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Period: 1940s
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1940s Large Brevettata Vanity Case
By Brevettato
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A very large four shelf 1940s Italian cream Vanity case with leather corners and handle and lined with raw silk. Each shelf fits together with four brass clasps all in good working o...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Bakelite Rotary Wall Cradle Telephone & Dictograph 1940s
Located in London, GB
This is a rare vintage GPO desktop or wall cradle fire emergency telephone 164 in black Perspex Bakelite together with a Dictograph system sub station, serial number 21858 circa 194...
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Other
Antique English Embossed Leather Blotter Pad
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1736 Antique English embossed leather blotter pad
Also available #1735 bill/letter holder see last photo
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Movado1948 Calendermeto Triple Date & Moonphase Travel Purse Clock With Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Rare calendermeto travel clock designed by Movado.
Beautiful and very rare calendermeto travel purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-1954. Crafted in stainless steel and leather with the purpose to use in desks, travels, in the pocket or a purse. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case, with all original parts.
The Movado Ermeto watch...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Coffee Bags - Pack Of Ten. We sourced these from the US. Extraordinary original 1940's new old stock, never used, incredible graphics. Listing is for a p...
Category
European Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Collector's Exotic Beetle Dish Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg, Sweden c1943
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A large exotic beetle in applied silver adorns this most unusual piece of Argenta stoneware by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Silver 'bamboo' decoration on rim and plain silv...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
Category
Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 2 “Small Addison” series, featured h...
Category
Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter
The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Yor...
Category
North American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947
Measures: Height about 26 cm.
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s.
Used marks.
Category
Danish Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
Category
Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
1940s Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Architectural Cast Iron Stamp Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is Gordon Bunshaft's personal cast-iron architectural embosser (noting him as a registered architect) from Bunshaft's Travertine House in East Hampton. It came to us directly fr...
Category
Unknown Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hungary Mid-Century Porcelain Bull in Soft Light Grey-Green Colors by Zsolnay
By Zsolnay
Located in Salzburg, AT
Decorative animal object "Zsolnay Bull porcelain figure around 1945"
Porcelain bull from Zsolnay Pecs Hungary in soft colors light-grey and light-green....
Category
Hungarian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars - Extra Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
Category
Hungarian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case.
Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. Th...
Category
North American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Typewriter Grome Model N, 1940's Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany in the 1940's by Groma.
Made of plastic, chrome.
With aged patina.
Fully functional, re-polished, in original condition with signs of wear.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise draughtsman’s task lamp manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, Redditch, England.
‘The Anglepo...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare desk set was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1940's. It consists on a knives holder, with three knives, a letter holder, an ashtra...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass desk set, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass desk set. Italian production from the 1940s. It belonged to my great grandfather.
Small signs of use.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco.
Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Diskometal Desk Calendar Stand by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Tiny Diskometal Calendar Stand designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare piece for a beautiful desk.
* Diskometal calendear stand
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2314
* Ye...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Reed & Barton Equestrian Letter Opener, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 274 stamped on the base of the hand...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards - Pack Of Ten
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Button Cards- Pack Of Ten. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Olivetti Divisumma 14 Calculator - Iconic 1940s Mechanical Masterpiece
Discover a true gem of mid-20th-century design with this authentic Olivetti Divisumma 14 calculator from the 1940s. Crafted in Italy, this mechanical calculator epitomizes the innovative spirit and meticulous craftsmanship of its era. Whether you're a vintage collector, a design enthusiast, or seeking a striking conversation piece for your office, this rare instrument offers both functionality and timeless aesthetic appeal.
Authentic 1940s Design: A genuine mechanical calculator from the 1940s, showcasing Olivetti's renowned commitment to design excellence.
Iconic Italian Craftsmanship: Meticulously engineered in Italy, the Divisumma 14 reflects the pioneering innovation of post-war office technology.
Collectible Office Technology: Perfect for collectors and design aficionados, this vintage calculator...
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bottle Stopper by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Georg Jensen 925 sterling bottle stopper. Marked Denmark Sterling Dessin HN 206.
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Mid-century Typewriter Olivetti Studio 42, 1946 Italy
By Olivetti
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy in the 1940's by Olivetti.
Made of plastic, chrome.
Fully functional, re-polished, in original condition with signs of wear.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Austrian "Figa" Lighter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great tabletop lighter depicting.
It is traditional in Brazil to wear a figa symbol to ward off bad luck.
Category
Austrian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Andrew Szoeke "L" Monogram Marquetry Wood Cube Paperweight
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and wonderful monogram "L" cube or paperweight by American designer, Andrew Szoeke. This cube combines Szoeke's mastery of graphic art and typography with inlaid wood ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Portuguese Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Wallendorf 1764 “Friendship” Porcelain Tea Set – Pink & Blue Service for Two
By Wallendorf
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare and beautifully coordinated six-piece tea set from the esteemed Wallendorf Porcelain Manufactory, dating to the GDR era. This delightful set features two complete color-themed...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Zeuss Rotative Card Index 1950
Located in Biella, IT
Zeuss rotative card index years ’50 design perfect condition,
complete of the paper cards for note/number.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Vintage Brass Pestle & Mortars, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of three vintage pestles & mortars in a solid brass finish. All three produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s as a kitchen wear for spices and...
Category
Czech Bohemian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pen holder in Nile green faceted crystal with a decorative bronze elephant. This outstanding piece was designed by the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Ar...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Typewriter Olivetti "M44", East Germany, 1947
Located in Praha, CZ
Oldschool typewriter "M44" made by Olivetti, in East Germany, in the year 1947.
Made of metal and chrome.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age.
Fully functional.
Category
German Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1940's New Old Stock Shoe Laces - Large Bundle
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Shoe Laces - Large Bundle.
We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940's and...
Category
Japanese Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Nile Green Murano Glass Desk Set by Fontana Arte
Located in Cerignola, IT
Wonderful original desk set by Fontana Arte attributed to Pietro Chiesa. Set includes pen holder, paper cutter, paper clip, document holder and an additional jar as a gift.
The entir...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Decorated White.
Classic multi compartment tiffin carrier. An original 1940's well loved and used decorated enamel tiffin from India. Used d...
Category
Indian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Original Enamel Tiffin Carrier - Deep Blue.
Classic multi compartment tiffin carrier. An original 1940's well loved and used deep blue enamel tiffin from India. Used daily t...
Category
Indian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa
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 you...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage storage jars – large
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage Storage jars – large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
Category
Hungarian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Jacques Adnet Style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome waste bin attributed to Jacques Adnet with woven fabric and leather strap/buckle.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Macassar, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking Art Deco modernist desk accessory, crafted in France circa 1940, embodies both sophistication and functionality. Its bold geometric design seamlessly merges elegance wi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric.
Good original condition
The machine has a crooked bottom edge
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Penguin
Located in New York, NY
A Murano glass penguin, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell
The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves
The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
Category
Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Snake Lamp, by Aldo Tura, Ashtray Service Cigarettes Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century table lamp, Art Deco lamp, by Aldo Tura, ashtray service cigarettes or centre table, in hand-carved blond walnut. Restored and working.
Measures cm: H 28 x W 35 x D 21.
...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Typewriter by Olympia-Plana, manufactured in the 1940's, in Germany
Made of metal and plastic.
Repolished, cleaned, in original condition.
Fully functional, package contains a suitcase.
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
