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Desk Accessories For Sale
Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s
Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s

Pukeberg Glass Company Mid-Century Crystal Pen Holder, Sweden, 1960s

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textur...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture
Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano hand blown art glass sculpture or paperweight features 3 rows of different multicolored millefiori elements, arranged in a wide band in the center of the piece and fra...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson
Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Brass Brute Handle by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 3 x D 2 x H 10 cm Materials: Brass This versatile handle can be used for cabinetry, sliding doors and sash windows. Each piece is s...

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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer pencil holder
American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer pencil holder

American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer pencil holder

Located in Queens, NY

American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer square pencil holder (companion container REG9078B, paperclip tray REG9078C)

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20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

Brutalist card holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist card holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist card holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful card holder or mail holder brutalise designed and produced by arte3 in the 80s in Spain. Design object in brass and silver metal. Beautiful and rare decorative object....

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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Brass

Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal
Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal

Gold Porcelain Dragon Jewelry Dishes by Rosenthal

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, set of two (2) German white and gold oval porcelain jewelry dishes with dragon design, signed by designer, for Rosenthal, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Dishes are sig...

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Mid-20th Century German Chinoiserie Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Brush
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Brush

Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Pen Brush

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass pen brush or pen wipe with verdigris green patina In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Apol...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950
Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Large Art Nouveau Style Brass Letter Holder, circa 1950

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely vintage Art Nouveau style brass letter holder rack with two compartments. This superb letter holder is a nice large size and heavy, weighing over 5 lbs. It has a beautiful o...

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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter

Located in New York, NY

A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle. Use for its intended purpose or as a standalone piece decorative object on a desk,...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass
Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass

Vintage Olivetti Red Typewriter & Case Model "Valentine" by Ettore Sottsass

By Olivetti, Perry King, Ettore Sottsass

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very collectible Mid-Century Modern “Valentine” portable typewriter, with durable plastic storage case both in red. The Olivetti Valentine portable typewriter was designed by Perry K...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs
Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs

Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fountain pen in the shape of a feather with reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 38.74 grams. Dimensions: 22.5cmx2.6cm. Conte...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight
Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight

A fine antique scramble paperweight. With an entertaining collector's label to the base that reads 'Sandwich Junk Wt.'. That collector thought it was a Boston Sandwich weight. We're unsure if this is American or French. So, Baccarat, Saint Louis, or New England Glass Co...

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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s
Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful collection of authentic Murano hand-blown Italian art glass sculptures, expertly crafted in the form of assorted fruits and vegetables. Showcasing vibrant colors and remark...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Large Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Silver Libra holder with reliefs
Silver Libra holder with reliefs

Silver Libra holder with reliefs

$210Sale Price|30% Off

Silver Libra holder with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pound holder with reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 19.51 grams. Dimensions: 3x1.5cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1910. ...

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Early 20th Century European Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Vintage Brass Color Nautical Letter Opener.
Vintage Brass Color Nautical Letter Opener.

Vintage Brass Color Nautical Letter Opener.

Located in Seattle, WA

Letter Opener with Anchor and Rope Details at the Top. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 W ; 2 D ; 1/4 H

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1930 Art Deco Pair of Bookend Representing Parakeets
1930 Art Deco Pair of Bookend Representing Parakeets

1930 Art Deco Pair of Bookend Representing Parakeets

Located in Marseille, FR

1930 Art Deco pair of bookend representing parakeets.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Spelter

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century
Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

Inkwell in Marble and Bronze by Jean-Marie Pigalle, 19th Century

By Jean Marie Pigalle

Located in Milano, IT

Inkwell with large base in green serpentine marble surmounted by two cup-shaped vases with lids and lion handles with the function of inkwells. In the center, a statue of Mercury wit...

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful pencil holder or card holder brutalise designed and produced by arte3 in the 80s in spain. Designer pencil holder in brass and silver metal. Beautiful and rare decorat...

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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Silver

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...

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Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875

English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.

