Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century German Space Age Utensilo from Helit, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Utensilo from Helit, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Plasti...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green
Located in Milan, IT
Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962.
In the colors of Blue and Green.
Carries the Danese label.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Midcentury Scoop Bowl or Ashtray with Handle, Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist bowl or ashtray featuring a curved handle, shaped like a scoop. Made of polished solid brass. Designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 1950s, this ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Shoehorn brass around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Shoehorn brass around 1950s
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Set of Murano Hand-Blown Colored Glass Eggs, by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly rare set of four murano blown glass egg sculptures, attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970s.
This astonishing set, heavily spatialis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock "My Son" Patinated Brass Sculpture #4752 designed in the 1950s. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Walter Bosse Cat Crumbs Table Cleaning Set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Broom dimensions :
H 12cm
W 3cm
D 14cm
Shovel:
H 1.5cm
W 12cm
D 9.5cm.
Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Hook in Nickel
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4330/1 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Petrified Wood
Florence Knoll Walnut Letter Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A scarce and streamlined 2-part letter tray originally designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1948. Features molded plywood construction finished in walnut veneer. C...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Quality Vintage Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Pheasant
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning, beautifully cast letter opener in solid English Sterling silver with a hefty weight of 98.5 Grams / 3 17 Troy Ounces.
The handle features a wonderful Pheasant and the si...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Op Art Victor Vasarely Style Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Op Art colorful beveled Lucite Cube designed in the Style of Victor Vasarely.
He was a Hungarian born French artist who used geometric shapes and colorful graphics...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned.
The ruler is about 13 inch...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
1960s by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Brescia, IT
Venini Murano Cannette glass paperweight, designed by Ludovico De Santillana.
Clear bubble over a heavy base decorated with applied filigrana cane segments.
Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7250 Polished Brass 'Swing' Vase.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and modern vase is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Petrified Wood
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Posy Potpourri Vase Mocha Tones
By Jean Gerbino
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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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight with Neon Yellow Ribbon Design after Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass paperweight decorative object with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano glass aquarium bloc by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Splendid Murano glass aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese.
Production of the 1950s.
Excellent conditions. Intact in all parts.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Wine Glass Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wine glass holder, circa 1950s
Original condition
Glasses are included.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fitz and Floyd Porcelain Shelf Dealer Display Sign
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a double-sided Fitz and Floyd porcelain counter display dealer sign. It is a black-and-white design with the text "Fitz and Floyd" and their "FF" logo.
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish, ocean plants and bubbles in all the right places...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Carl Auböck Brass Pipe Modernist Paperweight #5188, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An Austrian brass paperweight, displaying a pipe, designed an executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Model #5188. A very decorative item, in very good condition. Marked.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Walking" Figural Sculpture #4058 designed in the 1950's. Currently produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous antique Souvenir metal money bank. It's a beer barrel with the Munich Child on top. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Octoberfest held in ...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950s Chiesa Pietro Design Fontana Arte Italy Paperweight Chiseled Glass
Located in Biella, IT
Chiesa Pietro design by Fontana Arte Italy, sculpture chiselled glass years 60.
Measure; 17 cm x 11 x 6 cm - 6.5 inches x 2.2" x2.3".
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass White Latticino Filigrana Paperweight, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano glass paperweight features white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass in filigrana or latticino technique. Controlled bubbles are posit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Indian Chief Bottle & Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charming desk set in cast bronze. Matching bottle and letter opener with Native American Indian Chief's to the handles. Heavy quality and wellmade.
Measurements: H: 20/13 cm, W: ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Carved Marble Tray
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of elegance to your decor with the Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Carved Marble Tray, crafted in America circa 1960. This piece exemplifies the refined simplicit...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Max Ingrand mod. 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand model 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Signed with the incised F X
Reference: Quaderni Fontana Arte 6
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Cut Glass
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Leaning on Tree Stump Figural Sculpture #4068
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass "Leaning on Tree Stump Figural Sculpture #4068 designed in the 1950's. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Functional unused phone in top condition, Tesla T65H 1969, Czech Republic
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Never used, in original box top condition !!!!
- Fully functional.
- Tesla manufacturer.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Petrified Wood
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Patinated Brass Hook.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1960s Gorgeous Pair of Green Candle Holders. Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pair of green candle holders in metal and brass. Made in France. So unique.
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
diameter 3,14 x 4,33 H inches
diameter cm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
Rheinische P...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Tin
Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Bone and Bakelite Pen Holder for Desk around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Bone and bakelite pen holder for desk around 1960s
Original condition
Pen is not included.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bone, Bakelite
Murano Round Emerald Green and Blue Glass Ashtray, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Ashtray in a particular submerged glass, with a wonderful double color of emerald green and blue. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, unique pieces that always remain precio...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Composed Young Boy Ceramic Sculpture By Jakob E. Mid Century European
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming ceramic sculpture of a composed young boy by artist Jakob E.
Little known of this piece, possibly European
Mid brown mottle glaze throughout
Signed Jakob E on back of base
...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
David Wallace, Pearlescent Hand Crafted English Glass Perfume Bottle c1980s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Sublime pearlescent, David Wallace of England, hand crafted glass perfume bottle
Perfectly understated and alluring
Circa 1980's
Height 6.5 inch, Diamet...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Horn Pen Stand by Carl Auböck Austria
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This mid-century modern piece by Carl Auböck exemplifies the distinctive artistry of Austrian design. Crafted from natural horn, it serves as a stylish pen stand, adding a touch of o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
Vintage Austrian Cut Glass Crystal Desk Clock by Steiger
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage austrian cut glass crystal diamond shaped table clock.
The clock mechanism is by Steiger Quartz.
The glass is made and labeled by F Kissling...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Steel
1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory
The Line Hedges File Illinois
Dovetail joinery
2.5 h x 10.25 w x 12.5 d
Preowned original condition
Re...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s.
This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Antler, Chrome & Granite Box by Jonson & Marcius
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sophisticated decorative box was realized by the esteemed artisans Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius in the United States, circa 1970. This is a particularly stunning exam...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Chrome
Vintage 1950's Royal Quiet De Luxe Mid Century Typewriter in Case
By Royal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1950's Royal Quiet De Luxe Mid Century Typewriter in Case. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Case 7" H x 14" W x 14" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, red and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Walter Bosse Midcentury Cow Brass Figurine, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A little cow sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller. In good condition with charming patina on the brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition.
By De La Rue.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. Documented to Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" design. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Vintage Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of geode bookends, circa 1990s. Geode bookends can sit in two positions exposing different color options as show in images, beautiful purple and white colors. #1954.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pierre Giraudon, a Pair of Lucite Sculptures "Neon", France, Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of resin/lucite sculptures designed by Pierre Giraudon, model "Neon", France Mid-Century Modern / 1970s.
With glow in the dark effect. Decorative and in good condition. Sma...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend.
Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Mint And Mocha Posy By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage 1960's
By Jean Gerbino
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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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Midcentury corkscrew and bottle opener combination from the 1950s. In the shape of a large key, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Toso, Walter Bosse, and Herta Baller. 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 $34 and tops out at $28,500 while the average work can sell for $548.