Desk set - Wood, Metal, Bakelite






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Mid-Century Desk Set with Perpetual Calendar, Paper Punch and Magnifying Glass, in wood, metal and brass, made in the United Kingdom, dating to circa 1960, in good condition with small signs of aging.
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Mid-Century Desk Set with Perpetual Calendar, Paper Punch and Magnifying Glass – c.1960
A charming mid-century desk set comprising three complementary office accessories: a perpetual desk calendar with integrated pen holder, a cast-metal paper punch mounted on a wooden base, and a brass magnifying glass.
The perpetual calendar displays the day, date and month through manually adjustable rotating mechanisms housed within a brushed metal frame with gold-toned accents. Mounted on a solid wooden base, it is accompanied by a pen holder fitted with a black bakelite-style pen, reflecting the clean and practical design language of mid-20th century office equipment.
The accompanying paper punch features a robust cast-metal construction finished in green enamel and mounted on a shaped wooden base. The punching mechanism operates correctly and remains fully functional, demonstrating the durable construction typical of mid-century office equipment. Its industrial appearance contrasts attractively with the refined lines of the calendar, illustrating the functional aesthetics of post-war office furnishings.
Completing the ensemble is a brass magnifying glass with a turned handle, an accessory traditionally associated with office, administrative and correspondence work.
Together, the three pieces form an appealing decorative grouping that captures the atmosphere of a mid-century office or study. Combining wood, metal, brass and early plastic materials, the set embodies the practical elegance characteristic of the 1950s and 1960s.
Mid-Century Desk Set with Perpetual Calendar, Paper Punch and Magnifying Glass – c.1960
A charming mid-century desk set comprising three complementary office accessories: a perpetual desk calendar with integrated pen holder, a cast-metal paper punch mounted on a wooden base, and a brass magnifying glass.
The perpetual calendar displays the day, date and month through manually adjustable rotating mechanisms housed within a brushed metal frame with gold-toned accents. Mounted on a solid wooden base, it is accompanied by a pen holder fitted with a black bakelite-style pen, reflecting the clean and practical design language of mid-20th century office equipment.
The accompanying paper punch features a robust cast-metal construction finished in green enamel and mounted on a shaped wooden base. The punching mechanism operates correctly and remains fully functional, demonstrating the durable construction typical of mid-century office equipment. Its industrial appearance contrasts attractively with the refined lines of the calendar, illustrating the functional aesthetics of post-war office furnishings.
Completing the ensemble is a brass magnifying glass with a turned handle, an accessory traditionally associated with office, administrative and correspondence work.
Together, the three pieces form an appealing decorative grouping that captures the atmosphere of a mid-century office or study. Combining wood, metal, brass and early plastic materials, the set embodies the practical elegance characteristic of the 1950s and 1960s.