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1870s British Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand

C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand

By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey

Located in London, GB

C F A Voysey attributed. Made by Richard Rathbone, stamped maker to the base. An Arts & Crafts copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the fron...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Medium Size - Good Quantity Available
Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Medium Size - Good Quantity Available

Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Medium Size - Good Quantity Available

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Vintage Wooden Chopping Boards - Medium Size - Good Quantity Available. Sourced from Hungarian and Romanian street markets, crudely made and well used small chopping boards made ma...

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1950s Hungarian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Beech

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot
Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot

Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Clear Glass 'Archer' Mascot. This model features a crouching archer with bow and arrow. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue...

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1920s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986 Additional information: Date : 1986 Origin : Scotland Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " seash...

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20th Century Scottish Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Carrara Home Design Jedi Table Lamp in Calacatta Marbel
Carrara Home Design Jedi Table Lamp in Calacatta Marbel

Carrara Home Design Jedi Table Lamp in Calacatta Marbel

Located in Carrara, MS

Inspired by the famous sword used by Jedis in the Star Wars movie series, this iconic table lamp sports a simple silhouette enhanced by a subtle play of veins that gives it its uniqu...

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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece. It is in very good condition and unmarked.

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Fractal Resin Obelisk Sculpture by François Godebski
Fractal Resin Obelisk Sculpture by François Godebski

Fractal Resin Obelisk Sculpture by François Godebski

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Rare fractal resin sculpture by French artist François Godebski, created in France in 1973. Executed in translucent cast resin, the work takes the form of a sharply faceted obelisk w...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Resin

Hippopotamus Silver Plate Paperweights designed Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Designs
Hippopotamus Silver Plate Paperweights designed Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Designs

Hippopotamus Silver Plate Paperweights designed Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Designs

By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful pair of vintage hippopotamus figurines designed by Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Designs as part of the iconic 1980s “Silver Zoo” series, produced in Japan. Crafted in silver-...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Vertical Crystal Picture Frame by Ghirò Studio
Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Vertical Crystal Picture Frame by Ghirò Studio

Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Vertical Crystal Picture Frame by Ghirò Studio

By Ghirò Studio

Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano

2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio. Vertical picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality. The rounded edges give harmony and elegance. The high tran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Walter Bosse Brieföffner „Eule“ Wien
Walter Bosse Brieföffner „Eule“ Wien

Walter Bosse Brieföffner „Eule“ Wien

Located in Wien, AT

A rare, original vintage letter opener by the famous Austrian artist Walter Bosse (Herta Baller / Wiener Bronze), featuring a distinctive handle shaped like a stylized owl's head w...

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1950s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO

MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO

By Opco Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.5"W x 10.25"D x 6.5"H and would...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box
Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box

Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box

By Gucci

Located in Miami, FL

This vintage Gucci desk accessory is a 22K gold plated letter opener featuring a dark green leather sheath and the iconic interlocking G emblem. Presented in its original green prese...

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20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s
Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s

Vintage Business Card Holder, Stand in Brass, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rather practical 1950s British novelty item. Intended for displaying/presenting business cards on your office desk or in your shop. Its made entirely f...

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1950s European Victorian Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on original rock crystal stands. Each orb is hand carved and hand-polished from a single p...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style
Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Granite Marble Female Statue Sculpture Venus de Milo Neoclassical Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. A great deco...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Granite, Marble

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece
Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely Art Deco style chrome or silveroid desk timepiece. Probably made circa 1980. The case is a solid circular shaped chrome or sil...

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20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set
French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set

French Directoire Style Gilt Tole Garniture Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Directoire style, painted and gilt tole jardinière set features a beautiful centerpiece with matching side urns. The French antique trio features g...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant
Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant

Pair of Mats Jonasson Swedish Crystal Wildlife Paperweights, Lion and Elephant

By Mats Jonasson

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely executed pair of Swedish crystal wildlife paperweights designed by Mats Jonasson for Målerås Glasbruk. Crafted from substantial clear crystal with deeply sandblasted and eng...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic
Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Medium Twirling Bird Polished Wood Sculpture by Jakob Hermann for Warm Nordic

Located in Viby J, DK

Unique rotating wooden birds, created in the 1950s by the Danish furniture designer and true artist, Jacob Hermann and now being manufactured by Warm Nordic. The Danish-manufactured Twirling Birds...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Collection I: Desk block This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface. Made to order.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Brass table-top barometer station signed Semca Swiss 1950s
Brass table-top barometer station signed Semca Swiss 1950s

Brass table-top barometer station signed Semca Swiss 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass table-top barometer station by Semca Swiss made in the 1950s for the American market, consisting of an aneroid barometer, thermometer with dual Centigrade and Fahrenheit scales...

