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Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen
Pencil Holder Cup, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handmade desk pen and pencil cup holder from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
Mid-20th Century Murano Millefiori Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Murano millefiori paperweight. Finely done with white, blues, green, mauve & pink
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Fontana Arte Desk Set in Thick Nile Green Glass 50s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant desk set in thick Nile green cut glass, steel, and metal, consisting of a pad
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype Desk Model Israeli Air Force
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Kfir Jet Fighter Prototype desk model, showcasing the sleek and powerful design of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paperweights
Materials
Steel
Two Carl Aubock Mid-Century Horn Desk Pen
Pencil Holder Cups, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two decorative handmade desk pen and pencil holders from the 1950s. Large models, designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Horn
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand
Ashtray Desk Set
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (attributed) Midcentury Modern desk set featuring a pen holder or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Turtle Paperweight, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Turtle paperweight is a decorative object realized in the mid-20th Century.
A decorative glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Vintage Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage inkwell is a decorative object realized in the Mid-20th Century
Silver and glass inkwell
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Bronze Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze inkwell is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
A very elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$405 Sale Price
50% Off
A pair of mid-century spherical Swiveling Cork Desk Organizers by Park Sherman
By Park Sherman
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of swiveling 'Bulletin Ball' cork desk organizers for pens and pencils. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Hand Tabletop Accessory by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant heavy solid brass 'hand' paperweight.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Shoehorn, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Shoehorn vase is a original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century.
Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
$154 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-19th Century Murano "Chalcedony Glass" Paperweight
By Lorenzo Radi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Murano "chalcedony glass" paperweight. By Lorenzo Radi Sr. or one of his followers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Large Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century large Murano glass millefiori paperweight. Yellows & blues with white predominant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in France circa 1950. The sculpture-paperweight features an outstanding Mid-Century design: a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Silver inkwell , Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the mid-20th Century.
Don't miss this precious object
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
$1,429 / set
Antique English Coromandel
Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th Century
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in London, GB
desk set by the renowned London maker of luxury items, Betjemann & Sons, cira 1860 in date,
The set
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu
Mid Century Murano Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Aldo Barberi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Italian hand blown solid glass aquarium with fish and sea life inclused into a clear blue curved wave shape sculpture. Murano, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Barovier
Toso, Murano Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Barovier & Toso, Murano art glass egg paperweight. Internal radiating threads of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Brass and Metal Lighter, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage brass and metal lighter is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Metal and Brass Lighter, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage metal and brass lighter is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Brass
$233 Sale Price
30% Off
Persian Khatam Marquetry Pen and Letter Desk Set 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
PERSIAN KHATAM MARQUETRY
PEN AND LETTER DESK SET
20th century
Khatam marquetry covered wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Wooden
Root
Bowl
Located in London, GB
A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl.
France, c1970s.
Unusual desk top or shelf curio
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage paperweight desk accessory in the shape of an owl. This unique piece could be best suited
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
PERFECT GIFT Swedish Art Glass Paperweight - Mid-Century Jewel with Emerald Core
By Studio Ahus
Located in Bochum, NRW
A sculptural treasure from Studio Åhus, Sweden, this mid-century art glass paperweight distills the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971
Located in Praha, CZ
For sale is a mid-century phone, original vintage condition, elegant black glossy design, great
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century English Silver-Plated Footed Stand with Cut Glass Inkwells
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A distinguished mid-20th century English silver-plated writing stand complete with two cut glass
Category
Mid-20th Century British George III Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Pair of mid century Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plywood
$500 / set
Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Pair of mid century Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plywood
$500 / set
Pair of Mid Century Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this Pair of mid century Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plywood
$500 / set
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
. Its understated elegance makes it a perfect example of mid-20th-century Murano glass art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
color and form make it a timeless piece of Murano glass art from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Guzzini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous thick lucite sculpted whale lighter. Add some whimsy with a touch of glam to your table top or anywhere you need a fun surprise. The lighter looks to be in good working order.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid century modern Murano Glass Paperweight, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass art from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
surrounding bubbles makes it an eye-catching piece that will enhance any desk or display.
In excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Tiffany
s Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Calendar Holder
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Modern rectangular sterling silver desk calendar with paper month inset. (TIFFANY & CO
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
$428 / set
Hermes Equestrian Desk Notepad, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
stunning desk accessory was made by the luxury French retailer, Hermès.
Designed and crafted in France in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Pen Holder in Patinated Leather 1960s.
Beautiful mid century pen holder / cup in dark
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage art or studio glass paperweight - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Cognac Colored Stitched Leather Desk Set
Located in Delft, NL
A cognac colored stitched leather desk set.
Consisting of 4 pieces, which are used items with
Category
Mid-20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$1,399 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Carved Marble Tray
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of elegance to your decor with the Mid-Century Modernist Rectilinear Carved
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Pen Holder by Pilastro Netherlands
By Pilastro
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Unique pen holder from the 50s for your desk.
You can also use it for storage of your keys.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Neo-Classical Style Gilt Bronze Desk Inkwell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. Perfect coffee table art or desk statement piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern studio craft rosewood jewelry box.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Magazine Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut slat magazine holder, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Tesla Phone, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional Tesla manufacturer type-TA-32
Has signs of use
Beautiful decoration
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Perspex Geometric Scientific Forms
2
Located in London, GB
A mid-century perspex scientific geometric form.
Two available.
Holland, c1970s.
Ideal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
$144 / item
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980
s.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-century Phone Tesla, 1980
s.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Plastic
With Aged Patina
Cleaned
Fully Functional
Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Typewriter/Zeta, 1960
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of metal
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Marble Desk Pen Holder Organizer
Located in New York, NY
Modern design period, circa mid-20th century. Organizer can hold small pieces of paper, writing utensils
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
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Mid Century Desk Accessories For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century desk accessories available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all mid century desk accessories available were constructed with great care. We have 3874 antique and vintage mid century desk accessories in-stock, while there are 54 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century desk accessories have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century desk accessories bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century desk accessories are appealing in their simplicity, but Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Toso and Walter Bosse produced popular mid century desk accessories that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Desk Accessories?
Prices for mid century desk accessories start at $1 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $542.
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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