Vintage Hand-Engraved Perpetual Calendar in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved perpetual calendar in brass. Shaped as a lion featuring the option of setting the day, month and year.
Brass
Solid Brass 50 Year Calendar Dial / Paperweight by Cogecot S.A. 1969 to 2018
Located in San Diego, CA
Ingenious solid brass and enamel 50 Year perpetual calendar dial / paperweight by Cogecot S.A., circa 1969.
Brass, Enamel
Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
H) * Leather-Mounted Glass Ashtray – Elegant mid-century accessory. (5 in. diameter) * Perpetual Calendar – Brass, glass, and leather, in an Art Deco-influenced style. (6 in.
Leather
Russian Engraved Brass Perpetual Calendar Made in the 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Russian engraved brass perpetual calendar, made in the 1950s. The months, seasons and all holidays of the Russian calendar are indicated.
Brass
Vintage Perpetual Calendar Made in Germany
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage brass globe perpetual calendar. Made of gold toned metal, the top flips down to adjust the date.
Metal
Sold
H 2.38 in W 4.75 in D 7 in
1950s Park Sherman Perpetual Calendar Office Notepad Tray Walnut & Brass IL
By Park Sherman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Desk Calendar note paper holder tray Perpetual Calendar by Park Sherman Co Solid Walnut and Brass.
Walnut
Sold
H 4.73 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Perpetual Calendar and Desk Pen Holder
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An Italian desk accessory in the style of Fontana Arte, black and green nilo glass are in perfect conditions. Days of perpetual calendar are in Italian language.
Brass
Sold
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Vintage 20th Century Mahogany & Brass Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage mid-20th Century perpetual desk calendar, made from mahogany and brass.
Glass, Wood
$742
H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Diehl Electro, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by th...
Metal
Vintage Leather Desk Complete Set, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Leather desk complete set is an original set of decorative set of objects realized in the mid-20th century. Mixed media: Leather, paper, plexiglass, brass and tissue. Made in ...
Leather, Glass, Plexiglass
$8,438Sale Price|24% Off
H 18 in W 20.75 in D 6.5 in
French Antique Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, 1830s, Rare Features
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Brocot type suspension very rare early 30 day perpetual slander clock with moon phase, barometer and Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometers. Strikes on bell. In running order but can...
Other
Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco table/ desk clock. The movement we believe is of a German manufacturer origin because the chapter ring is marked “Foreign”, wh...
Brass, Chrome
Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950
By Le Tanneur
Located in Paris, FR
Midcentury French modern full leather desk set by Le Tanneur composed by: Calendar L 18.5cm x L 11cm depth 5cm Pencil case L 23cm x L 8cm depth 2.5cm Letter-Openers with scissors...
Stainless Steel
1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A incredibly rare 4 piece set for the discerning collection. Designed in the 1940s by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès. This is an investment grade set that will likely continue to rise i...
Metal
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
H 7 in W 6.688 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
By Arthur Imhof, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue- early 1960s. Polished brass, splayed circular clock face, with applied sol...
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wo...
$1,256 / set
H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in
Light-Bronze Desk Set designed by Just Andersen, 1920s - 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant three-Piece Desk Set in Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s and 1930s. * Desk set in light bronze constituted of a pen holder, pen tray, and lette...
Bronze
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Metal
$342 / item
H 18.71 in W 18.71 in D 2.37 in
Italian Postmodern Wall Perpetual Calendar by Della Beffa for Ring a Date, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wall perpetual green calendar by Giorgio Della Beffa for Ring A Date, 2000-2010s Wall perpetual calendar in green plastic. The calendar has several protruding cyl...
Plastic
$2,950 / set
H 5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Two 20th Century Art Deco Hermes Paris Desk Set Pieces circa 1930-1935
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Two beautiful and desirable vintage desk pieces by the most famous luxury brand, the crocodile skin still has its original sheen and is in very good condition. Both pieces have st...
Crocodile
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...
Bronze
$685Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 8.67 in
1960s Atlanta Brass Zodiak Table Clock – Vintage Astrological Design
By Atlanta Electric, Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Atlanta brass Zodiak Table Clock from the 1960s is an exquisite piece of mid-century design that combines art and functionality. This clock features a solid brass body with a st...
Brass
$1,280
H 4.2 in W 2.3 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...
Brass
1940s French Wood Desk Accessories
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless desk accessory set from France, 1940s. Elegant wood letter stand with silver detail. Wood tray with silver pen rest on four silver ball feet. Original wood and metal finish ...
Metal
Wyoming Jackelope Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wyoming jackelope mount. Traditional jackelope mount with white and grey fur and spike antlers, attached to natural wood plaque. Multiple available, may vary slightly. All have spike...
Antler, Fur, Wood
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,950 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
$24Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 2.5 in Dm 2.25 in
Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Keepsake Storage
Located in New York, NY
Decorate your home or office with ancient marine life with this Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Natural Decor, measuring 2.25″ x 2.5″. Crafted from fossil-rich ...
Rock Crystal
$30,062
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Guthrie and Wells, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in L 32.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
Ebony, Amboyna
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s Length: 50cm Height: 11.5cm Width: 33cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to...
Sea turtle
$2,941Sale Price|39% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
Italian Art Deco White Parchment Vanity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Art Deco white parchment diminutive triangular form lady's vanity /dressing table with a drawer centered by 2 side drawers and 2 doors. Parchment is separating from the piece
Wood, Parchment Paper
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 16.5 in D 15.25 in
Mills Novelty Co. Cherry Blossom Nickel Slot Casino Gaming Machine C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Mills Novelty Co. "Cherry Blossom" 5-cent slot machine is a classic example of early 20th-century arcade and gambling equipment, dating to approximately 1930. Crafted wi...
Metal
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern coastal installation of beautiful sea whip branch on Nautilus sea shell mother of pearl.
Shell
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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