor vintage office decor fish sculpture vintage fish figurine...

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...

Exceptional table writing set with inkwell, featuring a particularly attractive design, made of Regule, dating from the late 19th century around 1880/90 in France. The irregular bas...

Posacenere nello stile di Jean Luce per Saint Gobain o produzione Fontana Arte. Buone condizioni. Grazie

19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt bronze cross...

Rare Monique Gerber stamped letter opener, circa 1970, France Peeble-shaped handle gilt bronze, steel blade. Dimensions: 17 cm W, 4 cm D, 2 cm H. Original condition. if you need a le...

Exquisite Antique French Gold Bronze, Hand-Painted Porcelain & Lacquer Inkwell, Circa 1870-1880.

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal basset hound figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the early 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely dog with dimensional...

Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain". This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...

A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1910s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau ...

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 2.5 inch...

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Inkstand Inkwell Office Desk Decor Continental Gilt Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 11cm x 30cm x 18.5cm This elegant inkstan...

Vintage French sculptural globe from the 1970s, executed in translucent cast resin with a striking internal fractured composition. The spherical form encloses a complex arrangement o...

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener France Copper 19th Century Dimensions: Length 15.5cm This letter opener celebrates French milit...

Amazing Streamlined French Toy Car by Arnold. Great look and feel with loads of streamline style! Shows typical signs of use.

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal elephant figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting elephant with dim...

This is an elegant French Empire-style gilt bronze writing stand, richly cast and ornamented with neoclassical and animalier motifs. The removable domed cover is surmounted by a fine...

Beautiful Antique 19th century painted and gilded brass inkwell. Floral motif with pink rose on handle. 'Made in France' on underside.  

Longchamp 20th century design black leather pipe holder Circa 1970 Original good condition Height 6 cm Longer 15 cm Large 8 cm

An very rare and very early signed (R Lalique France -see image 5) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See ...

Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.

Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled mounts ,swans drinking from a fountain. The lid shows a woman with bust . The ovoid gree...

A beautiful antique French bronze letter opener dating to the 1900s or earlier, crafted by an unknown sculptor. This beautiful Art Nouveau ...

An Impressive and very large French Gilt Dore Bronze Clock with Arab Prince and Princess made for the Oriental Market. With the European market entranced w...

Beautifully detailed wild horses sculpture. One of the qualities that an artist needs to have is the ability to truly and intensively watch and register what is going on in everythi...

Lovely vintage solid brass seahorse letter opener from France, 1950s. Beautiful etched heavy brass with intricate details and blade. Perfect gift. Original finish shows nice age and ...

Brass Figural Letter Opener, Bakota Style, Gabon, 20th Century This striking brass letter opener is crafted in the Bakota style of Gabon, Central Africa. The piece displays elegant ...

Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise Shell, France, 19th century A superb and increasingly rare antique Napoleon III period Boulle inlay inkstand, exemplify...

Wonderful set of 4 Mid-Century ashtrays in clear lucite and chrome. These stylish items were designed in France during the 1970s and are attributed to Dior Home production. In amazi...

A very nice stylized eagle head sculpture / paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"W...

Stylish desk set made in France, it's in wood and metal, composed by an inkstand and a mail holder. Inkwell dimensions cm 30 x 13, height cm 19.  

Patinated and gilded bronze inkstand from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in Japanese style. Japanese-style inkstand, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in patinated...

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...

Mid-Century Handblown Glass Paperweight - Sculptural Solid Glass Object - 1960s Sculptural solid glass paperweight featuring a free-form shape and delicate air bubbles suspended thr...

This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of model represented a step forward for the laundress b...

French marble inkstand from the Art Deco era. Inkwell for antique dealers and collectors of excellent quality and difficult to find. Object built with different marble elements appli...

French Empire period wastepaper basket.

19th-century Napoleon III-era inkwell made of marquetry and brass. 19th-century inkwell made of marquetry and brass, from the Napoleon III era. H: 9.5 cm, W: 32.5 cm, D: 26 cm Plea...

