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Modernist Metal Pen Holder
By Esther Gross Wood, Gross Wood Co. 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist pen holder made of black coated steel by Jacky Fine. This holder is made of two
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

1960 Chai 24K Gold Pen Holder
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredible 1960s pen holder in the shape of the Chai symbol- Hebrew for
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1960s Israeli Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Gucci Vintage Brown Leather 3 Pieces Desk Set Blotter Pen Holder Tray
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
round pen holder with metal base and a document tray for A4 paper. Each piece is marked with Gucci
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20th Century Italian Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Horn Pen Holder by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
1950s pen holder by the Austrian master , great condition and feel.
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1950s Austrian Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Horn

Desk Accessory Vintage Miscellaneous Pen Holder Leather Wrapped Open Cube 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Desk accessory vintage miscellaneous pen holder distressed leather wrapped open box 1970s
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Leather

Crystal Golf Club Pen Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pin holder disguised at a golf club - for the desk or the person that goes 18 holes and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo Coin Pen Holder Desk Organizer Tray, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: classy Don S Shoemaker Cocobolo wood coin pen holder desk organizer tray fine
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Cocobolo

Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vintage condition. Great desktop...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass, Silver

Hermès Pen Holder, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic metal cup by Hermès. Patina'ed silver exterior with a bright brass interior. "Hermès Paris Made in France" embossed on bottom. Good vintage condition. Great functional deskto...
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1970s French Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass, Silver

Hermès Shotgun Shell Pen Holder
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic silver cup with brass bottom made by Hermès. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Hermès Made in France on underside of brass. Good vintage condition. Great desktop...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Silver, Brass

Gucci Leather Pen Holder, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual leather cup made by Gucci. Perfect for holding pens or desktop items. Stamped Gucci on
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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Leather

1970 s Space Age Park Sherman Rotating Cork Chrome Desk Pencil Pen Holder
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool rotating pencil pen desk top holder, circa 1970's very clean original condition great for
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20th Century American Space Age Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Chrome

Vintage 1970s Magnetic Pen Holder Pen Biliko - Italian Space Age Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
just looking to add a unique touch to your desk, the Biliko pen holder and pen set is a perfect choice
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Plastic

Stunning Fine Crystal Pen Holder by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pen holder is the ultimate gorgeous desk accessory. It features eight ribber conical
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1980s French Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Black Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass smoked vase or pen holder.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Murano Glass

Bonniers Sweden Teak Pen or Pencil Holder
By Bonniers
Located in New Windsor, NY
Retailed at Bonniers, New York City, circa 1960. Swedish teak pen or pencil holder that can hold up
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Teak

Onyx Stone Pen or Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onyx Stone Pencil Holder, Mexico, 1980s.
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Gucci Shotgun Shell Leather and Brass Pen Holder
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual leather cup with brass bottom made by Gucci. In the shape/style of a shotgun shell. Stamped Gucci on underside of brass. Stamped Gucci on inside of leather cup. Good vintage ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Pen Holder in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern pen holder is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Rectangular Plexiglass Pen Holder by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian vintage rectangular plexiglass pen holder by Harvey Guzzini, 1970s Rectangular plexiglass
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1970s European Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Plexiglass

Green Glass Pen Holder by Fontana Arte from the 1950s, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fontana Arte pen holder from the 1950s. It has the original box but not the lid. Beautiful, like
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Solid Green Marble and Brass Squared Italian Pen Holder, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing squared pen holder in solid green marble with an amazing brass interior. This desk item
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of Four Midcentury Pen or Pencil Holders Deyhle, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Rare colors - Marked - Space age era.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

Cartier London Retro Turquoise Lapis Gold Ornate Pen Holder
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual turquoise, lapis and 18K yellow gold pen holder by Cartier London, circa 1940s. It
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1940s Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Mid-Century Modern Sleek Walnut Wood Desktop Pencil Pen Holder DAPCO Italy
By Crane
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern sleek walnut wood desktop pencil pen holder by DAPCO Crane Brand, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Walnut

Studio Del Campo Desk Accessories
By Studio Del Campo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accessories. A pen holder with stylish sculpted brass and enamel exterior, with a 'catch all' great for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Chrome

1960s Handcrafted elegant Desk Box with Pen Holder in Burlwood
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant 1960s pen holder desk box elegant handcrafted great quality and design.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Burl

Fratelli Cacchione Modernism Silver Desk Sculpture Pen Holder, circa 1955
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mid-Century Modernism, Fratelli Cacchione silver desk sculpture for Pens and Pencil, Italian, circa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

