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Modern Desk Accessories

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

Gucci Leather Desk Notepad with Gilded Equestrian Motif, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Enhance your private workspace with this rare Italian designer Gucci modernist desktop accessory, a stunning blend of luxury and virtuosity. Created in Italy circa 1970, this exquisi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel
Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel

Minimal Bottle Opener Made in Brass, Stainless Steel and Raw Steel

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

Strong in form and heavy in weight, the bottle openers are elegant in their simplicity and precision. Solid bar stock is transformed through the most minimal intervention possible, c...

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2010s American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel, Brass, Stainless Steel

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Medium B - Color: Clay

By Aria Home

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight
Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Modernist Silver Plate Pear Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool modernist silver plated pear paperweight / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is well crafted with a nice weight and in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Caithness Glass Paperweight. Wise Old Owls, Scotland Circa 1980s
Caithness Glass Paperweight. Wise Old Owls, Scotland Circa 1980s

Caithness Glass Paperweight. Wise Old Owls, Scotland Circa 1980s

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a glass paperweight named "Wise Old Owls", by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century. This is a very attractive globe shaped cl...

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s
Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s

Vintage Italian Silver 925 Desk Organizer / Modernist Pen Holder, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant vintage Italian silver 925 desk accessory featuring a sleek modernist triangular form with rich green velvet lining. Marked “Lavorato a Mano” and “GR 90,” and "925"indicating...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell – Desk Accessory, 1960s
Vintage Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell – Desk Accessory, 1960s

Vintage Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell – Desk Accessory, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant vintage inkwell featuring a clear faceted crystal glass base with a hinged sterling silver lid. The geometric cut crystal body paired with the polished silver top creates a r...

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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900
Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900

Vintage Red Swivel Desk Storage Organizer by Rino Pirovano for Art 900

By Rexite

Located in East Quogue, NY

This vintage red swivel desk organizer, designed by Rino Pirovano for Rexite in the mid-1970s, is a celebrated example of Italian design. Made of ABS plastic, it features four rotati...

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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s
Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful glass paperweight by Caithness Glass, Scotland, showing a soaring Eagle flying over a snowy mountain top, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century....

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's
Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's

Vintage Bronze Abstract Sculpture By Antonio Grediaga Kieff, 1980's

Located in North Miami, FL

This sensual and amazing small edition bronze sculpture is by the noted and prolific Canadian sculptor: Antonio Grediaga Kieff. It is abstract and ch...

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1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5
Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

Collectible Baccarat Crystal Cameo Franklin Mint Paperweights Set of 5

By Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Vintage Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights - Set of 5. This exquisite Franklin Mint Baccarat Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set is a stunning addition to any c...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977
Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977

Paul Stankard “Daylily” Paperweight, 1977

By Paul Stankard

Located in Norwood, NJ

Privately commissioned in 1977, this studio art glass paperweight by Paul Stankard is titled Daylily and features a finely detailed daylily arranged with cranberry branches and buds....

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1970s American Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong
Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong

Passione di Gioco Walnut Mahjong

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Mahjong in matt Canaletto walnut with brass parts in ruthenium finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish
Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish

Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, XXe, Spanish

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Barcelona, ES

The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169

By Montblanc

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a particularly rare sketch pen by Montblanc! The Montblanc Meisterstuck Leonardo Sketch Pen 169 is an exclusive collector’s item for lovers of high-qual...

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1990s German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

Brass Gazelle Antelope Animal Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.

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1970s Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Salta  Medium Bordeaux  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Salta  Medium Bordeaux  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Salta Medium Bordeaux Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

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2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Renzo Trays + Vertebra Concrete Candleholder Cement Christmas Edition
Renzo Trays + Vertebra Concrete Candleholder Cement Christmas Edition

Renzo Trays + Vertebra Concrete Candleholder Cement Christmas Edition

By Forma & Cemento

Located in Rome, Lazio

Now available in Christmas Edition! Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. E...

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2010s Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Concrete

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion
Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion

Multigame Set in Red Briar and Mahogany Casinò Passion

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Red briar and mahogany multigame, polished finish, leather handles. Contents: 36 cms mahogany roulette, rake, 365 poker chips, bosso chessmen, backgammon, poker dice...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Ruzzetti & Gow Silver Figural Apple Sculpture or Paperweight
Vintage Ruzzetti & Gow Silver Figural Apple Sculpture or Paperweight

Vintage Ruzzetti & Gow Silver Figural Apple Sculpture or Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage signed Italian silver figurine or paperweight. By Ruzzetti & Gow. In the form of an apple clad in sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful Ruzze...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Lalique Frosted Glass Tang Horse Figurine or Paperweight
Vintage Lalique Frosted Glass Tang Horse Figurine or Paperweight

Vintage Lalique Frosted Glass Tang Horse Figurine or Paperweight

By Lalique

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine french glass figurine or paperweight. By Lalique. Designed by Marie-Claude Lalique in the 1980s. In the form of a Tang Dynasty horse with cropped tail and mane. The horse in frosted glass and the rectangular base and negative space (between legs) in clear glass. With an original Lalique Paris sticker and etched "Lalique Ⓡ France" signature. Simply a wonderful Lalique horse...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

1980s Silver Plated Metal Partridge Paperweight By Gucci
1980s Silver Plated Metal Partridge Paperweight By Gucci

1980s Silver Plated Metal Partridge Paperweight By Gucci

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage Gucci Italian Metal Bird Desk Ornament or Paperweight This charming desk accessory is a vintage piece of home décor or paperweight by the renowned Italian luxury house, Gucci...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver
Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Modernist Desk Box Round Covered Dish In silver

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Round covered dish designed by Hermes. This is a very beautiful and highly decorative piece, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960. This useful des...

