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1900s French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
petite, oak desk exudes a quiet ornament. A delicate bleaching process has been applied to the surface of
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Royal Crown Derby Imari Color Whimsical Fish Paperweight/Table Ornament
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming piece of fine bone china by Royal Crown Derby, England. Decorated in Classic Imari colors of cobalt blue and Chinese red with hand applied all-over 24-karat gilt decoratio...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Paperweights
Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, or desk ornament, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Wonderful example of vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Desk Statue Sculpture Napoleon Column Vendome
Located in Portland, OR
Tour column of Napoleon, perfect as a desk ornament or to grace any space.
Category
Antique 1860s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stately Homes William Kent 1740 Chippendale Pedestal Desk Twin Sides
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Chippendale, William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
square shaped plinth carved with gadroon ornament. The desk comes standard in Faded Mahogany finish
Category
20th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Decorative Troy Weight Set, English, Oak, Brass, Display, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fascinating desk ornament
Displays a desirable aged patina
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Starback Fishing Reel, English, Decorative, Angling, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rear engraved 'Made In England'
This is a charming antique starback fishing reel, ideal as a desk
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Surveyors Level in Case, Scientific Instrument, John Davis and Son c1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instrument in good order
Makes for a super desk ornament – the perfect gift for those of an engineering mind
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Bronze Thoroughbred Horse Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
expressive equestrian figure serves equally well as a desk ornament, bookshelf accent, or collector's piece
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Scientist
s Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, portable vintage field microscope. Sure to appeal to those of a scientific mind and ideal as a desk
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scientist
s Field Microscope, English, Brass, Pocket Instrument, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
those of a scientific mind and ideal as a desk ornament. Delivered polished and ready for the home
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Frog Garden Ornament or Desk Weight.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Sight Level, English, Brass, Handheld Surveyor
s Instrument, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
or as a desk ornament. Delivered polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 4.5cm
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Carved Bull, English, White Onyx, Ornamental Display Figure, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
clear onyx and dashing form. A charming centrepiece or desk ornament, sure to find favour with those of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Antique Boat Spirit Level, English, Walnut, Brass, Torpedo, Instrument, Rabone
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
and ideal as a desk ornament. Delivered polished and ready for display.
Dimensions:
Max width
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Brass, Instrument, Rabone, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Birmingham and will serve as a fun and interesting desk ornament for those of an engineering mind. Delivered
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Decorative Dumpy Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
label to lid interior
This is an appealing antique decorative dumpy level, ideal as a desk ornament
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Max Le Verrier Art Deco Paperweight
By Max Le Verrier
Located in NANTES, FR
. Le Verrier's studio created bronze lamps, ashtrays, bookends, desk sets, and hood ornaments; often
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Spelter
18th century Porphyry
Ormolu Paperweight
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent desk top ornament of rectangular form the solid porphyry base with two pin cushions
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Paperweights
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Vintage Theodolite, English, Scientific Instrument, Cooke Troughton
Simms
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
beautiful vintage theodolite, making for a fine desk ornament to appeal to the instrument collector or those
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Superb Ottoman Bonheur Du Jour or Coiffeuse and the Matching Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
plainly made to match for this desk and no other. The ornament of desk and chair complement and balance
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Desk Sundial - Ornament in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small desk sundial fashioned from solid brass. Made in Scandinavia during the 1930s or 40s. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Travel Clock, Franco-Swiss, 8 Day, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of its LeCoultre movement and Asprey's of London concession. Sure to make a superb desk ornament, it
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather
Antique Cornish Marble Serpentine Model Font, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
replicas with them to give blessings in peoples homes.
Perfect for displaying as a desk ornament sure
Category
Antique 1870s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
JOKO Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Bruswick. English 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
/ Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight.
Inscribed JOKO on the front and L. Brunswick on the back.
