Modern More Desk Accessories
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2 by Jaime Haydon white, red, green
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Devon Bookend by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Devon bookend by Madheke
Dimensions: D 11.2 x W 16.2 x H 21.2 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal.
Encased leather booked with internal compartments.
Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, Madheke creates tailored and crafted goods that reflect understated classic elegance, blending tradition and contemporary - vintage and modern...
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Talon Desk Tidy by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon desk tidy by Madheke.
Dimensions: D 15 x W 26 x H 1.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, carbon fiber.
Upturned carbon fibre base with embossed leather inset. A desk should not be a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Clear Coaster Set, Contemporary Coaster Set with Brass Inlay
By Nada Debs
Located in New York, NY
The clear coaster collection celebrates transparency through the use of modern techniques and materials such as resin, while inlaying it with brass elements through the ancient techn...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Amber D:40cm Glass, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Knotted Tissue Box Caramel André Fu Living New Pu Home Office Accessories Modern
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tissue box
Color: Caramel
Size: 27.5 x 15.5 x 7.9 H cm
Material: PU
Collection: Knotted.
Category
2010s Thai Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Faux Leather
Mould for Bookend by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Mould for bookend by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: MDF
Dimensions: 19 x 22 x 10 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theodor...
Category
2010s English Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic, Wood
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Talon A4 Desk Tray by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon A4 desk tray by Madheke
Dimensions: D 25 x W 33.7 x H 1.5 cm.
Materials: Leather, carbon fiber.
A desk should not be a place of disarray and clutter, with the TALON A4 Tra...
Category
2010s Indian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather, Carbon Fiber
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm
Materials: Bronze
The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used tog...
Category
2010s Australian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Purple André Fu Living Desk Office Home Accessories
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tray set of 2
Color: Purple
Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm
Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm
Material: Leather
Collection: Knotted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Knotted Vide Poche Set of 2 Mink André Fu Living Desk Office Home Accessories
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Tray set of 2
Color: Mink
Size of big tray: 20 x 20 x 3 H cm
Size of small tray: 15 x 15 x 3 H cm
Material: Leather
Collection: Knotted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 5.75"W x 2"D x 3....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Copper Finish
By Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by the well known Modern designer Ben Seibel.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
René Lalique "Serpentine" Fruit Bowl 20th Century
By René Lalique
Located in Madrid, ES
Rene Lalique
" Serpentine "
French fruit bowl from the 20th Century,
molded and relieved glass in burgundy tones.
Marked.
Dimensions: 8 x 38 ...
Category
20th Century French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
René Lalique Cup with Foot "Dampierre"
By René Lalique
Located in Madrid, ES
René Lalique
Cup with foot "Dampierre", in French crystal from the 20th century, molded and relieved, signed 'Lalique, France'. Dimensions: 12.5 x 12 cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Stack Trays by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 25 x D 5 x H 10 cm
Materials: Aluminum
The stack trays are sold in a set of three that can be used...
Category
2010s Australian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Dark Green Marble Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of dark green marble Obelisk sculptures in the modern style, circa late-20th century. Pair/set are dark green marble with black veining, some minor traces of white...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Editioned Italian Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate, 2012
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian decorative porcelain plate designed and made by Fornasetti. The commemorative plate is for the year of 2012 and features an angle blowing the calendar pieces. The p...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Editioned Italian Fornasetti Calendar Porcelain Plate, 2013
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian decorative porcelain plate designed and made by Fornasetti. The commemorative plate is for the year of 2013. The plate was made in a limited edition of 92 out of 70...
Category
2010s Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary 'Pear' Sculpture Amber Yellow Crystal Handcrafted by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The sculpture evokes the romantic vision of two halves that perfectly complement each other once together and symbolize the indissoluble union. Each crystal is exclusive and unique as it has been entirely hand-worked from a block of crystal. This make impossible to create two identical ones. The crystal has been worked by hand until to a smooth and luminous surface to obtain the shape of a pear. The crystal used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Tech Tray - Office tray - Carrara Marble + Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
Tech tray It's not just one more office accessory.
It's THE multifunctional and stanning tray where you can put your phone, tablet, pens, clips...
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Watch Box for Five Watches in Smoke Grey Oak, Red Ultrasuede Detail by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only: watches are not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, polished rock crystal Obelisk sculpture, in the Modern style, circa 20th century. Piece is hand-carved and polished smooth from one piece...
Category
20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Bronze Modernist Sculpture Brancusi Style on Round Brass Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Offering for you is a vintage cast bronze modernist sculpture that is Brancusi style meets Jean Arp. It is signed but not legible.This is from the 70's. It was polished to the best i...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 12 Italian Crystal Cups 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
12 Italian cups serving
of the 20th century in cut crystal, with base and base in silver metal, relieved decoration alluding to the God Bacchus.
Brand na...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Trivet/Coaster in Steel, Circle/Triangle, Modern, Minimal Geometric
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trivets in steel with small rubber pads for protection.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Panes vase by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: glass, epoxy resin
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. This green Malachite box is hexagonal in shape with a white onyx marble star with gold gilt metal detail on top lid. Piece is hand-crafted. Box makes a great decorative or storage jewelry box to hold small items or jewelry such as necklaces (as demonstrated holding), rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Dimensions: 3.38" Depth x 4" Width.
