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Period: 1940s
Addison Model 2 “Waterfall” Maroon and White Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 2 “Small Addison” series, featured h...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Addison Model 5 Butterscotch and Maroon Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Addison Model 5 Black and Yellow Catalin Tube Radio, 1940
Located in Hampstead, QC
In 1939, Toronto-based Addison Industries Ltd., a Canadian company, was founded focussing on the production of commercial tube radios. The Model 5 “Big Addison” series, featured her...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Typewriter/ Olivetti Studio 42, Italy 1946
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition The machine has a crooked bottom edge
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

French Oak Letter Holder in the style of Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French oak letter holder France, circa 1940s Handsome solid wood letter holder Two escalating storage compartments rest on a platform base Decorat...
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French Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Plaster, Oak

Art Deco Hand-Stitched Red Leather Desk Set Letter and Pen Holders
By The Leather School
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1940s modernist desk accessories set designed by ILG, Belgium, in the 1940s. The set is built with a letter holder and a pen holder. The streamlined shape boasts burgund...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand has a roman catolic soldiers head and halmet on the front. The base has an ornate ...
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Italian Adirondack Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars - Extra Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large 1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Jars – Extra Large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
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Hungarian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 1940s Underwood Manual Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 16" W x 13.5" D.
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Large 40s table, floor or ceiling fan by HEDA Fabrikate in original condition
Located in München, DE
Fantastically beautiful large 1940s fan from "HEDA Fabrikate" in original condition. As a table fan, for the floor or as a ceiling fan. There is a massive hook under the base for hanging. The fan is made entirely of metal and is in very good condition. With original gray paint. Beautiful patina. Very powerful engine runs with a really good “sound”. Makes a powerful wind. I had a dimmer switch installed on the new cable as an on/off switch. Also with new antique plug...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vista Alegre Porcelain Desk Inkwell
Located in Miami, FL
A Vista Alegre Porcelain figurative inkwell. Meticulous detail in the casting and hand painted decoration. Retain all the pieces intact. Circa late 1940s.
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Portuguese Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1940s Royal KMM Model 2178000 Magic Margin Touch Control Typewriter. Circa 1940s. Measurements: 9" H x 18" W x 16" D.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at you...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Spratling Sterling and Wood Letter Opener
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare William Spratling Sterling and Ebony Wood Letter Opener. fantastic Patina and includes original Spratling Brand.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

0riginal Vintage Industrial Art Deco Table Fan by Marelli Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconoc Italian table fan has been produced by Marelli ca 1940s. It is in original condition, with some wear and some losses at the base consistent of age and use, preserving a b...
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Italian Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fan, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage fan. Manufactured Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The mechanic...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

1940's Mouthblown Hungarian Storage Storage Jars, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage storage jars – large 1940’s Mouthblown Hungarian storage Storage jars – large. Traditional handmade storage jars made in small workshops in Hungary these are beautiful vintage storage jars...
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Hungarian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Smith Corona Typewriter and Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Smith corona typewriter and case. Black Smith Corona standard typewriter made in USA. This typewriter features round glass keys. Th...
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North American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Delco Art Deco 1941 Vintage Bakelite R 1171 Tube Radio in Perfect Condition
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco tube radio designed by Delco. Here we are offering an absolutely stunning 1941 Delco model R-1171 tabletop tube radio. Featuring a gorgeous dark brown marbled Bakelite c...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Andrew Szoeke Monogram "G" Cube or Paperweight
Located in Atlanta, GA
Andrew Szoeke Monogram "G" Cube or Paperweight, unsigned, American, circa 1940s. Szoeke is considered to be one of the masters of handmade inlaid woodwork and furniture, and he produ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Brass desk set, Italy, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass desk set. Italian production from the 1940s. It belonged to my great grandfather. Small signs of use.
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Italian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Perfume Bottle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century Perfume Bottle. Manufactured in Arabia. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material and color: me...
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Moroccan Moorish Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Inuit Walrus Tusk Pencil Holder and Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inuit Walrus tusk carved pencil holder and 6" letter opener. Carved with images of a Walrus and Seals. Probably done for the tourist trade in the 1930s or...
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American Native American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory

Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver letter opener is a handsome piece that makes a great gift. Not only is it functional but a beautiful accent to your desk. Sleek and unadorned it works with any d...
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Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
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Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Stone

Vintage Remington Rand Model 5 Typewriter with Portable Carrying Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Remington Rand model 5 typewriter with portable carrying case. This Remington Rand 5 streamlined portable typewriter was built in the 1940s and features a hard carrying ca...
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North American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Cut Steel

