Art Deco Desk Accessories
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
1900s Signed Art Deco Metal Sculpture of a Woman with a Silver Tray
Located in Marbella, ES
1900s Signed Art Deco metal sculpture of a woman with a silver tray.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage White Elephant Figurine Pen Holder, Jaipur, Rajasthan India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage White Elephant Figurine Pen Holder, Jaipur, Rajasthan India.
White Elephant Figurine with Wooden Base.
Elegant cast composite vintage sculpture Figurine that show a white elephant with his trunk up presented on a wooden stand and next to it a brass pen.
The representation of elephant in Asia represent wisdom, longevity and white is for peace.
White elephant on stand...
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Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Marble, Chrome
Design Model Ceramic Sailing Boat, 1935
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of glazed ceramic
- maker: Ditmar Urbach
- Good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Amazing, Art Deco Desk Set with Perpetual Calendar, Brass, Glass and Leather
Located in Catania, IT
Art Deco desk set in black leather, brass and glass.
The leather with contrast saddle stitching is handcrafted and exquisitely done using brass elements that give the set a luxuriou...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1930 Art Deco Macassar Wood & Bone Detail Handmade 5 Piece Desk Ink Set France
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1930s Art Deco elegant 5 pieces ink desk set, desk accessories, made out of Macassar Wood and edged with off white Bone details.
Made in France, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Medida :1920, Car Sculpture in wood Sign: Argentor wien
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: Wood and silver plated bronze
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.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bird Murano, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
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Murano Glass
Very Fine Art Deco Animalier Sculpture of a Stag and Doe by L.A. Carvin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Art Deco metal and brass animalier sculpture of a stag and doe by Louis Albert Carvin, mounted on a stunning moulded Italian black and orange Margraf marble stepped base ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Just Andersen, Two Matchbox Holders and a Vase in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen. Two matchbox holders and a vase in pewter, 1930s.
In good condition with minor wear.
Matchbox holder measures: 10.5 x 6.5 cm.
The vase measures: 14.5 x 6 cm.
Stamp...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Typewriter Mirsa Ideal by Seidl and Naumann - Dresden - Germany, 1934
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of metal
Fully functional
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Set of Two French Macassar Inkwells
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Macassar inkwell Art Deco ebony Macassar and crystal glass.
Macassar ebony cover with a crystal reservoir in Cubist Art Deco form.
Made in luxury Macassar wood with original c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
"Conquest of Spain, " Extraordinary, Monumental Bronze Inkwell, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
More of an indictment of the Spanish conquest of North America than a celebration, this quite extraordinary, large bronze inkwell depicts a Conquistador, holding sword and whip, seat...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
By Kenton Hills Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare, perhaps unique, this quintessential Art Deco sculptural object -- probably meant to serve as a paperweight -- was sculpted by David Warren Seyler for Kenton Hills Pottery in no...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive Black Marble Inkwell with Bronze Ducks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible black marble inkwell that is truly an objet d'arte, having two lyrical bronze ducks with bone beaks, as though perched at the side of a pond and two square ink wells lined in brass. Looks like it could be by the artist, Andre Villien...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
5-Piece Art Deco Green Shagreen Brush and Mirror Set
Located in Queens, NY
5-Piece Art Deco green shagreen brush set (4 brushes, 1 hand mirror) (PRICED AS SET)
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20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Shagreen
French Art Déco Metal Desk Tidy with Woman Horseriding and a pair of Inkwells
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century french Art Déco metal desk tidy with woman horseriding, pen holder and a pair of inkwells
By: uknown
Material: metal, silver plate
Technique: cast, molded, polish...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918
Marble and bronze desk inkstand.
High details.
Pen not included.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Hammered Pewter Double Inkwell by CG Hallberg, 1931
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant double inkwell crafted by renowned Swedish silversmith CG Hallberg, dating to the 1931. Executed in richly patinated, hand-hammered pewter, the piece features a rectangular t...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Crystal and Brass Bookend - Artistic Multifaceted Decor for Bookshelves
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your bookshelf or desk with this stunning Crystal and Brass Bookend. Crafted from premium clear crystal with shiny brass accents, this asymmetrical triangular bookend creates...
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2010s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Blue Shagreen Leather Desk Set - Galucharme Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of elegance to your desk with this exclusive accessory set made of blue shagreen leather, a fine material known for its unique texture composed of tiny bead-like grains.
...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a truly exceptional piece of artistic and functional craftsmanship, radiating with a ti...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Rene Lalique Statuette drapee cachet clear & frosted with green staining C1919
By René Lalique
Located in Devon, GB
Rene Lalique Statuette Drapee seal highlighted with green staining
Modelled as a miniature naked figure with a cape draped over her shoulders
Marcil...
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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Squirrel Paperweight Claude and Marcel Guillemard, 1930
By Claude, Marcel Guillemard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Cute Art Deco Paperweight / Car Mascot Gilt Bronze in the shape of squirrel. Signed by the French artist Claude and with the founders' signature of Marcel Gui...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Old French Art Deco Decoration Paper Advertising / Add, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1930s
- France
- Good original condition.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Figural Ceramic Turkey Bookends in Taupe and Charcoal Grey Luster Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends are signed, but the maker could not be identified, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1935 in the period Art Deco style....