A
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Ornamental Skull, English, White Marble, Decorative, Desk, Mantel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ornamental skull. A English, absolute white marble decorative desk or mantel
Category
20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Max le Verrier Atalante Art déco sculpture
By Max Le Verrier
Located in NANTES, FR
studio created bronze lamps, ashtrays, bookends, desk sets, and hood ornaments; often featuring nude
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Silver Hunting Dog Desk Ornament
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French silver hunting dog desk ornament
This charming piece is cast in steel with a silver
Category
Vintage 1960s Aesthetic Movement Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25 An interesting piece and a great desk ornament
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Desktop Model of Soviet MIG 25
An interesting piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Paperweights
Materials
Steel
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze Statue Hippocampus Seahorse Desk Ornament 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Grand Tour cast bronze hippocampus, seahorse statue desk ornament, circa 1820
Category
Antique 1820s French Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Pekingese Dog
Cat Cast Bronze Paperweight - Desk Ornament, 1930s, Scandinavia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very heavy desk ornament or paperweight composed of patinated bronze. Its depicting a Pekingese dog
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Pickwickian Hat, Pewter Paperweight Desk Ornament
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
desk accessory
Typical aged patina on this cherished piece
Height 1.25 inch, Diameter 3.75
In good
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Ship
s Log Desk Ornament, English, Brass, Maritime Display, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's log desk ornament. An English, brass and oak maritime display instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Ships Log, English, Brass, Maritime, Mileage Log, Desk Ornament, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's log. An English, brass maritime bulkhead mileage log or desk ornament
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Mirror Sphere - Desk Ornament -Paperweight
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a rather curious and unusual item. Looking in to this elevated mirror metal sphere the entire room is reflected. You can see things that are in front of you and to the sides....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Desk Ornament Airplane by Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Devon, England
What to give a man who has everything? How about this very masculine and very attractive French Art Deco airplane on a wave by Anthoine Art Bois, dating to the 1930s and originating ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Model Airplane Paper Weight
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France is this wonderful airplane model. These make ideal paper weights or desk
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Model Airplane Paper Weight
Located in Devon, England
make ideal paper weights or desk ornaments. This one is in great condition with no damage just minor
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Chrome
Rolls Royce Musical Tantalus with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy” Mascot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
on the Font
Large desk ornament Rolls Royce Musical Brandy shot tantalus with decanter and 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Rolls Royce Radiator Musical Decanter Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Musical Decanter
Large Desk Ornament, Rolls Royce Musical Decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rolls Royce Radiator Musical Decanter Sprit of Ecstasy Mascot
By Rolls Royce
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
musical decanter
Large desk ornament, Rolls Royce musical decanter with the “Silver Sprit of Ecstasy
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fascinating desk ornament
Displaying a desirable aged patina
Waxed finish with natural tones and color
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Large French Chrome Desk Model of Concorde
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French chrome desk model of Concorde
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Futurist Aviation Objects
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Surveyors Level, English, Brass, Theodolite, Ornament, ER Watts, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
level, with appeal for collectors of scientific instruments or as a desk ornament. Delivered polished
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Italian Marble Grand Tour Doric Columns
Located in London, GB
be perfect for displaying as a desk ornament and are sure to become the centrepiece to enhance
Category
Antique 1890s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Albano Poli Glass Optic Cube for Poliarte, Verona, Italy, 1960s
By Albano Poli
Located in Melbourne, AU
1960s optical art paperweight or desk ornament by Albano Poli, produced by his company Poli Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Mushroom Ornament or Paperweight
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
from Murano glass, this adorable little ornament is signed on the lower stem by the artist, the 20th
Category
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Three Wise Monkeys Figure, Japanese, Ornament, Art Deco, See No Evil
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rich russet hues
Ideal as a desk ornament or object d'art upon the bookcase
This is a diminutive
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Scandinavian Sail Boat Ornament - Paperweight in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylized sail boat in solid brass. Use it as a decorative ornament or a letter-weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Brass Oversized Key Objet d
Art
Located in Pearland, TX
reverse. It would be fabulous as wall decor, as a desk ornament or paperweight, or as a decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Lalique Carved Crystal Eagle Head Paperweight Ornament
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
designed as a car hood ornament in the 1920s brass car era. Signed by hand Lalique, a circle with two in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Porcupines Minimalist Style
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of porcupines in travertine of three different sizes; they can be used on the desk as paperweights or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Decorative Ammonite, Fossil, Geological, Ornament, Natural History, Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative ammonite on plinth. An English, fossilised geological ornament on an
Category
Late 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Italian Murano Glass Leo Lion Paper Weight Ornament after Versace
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the chic desk or just as a good luck charm! Not small, not large, but just perfection in your dope
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Large French Chrome Desktop Model of Concorde
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French chrome desktop model of Concorde.
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Gladiator Car Mascot, Hood Ornament, Automobilia, France, 1920-1925
By R. Varnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco Gladiator car mascot. Signed R. Varnier.
Varnier was the sculptor, M. Bonnot the editer. This piece was also distributed by Marvel. Made in France 1920-1925.
Ma...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Desk Ornament For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the desk ornament you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each desk ornament for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk ornament, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right desk ornament, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. A well-made desk ornament has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard
Sons Ltd, Georg Jensen and Lalique are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for a desk ornament at 1stDibs is $986, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $18,397 for the highest priced.
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