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Desk Accessories For Sale
E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, and Muurla, Finland. Two sculptures in art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, Swedish glass artist, and Muurla, Finland.
Two sculptures/paperweights in art glass.
An owl and a spherical sculpture with an abstract motif.
Signed an...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Hermes Paris desk set in black leather and silver metal
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermes Paris desk set in black leather and silver metal
Desk set consisting of a stationery holder, a double-flap desk folder and a pen holder with blotter. It is a game that detonat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Located in Chicago, US
European spider lamp, circa 1925.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Devil Letter Opener
Located in Oakland, CA
19th Century cast bronze devil letter opener, having a rich patina to the bronze with the Devil's face near the base of the handle, an unusual item.
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Wood
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Small ...
Category
1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
1980's Game cards by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1980's playing cards by Hermes
New in boxe
Category
1980s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Paper
Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1938 Royal Model O Vintage Art Deco Black Portable Typewriter. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 12" W x 11.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
George III Thomas Weeks Paperweight of Cupid Riding a Lion
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality and very rare English George III or Regency white marble, patinated bronze and ormolu paperweight by the eminent maker Thomas Weeks of Tichborne St. London. On ...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 1950's Inkwells by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather inkwells
Crystal by Baccarat
Designed by Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermès
Category
1950s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Located in Chicago, US
European spider table lamp, c. 1925.
Category
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern “LEGO” Telephone Phone by Tyco
Located in Rome, IT
1990s telephone made of LEGO by Tyco.
Category
1990s Japanese Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
1970's silvered bronze desk lamp in the style of Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very nice desk lens showing a stirrup
France
Category
1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Striking Continental taste with classic...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
France
Width: 33.5 cm.
good condition
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gorgeous Desk Set in Maple Burlwood by Michael Elkan
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous desk set in burlwood maple by American craftsman Michael Elkan, circa 1990s. The set is in very good condition and measures 13.5"W x 4.5"D x 4.5"H. Incredible craftsmanship...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Maple
1970's desk ruler by Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's "Horse head" desk ruler by Hermes
Category
1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Murano Handblown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label.
Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed.
Italian Murano Art glass pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze desk letter rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, 1918
Measures: 9.25"W x 2.25"D x 5.38"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Palisander and Pewter Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco palisander and pewter inlaid inkwell with 2 crystal wells.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' patinated brass and cane bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hermes Paris leather notepad, desk accessory
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermes Paris leather notepad, desk accessory
Distinguished notebook with a dark brown leather cover. The cover has visible stitching that gives it a styl...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
1970's " eyes " desk lens by maison Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very nice " eye" desk lens by Hermès
France
Circa 1970's
Category
1970s European Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Olivetti Synthesis Ettore Sottsass Paper Basket - 1970s Industrial Design Icon
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of iconic Italian design with this melamine paper basket from the renowned Olivetti Synthesis Sottsass 45 Series, designed in 1973 by Ettore Sottsass and manufact...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's table lighter in leather with a crown emblem
Located in New York, NY
Very nice table lighter
Leather with crown emblem
Circa 1960's
Category
1960s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
1970's magnifying glass by Hermès
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare leather and brass desk lens by Maison Hermès
France
Circa 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Scalloped, Applied Silver Pin Trays, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful pair of scalloped edged stoneware pin trays by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Applied silver scalloped rim and trefoil flower sprigs decoration on signature Argent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
italian Murano Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Vintage Murano geometric shaped deep red and blue "Sommerso" faceted glass vase designed by Mandruzzato, Italy.Original label.Perfect condition.
Mandruzzato was founded in 1934 on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy, by Benjamin Mandruzzato. After Benjamin died in 1954, the factory was run by his son Luigi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's
By Sven Jonson
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver
Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Stylish and functional
Circa 1960's
Signed Gustav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare French 19th Century Ormolu Tantalus-Liquor Set in the shape of a globe.
The Crystal Globe is made on a extraordinary pattern.
