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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter slots on turned brass knobs and feet. With original Dunb...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a top original Art Deco quality made desk piece. Besides an intricately decorated large pair of inkwell holders this work of beauty also comes with a pair of perfect size and shape, bronze handles. The lids of this rare collectable open and close perfectly too and the ink holders even come with the original, glass inkwells. Because of the design and because of its weight, this attractive Gothic desk piece stands very strong and firm on its feet. Also the marble pen holder...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Vintage Letter Opener
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Letter Opener,
So beautiful, very nice condition!
Category
Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Early "Malta" Model 3029A Marble Letter Holder by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1960
Located in Koper, SI
Iconic and rare letter holder by the Italian design master Enzo Mari, in white marble, designed in 1960 and produced for a short period by Danese.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Vintage Miniature Royal Crown Cola Six-Pack Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool vintage miniature "Royal Crown Cola" six-pack paperweight, circa 1960’s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 2.625"W x 2"D x 3"H. Really fun and hard ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Paper
German Leather Dice Cup - Desk Accessory or Pencil Jar
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Germany
Leather dice cup- could also be used as a desk accessory for holding pencils, pens, or other accessories. Great saddle leather and topstitching. Tactile feel.
Base label is h...
Category
German Campaign Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Desk Fan HL70 by Reinhold Weiss & Jurgen Greubel for Dieter Rams & Braun
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a mint and boxed original example of this classic design fan produced under design guru Dieter Rams for Braun.
Dimensions listed are without the acrylic stand.
Category
German Space Age Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Intricate Millefiori, Venetian Glass Perfume Bottle Murano Mid-20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Venetian millefiori glass perfume bottle with stopper, attributed to Fratelli Toso.
Millefiori is created using the incredible technique of cut, tiny rods of coloured glass k...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Leather and Brass Waste Basket, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful black leather waste bin with an oversized strap and brass buckle running across the body. Sturdy cylindrical body with leather interior and base. Great color and good vinta...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Louis Kuppenheim 1934 Art Deco Mechanical Enameled Desk Box In 935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim.
Very rare box, created during the art deco period in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1934. This colorful box is closely to mint condition, designed with geometric shapes at the Louis Kuppenheim silversmith workshop. It was crafted with impeccable details in solid .935/.999 silver, with gilded finish in the interior and embellished with classic chiseled borders. Has an exceptional workmanship as you expect of the workshop of Louis Kuppenheim, with a remarkable geometric composition made up with red, blue and black enamels topped with accents in yellow gold. It is fitted with discrete invisible hinges and with one integrated mechanical push button for opening.
Weight: 188.20 Grams, (120.64 Dwt).
Measurements: 73 mm by 84 mm by 14 mm (2.87 x 3.31 x 0.55 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with German marks, the maker's mark LK Inside an oval cartouche associated to the workshop of Louis Kuppenheim, the mark for the assay of the .935 silver, the case model number and signed, "LK .935 STERLING 192".
Louis Kuppenheim
The company was grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1889) and Heinrich Witzenmann, specialized in silver and gold and enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Danish Modern Teak "Catch All" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak "catch all" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 11"W x 9.25"D x 1.75"H; it has three divided compartmen...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
Category
Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
BACCARAT Crystal Peace Dove Vide Poche Catchall Ashtray Paperweight Dish 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
BACCARAT Crystal Peace Dove Dish Vide Poche Catchall Paperweight.
Vintage Baccarat gorgeous stylized dove crystal glass sculptural paperweight or Desk Accessory.
This fabulous vintage sculptural large heavy crystal glass signed Baccarat paperweight in the form of a flying dove bird will make a great desk accessory or decor in any room.
Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight dish.
The best of French House of Baccarat.
This beautiful and graceful Baccarat crystal bird...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Murano Clear Glass Paperweight Air Bubbles Included 1960s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano Clear Glass Paperweight Air Bubbles Included, it could be also a desk accessory. The glass sculture is solid and heavy, the air bubbles have been...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Cased Diorama of the Titanic with photos & Cuttings 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A vintage diorama of the Titanic, mid 20th Century in date.
