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Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a soft pine which has
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Art Glass, Softwood

Continental Clear and Red Glass Hand Bell, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Red spiral blown with white lip and clear spiral twist handle and marble clacker.
Category

Antique 1880s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

French Patinated Metal and Iridescent Glass Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
French patinated metal and iridescent glass inkwell, circa 1900. With lions head as cover.
Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Pair of Iridescent Art Glass Paperweights by Stuart Abelman
By Stuart Abelman
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of iridescent art glass paperweights by Stuart Abelman, circa 1995. The pieces
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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
base. James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fascination with glass
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
Located in London, GB
Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Contemporary Ceramic Table Lectern Reading Desk Glazed Earthenware Black
By Xavier Mañosa, Apparatu
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware table lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pie...
Category

2010s Spanish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Ferragamo Magnifying Glass with Leather Handle, Italy, 1970s
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage magnifying glass was produced in Italy during the 1970s and bears the engraved Ferragamo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Glass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Multicolored Murano Glass 1980s/90s advertisement paperweight by VeArt Pirelli
By VeArt
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beatiful hand made advertising paperweight was produced in Italy by Veart for the Pirelli group. Engraved at the bottom with the maker's signature.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
By Vasart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1960 or
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century Sculpted Terracotta Dog Sitting Atop Enclosed Glass Inkwells
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Terracotta Inkwell with Sculpted Dog On Top Dog sits atop two enclosed glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a chamois. Wood with
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Vintage 1920s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
By Paul Ysart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade concentric Millefiori, PY cane, Dark Glass Paperweight made by Paul
Category

Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th Century Finely crafted in ruby-red glass
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is
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Antique 1890s French Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta-percha, a molded resin, France, circa 1880. The lids feature brass hinged collars. A cla...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

Cut Crystal, Steel and Brass Glass Lens
Located in New York City, NY
Intriguing vintage cut crystal lens mounted on a metal stand. 
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20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Paperweight Orange with Black/White/Green Bows
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight Orange with Black/White/Green Bows Additional information: Dimensions: 8.5 W x 8.5 D
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Canon A-1 Black Body 35mm SLR Film Camera with Canon FD 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens 1978 to 1985 Made in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian Black and Gold Centrepiece Desk Accessories Ceramic by Deruta
By Deruta
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Deruta ceramics are a type of Italian pottery that originates from the town of Deruta in central Italy. Deruta ceramics are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hourglass Collectible design object Timeless Black edition
By CTRLZAK Studio
Located in Roma, IT
forgotten object. Inside the glass vial though instead of sand are found refined iron fillings that trickle
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2010s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Delicious Zanfirico Hand Blown Glass Apple, Mike Hunter, Twists Studio, Scotland
By Mike Hunter
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Intricate hand blown black and white Zanfirico glass canes, superbly worked to create a temptingly
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Black Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, manufactured in 1969
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - ATMOS VII black lacquered Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Bone, Walnut

Vintage Marble, Brass, Resin, Glass Spheres with Stands Collection
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Collection of 8 Spheres featuring 4 in marble and stone, 2 resin, 1 Ceramic and one in brass. Seven come with bases. The largest is 8" Tall with the smallest being 3" Tall.
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Vintage 1950s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Gold Plated Adam Eve Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Michael Aram
By Michael Aram
Located in San Diego, CA
steel and glass, comes in a velvet case. Great gift or desk accessory! #4817RM
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Oval Writing Desk Studio Crafted Walnut Spider Leg , 1970s
Located in Camden, ME
in a walnut veneer with hand shaped removable legs and an inset black glass top. The desk is in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
hinged lid opens to reveal a removable glass ink liner. A magnificent desk-top accessory dating to the
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This clock is made of lacquered metal, brass and curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Still with it's original box is this Very impressive and rare 1930's Art Deco green and clear glass
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Pedestal for important sculptures, with clock, made of black Belgian marble and red Verona marble
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Scrivania Gaetano per Zanotta di Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Ghedi, IT
The Gaetano desk, designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta in 1973, is a minimalist masterpiece
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