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder – Elevate Your Workspace with Style
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Introduce a touch of luxury and modernity to your desk or reception area with this Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder. The sleek brass b...
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2010s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Industrial Art Deco Triple Beveled Mirrors by Apex
By APEX
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco triple mirror adjustable forward and backward motion featuring three bevel mirrors, wonderful scale and proportion, metal, Industrial yet sleek, elegant design, mint origina...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Located in New York, NY
A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period:
seal, pocket emptier.
The signature of "A. Sadoux" appears on the
A. Sadoux items. 1925, sc...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Cast Stone
Silver Plated Novelty Bi-Plane Ink Stand by Franz Reichenberg, circa 1920
Located in London, London
Made circa 1920 in Berlin, Germany, by Franz Reichenberg, this handsome, antique silver plated ink stand, is modelled as a bi-plane, with moving propeller, and two inkwells making up...
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Württembergisc...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian S...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Animal Skin
Vintage Model Car a pair of Brass Bookends A very attractive set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Model Car a pair of Brass Bookends
A very attractive set, the ends are heavy and made in brass they are well balanced to hold books securely, the ideal Christmas present f...
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1960s Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bookends by Hagenauer
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pair bookends by the Austrian artist Hagenauer depicting two female figures in native costume made of rosewood and Nickel Platted metal.
Made in Austria. Circa: 1926
Signa...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver plate metal bookends depicting a tennis racquet and ball.
Made in France.
Circa: 1940.
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Nickel Bronze Art Deco Inkwell, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist nickel bronze Art Deco inkwell, attributed to Jacques Adnet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Style Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Deco style Glass Inkwell. It depicts a clear glass rhombus shaped inkwell bottle with a round green glass hinged lid hand painted with branches of flowers. The inkwell...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Pair of Art Deco Molded Crystal Stylized Bird Bookends
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These highly unusual pair of figural bookends make an excellent display either in a bookcase or perched on a mantelpiece. Extremely heavy solid crystal, they evoke the Art Deco Perio...
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Bookends Sculpture Mouse Bronze Marble Art Deco Playful Knowledge
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual, fun, pair of art deco, marble and bronze, mouse, sculpture bookends.
One mouse is absorbed acquiring knowledge reading a book and the other is curiously looking towards the...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze of Beethoven by Henri Dropsy, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven.
By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920.
In very good conditio...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Horse Murano, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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 'V...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Pen Holder in Silvered Metal, circa 1920
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular pen holder in silvered metal. Ornated with gilt grooves on the top.
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1920s European Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day, Lever Escapement
DIAL / HANDS: Original, Fired Enamel, Polished St...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Precious Stone
Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray - Elegant Pen Holder for Office Desk
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Add an exquisite touch of luxury to your workspace with the Brass Accented Crystal Prism Tray. Crafted from premium crystal and brass, this unique tray is designed to captivate. Its ...
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2010s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A pair of metal and copper Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen circa 1930s
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen feature two concentric rings of metal and copper with three sphere accents on each.
5.25” H x 5” W x 2.5” D
$450
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1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Glass and Brass Circle Wall Sconce – Elegant Ambient Lighting for Modern Homes
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Add a touch of luxury and sophistication to your home with the Glass and Brass Circle Wall Sconce. Expertly crafted from high-quality brass and adorned with shimmering, textured glas...
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2010s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
'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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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Brass Wall Sconce Lighting – Crystal and Brass - Circles
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
The decorative prism tray is designed to fascinate and delight. Creating beautiful displays of light and color, each exquisite piece is functional and aesthetically appealing. Simply...
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2010s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Four Bronzes: a Piggy Bank, Calendar, Matchbox Holder and a Place Card Holder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design. Four bronzes consisting of a piggy bank, calendar, matchbox holder and a place card holder.
Art Deco - In style of Just Andersen.
Approximate 1930s.
In good conditi...
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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Collection of Four Antique Small Solid Marble Statues of Lighthouses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four handmade Lighthouse statues in solid marble
A good looking collection, one has a little bronze chap on, the other a ba...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Pair of Deco Modern Spears, Polished Nickel, Rock Crystal, Marble
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Deco Modern Spears, Polished Nickel Rock Crystal, Black Marble base. Rock, Crystal is from Brazil. One of a kind decorations .
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble, Nickel
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, France, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Art Deco inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and golden veins. The inkwell stands on three beautiful round gilt bronze feet. It has a pe...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Asprey London American Art Deco Satinwood Table Picture Frame Exceptional Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage American Art Deco satinwood picture frame from Asprey London
All were purchased from A...
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20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Satinwood
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell
Located in Montreal, QC
English Art Deco Period Blue Shagreen Desk Set of a Folder and Inkwell.
Silver Hallmark George Betjemann & Sons dated 1928.
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
Swedish Bronze Inkwell by GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze inkwell produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. This beautifully crafted inkwell features a smooth, rounded pot with a sculptural finial lid, res...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Tiffany Studios, René Lalique, Just Andersen, and Royal Copenhagen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $970.