North American Desk Accessories

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...

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

This exceptional Art Deco fountain pen, crafted by Esterbrook in America circa 1935, embodies the sleek geometric design principles of the period...

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 ...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period trefoil brass finished hand hammered copper letter opener By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...

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...

A sculptural vintage onyx desk object featuring a clean geometric form with softly angled facets. Carved from solid stone, it showcases beautiful natural veining in warm tones of ivo...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measure...

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...

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...

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed ...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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)

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 ...

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 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...

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...

Individually stamped and numbered, these one of a kind presentation trays feature patinated brass handles with a satin finish lacquer top coat. Each wooden slab is has its own unique...

Vintage art glass paperweight features an abstract biomorphic central design element in blue glass with metallic pigments, raising from the bottom and forming a mountain-like shape....

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...

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 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;...

Vintage fish handled magnifying glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 9"D. The handle is made of aluminum and Has nice weight and det...

Vintage 1980s Gucci brown saddle leather & stitch note pad with brass / silver double GG logo. Missing original notepad, you can buy a better replac...

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...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper desk calendar frame or picture frame By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Cent...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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

James de Wulf Concrete color samples in light grey, natural, dark grey, black, and creamy white.

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...

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...

These classically simple nesting trays are handcrafted of lacquered wood and available in fully customizable colors and sizes. Either nested or as a singular piece, these trays defin...

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...

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...

Famous and Iconic Portable Typewriter Mod. Valentine designed by Ettore Sottsass and Peter King, for the company Olivetti in 1960, the typewriter is in very good condition with case ...

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 ...

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

Sophisticated vintage executive wastebasket featuring richly figured burl wood veneer accented by high-gloss black lacquer trim. The rectangular form is finished with a broad black l...

This is a vintage mid-century dandelion flower encased in lucite paperweight made by Gumps USA in the 1960s. It is a perfect decorative piece of art for a desk or mid-century inspire...

Antique rotary desk telephone.

Vintage steel file organizer/magazine rack/vinyl record holder. Refinished in a vibrant gloss orange powder coat (OG 26). Fantastic retro style complete with curved base. Eight organ...

This Modernist Sterling Silver Ballpoint Pen with a sculptural clip, signed by the prestigious Tiffany & Co., is a remarkable blend of minimalistic elegance and functional design...

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...

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...

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signe...

Sculptural twisted pen designed by Angela Cummings. This exceptional sculptural pen was designed in New York City at the Tiffany & Co. studios by renowned jewelry designer Angel...

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...

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with brown leather desk blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) US...

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...

A fantastic paper tray. High quality construction with metal elements. Peter Pepper Products produced many icons of California Designs. USA, 1970s.

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

Porta papeles de escritorio de Tiffany & Co, estilo art noveau . de bronce dorado con un patron calado de hojas de vid y vidrio escoria

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...