Perpetual Desk Calendars
Vintage 1930s British Other Desk Sets
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century English Desk Sets
Oak
20th Century North American Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Oak
Vintage 1970s British Desk Sets
Wood
20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Plastic, Teak
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Space Age Desk Sets
Plastic
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Marble
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Desk Sets
Plexiglass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Asian Space Age Desk Sets
Plastic
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Wood
Vintage 1920s British More Desk Accessories
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Desk Sets
Marble
Mid-20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Tin
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
PVC
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Desk Sets
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
Vintage 1910s British Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Desk Sets
Plastic
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Desk Sets
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desk Sets
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Plastic
Vintage 1920s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Shagreen
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English George V More Desk Accessories
9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian International Style Desk Sets
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian International Style Desk Sets
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Oak
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Finding the Right Desk Accessories for You
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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a perpetual calendar does depends on its design. On a watch, a perpetual calendar refers to a timepiece's ability to tell you the date, day and month. Paper, wood and other types of perpetual calendars allow you to track the days of the month for any year. You'll find a selection of perpetual calendars on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To set a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar, always turn the crown clockwise. Set the different functions by using the push buttons on the outside of the case, using a toothpick or other tool that won’t scratch or damage the watch. For specific setting and adjustment instructions, consult the brand’s website. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe watches.
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