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Collage Wrapped Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind midcentury desk covered completely in collage paper. Fun and funky for your home
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Collage Wrapped Desk
Collage Wrapped Desk
H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in
Entertaining Masked Ninja Angel Fish, Vintage Hand Blown Murano Fun 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hilarious pair of Murano Angel fish with a whiff of Ninja about them Crafted in hand blown glass from Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Height 8.5 inch, Width 3.25 inch, Depth 7.5inch In v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Michel Ducaroy writing desk SNA Roset France 1950
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare desk which is an early design by Michel Ducaroy for SNA Roset, France 1950. SNA Roset, later
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Hardwood

1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo Desk and Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A small and charming three-drawer bamboo desk and chair from France. The desk is constructed of
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Mid-20th Century French Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Laminate, Wood

Bamboo Desk and Chair
Bamboo Desk and Chair
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 25 in
MCM Teak Perpetual Desk Flip Calendar, Security Pacific Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find MCM teak perpetual desk flip calendar from California's Security
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20th Century American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Edwardian 1905 Desk Matches Box in Bronze and Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian desk matches box with crocodile leather. Beautiful and very unusual box, created in
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Model "Cronotime" Adjustable Desk Clock by Pio Manzù, Ritz-Italora, 1969
By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu
Located in Skokie, IL
Pio Manzù model "Cronotime" adjustable desk clock for Ritz-Italora, Italy, 1969 The Cronotime
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf
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Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor coffee table that invites companionship, designed for days of outdoor fun lived in the lap
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 12.21 in W 34.26 in D 28.35 in
Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Guzzini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
top or anywhere you need a fun surprise. The lighter looks to be in good working order.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor coffee table that invites companionship, designed for days of outdoor fun lived in the lap
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Outdoor Coffee Table by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 12.21 in W 51.58 in D 28.35 in
Cubo in the Manner of Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage world globe encased in lucite, makes for a unique and fun desk accessory.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
child’s room or fun desk chair. You can also mix and match from our unique offerings of these chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Textile, Plastic

Art Deco Copper & Brass Cat Door Stop by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
surface scratches and is marked "Chase" on the underside. Really fun and rare Chase accessory! #3999
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Copper

MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Massive Vienna Bronze Double Devil Figure Match Holder with Tray
Located in Danville, CA
This is a rare massive double Devil figure desk tray match holder. The winged devils are holding a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
a thorough cleaning and polishing. Truly a fun chair. We think it would be great as a desk chair in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
is a layer of clear controlled bubbles. A fun aspect of this, is that the paperweight is literally
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Italian Candy Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting mid-century Italian candy jars. Makes a fun accessory!
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really fun pop art "Coca Cola" / Coke bottle in lucite sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

1980s Task Chair Designed by Niels Diffrient for Knoll
By Niels Diffrient, Knoll
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s Very fun and bright cherry red eighties task chairs designed by Niels Diffrient for
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1990s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Hermès Brass and Leather Shotgun Shell Pen Holder, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functionality and fun design. Fun piece of collectible Hermès.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Piece Of Italian Kitsch, Ceramic Sports Car And Driver c1960s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Italian ceramic car and driver from the 1960's, a fun piece of Italian kitsch Rossa pink lustre
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Venetian Murano Art Glass Frog on a Lily Pad over a Globe Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very artistic, fun, and whimsical, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, golden yellow with brown
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
nice weight to it. An unusual and fun piece. #3045
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Brass Cabbage Paper Weight with Label
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, "Decorating Is Fun!". Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
particularly striking pieces of Op Art glass . The front features a fun, light-hearted textured pattern and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Omersa Leather Turtle Use as Paperweight or Decorative, Retains Label
By Dimitri Omersa, Omersa
Located in St. Louis, MO
decoration. Fun size. In fine condition, retains label.
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Leather

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Located in New York, NY
Great fun for a gardening afficionado - a delightful desk accessory wether you're planning a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-19th Century English Brass "Curse" Box
Located in Stamford, CT
. Fun and interesting conversation piece.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Trinket Tray / Catch All
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun midcentury walnut trinket tray / catch all, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
and fun figural inkwell. The walnut is the inkwell with a hinged lid which opens to reveal the
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Imhof Mid Century Gold Dice Motif Swiss Alarm Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A fun and stylish Imhof Swiss gilt desk clock with alarm, in the shape of a dice. The solid cast
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Figural Letter Opener with Fly on Man's Head
Located in New York, NY
Fun and Whimsical antique figural letter opener of a man with a fly on top of his head. And that
Category

