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Desk Accessories For Sale
Tommaso Barbi Signed Grey Ceramic and Chrome Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century Tommaso Barbi picture frame in a rare grey ceramic and chrome version. This iconic object was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Tommaso Barbi, and is signed ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Landers, Frary & Clark Cast Iron Coffee Grinder/Mill
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a large and heavy Landers, Frary & Clark cast iron coffee grinder#20 1/2. It has a bell shaped nickel hopper with a flat wood lid and two...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron, Nickel

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

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Shell

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

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Shell

Rolleicord Model 1 Model K3 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Franke & Heidecke Rolleicord Ia Model 1 - Model K3 - 520 Twin lens Reflex Camera 120 Sheet Film Camera Made In Germany 1936-1937 Highslide JSMarch 1936 - May 1937, 9,459 pieces. Se...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Glass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Brass

Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Desk Accessories

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Wood

1970's "stirrup " letter opener by Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's "stirrup" letter opener by Maison Hermès This an unusual piece
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1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories

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Silver Plate

Travertine desk organizer, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Travertine desk organizer Manufactured by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. H 8 cm - 6 x 18 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Desk Accessories

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Travertine

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III period, in rosewood marquetry and interiors of the compartments in speckled maple, with...
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape with scallo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desk Accessories

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Iron

Studio Åhus Sommerso Art Glass Green Apple Hanne Dreutler Arthur Zirnsack Sweden
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage art glass apple sculpture or paperweight by Studio Åhus was handmade in Sweden in 1988 in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. The core of smoky light g...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Savannah
Located in Curitiba, Parana
OBJECT HOLDER The Trinket Tray/Object Holder Line can be used as organizers for everyday objects or as your imagination suggests. Made of genuine leather, the Italian border finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Set of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material: Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Polished Tigers Eye Paperweight on Silver Stand with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely, small White Quartz Tigers eye Ball on top of a Silver Stand with paw feet. The paperweight is a great decorative piece and on a very nice little stand. Could be used as a...
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate

Decor Tray Set - Set of 4 decorative trays in different colors - Handmade
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Decor Tray Set - Set of 4 trays in different colors Include: - 1 (one) Leather Tray, Small Square Tray - Color: Vanilla Dimensions: Height: 1.58 in (4 cm) Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors - Handmade
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors Include: - 2 (two) Leather Tray, Small Square Tray Color: Vanilla Dimensions: Height: 1.58 in (4 cm) Width: 6.89 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Italian Leather Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather gold embossed resin letter opener, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is black leather with gold embossed regal design and a translucent resin brown knife ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Resin

Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane A super piece and a grea
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Desk Ornament World Globe with Chrome Model Aeroplane A super piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else This small globe is set on a chrome stand benea...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Chrome

Large Wooden Dice- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of wooden dice. All sides show a 3. Show some signs of wear (please refer to photos). Would work well in a variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Holly...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich tradition of ceramic production and many skilled ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Olivetti Portable Typewriter Model Roma 1984
Located in Palermo, IT
Olivetti portable typewriter model Roma 1984 Produced, like the Lettera 82, in the Brazilian Olivetti factory. Intact and functional, equipped with transport cover. Features: Portab...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Desk Accessories

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Metal

Space Age 70s Desk Organizer - Vintage Perpetual Calendar Italian Edition
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming desk calendar with organizer manufactured by Wing Plastif in the 70s, registered trademark in the UK, produced in Hong Kong at the time when Hong Kong was an English colony....
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1970s Hong Kong Space Age Vintage Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray - Handmade - Color: Saffron
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

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Leather

Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Clay
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Aluminium Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Bottle Bracket by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 4 x D 7 x H 8 cm Materials: Aluminium, Brass, Black Bronze Bottle Bracket is a solid, hand poured form available in dual or si...
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2010s Australian Post-Modern Desk Accessories

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside. A compliment to any desk, work station or as a decorat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Gucci Gold Metal Letter Opener in Black Leather Case
Located in New York, NY
Gucci gold cast metal letter opener with signature double G logo at handle. Engraved signature on reverse GUCCI Made In Italy Original black leather case with Gucci stamp on back.
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Late 20th Century Italian International Style Desk Accessories

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Metal

Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Zinc
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso
Located in Oakland, CA
The Grillo "Cricket" phone the ringer sounds like crickets. designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1965, this is a later version that can be used with touch tone architecture...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Fontana Arte - Pair of bookholder in glass
Located in PAU, FR
Fontana Arte - Pair Of Glass Bookends Pair of bookend sculptures by Fontana Arte in thick glass, worked with pliers. circa 1960 Height 23 cm Width 12 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Cut Glass

Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier
Located in Essex, MA
Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle Co.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Brass Inkwell Set and Letter Holder Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Baroque style solid brass double inkwell set with letter holder, c. 1900-1910. A gorgeous desktop accessory ornately adorned with cherubs, flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves. In...
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Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Desk Accessories

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Brass

German Vintage Teddybär Mohair 50ies
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Teddybär mit viel Kuschelerlebnis. Mohair. Deutschland 60'ies
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Mid-20th Century Asian Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Mohair

Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Wine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Caramel
Located in Curitiba, Parana
OBJECT HOLDER The Trinket Tray/Object Holder Line can be used as organizers for everyday objects or as your imagination suggests. Made of genuine leather, the Italian border finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Leather Trinket Tray - Small Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
OBJECT HOLDER The Trinket Tray/Object Holder Line can be used as organizers for everyday objects or as your imagination suggests. Made of genuine leather, the Italian border finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Leather Trinket Tray - Medium Square Object Holder - Handmade - Color: Marine
Located in Curitiba, Parana
OBJECT HOLDER The Trinket Tray/Object Holder Line can be used as organizers for everyday objects or as your imagination suggests. Made of genuine leather, the Italian border finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Antique Baccarat Millefiori Gridel Chruch Paperweight
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : An Antique Baccarat Millefiori Gridel Chruch Paperweight 1848 Date : 1848 Origin : France Features : Three gridel canes, goat, horse and cockerel within a close pack of com...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ceramic Desk Organizer by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Ceramic Desk Organizer by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Del Campo 1960 Letter Tray and Opener. Italian Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful polished bronze and enamel by famed Italian artists, Studio Del Campo. Signed. Includes a letter tray and opener.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Enamel

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell

Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen & Tray for Desk Set enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel like turquoise stone, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pen (4577-5210) with 18 carat gold n...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during the early 20th Century. The stamp with the initials T.R. The silver plating with p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Claude Boeltz Exploded Bronze Picture Frame w/ 24kt Gold & Rock Crystal Details
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite coral-form picture frame was realized by the esteemed artist Claude Victor Boeltz in France. They are among artists 24-karat gold plated "exploded-bronze" pieces made ...
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20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold

Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and tray for a Desk Set green enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
4640-5320 - Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, cm. 9 x 17.5. For fountain pen (4568-5201) with two-tone st...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and ster...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Boho Onyx Bookends - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho bookends. A chic solid onyx stone in a stepped design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell

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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