David Webb Desk Accessories
American, 1925-1975
“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
to
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1,115
51
27
13
9
2
2
Creator: David Webb
David Webb Gold Monkey Desk Clock
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Monkey Desk Clock
An 18 karat yellow gold desk clock designed in the shape of a walnut, adorned with round and marquise cut diamonds. The...
Category
1960s American Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
A natural rock crystal quartz point decorated with gold rope twist strands, bows, and a gold branch section, adorned with 12 turqu...
Category
1960s American Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Related Items
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
14k Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cartier Paris 24-Karat Gold-Plated Art Deco Travel Mechanical Desk Clock with Alarm.
This rare, vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk clock is no longer in production.
Originally designed in the 1920s and made in the 1980s, it is marked "Cartier Paris," "Swiss Made," and is numbered Model 7504 with serial number 14957.
Rare Vintage Cartier Paris Gold-Plated and Brown Enamel Folding Mechanical Desk Alarm Travel Clock with Box.
This Art Deco portable desk or table pendulette features:
Mechanical manual winding movement
White enamel dial with black Roman numerals
Three baton hands in black and white indicating hour, minute, and alarm time
Strut back with distinctive and iconic Cartier 'C' scrolls forming the feet
Two cabochon-cut blue sapphires for hand settings
Swiss made, signed, and numbered
The back is stamped "Cartier, Paris," model number 7504 and serial number 14957, "Swiss Made," with a manual 8-day wind mechanism. It has a church window-shaped case with enameled brown panel, champagne dial, black baton hands with Roman numerals, and twist sapphire crowns for alarm and time adjustment.
The model is crafted from gilded metal with a dark burgundy brown enameled face.
The clock opens into a trestle with feet featuring the Cartier house "C" logo. The back is signed "Cartier Paris," and the reverse of the frame bears the serial number 7504 09397, "Swiss Made."
This elegant and timeless piece makes a great desk accessory, nightstand clock...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
H 3.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in Dm 3 in L 3.25 in
Tiffany and Co. Swiss Brass Golden Half-Moon Modern Desk Timepiece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Late 20th-Century Masterpiece
Enhance your space with this elegant Swiss brass half-moon desk timepiece, retailed by Tiffany & Co. during the late 20th century. This sop...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier Santos 24-karat gold-plated and silver Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm.
Les Must de Cartier travel quartz alarm clock, rectangular white dial with Roman numerals...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Steel
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord
STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a unique clock...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel, Brass, Stone
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17 Dia...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
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 Wound
DIAL / HANDS: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands
DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3"
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Jaeger LeCoultre is renowned worldwide for their technological achievements in horology. They are the quiet designers behind Cartier's European Watch and Clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist David Webb Desk Accessories
Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal.
It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours.
It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Mappin & Webb 2-Chamber Sterling Silver Inkwell or Desk Standish
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver inkwell.
In the Edwardian style.
With notched corners to the base for pens, a sloped pedestal center that supports two gilt inkwell chambers and a h...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 4.25 in L 8 in
Vintage 1939 Birks Sterling silver Desk Clock
By Birks
Located in Montreal, QC
1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Webb Gold and Enamel Tie Tac
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Handsome emerald green and white enamel tie tac. Made and signed by DAVID WEBB. Solid 18K yellow gold. Striking in color and design.
Alice Kwartler has sold...
Category
1970s American Vintage David Webb Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold
David Webb desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of David Webb desk accessories available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using yellow gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage David Webb jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that David Webb diamond desk accessories, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.
Questions About David Webb Desk Accessories
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify David Webb jewelry, search the piece carefully for a maker's mark. The luxury jewelry maker stamps its pieces with the word "Webb." By comparing your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources, you can then determine when your piece was produced, find out its name and learn further information. David Webb also offers an authentication service, though there is a fee to use it. Information about how to request an authentication is available on the brand's official website. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of David Webb jewelry.