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Vintage Murano Twisted Spiral Sky Blue and Clear Art Glass with Silver Murine 19
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern vintage Murano sky blue glass vase with bubbles and silver murine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
British Studio Pottery Brown Glazed Water Dropper or Inkwell
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
glazes dating from the 20th century. The hand thrown hive shaped vessel stands on a flat round unglazed
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cabinet. Use it as a paperweight, or display it as a sculpture. Mid-century era. Measurements: 3 1/2" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and happy vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass Murano paperweight and desk accessory
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style
Located in New York, NY
relief design, in the Renaissance style, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece is a polished
Category
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Stone, Bronze, Brass
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. They measure 5 3/4" long x 3 1/4" tall, and 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$487 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
continued to produce and sell his bronzes well into the 20th century.
From the onset, the sculptor set an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Polished Brass Waste Bin or Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished brass waste can - Uniquely designed waste can in the shape of a shopping bag with an Asian motif... perfect for the bedroom or office - disguised as a chic shopping bag. The...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage Diamond Shaped Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage diamond shaped brass paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very cool and unique design! #4869
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury
By U.S. Army
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk accessories.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Iron
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope
Stationary Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant 19th Century Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With Black
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,197 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Murano Art Glass Paperweight of a Fish, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it.
Murano art glass, signed.
A nice addition to any desktop.
Mea...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$425 Sale Price
28% Off
Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
on any side desk or curio cabinet. Or just showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Late Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures: 5 3/4" tall x 4” long x 2 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Red Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold flecks / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Green Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian green Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold flecks / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Blue Murano Glass Paperweight, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian blue Murano glass paperweight hand blown with air bubbles and infused with gold flecks / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with multicolored glass canes to form "millefiori" / made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 3.15 inches / height 3.15 inche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price
30% Off
Multicolor Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian hand blown multicolored Murano glass paperweight / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 4 inches / height 1 inch
1 available in stock in Italy
Order referenc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$349 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Collectible Crystal Paperweights are a traditional desk accessory but also make ideal pieces on side table
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
condition and measures 15.375"W x 10.25"D x 4.75"H and would make a great addition to any mid-century office
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
By Opco Company
Located in San Diego, CA
addition to any mid-century office! #4238
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Collector item! Measures: 4 1/2” long x 3 1
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
marble desk objects.
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
GIFT READY Handcrafted Murano-Style Art Glass Paperweight with Swirling Ribbons
Located in Bochum, NRW
make it especially appealing to decorators seeking a pop of warmth or collectors drawn to mid-century
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate airbubbles / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 5 inches / height 4 inches
1 available in stock in Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
$349 Sale Price
30% Off
Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the skill of master glassblowers and captures the spirit of Mid-Century design.
This beautiful
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of two Pen Holders in Rosewood, Unknown, 1960s - Lot 739
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of pen holders made of solid turned rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Hardwood
Found Art Scuplture Perfectly Patinated Type Writer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Found art perfectly patinated type writer ready for immediate viewing. Great for the producer, writer or secretary in you lovely sitting atop a pile of books as well as on a shelf in...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
$350 Sale Price
57% Off
Pair of Hand-Hammered Arts
Crafts Copper Bookends
Located in Northport, MI
A characterful pair of early 20th-century Arts
Crafts hammered copper bookends, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper
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 Japan
Weight: 609g
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
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
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Mid-century era.
Hand-Made in Italy circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Olivetti Underwood Typewriter, Italy 1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian typewriter in good working condition with original case. Olivetti Underwood, Italy 1962.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage pair of Italian Murano glass paperweights circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful and rare pair of Italian paperweights is from the island of Murano, renowned for its highly skilled glasswork.
This rarely available pair of unusual paperweights will...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
displayed on the side or bottom.
Great decorative set for any desk or shelve.
Mid-century era.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird 1960s
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine.
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840
s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century.
This truly charming
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Iron
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight
Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
glass. Both decorative and functional, it brings an elegant, sophisticated touch to any desk, vanity, or
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Marble and Brass Sculptural Paper Weight of a Dog or Animal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique marble and brass sculptural paper weight of a dog or animal.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
$350 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
a paperweight or as a decorative piece on a desk or coffee table.
In good condition with light
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Pair of Letter Holders with Horses and Nymphs
Located in Newark, England
both practical and full of early 19th-century charm. They make a striking addition to any desk or hall
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory.
Vintage crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
collection or ideal to add a touch of lively color to a mid century modern decor. The glass murrines are not
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Jalousie” (Jealousy), gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin.
Chiselled gilt bronze paperweight depicting a figure secretly peering through a louvered shutter, a poetic reference t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
used as display piece to enhance a Mid-Century project or as paperweight for a study.
Dimensions (cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Marble
A Pair of Fantasy Bookends “The Invisible Man” A very unusual pair of bookends
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
, the ends are a running statue “just passing through” to provide the supports for your desk top books
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Resin
A.Ve.M. Murano Satin Surface Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
dresser. Mid-century era. The paperweight measures just over 3" across x 2 1/4" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$225 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Persimmon Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron Japanese suiteki water dropper in the shape of a persimmon. Traditionally used for calligraphy or ink painting. Made in Japan, original sticker attached.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Gourd Suiteki Water Dropper
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage cast iron suiteki water dropper in the shape of a gourd. Traditionally used for calligraphy or ink painting. Made in Japan, original sticker attached.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Decorative sculpture in the shape of a Lalique crystal apple
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
, crafted using the traditional techniques of the Lalique house in the mid-20th century. Ideal as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Large Millefiori Paperweight attrib. to Saint Louis, Scrambled Paperweight
By Saint Louis
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning paperweight dating back to the late 19th Century with roses and flowers that will spark
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine
$635 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Scholar
s Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman
s Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Unmarked tools, but of fine industrial quality as expected
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Nickel
Egg Shaped Murano Glass elliptical Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ecea wonderful deciorative or practical piece - the Clear glass with red and yellow ribbons are wonderful in it's tall size - hand crafted in Italy. nice Housewarming or Christmas ho...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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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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