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Set of Leather Lamp, Basket, Paper Holder, Diary and Pen Holder, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice desk set is constituted of a lamp, a basket, a paper holder, a diary and a pen holder
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage 60 s Danish Teak Wood Figural Dice Desk Pen/Pencil Holder Stand Pop Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Scandinavian teak wood figural accessory desk pen/pencil holder dating from the 1960's
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Iris Bowl in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Pattern Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Pen Wipe
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
" pattern pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Ghidini 1961 Omini Pen and Cards Tray in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Pencils tray in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Owl Bowl in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the Owl capsule.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the Owl capsule.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

La Dame La Femme Vases in Shagreen, Black Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in black pen shell, cream shagreen and black pen shell respectively to create a dramatic statement
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Shell, Shagreen Stingray

Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
inlaid in black pen shell, and completed with a bronze-patina brass frame and legs. With its beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

HERMES PARIS BURR BURL WALNUT AMBOYNA DESK STATiONERY SET PAD HOLDER PEN POT
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, letter file, pen pot and a two tiered pot with lid, this would have been for either post it notes or more
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Walnut

Very Fine circa 1750 French School Study of a Classical Landscape Graphite Pen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a classical landscape in charcoal and pen A beautiful example of the French school, the piece is
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Antique 1750s French George II Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Other Scholar s Objects

Materials

Gold, Iron

Bronze Glass 3 Light Hall Lantern from Pen and Brush Club, 1890s NYC
Located in New York, NY
framing. This originally graced the entryway of the Pen and Brush Club in Manhattan, and was originally a
Category

Antique 1890s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Omas 1997 18-Karat Gold Return to the Motherland Limited Edition Fountain Pen
Located in Weesp, NL
New Return to the Motherland 18-karat gold 1997 limited edition fountain pen. After 150 years of
Category

1990s Italian Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

18th C "Stolen or Strayed" Gem Penned Notice Sign For its Return Giltwood Frame
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A stolen gem!!!! beautiful penned circa mid to late 18th century notice for it to be returned
Category

Antique 18th Century English Signs

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Cosmos Tray in Coal Black Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also available on a circular tray. Measures: 24 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Matrix Mirror in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
is inlaid black pen shell. Each piece of shell is hand-selected before being inlaid, making each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Acacia Console Table in Black Pen Shell Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table makes for a dramatic statement piece in any space. The amorphous shaped top is in black pen shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Black Pen Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Black Pen Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Medium "Peacock" Mirror in Black Pen Shell, Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in black pen shell and bronze-patina brass details is inspired by R&Y Augousti’s iconic nesting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Available in other shapes and sizes to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Table Large in Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
part a mixture of blue pen shell and bronze patina brass. Complete this piece with the small size to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Nesting Tables and Sta...

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of coal black & grey shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The oval vase is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Storm Console Table in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
both simplistic and bold with it's design. The amorphous shape is inlaid in black pen shell, with thin
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Pen Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
polished stainless steel and each with a beautiful pen shell inlaid piece. The amorphous shapes are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The circular vase has metal inlay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of coal black & grey shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass and cream & white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cream & coal black shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The circular vase has metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell and bronze-patina brass creates a graphic quality to the overall piece, while retaining a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Galactic Mirror in Coal Black Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
pen shell and bronze-patina brass creates a graphic quality to the overall piece, while retaining a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930 s
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
upon winding it up, the character (Joe Penner) waddles aimlessly across the floor, hat flying in the
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of candlesticks a matching pen tray.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of brass candlesticks and a matching pen tray all inset
Category

Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vases with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
mixture of cream & coal black shagreen, blue & black pen shell and bronze-patina brass and cream & white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The circular vase has a metal indentation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
coal black shagreen, blue pen shell and bronze-patina brass. The circular vase has a metal indentation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2.
By Just Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Art Deco Pen Holders in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930s. Set of 2. Wonderful pair of small pen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
find another of either anywhere The pen holder has a coin tray, the paper holder has the original
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Ghidini 1961 Axonometry Pen and Cards Desk Trays Set in Rose Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trays in copper with a rose gold finish. The compositional scheme of this family of small trays is the axonometric isometric projection of two parallelepipeds which creates a three-d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Copper

Carl Auböck #3544 Pen or Brush Rest in Brass and Brown Leather, Austria, 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3544 pen or brush rest in brass and brown leather, Austria 2022.
Category

2010s Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sword and Pen: Egerton Castle, a Dual Virtuoso in Vanity Fair 1905 by Spy
Located in Langweer, NL
, which aligns perfectly with the caption, "He insists that his pen is mightier than his sword." This
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s travel set or desktop accessories inkwell, dip pen, letter opener and seal
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Greek Key Bronze Doré Pen Tray Desk Accessory
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco bronze doré pen tray featuring a Greek key design By Tiffany Studios New York
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Watercolor with Pen and Ink Showing A Riverside View of a Walled Medieval City
Located in Katonah, NY
This 19th century watercolor with pen and ink is most likely Dutch, having been acquired in Holland
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Adjustable Chrome Bankers Desk Light with Inkwell or Pen Desk Tidy 1920
Located in London, GB
chrome Bankers desk light with ink well or pen holder is a fine example of the period. The inkwell or pen
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

19th C Wee Book of Riddles Hand Penned Notebook, by a J.A Soames 1869
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A interesting and comical miniature hand penned riddles notebook, by a J.A. Soames Sept 27. 1869
Category

Antique 19th Century English Books

Materials

Paper

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vases

Materials

Brass

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouveau desk set includes a "rocking" blotter, 5" x 2.5"; a pen tray, 9.75" x 2.25", and a hinged stamp
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
black pen shell and upholstered in black calf-hair adds the perfect balance between fantasy and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Early 20th C Folk Art American School Pen Ink On Paper Jack The Giant Killer
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather interesting and comical pen and ink on paper drawing of "Jack the giant killer", housed in
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Softwood, Paper

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    Yes, Montblanc pens have real gold on them. Depending on the piece, the luxury German pen manufacturer uses 14-karat or 18-karat gold for the nibs and trim. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Montblanc pens.
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    The makers of Tiffany fountain pens have varied over the years. Pelikan and Waldmann of Germany are two of the manufacturers that have produced pens for the luxury brand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Tiffany Co. pieces.
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