The cased diorama displays a cross-section of the ship with newspaper cuttings and associated narratives and photographs....
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Other
French Desk Set by Le Tanneur, 1960s France
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 4-piece French faux leather desk in camel set by Le Tanneur.
Desk set includes: Desk pad, Val Saint Lambert crystal ashtray, ...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Amber Glass Paper Weight By Borske Sklo, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique vintage desk paperweight. Produced by Borske Sklo in 1960s. Original amber color of the glass which is rare to see and find. The glass has the bubbles inside which were hand p...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
HL-70 Personal Desk Fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun
Located in San Diego, CA
HL-70 personal desk fan by Reinhold Weiss for Braun, circa 1960s. The cylindrical fan, in white on acrylic base, features the fan blades in the left-hand section and a switch for two intensity levels. The fan is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. This iconic piece is one of Braun's most popular items and is part of the permanent collection of MoMA and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. #2974
The design was created under the supervision of Dieter Rams who was the head of design at Braun from 1961 to 1995. Rams designed over 500 pieces ranging from audio systems...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Portable Typewriter Rheinmetall / Borsig, Germany since 1931
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany. Production in the years 1931-1940
Front shock absorber, 4-row, portable
Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric
Polished
Good original...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gucci Bamboo and Leather and Gold Gilt Desk Accessory Pen Holder Cup
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Gucci desk accessory made from bamboo and leather with the gold gilt Gucci signature on the bottom. The perfect pen cup (or pen holder, pen stand...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Vintage French Art Deco Burlwood Box and Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully finished, vintage burlwood writing pen box and organizer. This beautiful piece is crafted out of burlwood that visually delights the eye. The b...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Pen Holder in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern pen holder is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and has a deep, dark, and rich tone with a stunning natural wood grain....
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Fornasetti Hand Painted Ceramic Paperweight Stone Knick-Knacks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If there is such thing as a museum quality Knick-knack, the Fornasetti stone shaped paperweight is it.
We are pleased to offer a set of eight, two from the Zodiac series, two from th...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Industrial Metal Machine Block
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two brass dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...
Category
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
France 1950 Soubrenie Et Bois Paris Precious Agate Jeweled Box 18kt Gold & Jade
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional jeweled box designed by Soubrenie Et Bois.
Gorgeous and beautiful gem set decorative piece, created at the jewelry atelier of Soubrenie et...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Gold
1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Glass with Blue Patina, Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Soucis" made in clear and frosted with blue patina by René Lalique in 1931.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition.
Measures: height: 8.5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This wonderful working example of 1930s design is sure to fit into your period decorating scheme. The RRRING of this classic is unlike anything available in modern phones, and it is ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Table Lighter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Table Lighter.
Whimsical sculpture owl lighter in alabaster very collectible made in Italy.
Glass eyes, red and beige tone ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster
Les Sept Péchés Capitaux Paperweight by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A solid cast bronze paperweight entitled "Les Sept Péchés Capitaux" (The Seven Deadly Sins) by French Parisin art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997 ) circa 1945-46. The lovely piece features cast relief of seven caricatured faces with humorous expression that represents the seven sins...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Venini Tyra Lundgren Murano Fully Signed Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare antique Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to designer Tyra Lundgren for ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
c. 1966, 'Grillo' Rotary Telephone by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Siemens
Located in New York, NY
Condition: 08/10.
This design is in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art [MoMA].
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
1960s Box with 14 Dismounplate Geometric Solids Oak Wood Signed Vallardi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 14 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, inch 7.9 in their original wooden box complete with illustrative leaflet for calculating surfaces and volumes.
Made for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi publisher in 1963.
Box 48 x32 H 12 cm, inches 18.1 x 11.7 H 4.8.
The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan.
In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835.
The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide.
