Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 Polished Brass Knob
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #8040-1 polished brass knob.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in polished brass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 Polished Brass Knob
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #8040-2 polished brass knob.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in polished brass b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Modern Latticino Swirl Art Glass Paperweight Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unique european art glass paperweight. Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian clear Murano glass paperweight hand blown with bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Diameter 3.75...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
$360 Sale Price
40% Off
2 penguin sculptures, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
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Chrome
$3,500 / set
Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980
By Studio Ahus
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare find, stunning Glass FIG by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus from 1980. Light pink and clear glass made in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. This piece is in ex...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
$166 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage Rotary dial red ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of thermoplastic ABS
Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomberg, Ralph Lysell and Gösta Thames, LM Ericsson...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Ceramic Panther, Gray Color
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Panther-shaped figure
Measures: Length 33 cm, height 16 cm.
Midcentury ceramic panther, manufactured by the Dutch ceramic factory Jema Holland in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
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Ceramic
Signed Barovier
Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury medal or paperweight in mouth blown crystal Murano glass ang 24k gold. This gorgeous piece is signed by Barovier & Toso and still has its original box and documents...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold
Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe, circa 1960s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room or children's roo...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers inner core Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. The piece is atributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
$279 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory. Retains original label, QUALITON. In the Style of Florence Knoll. Clean modern design with s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Dunhill Lift Arm Ostrich Leather Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Dunhill lift arm lighter made in the 1960s. Body wrapped in ostrich leather that has a perfect patina. Amazing texture and practical size perf...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Dorothy Thorpe Midcentury Crystal Lucite American Knot Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury crystal Lucite American knot paperweight sculpture. This wonderful piece was designed by Dorothy Thorpe in America during the 1960s.
An amazing item with a unique knot ...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
1980s Gorgeous Swatch Phone "Pick me Up", Memphis Style
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Murano Glass Elephant Paperweight by Studio Pino Signoretto, Italy 60s, Set of 4
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four Murano glass elephant paperweight with gold leaf
Made by Studio Pino Signoretto
Italy 60s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Art Glass Blue Swirl Jellyfish Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artisan-made, hand-blown, art glass paperweight by Rochester Folk Art Guild features a graceful, cobalt blue form resembling a jellyfish or a flower encased in a clear glass tall obl...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970
By Strathearn
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, that we attribute to a Scottish maker, Circa 1970.
This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori cane design,...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
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Glass
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Blown Glass
$1,186 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gucci 1970s Gold
Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder
By Gucci
Located in Montclair, NY
Presented is a sophisticated and rare 1970s Gucci pencil or pen cup holder. Additionally, it is well suited for holding makeup brushes for a stylish addition a vanity or counter. Thi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold Plate, Nickel
Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass Dog Paperweight Italy around 1970s
Original condition
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown metal wall filing cabinet card holder, 1960s
Rectangular industrial wall card holder or filing cabinet, painted brown wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Elephant Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian sculpture in alabaster, perfect for as desk decorative piece and paperweight.
Perfect condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Alabaster
Danish Modern Desk Organizer / Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional Danish modern cherry veneer desk organizer / letter tray, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 24" wide, 9.25" deep and 7" high. Beautiful ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Walnut Mirror Paperweight
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage round mirrored paperweight cased in walnut with a felt bottom.
Year: 1970s
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 1.75" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
GIFT READY Handcrafted Murano-Style Art Glass Paperweight with Swirling Ribbons
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating study in color and form, this oval-shaped art glass paperweight features vibrant ribbons of orange, red, and golden yellow suspended in clear glass. The swirling interi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet desk In/Out tray organizer of stitched leather over steel. France. Circa 1950. Possible to hang on wall or place on desk.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Brass Letter Opener with Tennis Racket Design, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Letter Opener with Tennis Racket Design, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959
Additional information:
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Color: Gold
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Circa 1970 Solid Brass Golf Ball Show Horn Desk Paperweight
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 1970s Solid Brass Shoehorn Desk paperweight. Nice patina
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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Murano Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Murano millefiori paperweight. Finely done with white, blues, green, mauve & pink.
2.75" dia. x 3" h.