Early 20th Century English Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Travel and take your work anywhere, anytime Funky, fun, ergonomic, mobile office, compact bureau or
Category

2010s Central American Campaign Desks

Materials

Chrome

Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
a double spring movement. It is really fun to watch this clock running. It has an 8 DAY movement
Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
. This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
. This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mystery 8 Day Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Bell Striking
Located in Danville, CA
fun to watch this clock running. It has an 8 day movement with hourly single bell striking. The small
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Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

330.48 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Faceted Round Collector Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
more fun! $100 bill not included Please feel free to inquire about the gemstones shown in the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Desk Accessories

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz

330.48 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Faceted Round Collector Gemstone
330.48 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz Faceted Round Collector Gemstone
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W 1.57 in D 1.19 in L 1.57 in
Bulgari Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Gas Lighter
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
elegance, while the whimsical snail design injects a touch of fun and uniqueness. This Bulgari lighter is
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Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Executive Decision Maker Coin
Located in New York, NY
!" Beveled border. 1 1/3" i diameter. Solid silver-plated metal. A very fun piece. Alice Kwartler has
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Vintage 1960s North American Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Executive Decision Maker Coin
Executive Decision Maker Coin
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Dm 1.33 in
Automatic Skeleton Mechanical Keyring with Rhodium Finish
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Automatic Skeleton Mechanical keyring with rhodium finish Adding an element of fun with our
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desk Accessories

Materials

Rhodium

Automatic Skeleton Mechanical Keyring with Rhodium Finish
Automatic Skeleton Mechanical Keyring with Rhodium Finish
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H 1.19 in W 0.2 in L 2.17 in
Modern Tulip Bedside Table Lamp or Desk Lamp by Designline in Fun Bright Yellow
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous tulip form table lamp, desk lamp or bedside lamp. It features a bight yellow cast
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
By Tanaka
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Design icon piece by Kyoji Tanaka, the Rabbit Tanaka corp lamp is a super fun desk lamp in
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
Vintage Rabbit Tanaka gooseneck desk lamp
H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Vintage 1970's Italian Orange Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
The vintage 1970's vibrant orange desk lamp is a captivating blend of retro charm and contemporary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Unusal, customized memphis oval desk or dining table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
fun to work with. postmodernism has many manifestations: philosophical, sociological and cultural
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil desk lamp The Lamp is made with ceramic leather book
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather

MCM Newton's Cradle "Swinging Wonder" Executive Desk Game
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage MCM "Swinging Wonder" executive desk game, circa 1960s. This item is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

1960's Casala Children's Desk And Chair Set
By Casala
Located in Hook, Hampshire
was their heyday. These practical slightly Scandi school desks/tables are great fun and are sold as a
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Benches

Materials

Laminate

1960's Casala Children's Desk And Chair Set
1960's Casala Children's Desk And Chair Set
H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 51.58 in
Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 75 x W 180 x H 75 cm. Materials
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2010s British Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
Work From Home Desk by Six Dots Design
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Monstrera Desk Lamp by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Monstrera desk lamp by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 18 x D 13 x H 30 cm Materials
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century English Pine Farmhouse Slant Top Standing Desk Dresser Secretary 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming mid 20th century slant top desk, dresser or secretary. A fun cross between an old
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Convertible Children’s High Chair, Desk and Rocker Combined from the Netherlands
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A convertible children object that combined high chair, desk and rocker, manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare 1970s Off-White Plastic Children Desk with Stool, circa 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
is fun at the same time. The set shows traces of wear like some stains, scratches and on the desk are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Polyester

Period English Regency Desk or Sofa Table in Style of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Essex, MA
Period English mahogany desk or sofa table in style of Thomas Hope Mahogany with figured
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp
By Michael Lax, Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton high intensity desk, table, or wall lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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Desk Fun For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk fun for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and plastic, every desk fun was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a desk fun, we have 356 options in-stock, while there are 61 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk fun — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each desk fun bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk fun over the years, but those crafted by Fornasetti, Paola Valle and Piero Fornasetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk Fun?

A desk fun can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $69,730.