The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide-Poche Dwarf with a Basket
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze card tray or Pin tray, Vide - Poche, 1930s
This adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze and features a Dwarf wi...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Aldo TURA Milan Italy Mute Servant Lidded Vessel 60s Mid Century Object
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munster, NRW
An Aldo Tura Milan Italy Mute Servant Lidded Vessel from the 60s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Stich Black leather desk set France 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice large set of stich leather desk accessoires. consisting of
Leather paper basket, Leather lamp stand. leather Picture frame, Leather pape...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Carl Auböck Nickel-Plated Brass Leather Letter Opener, Paper Knife, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid nickel-plated brass letter opener or paper knife with black leather handle from the 1950s, designed an executed by Carl Auböck, Vienna / Austria. Marked item in...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Two Vintage 20th Century Golden Brass Buddah Book ends Bookcase Decoration
Located in IT
Pair of similar not identical vintage 20th century golden brass Buddah book end bookcase decorations. Pair of decorative items made of golden brass to be used as decorative desk acce...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sharp Stainless & Brass Scissors Made in Italy, 1960s
By Arthur Salm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scissors
Mid-Century Modern sharp stainless steel & brass Italian scissors made in italy 1960s
Measures: 9.25L x 2.5 W x 0.19 thick inches
Stamped Italy
Original preowned unresto...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Post Modern Black Marble Hand Carved Bookends Italy 70's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair vintage Post Modern black and white hand carved marble bookends, hand made in Italy, 1970s
These are very substantial, heavy and well hand...
Category
Italian Post-Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Blue Fiberglass Batters Helmet by American Baseball Cap Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Designed by Ralph D. Davia in 1954. Fiberglass baseball hitters hemet. Lightweight and strong. Original label Reads American baseball hat co. Media Penna.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century CCCP USSR Russian Stone Collection
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare 1950's Salesman Sample of Russian Mining Stone Collection
Detailed measurements of the individual pieces:
- Booklet; 3.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches. Each of the 15 sample stones; 1 ...
Category
Russian Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone
1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Advertising Letter Opener by Hill.
The letter opener has the original cover in faux leather with hammered texture. The metal had...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Unique & Hand Crafted Vintage 1960s Soccer Ball / Wooden Football Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted soccer ball of many woodtypes.
This rare and beautifully made soccer ball is in excellent condition and it is made in the same size as a real one. This fine example from...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Antique English Sterling Silver and Crystal Cookie Jar
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning antique cut crystal jar with a sterling silver lid is an elegant vessel to hold your favourite treats. Our clients are always asking how they can incorporate antiques i...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Architect's Antique Telescopic Survey Rule Wood Engineering Measure
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique architect's style adjustable extending wood ruler...Easy to read.. You'll love the large type style numbers
Charming patinated metal hinges
Tons of character and history.
Mea...
Category
American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Josef Hoffmann Accessory for Bieffeplast
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Elegant and strikingly minimal Bauhaus designs by Josef Hoffmann.
Measure: 4.24” square and 4” high. Showing little if any use.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Japanese "SWIFT" Microscope By Stereo Ninety
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare Japanese "SWIFT" Microscope By Stereo Ninety
Category
Japanese Industrial Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Maison Lancel Golf Silver Paperweight, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century Modern desk accessory golf silver paperweight by Maison Lancel, France, 1960s.
In an excellent condition.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Distressed Leather Men's Wallet
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage distressed leather men's wallet
1950s.
Measures: 3.5" x 4.25", 8.90 opened.
Distressed condition unrestored vintage.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Stitched Leather Desk Set, France, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fabulous large stitched brown leather desk set, French, 1960s. This set consists of the following eleven items:
- Desk clock (in good working order)
- Two bookends
- Letter hold...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Sputnik Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern table lamp in the style of Sputnik.
This tall and shiny table lamp has a chrome ball base with newly powder coated teal/blue metal blue stems with small white bulb...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet Attributed Office Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Office set design attributed to Jacques Adnet.
Manufactured in France, circa 1950.
All in leather with brass details.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare 56" tall vintage Louis Vuitton steamer wardrobe trunk with leather handles and keys.
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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