Art Deco Macassar Wood, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Art Deco modernist desk accessory or letter holder was crafted in France in the late 1940s. This sleek, geometric-shaped mail rack has a Maca...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Y...
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North American Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Vintage Zeuss Rotative Card Index 1950
Located in Biella, IT
Zeuss rotative card index years ’50 design perfect condition, complete of the paper cards for note/number.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Reed & Barton Equestrian Letter Opener, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 274 stamped on the base of the hand...
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American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Reed & Barton Equestrian Page Magnifier, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Reed & Barton page magnifier with a detailed horse head handle in solid silver plated metal. Reed & Barton 275 stamped on the base of the han...
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American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Tape Dispenser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We love offering novelty, whimsical sterling silver pieces! For the person who thinks they have it all or of that person who loves to have rare and unusual items… This tape dispenser...
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American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise draughtsman’s task lamp manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, Redditch, England. ‘The Anglepo...
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British Industrial Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Tinos Style Mønsterbesk Bronze Box Denmark, 1940s Art Deco
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice bronze box by Mønsterbesk, Denmark. No damages with beautiful patina.
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Set of Two Cut Glass Dresser Cologne Bottles with Sterling
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cut glass dresser bottles with Sterling collars. Smaller bottle has a chip on the stopper. Other than that they are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear....
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Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Vintage Brass Pestle & Mortars, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful set of three vintage pestles & mortars in a solid brass finish. All three produced in Czechoslovakia in 1940s as a kitchen wear for spices and...
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Czech Bohemian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare German Art Deco Desk Set, 1940's, Set of 4
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare desk set was designed and produced in Germany, during the 1940's. It consists on a knives holder, with three knives, a letter holder, an ashtra...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Princess Ingrid Bookmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver bookmark by Frank Whiting silver is in the Princess Ingrid pattern, circa 1945. It has an Art Deco look and is similar to the Georg Jensen Acorn pattern...
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American Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hick Glass Face in the Style Lalique French Art Deco
Located in Lyon, FR
Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Gilded Bronze Box with Poem by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze poudrier box with cast poem on surface by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The poem "Les 4 ages de la Femme" was an old French lyrical poem th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Oak and Leather Stationery by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak wastebasket, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimalis...
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South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and Leather Magazine Rack by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak magazine rack, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimal...
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South American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather, Oak

Paavo Tynell Pair of Brass Bowls, Taito Oy 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare pair of brass decorations by Paavo Tynell. Before Tynell was known as the man who "illuminated Finland", early on in his career he made lots of different brass accessories suc...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Set of Smoking Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and Wicker Wrapped pipe stand (Or Paperweight) with two brass spoon rests.
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Austrian Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Silvered Bronze Paperweight Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silvered cast bronze rectangular paperweight by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. A lovely piece of desktop object d'art in a relatively uncommon form and ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Illuminated Terrestrial Globe by Barrère & Thomas, France 1940s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French globe by Girard Barrère & Thomas. This small glowing glass globe was made before 1948. Typical Art Deco design on a step-shaped base made of aluminum and a globe made of glass.
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum

Borghese Italian Ceramic Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage plaster ceramic box made in Italy. Incredibly sculpted piece in a gothic style that presents a faux wood exterior with incredible lines. The interior of the box is ...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

AEG Fan, circa 1940
By AEG
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
AEG fan. Manufactured Germany, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The mechanical...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Bakelite Table Phone from 1947
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite table phone, marked K. Telegfrafverkets Werkstatt Nynäshamn from 1947 Measures: Height about 26 cm.
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Jacques Adnet Style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome waste bin attributed to Jacques Adnet with woven fabric and leather strap/buckle.
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French Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Leather

Austrian "Figa" Lighter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great tabletop lighter depicting. It is traditional in Brazil to wear a figa symbol to ward off bad luck.
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Austrian Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Art Deco Onyx Blotter with Bronze Elk Statue and Fountain Pens
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco onyx blotter with bronze elk statue and fountain pens. The fountain pens are by Eversharp Inc. The tip of the pens are 14-karat gold. The bo...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Danish Bakelite Table Phone from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite leather covered table phone, made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Used marks.  
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Danish Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

WMF 'Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK', Germany, Art Deco Pen Tray with Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WMF (Württembergische METALLWARENFABRIK), Germany. Art Deco pen tray with a box in silver plated metal, 1940s. Stamped. In very go...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

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