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Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a loose leaf calendar holder and a scratch paper box. The calendar measures 8.2...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Florence Knoll Molded Plywood Architectural Letter Tray
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a very unique premium paper or letter tray that is now available for sale. It comes with its original Knoll tag and is an early version of the product. With its stunning desi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bentwood

Portable typwriter valentine by Ettore Sottsass / Perry King for Olivetti
By Ettore Sottsass, Perry King, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
The Olivetti Valentine is a portable, mechanical, travel typewriter that was manufactured by the Italian company Olivetti from 1969 to 2000. It is known for its unconventional design...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s. The vintage Art Glass orange fish with bubbles paperweight is a stunning piece that encapsulates the beauty of underwater life in intricate detail. Very unique and rare shaped Art Glass Murano tyle paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Paperweight Blue and Green Egg Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian blown art glass paperweight in vibrant blue and green in a transparent egg shape. Vintage Italian Murano Hand blown art glass egg shaped paperweight, with encased bright blue glowing underwater plant with green oceanic leaves in clear crystal. Italian Murano Venetian Glass Mid...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Three-Piece Green Art Glass Desk Set by Fontana Arte, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Green art glass desk set by Fontana Arte, 1950s production. Three pieces: pen holder, ashtray/dish or vide poche, and paper holder. Penholder: 3" H x 9" W x 9" D Dish/vide poche...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Cast Bronze Shark Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze shark sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media thr...
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American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Black Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimalist MId Century Modern vase or decanter „Tuberkulinkolben", designed and executed by Carl Aubock II in the 1950s. Made of handblown clear glass with a nice hand-se...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Glass

Murano Aqua Banana by Alfredo Barbini 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Murano hand blown banana by Alfredo Barbini. Unique aqua glass is encased in gold, and clear glass. The glass glitters when the light hits this piece at different an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Brown Leather Bound Gold Gilt Half Round Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Brown Leather Bound Gold Gilt Half Round Bookends. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 4" W x 2.75" D each.
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Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Italian Alpine Mountain Chamois, Ceramic Fat Lava Glazed Dish, Italy 1960's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderfully hand painted alpine scene of a lone chamois atop a snow covered mountain Fat lava glaze, the interior is rich forest green with white artwork - exterior of the bowl is wh...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume scent bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1930-40s. Unsure of t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Art Deco Woodstock Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Woodstock Manual Typewriter. Circa 1930s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 12" D.
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Blue and White Marble Egyptian Revival Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century. Carved design on top depicts an ancient relief...
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Unknown Egyptian Revival Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

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Marble

Pair Of Impressive Medici Lions In Staffordshire Pottery Antique Style
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An impressive pair of Medici Lions fashioned after the style of Staffordshire Pottery of the late 1800's Capable of making a splendid decorative statement Circa 1960's Height 4.75 in...
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English Grand Tour Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco envelope holder, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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 your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Dutch silver desk set by A. Presburg & Son, Haarlem, 1956
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver desk set by A. Presburg & Son, Haarlem, 1956 A Dutch silver desk accessories, made by the silversmith Fa. A. Presburg & Son, Haarlem in 1956 An Ink blotter and pen tray...
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Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Arthur Percy, Pen Holder, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic pen holder designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's
By Hillerod
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Ingenious magnetic paper clip holder designed by Sven Petersen for SAAP, Hillerod, Denmark Crafted in a rich dark rosewood, the ball of the pot is magnet...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

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...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Don Shoemaker Petite Hinged Lid Box for Señal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular Cocobolo box by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal, c.1960s, Mexico. Shoemaker is known for his use of exotic Mexican hardwoods and this hinged lid box is a beautiful ex...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Cocobolo