Category

1950s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Seven Baccarat Pieces Including Crystal Paperweights and Sirius Crystal Sphere
Seven Baccarat Pieces Including Crystal Paperweights and Sirius Crystal Sphere

Seven Baccarat Pieces Including Crystal Paperweights and Sirius Crystal Sphere

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined assortment of Baccarat crystal decorative objects, comprising the celebrated Sirius crystal sphere on its original stand, a finely crafted carousel-form paperweight, a geometric cube paperweight and four sulfide cameo...

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco White Marble Onyx and Brass Desk Letter Holder
Art Deco White Marble Onyx and Brass Desk Letter Holder

Art Deco White Marble Onyx and Brass Desk Letter Holder

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Striking Art Deco marble and brass desk accessory featuring a sculptural double-arched brass form mounted to a solid white onyx marble base with dramatic natural veining. Executed in...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Handblown Glass Paperweight - Sculptural Solid Glass Object - 1960s
Mid-Century Handblown Glass Paperweight - Sculptural Solid Glass Object - 1960s

Mid-Century Handblown Glass Paperweight - Sculptural Solid Glass Object - 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Mid-Century Handblown Glass Paperweight - Sculptural Solid Glass Object - 1960s Sculptural solid glass paperweight featuring a free-form shape and delicate air bubbles suspended thr...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

President Bill Clinton Presidential Seal Engraved Memo Pad Holder with Box
President Bill Clinton Presidential Seal Engraved Memo Pad Holder with Box

President Bill Clinton Presidential Seal Engraved Memo Pad Holder with Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A sophisticated presidential-themed desk accessory featuring the Seal of the President of the United States engraved on the hinged cover along with an engraved facsimile of Bill Clinton’s signature. Designed as a desktop memo or note pad holder, the piece retains its original unused paper pad and fitted presentation box. #5414 Executed in a sleek polished metal finish with minimalist executive styling, this handsome desk accessory reflects the refined aesthetic of official White House and presidential memorabilia...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight
Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight

Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Bubbles" art glass paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 3"H. Much better looking in person t...

Category

Late 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products
Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products

Rare Robin Day Desk Accessories for Hille and Acorn Products

By Robin Day

Located in London, GB

In 1959 Hille entered into partnership with a firm called Acorn Products, which manufactured a range of coordinated desk and office accessories on their behalf. Specifically designed by Robin Day, these aluminium desk accessories complemented his office furniture, items included filing trays...

Category

1960s British Futurist Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 19th C. Gold Leaf Crown
Italian 19th C. Gold Leaf Crown

Italian 19th C. Gold Leaf Crown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are few and far to find....
Ethereal...

Category

19th Century Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian

Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking dark tonality with eye-catching Colon...

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Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object
Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

Baccarat French Blue Crystal Paperweight Decorative Object

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful multifaceted French paperweight in sapphire blue and clear crystal from luxury Maison, Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This clear crystal and sapphire blue pap...

Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian
CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian

CG Hallberg Pewter Double Inkwell, Sweden, 1931 – Art Deco Scandinavian

Located in Stockholm, SE

An elegant and architecturally refined double inkwell by renowned Swedish silversmith CG Hallberg, dating to 1931. Executed in richly patinated pewter, this sculptural desk accessory...

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1930s Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight
Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight

Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight

By Alfredo Barbini, Oggetti

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso "Alexandrite" purple Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is fully signed underneath, “Ogge...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique, New and Vintage Desk Accessories

Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.

Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.

Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.

As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.

Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).

Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.

The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.

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