1950s Round Table Clock Art Deco Style, Cut Glass and Bakelite, by Majak
Located in Andernach, DE
crystal glass encompassing the golden shimmering brass dial on black ground. The bakelite base holds the
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Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970
By Faleschini
Located in Manzano, IT
Guido Faleschini writing desk for Mariani, 1970 Strong and stable, important office desk by Guido Faleschini. Glass shelf, aluminum profiles and alcantara upholstery. Aluminum 8-draw...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano work table by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta with original glass top supported by two folding
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of Five Leather Desk Accessories, Mid 20th Century Italy 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
mid-century Italian desk set crafted from leather, metal, plastic, and glass, in the refined style of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Baccarat Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Franklin Mint paperweight by Baccarat. This Baccarat paperweight pays hommage to Jean-Jacques Rousseau who was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His politi...
Category

20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique Royal Aristocrat Typewriter c.1939
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
keys are nickel and glass with gold letters on black background. The case has a Bakelite handle. Serial
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

English Victorian campaign travellers inkwell made by Berry s Patent circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
interior is all original and finished in Japaned green lacquer with the original clear glass ink bottle
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Leather, Glass

Antique R.C. Allen Figuring Machine c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique figuring calculating machine with Bakelite and steel body and glass display. The
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Early 20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Paul J. Stankard Root People Paperweight
By Paul Stankard
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Materials: lampwork glass, polished clear and black glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 2.5"h, 2.5"w, 2.5"d
Category

20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset with a fine micro-mosaic depicting Pliny's Doves. Has a small
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Slate

A Perthshire Lampwork Bouquet Paperweight, 1990
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Scotland Features : A multicoloured lampwork bouquet with six flowers and several buds on a black ground
Category

20th Century Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
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Early 20th Century German American Classical Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia Sus Zorros Grises
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique commemorative plaque. With a silver (or silvered bronze) plaque set on a black
Category

Mid-20th Century Uruguayan Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Carl Aubock Table Magnifier 1950 Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
glass, this elegant piece exemplifies Aubock’s meticulous craftsmanship and functional design
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Yashica-44 Twin Lens Reflex Medium Format Camera Yashikor 60mm F3.5 Prime Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Yashica-44 Twin Lens Reflex Medium Format Camera With a Yashikor 60mm F3.5 Prime Fixed Lens With Original Grey Leather Case Comes additionally with the original flash and flash cas...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Antique Paris Le Sacre Coeur Souvenir Double Inkwell Stand Architecture Building
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Heart of Paris. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display them in your room. Found at an
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Pair of modernist paperweights
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of modernist paperweights functioning as bookends, made of nickel-plated metal with a black
Category

20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Yashica-Mat Twin Lens Reflex Camera With Yashinon 80mm F3.5 Lens Medium Format
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Yashica-Mat Twin Lens Reflex Medium Format Camera With a Yashinon 80mm F3.5 Prime Fixed Lens Takes Medium Format Roll Film Comes With Original With Brown Leather Yashica Case. Yas...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860
By Clichy
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Clichy Garland Millefiori Paperweight, c1860 Additional information: Date : c1860 Origin : France Features : Six elliptical garlands alternating red and white around a central can...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No. 2A Folding Autographic Brownie Folding Roll Film Camera Made In Canada Uses Type 116 Autographic Roll Film Patented 1910-1913 Frame Size: 2 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches Uses a Ko...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
black ground. Original carved wood stand. 1950's China.
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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Black Glass Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black glass desk for your home. Each black glass desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. If you’re shopping for a black glass desk, we have 327 options in-stock, while there are 38 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a black glass desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black glass desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black glass desk over the years, but those crafted by VG design and laboratory department, Marianne Brandt and René Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Glass Desk?

The average selling price for a black glass desk at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Black Glass Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
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    One way to tell if your glass is black amethyst is to hold it up to the light. Black amethyst will appear black until light hits it, and then it will appear as dark purple. You’ll find a large collection of amethysts from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.