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1960s French Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger

In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car
Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car

By Daum, Xavier Froissart

Located in New York, NY

Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier F...

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20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Gervasoni Wind Table Fan in Handwoven Dark Pulut by Jasper Startup
Gervasoni Wind Table Fan in Handwoven Dark Pulut by Jasper Startup

Gervasoni Wind Table Fan in Handwoven Dark Pulut by Jasper Startup

By Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of floor or table fans that combine aesthetics and functionality, features that make them a genuine piece of furniture in their own right. Available in two sizes, S or L, they...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger

In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong mini becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007
Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural paperweight. By the Cohn-Stone Studios. In the form of an oversized acorn. With a mottled brown glass base and an iridescent cap. Marked to the reverse. S...

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Early 2000s American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Orange Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can cr...

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2010s Mexican Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer

Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer

Located in New York, NY

A substantial marble desk pen/pencil/marker holder organizer, in the modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century. Organizer can hold small pieces of paper, ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell

By Cartier

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes
Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes

Vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Fountain Pen with Papers & Boxes

By Montblanc

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This fountain pen was made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. This fountain pen is their 'Meisterstuck' model and has...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's
Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's

Brutalist Sculpture By Aurelio Teno Silvered Bronze, Enamel, Quartz, Marble 70's

By Aurelio Teno

Located in North Miami, FL

This Brutalist inspired signed Aurelio Teno sensational Spanish sculpture is a combination of silvered bronze, quartz, amethyst and painted enamel over the bronze. It sits on a marbl...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

Christian Dior Desk Waste Basket in Metal, Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning wastebasket was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection. The rare piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1970. The geometric shape features a gilded...

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1970s French Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in polished briarwood and mahogany, ultrasuede lining, 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and five drawers. Adjustable mirror on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Bronze Female Sculpture
Bronze Female Sculpture

Bronze Female Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, small, substantial bronze female head bust sculpture on cylindrical wood pedestal base, circa early-20th century or earlier. Artist is un...

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Early 20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned
Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned

Venini Two Colors Mini Hourglass/Clessidre, Unsigned

By Paolo Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great and rare find because is one of the small hourglass ever made by Venini. Also this piece was purchased from a collection of a very important Hollywood Star estate. Th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener
Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

Boxed Vintage Asprey Letter Opener

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine vintage letter opener by Asprey of Bond Street, London. The letter opener looks never to have been used. Made from a combination of polished steel, partly gilded to cre...

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1980s British Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Italian Alabaster Marble Jewelry Box
Italian Alabaster Marble Jewelry Box

Italian Alabaster Marble Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian dark brown alabaster marble jewelry box with a blue matte metal hinge. Box can hold jewelry or other small items. A great piece for a...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Alabaster, Metal

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Caithness glass paperweight named "Ascension", designed by Alastair Macintosh and dating to the last quarter of the 20th century. The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinctive design. The Caithness Glass Company began making paperweights circa 1962 Paul Ysart,Colin Terriss,Alistair Macintosh,Margot Thomson Inns Burn where some of Caithness makers designers of Caithness glass paperweights. The makers mark is etched to the base with CAITHNESS ASCENSION SCOTLAND and a scratched edition number alongside as per the images. This paperweight weighs about 500 gram. Caithness glass The company was founded in 1961 by Robin Sinclair and initially only made bowls, vases and drinking glasses. After Paul Ysart joined the company a year later, that paved the weigh for Paperweight production, with regular factory production starting in the late 1960s. In 1974 the first millefiori and lampwork paperweights...

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20th Century Scottish Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Onyx Catchall
Onyx Catchall

Onyx Catchall

Located in New York, NY

A substantial green and brown onyx marble catchall, circa mid-20th century. Use to hold pens, jewelry, etc., on a desk, vanity, nightstand, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 2.63" Hei...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Old Model of a Private Plane Falcon, 20th Century
Old Model of a Private Plane Falcon, 20th Century

Old Model of a Private Plane Falcon, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Old model of a private plane falcon. Very interesting model of a private plane model falcon. Years 70. It is made entirely in massive aluminum. Totally we...

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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring
1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring

1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring

By Cartier

Located in North Miami, FL

1970's Italian Malachite and diamonds gold ring. 14K gold,. Has wear by age and use.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Gold

Modern desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, 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 Ghidini 1961, Danese Milano, Enzo Mari, and AIREDELSUR. 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 $15 and tops out at $57,800 while the average work can sell for $499.