20th Century Italian Big Sterling Silver Pen Holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver pern holder Perfect for a prestigious desk. The pen
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Big Sterling Silver Paper Holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver paper holder Perfect for a prestigious desk. The pen
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1990s Italian Baroque Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Match Striker “Mugnier et Gauthier”
Located in Houston, TX
make a bold statement on any desk as a holder for pens or use it as it was originally intended for that
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20th Century French Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Black and Gold Desk Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial modern Art Deco black and gold desk pen holder, with brass accent
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass, Metal

Two Carl Aubock Modernist Horn Pen Holders, Austria + Horn Desk Pen Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Two decorative desk pen holders from the 1950s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Austria. Made
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Horn

Rare Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Horn

Gucci Brown Leather Desk Pen Holder with Gold Plated Equestrian Motif
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci Italy designed this luxury modernist desktop accessory during the 1970s. The pen cup holder
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Postmodern Glass Desk Pen Holder Catchall Vide-Poche
Located in New York, NY
. Piece is oblong, with a fluted base and small feet. A great piece for a desk to hold pens, letter opener
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Glass

1970s Burlwood Cup Pen Holder Desk Accessory
By Cartier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elegant Burlwood Cup Holder Pen Pencil Holder Desk accessory 4 h x 3 diameter Original vintage
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Wood, Burl

1970s Modern Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder
Located in New York, NY
A multicolored square design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s.
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Onyx, Marble

Big Cheese Brass Paperweight and Pen Holder Desk Object
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Ben Seibel, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
We absolutely love this piece. Giant brass cheese wedge with pen or pencil holder on top. Would
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Brass, Metal

Octagonal Onyx Desk Pen or Pencil Holder, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A multicolored octagonal design onyx desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s. Item available here
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Onyx

Tiger Cat Animal Pen or Pencil Desk Holder
By Bombay Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic animal hide 'tiger-esque' oval pen or pencil holder with red velvet interior, circa 1990s
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Animal Skin, Hide, Velvet, Cowhide

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Black Marble Desk Pen Pencil Holder, circa 1980
By Sergio Asti, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern black marble desk pen pencil holder, circa 1980.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Marble

1970s Wicker and Bamboo Desk Pen or Pencil Holder
Located in New York, NY
A vintage wicker and bamboo desk pen or pencil holder, circa 1970s. Piece measures: 3" x 3" x
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage English Metal Diamond Patterned Vase or Pen Holder Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
small cylinder vase or a chic pencil and pen holder. It is signed on the bottom with original worn felt
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1960s Welsh Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Metal, Silver

Vintage Modern Green Malachite Style Desk Pen Pencil Holder Cup
Located in New York, NY
A chic vintage '70s Modern or Postmodern green malachite style desk pen/pencil holder cup, circa
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Green Red Onyx Dice Pen Holder Desk Accessory
Located in Toronto, CA
This striking mid-century dice pen holder is the perfect blend of function and style for any desk
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Onyx

Bear and Bull Pen Business Card Pen Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bear and bull pen business card pen holder - inspired by Spanish California's bull and bear fights
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20th Century Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Bakelite Pen Holder, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bakelite pen holder. Includes its original 2 pens. Excellent condition.
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1940s European Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Gucci Pen Holder 1970
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare Pen holder by Gucci 1970s.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Glass Pen Holder, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass pen holder is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Original art
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1970s European Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Stitched Red Leather Desk Accessory Letter and Pen Holders
By The Leather School
Located in Atlanta, GA
letter and pen holder, featuring a streamlined shape and boasting burgundy-red hand-stitched leather
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Leather

Wooden Dice Pencil Pen Holder
Located in Cordova, SC
Made in the USA, Maine to be exact! Holds pencils and standard pens exceptionally well, so very
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1950s American Sporting Art Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Pen with Pen Holder 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
is a great addition to anyone with a passion for mid-century design. The dynamic pen, sculpturally
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Chrome

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
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

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Horn

Italian Postmodern Lucite Pen or Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Postmodern or Modern style designer Lucite pen, pencil, and paper desk organizer/holder
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Live Edge Pencil/Pen Holder
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Desk Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage desk pen holder for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, every vintage desk pen holder was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage desk pen holder, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage desk pen holder, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage desk pen holder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Hertha Baller and Walter Bosse produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Desk Pen Holder?

The average selling price for a vintage desk pen holder at 1stDibs is $475, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.