We are a family business that has been a major source for the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$536 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960
s
By Barovier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition.
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier.
Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
1980 Decorative Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Exquisite Miniature Italian Bisque Porcelain Fawn Figurine, Superbly Crafted
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Unbelievably delicate and superbly crafted, Italian bisque porcelain fawn figurine
Miniature in size with huge appeal
Highly likely to be from the 1980's
Hand painted matt finish
H...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Porcelain
Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous antique Souvenir metal money bank. It's a beer barrel with the Munich Child on top. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Octoberfest held in ...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Sweet Little Dog Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Money Box c1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Adorable hand painted ceramic Italian money box from the 1960's
A joyful palette of colours brings this piece to life
Circa 1960's
Signed M33 Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s. The trays are in good vintage condition and measures 15.375"W x 10.25"D x 4.75"H and would make a great addition...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Art Glass Lime Green
Controlled Bubble Paperweight - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage studio glass paperweight - lime green and bubble infused - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - surface sc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass Ball Controlled Bubble Mid-Century Paperweight
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Murano art glass ball -paperweight with controlled bubble, designed and signed by Renato Anatra. Mid-century period, ITALY.
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.75" diam...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Supreme x Hoto Red Tool Set, 5-Piece, Spring, 2023
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme x hoto red tool set, 5-piece, Spring 2023. Made exclusively for Supreme (Spring 2023), limited edition. Red, Supreme-printed case. Includes 3.6V 3-level torque adjustable scr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Note Pad Holder in Chrome, Lucite and Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful note pad holder in chrome, lucite and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
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, envelope holder, and paperweight.
Made by Fontana Arte, Italy in the 1950s. Engraved "Fx" ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Piet Hein
Solitaire
Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s
By Piet Hein
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Piet Hein 'Solitaire' rare teak board game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s.
A solid teak Solitaire game designed by Piet Hein (1905-1996) in the 1950s. Manufact...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tan Leather Model AB9 Attache / Briefcase by Hartmann - New Old Stock
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage tan leather Model AB9 attache / briefcase by Hartmann Luggage, circa 1980s. This piece is "New Old Stock (NOS)" and has never been used and comes with original t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959.
Additional information:
Materials: Met...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Bobble Head Rooster Crayon Pencil Holder Stand Figure Denmark Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Danish design wood rooster sculpture as a pencil holder. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of design items. Made of wood, metal and felting....
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Signed Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Foot Paperweight Handmade Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist paperweight in the shape of a foot, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s.
Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ronson Large Table Lighter 1980
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plexiglass
Vintage Austrian Cut Glass Crystal Desk Clock by Steiger
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage austrian cut glass crystal diamond shaped table clock.
The clock mechanism is by Steiger Quartz.
The glass is made and labeled by F Kissling...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Vintage Bitossi Blue and Green Ashtray with Atomic Floral Motif, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Italian ceramic ashtray by Bitossi, produced in the 1960s. The piece features a bold, balanced composition of blue and bright ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
WEDGWOOD GLASS - Pink
Lavender Glass Duck Paperweight - U.K. - Circa 1970
s
Located in Chatham, ON
WEDGWOOD GLASS (Manufacturer) - RONALD STENNETT-WILLSON and PAUL MILLER (Designers) - RSW425 (Pattern Number) - Vintage British hand made pink and lavender Ombre glass duck paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century Bull statue on a marble base with a pen holder. Desktop accessory, made of metal, chrome and marble. Nice addition to your wri...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Metal, Chrome
$336 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$63 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Chiesa Pietro Design Fontana Arte Italy Paperweight Chiseled Glass
Located in Biella, IT
Chiesa Pietro design by Fontana Arte Italy, sculpture chiselled glass years 60.
Measure; 17 cm x 11 x 6 cm - 6.5 inches x 2.2" x2.3".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved pen, pensil, or brush holder features Soft, fluid Mid Century Modern form in solid walnut wood with 12 openings on top. Sculptural, organic shape with slightly as...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Modern desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Fratelli Toso, Walter Bosse, and Herta Baller. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $34 and tops out at $28,500 while the average work can sell for $548.
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