Beautiful Art Nouveau inkwell by Maurice Frecourt (*1890 - ?). Signed by the french artist "Frecourt". The original tint insert is in a nice condition. Similar inkwells can be found...

Gentle shades of mint green and mocha decorate this posy from Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France Created using the ceramic glazed neriage technique An intriguing, tactile vase with s...

A Louis-Philippe Gothic Revival gilt and patinated bronze inkwell Rising from two-tone gilt bronze bracket feet, the patinated bronze rectangular inkwell having a band of circular...

Lino Sabattini stone-shaped paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, circa 1960, France. Silver-plated metal. Signed : Christofle France, Coll. Gallia. Dimensions: 12 cm W, 7...

Art Déco fench polished silvered bronze balancing dice paperweight by Edgar Brandt By: Edgar Brandt Material: copper, bronze, silver, metal Technique: cast, molded, silvered, polish...

Superb petit ceramic vide poche by Gabriel Fourmaintraux Intense black glaze, hand decorated with distinctive red, yellow and green enamel motifs Circa 1950 Height 1.5 inch, Width ...

An elegant French Art Nouveau inkwell signed Louchet, Paris, combining finely cast gilt bronze with a richly patterned green marble base. Created around the turn of the 20th century,...

Cartier 18ct Gold Plated & Black Trinity Vendome Ballpoint Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set Complete With Cartier Leather Case, and Original Cartier Box Manufactured by Montblanc...

An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...

An Ensemble de Bureau in the Louis XVI Taste Constructed using gilt bronze, and 'Sevres' style porcelain having 'Bleu de Roi' borders, and hand p...

Bronze key holder, vide-poche or jewelry dish made in the manner of Max Le Verrier. Eagles and royal emblems embellish this lovely decorative object. Thi...

Cute antique inkwell in shape of a shoe. The original ceramic ink insert is existing.

Fine quality and great design Napoleon III desk with large drawer and bronze angels. This wonderful antique ladies desk also is highly practical...

This sculptural object exemplifies the rigorous formal language that emerged in France during the interwar years, as designers began moving beyond decorative Art Deco toward a more s...

Montblanc chrome-plated cufflinks with glass insets, exemplifying the brand’s signature blend of precision, elegance, and innovative design. These vintage accessories are a refined s...

We bought a nice collection of letter openers and a few were very special, this is one of them. A nice presentation of an adorable dog moving along on the handle portion of the lette...

Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mar...

Paperweight, decorative office object in wrought iron and red copper circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". In perfect condition. Stamped "wrou...

Late 20th century/circa 1970 silvered Napoleon Empereur letter opener by Christofle By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, paper Technique: polished, silvered, metalw...

A rare and highly collectible equestrian desk accessory produced by Hermès Paris, France, circa 1955. Combining the functionality of a letter opener and ruler, this elegant object is distinguished by its striking two-tone design, featuring a sculptural silver-toned horse head mounted on a contrasting gilt-metal body. The interplay between the two finishes creates a sophisticated visual contrast, enhancing the sculptural character of the piece while reflecting the refined craftsmanship associated with Hermès. Executed by the renowned French silversmith Ravinet d'Enfert and marked Hermès Paris, this desk accessory embodies the timeless elegance and attention to detail that have defined the French luxury house for generations. The horse head is modelled with remarkable expressiveness, showcasing finely rendered features, flowing mane details, and a dynamic presence that immediately evokes the maison’s celebrated equestrian heritage. Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness and saddlery workshop, Hermès has maintained a deep connection to the world of horsemanship throughout its history. This letter opener is a particularly appealing example of that tradition, transforming an everyday object into a sculptural and highly decorative work of functional design. Particularly desirable is the unusual combination of silver and gilt finishes, a detail seldom encountered in Hermès desk accessories...

Beautiful and authentically preserved stamp for sealing wax.