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Neoclassical Desk Accessories

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Color:  Gold
Pocket Watch, Jaqs Blanc, Gold, Enamel, Etc. Possibly ca Late 18th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Jaqs Blanc. gold, enamel, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century. Pocket watch with a white dial and Arabic numerals for the hours and lines and Arabic num...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other

Antique Bronze Marble Inkwell Desk Serpent Inkstand French c1880 FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique bronze marble inkwell desk crystal inkstand French c1880 Unusual serpent base Bronze on variegated marble base Holds pen across the top With crystal inkwell Free Shipping to...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze inkwell Georg Josef BURGSTALLER (German/Austrian) Neo classical woman signed Burgstaller ruge marble.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Ram Form Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-19th century French gilt bronze neo-classical style ram form inkwell. It has dual rams to possibly hold the writing instrument.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Bronze inkwell, circa 1790. Rectangular form with gilt bronze footed base with patinated dark bronze handles and mounts. Item has singular pot in the center of the tray. The floral d...
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1760s French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Gilt-Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, onyx and enamel cloisonné centerpiece. France, Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Neoclassical Marble and Brass Decorative Object or Desk Paperweight with Putti
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Neoclassical style marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece is a p...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Stone, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed Comolera, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Rock Crystal Spheres on Bronze Bases
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal spheres on bronze dolphin bases, second half of 20th century. The diameter of the rock crystal sphere is 7.5 inches. ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Bronze of a Woman
Located in New York, NY
This Empire ormolu head of a woman was made as a furniture mount in France around 1810, and probably adorned a bed. In any case, closer to our own time, it was deemed worthy of mount...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Bronze Writing Set, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On a tray of curved profiles decorated with moldings and scallops on its edges are the four containers that make up the desk. The sandbox or salvador, the duster and the inkwell pres...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

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Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
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Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Crystal Inkwell with stopper is a beautiful decorative object. The Inkwell is hexagonal and it is in good condition. Light oxidation at the base of the stopper.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Crystal

Antique Inkwell, Crystal Glass, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell made from crystal glass with a fine bronze lid. The lid shows beautiful floral patterns and beetles.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in New York city by the Tiffany & Co. studios, during the art deco period back in the early 1920. This rare piece has been designed in a squared curvilinear shape and carefully crafted up in solid sterling silver .935/.999 . The watch is gilded and is fully embellished with applications of purple-violet and white enamels over a geometric guilloche patterns. It is fitted at the reverse, with an easel back retractable hinged stand. Movement: Is Swiss mechanical wingding, 8 days. The dial is creme-white with arabic golden numerals and with black hands and inscribed, Tiffany & Co. Swiss. Weight: 180.95 Grams, (1115.99 Dwt). Measurements: 80 mm by 80 mm by 16.5 mm (3.15 x 3.15 x 0.65 Inches). Clocks Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. 8 DAYS SWISS". Case Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark monogram, the Swiss mark of the standing Bear for the silver assay, and signed, "CONCORD WATCH CO. STERLING SILVER ARGENT 0.935 CONCORD W. CO SWISS 1608". Concord Watch Co, was founded in Biel, Switzerland in 1908. From the start, the company had its sights set on the American market. Concord produced luxury watches for several jewelry companies, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. During peace talks in the Second World War, President Harry Truman gave Concord watches as a gifts to Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. The North American Watch Company...
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze inkwell is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. A very elegant bronze inkwell decorated with a rampant horse. Includes a couple of ink inkwell.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Brass

Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 12.41 in
1930s E. Gubelin Watch Company Art Deco Stone Manually Wound Table Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
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1930s Swiss Vintage Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Stone

19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze inkwell intricately embossed with scroll work. Features include a pen vest and back tray and double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Au...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
19th century Embossed Bronze Inkwell
H 4.25 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, French Pen Holder, Around
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell made from gilded bronze. Nicely coloured ceramic parts. The plate is made of marble. Nice bronze work with a well preserved gilding. The original glass...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a French Patinated Bronze Architectural Style Grand Tour Regency Period Double Inkstand of rectangular outline and compact proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This stunning offering is modelled as an ancient Gothic Style Religious building ending on a well veined Sienna Marble platform base. The Ormolu dome top finial covers complete with their internal bronze linings. An early ormolu and Sienna Marble Watch stand is included. Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination, small repair to corner of marble base, see image. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done. Back and front views are similar, no visible foundry marks. Height: (inkstand) 5.25" (13.5cm). Width: (at base) 7" (17.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4” (10.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

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Bronze Brazier Shovel, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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H 16.93 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
19th Century Bronze Bust of Homer
H 21 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Lion Paperweight
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and malachite lion paperweight French, early 20th century Measures: Height 4.5cm, width 8cm, depth 8cm This elegant paperweigh...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt-Bronze, Agate and Enamel Cloisonné Centerpiece, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze, agate and enamel Cloisonné centerpiece, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Agate, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Double Inkwell Ink Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Regal gilt bronze double inkwell with marble base. The center bust of Homere flanked by two gilt inkwells. Homere was the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Marble, Bronze

Hollywood Regency Ormolu Gilt Tray
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Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Hollywood Regency Ormolu Gilt Tray
Hollywood Regency Ormolu Gilt Tray
H 20.08 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
Neoclassical Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Ink Stand by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
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Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

1970 Wastebasket in Bronze in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Paris, FR
Wastebasket in gilded bronze, deco palm tree, in the style of Maison Charles, everything is screw, condition of use, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

European Bronze Card Holder of a Winged Kneeling Woman
Located in Essex, MA
Kneeling winged woman with floral headband holding a scallop shell, all on a rectangular plinth base. Featured in the current movie set of Knives Out.
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1820s European Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Neoclassical Grand Tour Italian Gilt Bronze of Medici Lion, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 19th century Italian bronze lion, after the marble version carved circa 1594 by Flaminio Vacca for the Medici Villa in Rome, itself a comp...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Temple of Vesta, Rome
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century Grand Tour neoclassical bronze architectural model of the Temple of Vesta, Rome, circa 1875, on a square grey marble base. The primary value in going on the Grand Tou...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Desk Accessories

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 Neoclassical desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Henrik Wigström, Georg Jensen, and Platerías Martínez. 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 $49 and tops out at $16,875 while the average work can sell for $1,450.

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