South Coast - Desk Accessories

A nice set of four plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The set include an elephant, giraffe, hippo and gazelle. They ...

Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet in a miniature size. Womderful desk weight in amazing painta. Great texture and weight to this helmet. M...

A really cool 1962 Seattle World's Fair "Space Needle" table lighter in chrome. The lighter is in good vintage condition with some minor pitting and measures 3.25"D x 10.5"H. The lig...

A beautiful 1.2 lb malachite box. The box is made of gemstone malachite with spectacular natural swirls and patterns. A remarkable objet d'art of quality, luxury and sophistication. ...

A gorgeous highly polished rainbow obsidian paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful colors and measures 6.25"W 4....

An extraordinary, oversize, 5.25 lb (2.4 kg) natural malachite box with mesmerizing patterns and an unique dome top. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemston...

1970's lucite encased scorpio with Yin Yang , nice condition very rare and unique item.

Incredible mixed exotic contemporary waste basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The basket is made of cream colored shagreen and hard wood and is in very good vintage condition; it measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. Signed on the underside. #2463 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...

Beautiful and classic swan figure as a letter holder from Godinger. This beautiful cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practical but full of glamour and style. The deli...

A fabulous and rare Gucci 5 piece desk set in either Alligator or Crocodile real leather or embossed leather. Likely from the 1970's although I've seen pieces attributed to the 1960'...

A very nice MCM walnut tissue box cover, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures: 10.25"W x 5.5"D x 3.5"H. The box appears...

Beautiful letter tray in polished aluminium / chrome finish with black enamel lining. In the style of Smokador. Clean and minimalist design that is timeless and classic. Unique and...

Incredibly sculptural and aerodynamic piece of writing. This beautiful vintage mid-century piece is a great addition to anyone with a passion for mid-century design. The dynamic pe...

Set of three graduated flower table decorations centered by a Quartz geode, supported by chrome rod, all resting on square marble bases. Large Flower Dimensions: H. 27" x W. 5.25"...

The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...

A stunning malachite box with a fantastic stripe pattern resembling images of inside of a cave. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemstone malachite in brilli...

Beautiful elegant mirror shine, Letter holder like new condition circa 1940's stamped made in Italy great for Mid Century Danish Modern Deco decor.

Very cool rotating pencil pen desk top holder, circa 1970's very clean original condition great for Mid-century, Danish modern Postmodern home decor.

Beautiful single Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade olive jasper barrel beads. An unique brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element....

A very cool crumpled WSJ / newspaper paperweight by designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. and MOMA, circa 1980s. This three-dimensional art object is made of...

An incredible pair of studio made letter trays by Appalachian based artist Kelly Mehler. Dimensions: 10" x 18" x 9" and 10" x 15" x 8.25" Kelly Mehler’s formal training began at t...

A very cool mid-century modern Italian travertine elephant letter holder / sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...

Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373

A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a loose leaf calendar holder and a scratch paper box. The calendar measures 8.2...

Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...

Post-modern polished chrome double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 14"D x 6"H. The tray is finished with ...

Very unique, one of a kind Chinese calligraphy brush with the fine goat hair, decorated with a beautiful natural goat tail bone. Goat hair is prized for its fine quality, essential f...

Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand has a roman catolic soldiers head and halmet on the front. The base has an ornate ...

A well detailed and patinated bronze crab sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 4.75"H. #3303.

Gorgeous large turquoise rock / paperweight from central Nevada. The piece has great color and texture and measures 4.5"W x 4.25"D x 3.5"H. Great deco...

A beautiful 3.3 lb malachite box. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemstone malachite in brilliant green, displaying concentric rings, swirls and stripes. Bo...

New Old Stock horn and stainless steel bottle opener by Carl Aubock. Still sealed in the original plastic. Austria. 1960s.

1970’s Glamorous antique brass and lucite basket and tissue holder by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. In original vintage condition shows minor wear consistent wit...

Spectacular iridescent art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.25"D x 2.5"H; it is signed on the underside. ...

early mark hand hammered desk top envelope holder nice detail and patina rare piece from 1910, hard to find item.

A large 14" brush with hand crafted jade barrel beads carved in basketweave pattern. Natural Jade in various shades of green varying from light to dark. Bone ferrule and horse hair. ...

A beautiful frosted crystal owl sculpture paperweight by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2"...

Spectacular pair of iridescent art glass paperweights by Stuart Abelman, circa 1995. The pieces are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 2.75...

This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Bronze Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit. Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge below the cachet. Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size, easily finding their place in collectors' homes. Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux , born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris , is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life. Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother, Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy . Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français . In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture: Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928 that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again. During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland, with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of terracotta. During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La Motte...

A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle. Bamboo Ventricosa, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a special, unique variety of ba...

Incredible and attractive vintage Pierre Cardin alarm clock. This piece in working condition is minimal and modern reflecting the visionary desig...

Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...

A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.75"W x 1.75"D x 3...

Very cool and functional Danish modern teak double letter desk tray circa the 1980s. The trays are made of dovetailed solid teak. The piece is in very good condition and would make a...

Very cool and functional MCM wood and nauhgahyde double letter tray by John Mel, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W ...

Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1970's solid green marble with gold numbers days and months, great design, and craftsmanship some of the l...

A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park Sherman, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...

Very nice and functional double letter tray in the style of Martin Aberg for Rainbow Wood Products Company of Sweden, circa 1970s. The trays are made of molded teak plywood and can s...

Vintage heavy train railroad tie track bookends in the style of Ward Bennett. Green felt to bases, smooth metal finish to tops, front and back with textured steel on the sides. Great additions to your Modernist and Mid Century décor...

Black enameled perforated metal utensil pen holder circa 1980's small ding on the bottom as shown.

1920s Art Deco Clear Beveled Solid Glass Inkwell with Brass Hinged Black Onyx Glass Top 2.88 x 2.88 x 2.38 H. Unrestored Preowned vintage condition. See images provided.

A very cool vintage ship porthole wing dog bolt brass paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"...

Gorgeous set of four post-modern marble blocks / paperweights, circa 1980s. The pieces are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and the largest one measures 3"W x 2"D x 6....

Post-modern polished brass double letter tray "Emphasis 6000" by Eldon, circa 1980s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 16.5"D x 6"H. The tray is finished with...

A pair of wood letter trays. A simple and functional design in the spirit of Bauhaus. Nice construction with finger joinery.

Unique vintage brass turtle on faux book paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. The ...

A Beautiful Empire style malachite orb on a bronze doré stand retour d'Egypte of 3 figures of standing maidens with a pine cone in the center an detailed crown holder hosting a large...