Comes with 3 hand cut Crystal bottles and 6 g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Green Stone Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories
Materials
Stone, Other
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.5"D x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Antique Executive Desk Book Slide, English, Walnut Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique executive desk book slide. An English, walnut and burr extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well, French, Pewter, Decorative Pen Tray, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wonderful example fro...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Pewter
Paper Weight or Sculpture in Art Glass Eagle Sculpture France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Paper Weight or Sculpture in Art Glass Eagle Sculpture France 1970
Category
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze stamp box in the Venetian design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 2.25"D x 1.75"H
Good ori...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Heavy-gauge 1st Standard French silver-gilt table mirror
Located in London, GB
Cast, gilded and solid first standard French silver mirror frame of superb quality, beautifully made and of substantial weight. It was made at the end of the 19th century by Gustave ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Acme 5" Forged Adjustable Spanner Wrench with Twisted Handle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Acme 5-inch Forged Adjustable Spanner Wrench featuring a Twisted Handle, patented by Frederick Seymour under Patent number 27.83.
The handle is constructed from a wire or ro...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Cigarette Dispenser with ashtray england 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Cigarette Dispenser with ashtray england 1960s
Original condition
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cubic3 Dutch Design Table or Desk Lamp "Nachtschade", Nightshade Plants Inspired
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, adjustable and rotational, stylized plant table lamp, from 1987.
This rare and interesting table lamp is number 65 of a limited edition of only 100 and one of the others is in the famous Dutch "Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen".
Illuminate your workspace with "Nightshade", the innovative desk lamp that blends functionality with botanical beauty. Crafted by hand this adjustable lamp brings a touch of artisanal charm to your desk or sidetable. Designers Ton Hoogerwerf en Gerwen van Vulpen must have been inspired by this particular group / family of plants (a family that grows particularly well in the night and in the shade, hence the name Night-shade) and the result of their design ideas has become a collector's item at home and abroad. Obviously for a lamp to have such a design and such a name makes this work of lighting art a true result of fresh creativity. The bottom part represents the flower pot, then the stem with the leaves and at the end the flower with the bulb as a stamen. Cubic 3 Design...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior.
The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Enzo MARI (1932-2020) Porte-lettres et porte-crayons Ventotene modèle crée 1960
By Enzo Mari
Located in PARIS, FR
Enzo MARI (1932-2020)
Porte-lettres et porte-crayons Ventotene, modèle crée en 1960
Edition Danese Milano toujours existante, début d’édition
Deux feuilles d’acier inoxydable poli.
H...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
Applied Silver On Stoneware, Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg Footed Dish
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Stoneware Argenta dish by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Decorated with applied silver scalloped rim and trefoil flower sprigs on green mottled stoneware
Circa 1960's
Stampe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Other
Adorable Signed Steuben Caterpillar Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful Steuben art glass caterpillar.
Category
1970s American Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France 1970s
By Le Tanneur
Located in ROUEN, FR
French leather desk set manufactured by Le Tanneur.
France, circa 1970’s.
All pieces are saddle leather with black contrast stitching, typical of Le Tanneur.
Beautifully worn in l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Pattern Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze notepad holder
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, 1918
Measures: 4.63"W x 7.5"D x 0.63"H.
Good original vintage condit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique gilt bronze stamp box in the Bookmark design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, 1918
Measures: 2.5"W x 2"D x 1.25"H.
Good original vin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Frederiksberg Coat Of Arms, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, Gilded Toothpick Holder
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
The Danish municipality of Frederiksberg coat of arms, adorns this elegant toothpick holder by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark
White porcelain with gilded decoration
Circa 1967
Stamped on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Large Paper Clip
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze paper clip in the Bookmark design
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, 1918
Measures: 2.75"W x 3.25"D x 1"H.
Good original vintag...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Pine Needle" pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 9.63"W x 2.8...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Pair of antique cut glass perfume bottles with silver & tortoiseshell covers
By Corke Brothers & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of early-20th-century antique perfume or scent bottles with hand-cut glass bodies decorated with lattice and fanned flute panels, as well as sections of diamond pattern. There...
Category
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Bronze Dore Paperclip
Located in Tampa, FL
A mid 19th century beautiful quality bronze dore paperclip depicting wheat. Can be hung on the wall. From France.
Category
1830s French Antique Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
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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