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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Brass Vase by Walter von Nessen for Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass vase by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The solid patinated brass Art Deco vase features a tulip opening and four incised rings around the bottom of the vessel. Impr...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color. France 20th Century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Green Leather Documents Tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green leather documents tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Pipe holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Pipe holder around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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
1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian sphere shape in black marble.
Each piece is in a way unique (and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays
By Dayagi
Located in San Diego, CA
Two Vintage Solid Brass Dayagi Israel Ornate Mid-Century Rare Ashtrays, circa 1960s. Timeless classic pieces perfect decor for someone who loves mid-cent...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
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
Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous deep purple enameled Danish rosewood jewelry or desk box with gilt enameled detail. Wooden interior and bottom.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
XX Century Silver Plated Hare Inkwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decorative XX century inkwell or box representing a silver plated hare.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Yonel Lebovici Ressort Letter Holder Distrimex, France, 1969
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare limited edition letter holder designed by Yonel Lebovici and manufactured by Distrimex, France 1969. This nickel plated spiral shaped letter holder was made in a limited product...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Fish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Teak
Color: Brown
Style: Mid-Ce...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Large Exclusive Stich Leather Desk set 1960s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice exclusive desk set made off black stich Leather.
Consisting a beautiful desk lamp with new shade, love the round leather top, the light shines beautifully downwards with pu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Rare Gucci Solid Sterling Silver Lion
s Paw Letter Opener
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
I have only ever had one other of these and it was silver over bronze; I was amazed to find this heavy solid silver example fully marked "925" on the underside and signed by the famo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Female Sculptural Vase or Pen Holder, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze vase or desk accessory / pen holder with a sculptural female bust circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
$487 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$536 Sale Price
33% Off
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
1980 Vintage Italian Big Paper Weight in Black Marquina Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paperweight with sphere shape in black marquina marble.
Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are to be considered a gua...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled terra cotta turquoise blue ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Designed in a great glazed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Vintage Tray / Sculpture Made of Brazilian Rosewood Unknown Author
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Solid Brazilian rosewood tray, with aluminum details. This peace is a huge vintage tray and also an amazing sculpture of a fish. This is one of...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Tommaso Barbi Signed Burl and Chrome Round Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury photo frame in chrome-plated brass and burl. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. The picture fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Green
Styles: Mid-Cen...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1960s Gorgeous Pair of Green Candle Holders. Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pair of green candle holders in metal and brass. Made in France. So unique.
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
diameter 3,14 x 4,33 H inches
diameter cm...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Basque Musician And Shepherd Pair Of Vases, Anne Marie Grillard, Ciboure, France
By Ciboure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Super pair of typical Ciboure stoneware tapered vases by Anne Marie Grillard for Ciboure, France
Hand decorated with a shepherd tending his flock on one and an animated musician on the other
Albeit a pair, there is a minute difference in height
Circa 1966-1979
Signed A Grillard, R F Ciboure...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Viking Glass Hippopotamus Figure Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful clear glass hippopotamus paperweight by the Viking Glass Company. The glass figurine is flat on the back side, this allows the figure to s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Wooden
Root
Bowl
Located in London, GB
A curious natural wooden 'root' bowl.
France, c1970s.
Unusual desk top or shelf curio.
Good condition some evidence of historical woodworm sin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Hammer from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Hammer from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Bl...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960
s
By Hillerod
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Ingenious magnetic paper clip holder designed by Sven Petersen for SAAP, Hillerod, Denmark
Crafted in a rich dark rosewood, the ball of the pot is magnet...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Rosewood
1950s Candelabra for Three Candles in Stainless Steel, Handmade, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Stunning candelabra for three candles in stainless steel. Handmade, in excellent condition. Made in Italy
Dimension:
13,77 x 5,11 x 16,92 inches (size without candles)
cm 35 x ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal elephant figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting elephant with dim...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
Carl Auböck Monumental Lifesize Brass Foot Sculpture, Werkstätte Auböck, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering this impressive 13“ long and 8“high brass foot sculpture, designed and manufactured by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria.
This charming and attention-grabbing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French sculpture of a pigeon in Cracked Ceramic circa 1960 France White Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French sculpture of a pigeon in Cracked Ceramic circa 1960 France White Color. Can be used as a Paperweight.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat French Art Glass Zodiac Paperweight Taurus Bull Sulfide on Cobalt Blue
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, faceted French art glass paperweight.
By Baccarat.
From the Zodiac series.
With a white sulphide depicting Taurus the Bull on a blue ground.
Marked with an acid-etched ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
Nostalgic 1960
s Italian Ceramic Tiger Cub, Adorable Retro
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Undeniably appealing, Italian retro ceramic tiger cub from the 1960's
Hand painted and glazed, vibrant and striking
Circa 1960's
Signed Italy
Height 10 inch, Width 8 inch, Depth 6 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior, Pencil Holder in Silver Metal, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christian Dior, pencil holder in silver metal, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum designed this stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. The sculpture-paperweight features an outstanding Mid-Cent...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Crystal
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 in a library setting on a desk or bookshelf.
Marked Italy
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Perpetual calendar in wood and aluminum, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Perpetual calendar made of wood and aluminum, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Rare perpetual calendar made in the 1970s from solid wood and aluminum with silver-colored numbers for the days, m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Razor Blade Brass Paperweight #5378, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a razorblade, model 5378, originally designed by Carl Aubock in the 1950s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Aus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bronze and steel sculpture features a brass pestle that sits atop a steel mortar. Though not an actual mortar and pestle, this piece resembles just t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning paperweight features a beautiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The inside bottom of the piece is made of rich blue glass, where the bubbles are ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
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 Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Millefiori Glass Paperweight Orange Green Blue, Vasart, Scotland c.1960s
By Vasart
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vasart millefiori paperweight handcrafted in Scotland.
A highly collectible glass paperweight and wonderful example of Vasart craftsmanship and artistry. This beautiful paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass
$109 Sale Price
73% Off
Carl Auböck II Brass Tray, Bowl, Vide-Poche, Maria Theresia Coin, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful solid brass coin tray or dish, designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. Suitable as a jewelry bowl or „vide-poche“. In good condition with nice pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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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