Handsome Frog Prince Crystal Paperweight By Marcolin Art Crystal Sweden c1988-91
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wearing a crown of silver inclusions, a handsome frog prince paperweight of clear crystal by Marcolin, Sweden Italian brothers Josef and Benito Marcolin founded Marcolin in Sweden af...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso, ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Hand-Stitched Red Leather Desk Set Letter and Pen Holders
By The Leather School
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1940s modernist desk accessories set designed by ILG, Belgium, in the 1940s. The set is built with a letter holder and a pen holder. The streamlined shape boasts burgund...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Stilnovo Desk or Table Lamp Brass Black Enameled Metal, Iataly, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury Stilnovo two-light desk or table lamp in brass with black enameled metal base and shade (inside off-white), Italy, 1950s. Beautiful, minimalistic design and in very good v...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mint And Mocha Posy By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage 1960's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
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...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930. Silvered Bronze Sculpture depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely ...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Art Deco French Brass Birdseye Maple Marquetry Desk Letter Holder. Art Deco, circa 1950s wood inlaid desk letter holder in the style of Jean-Michel Frank; he was an inspired designe...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gilded Glazed "I Soli" Ceramic Pencil Holder by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Koper, SI
Beautiful pencil holder or small vase by Piero Fornasetti, in gilded glazed ceramic. This piece belogs to the designers' 1950s production. Iconic "I soli" ("suns" in Italian) decor w...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block sculpture. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Elegant 1964 Rolex 1803 President Day-Date Rose Gold 18k
Located in Munich, DE
rare and wonderful rose gold rolex president 1803. made in 1964 and still in good condition. Amazing silver sunburst dial in very good condition. ...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Gucci Letter Opener and Pen Holder in Leather, 1960s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and chic vintage Gucci pen holder and letter opener desk set in black and navy leather with brass accents from circa 1960. Letter opener marked ‘Gucc...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sculpted Bronze Medallion by Riccardo Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze decorative medallion or paperweight by sculptor Riccardo Cassini, c.1979, Italy. This circular bronze piece showcases varying abstract bronze texture along the top of the piec...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory. Vintage crystal art glass paperweight in blue and green Swirl. Paper weight for the sophisticated des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pastoral Basque Scene Ashtray By Monique Ordoqui, For RF Ciboure, France 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Peaceful pastoral Basque scene illustrated by Monique Ordoqui for Ciboure, France Stoneware ashtray hand decorated by the creative Basque artist Circa 1969-1974 Signed M Ordoqui. R ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Posy Potpourri Vase Mocha Tones
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming And Petit, Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed neriage posy potpourri vase in tones of mocha An intriguing, tactile vase with superb mosaic pattern. Circa 19...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Gerd Bøgelund For Royal Copenhagen Celadon Glazed Shallow Dish #21415
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Elegant small celadon dish by Gerd Bøgelund for Royal Copenhagen Ageless design from the acclaimed Danish ceramicist Circa 1959 Stamped and numbered 2141...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl. Handcrafted in Hungary still retained the paper sticker: " Callisto Classic Crystal 2...
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Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Valentine Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage iconic Valentine typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Olivetti, Italy ca. 1960s Very good working condition.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

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...
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

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

Vintage Ink Blotter, English, Marble, Desktop Accessory, Paperweight, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ink blotter. An English, marble desktop accessory or paperweight, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A treat for the ca...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Original Guernsey Island Studio, Hand Blown Glass Perfume Bottle c1980's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Desirable perfume bottle, hand blown by Guernsey Island Glass Studios in the Channel Islands Created using a glass palette of fragrant lilac, plum and wh...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Magnificent Life-Size Zanolli, Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Barn Owl c1980s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Impeccably hand painted life-size barn owl figure by Zanolli, Italy from the 1980's Has incredible presence - a terrific piece Circa 1980's Signed Zanolli, Italy Height 11.5 inch, Wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Dessert Italian Vintage Plates
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
They are 6 porcelain plates with the central plate for the cake in cm. 25, larger than the other ones. It's porcelain Bavaria, with decoration by Mario Boniselli from Como in 1960'...
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Italian Other Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand has a roman catolic soldiers head and halmet on the front. The base has an ornate ...
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Italian Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight. Italian Mid-century Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Floral Motif. Beautif...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Siemens Sip telephone with handset holder music box, 1960s Set consisting of a landline telephone with rotary dial mod. Sip and handset music box. The phone is made of where gray plastic with a transparent disc. The handset holder music box is made of white plastic and is made up of three cylindrical elements: the lowest contains a half metal sphere, the highest has a hole and can be used as a pen holder while the central cylinder is the one with the function of a handset holder. The music box is loaded with the appropriate lever under the base and by placing the handset on the button of the central cylinder the sound is activated. Produced in the 1960s, the Siemens telephone...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail Fish. A lovely Art Deco style piece which can work in a variety of different interi...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Desk Set, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Desk set realized around 1950s.  Total 5 aluminum pieces.  Dimensions pen holder n.1 l 34,5 x h16 x d 6 cm.   Holder n.2 l 21 x h 16 x d 8.5 cm. Holder n.3 l 20 x h 6 x d 10 cm. ...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass paperweight, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bronze Pyramid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze sculptural pyramid with geometric tubing. Dimensions 5" width x 4" depth x 4.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; bronze carries age appropriate patina.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

'Remember yourself' brass and wood memo, Italy 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare 'Remember' brass and wood memo /reminder Italy 1930s Reminder paper roll. Brass 'Remember' label meaning "Remember" H 10 cm - 28 x 10 cm Paper roll included Conditions: ex...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Three piece desk set The mosaic design work is gorgeous, using various color woods and other natural materials. This wooden desk set pen h...
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Iraqi Islamic Vintage Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Shape. Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Ob...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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