Purple box shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314228491742
Green malachite box with cameo, search ref. #: LU1314228492012
Small gold and malachite turtle...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
Unique Custom Reeded Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique panes vase by Kim Thome
Dimensions: Custom
Materials: Glass, epoxy resin
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Epoxy Resin
Contemporary 'Eye' Sculpture Fuchsia Glass, Brass and 24 Kt Gold by Ghiro Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghiro Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Brass
Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Blackened Tape Dispenser by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 14 x D 4 x H 7 cm
Materials: Bronze (Blackened)
The bronze tape dispenser is a hefty piece of st...
Category
2010s Australian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Turner Card and Pen Holder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Turner card and pen holder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 26.5 cm D 10.5 cm H 8 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focuse...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern 3 Piece Dresser Cologne Bottle Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 3 piece set of dresser bottles with silver tops from Czechoslovakia c.1960. In excellent condition with minimal wear, unpolished. Sold and pri...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Resin
M34 Vessel by Aysun Ay
Located in Geneve, CH
M34 vessel by Aysun Ay
Dimensions: D15 X H27
Materials: Stoneware ceramic
Sculptural pieces can vary slighty as each is a unique piece of art.
Improvisational design made by h...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Art Glass Jellyfish Sculpture Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial transparent/clear and shades of blue art glass jellyfish sculpture decorative object, circa late-20th century to early ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Peachy Pink Pearlized Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful peachy pink pearlized veneered decorative, jewelry, vanity or trinket box, with a wood interior.
Dimensions: 4.13" Depth x 6.19" Width
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Marble Circles by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble circles by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Black marble
Dimensions: 21 x 30 x H 21cm.
Two unbroken circles make this stunning changeabl...
Category
2010s Danish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Taylor Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Taylor pencil holder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Danese Milano Perpetual Wall English Calendar in Wood by Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Calendario bilancia is a wall calendar that underlines the passing of time thanks to the human intervention needed to methodically change the date each and every day. It consists of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pencil holder I by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2, white red green, by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary 'Eye Night' Sculpture Engraved Glass, Chromed Brass by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan).
The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
21st Century Minimalist Paperweight in Portuguese Green Marble "Verde Viana"
By Techxture
Located in Nelas, PT
S.Voxel - 21st century modern Portuguese "Verde Viana" marble paperweight
S.voxelexplores the importance of object scaling and user experience. Voxels coffee tables and side table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Slate Sculpted Center Piece by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Slate sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou
Center piece
Black Slate
H 6, D 32 cm, approximately 20 kg
Limited edition of 20
Signed and numbered.
"While wandering in the s...
Category
2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Slate
Limestone and Brass Sculpted Center Piece by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Limestone and brass sculpted center piece by Frederic Saulou
Title: Lunaire
Materials: Buffon limestone, patinated brass.
Dimensions: H 10, D 35 cm, approximately 20 kg
Limited ...
Category
2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Black Marble Plates Set
By Casa Mineral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plates in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 20 D x 20 W x 2 H cm Medium: 16 D x 16 W x 2 H cm Large: 12 D x 12 W x 2 H cm. Product...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian travertine marble Obelisk, in the Modern style, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object for a shelf, credenza, office, library, cocktail table, etc. Very go...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in good condition and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.25"H...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Yellow Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon Spanish design
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them over 10 years ago. They are little decorative sculptures that fully reproduce Hayon’s universe.
Made of two glazed ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Emilio Pucci & Hans Theo Baumann Porcelain Cig Vessel for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Hans Theo Baumann and Emilio Pucci designed porcelain vessel for Rosenthal 'Studio-Linie', Berlin, circa late 20th century, Germany. Piece is a glazed white por...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Brass Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely cast starfish paperweight, sculpture or hanging sculpture since it has a hook to the backside. Well made and can be used in the office or as a decorative accessory, made in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Silver chiseled Bookmark, Hommage Collection, Canning Pattern
By Carole Serny
Located in VIC-LA-GARDIOLE, FR
This Bookmark is part of the "Hommage" (tribute) collection, a line of stationery and office accessories designed and hand-manufactured by Carole Serny, whose aesthetics highlights t...
Category
2010s French Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver
Decorative & Top Quality Made, Matt Chrome Painted Bronze Bear Skull Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Exact replica of a black bear skull, cast in bronze.
This cool and hand-crafted bronze skull is an exact replica of a black bear skull. Less than 20 were...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Unique Clown Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique clown modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 14 x D 25 x H 45 cm
Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unique Human Modern Gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique human modern gargoyle by André Teoman Studio
Dimensions: W 9 x D 9 x H 49 cm
Materials: Tiger skin marble, gold leaf
André Teoman born in Viana do Castelo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Modern more desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern more desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern more desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Danese Milano, Ghidini 1961, Enzo Mari, and AIREDELSUR. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $45,500 while the average work can sell for $570.
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