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Iridescent Art Nouveau Art Glass Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early Art Nouveau threaded iridescent art glass inkwell, circa 1900s. The piece features a
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Art Glass
$800 Sale Price
36% Off
Gilt Bronze Equestrian Inkwell, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze equestrian inkwell, circa 1870.
Category
1870s English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Novelty Inkwell (1885)
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty inkwell; an
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Empire style table clock and inkwell
Origin France Circa 1900
The watch has a Paris machine and
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Hinged inkwell compartment at opposite end. Glass insert missing.White metal with silver plating
Category
Early 1900s German Modern Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metal
Samuel Jacob Edwardian Sterling Silver Frog Inkwell
By Samuel Jacob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, unusual, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised
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Mid-19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century
In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble
Famille Verte Porcelain Inkwell by Samson
By Samson
Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Small famille verte porcelain inkwell decorated with enameled flowerpots, foliage, and stylized
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram
s Head
Located in Montreal, QC
mulls. This inkwell is rather rare. The first we have seen for many years.
This fine bronze inkwell is
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19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$616 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century
34cm x 20cm
Very good
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble
English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder.
In finely cast and original patinated
Category
1810s English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Octagonal Faience Inkwell With Polychrome Floral Motif
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Hand-painted faience inkwell with an octagonal form, featuring vivid red, blue, yellow, and green
Category
19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Faience
19th Century Gilded Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A bronze and marble inkwell. Add this to your desk for instant style.
Category
19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Nouveau Repousse Brass
Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
Circa 1900, this antique inkwell exemplifies the Art Nouveau period in decorative arts through the
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Inkwell, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful double inkwell mounted on a red marble from Verona base, resting on four gilt bronze
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,412 Sale Price
30% Off
Liberty Tudric Pewter Inkwell by Archibald Knox
By Liberty
Co., Archibald Knox, Tudric
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Liberty Tudric pewter inkwell Archibald Knox c1905
Period : Edward VII
Origin : England
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Pewter
Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Inkwell on Circular Base
Origin: France
Material: Gilt bronze (Ormolu)
Date: Circa 1800
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
1880s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Lantern Inkwell
By Thomas Smily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Banded Agate and Ormolu Antique Inkwell c1895
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A 19th century banded agate and ormolu bronze inkwell
Date : 1880-1910
Origin : France
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
French Victorian Round Crystal and Silver Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian round crystal inkwell with silver and enamel cornucopia top (signed TIFFANY) *as
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Crystal
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Located in Opole, PL
Pre-War Metal Inkwell with Bird Figurine
Metal inkwell with a bird figurine, dating back to the
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Early 20th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metal
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
By James Young
Located in New Orleans, LA
This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell
Category
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Stately Antique Brass Bronze Inkwell, Around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Stately antique brass bronze inkwell around 1880
Solid brass bronze inkwell with lid. Original
Category
1880s German Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$749 Sale Price
20% Off
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell.
An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo, two acanthus leaf
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood inkwell with letter holder and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$625 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell is a luxurious collectible item that exudes
Category
19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell
Dimensions: 7" in width, 4" in depth and 6.5
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19th Century American Louis XV Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Wood
French Champlevé Enamel Inkwell, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Champlevé enamel inkwell from the 19th century, created in the opulent Napoleon III style
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$1,313 Sale Price
20% Off
Maritime Inkwell, Late 19th Century, France, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Maritime Inkwell with Anchor Mount
France, circa 1880
H × W × D: 12 × 10 × 8 cm
Description:
A
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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Heavy Glass Hand Blown Lidded Inkwell
Impressive handblown clear glass heavy
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19th Century French Other Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Antique Travel Inkwell, Silvered, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful travel inkwell with a silver plated lid and a bottom of black leather.
On the lid are the
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Silverplated
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful silver inkwell with purple ornaments.
Nice authentic condition.
Art Nouveau.
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metallic Thread
Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
By Levi
Salaman
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Wood, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell.
Around 1920 / 1930.
Depiction of a chamois.
Wood with
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1920s Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inkwell in solid brass.
It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of typical tubular form with an
Category
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell
FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s
Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Located in Bath, GB
plated horseshoe and a square gallery to secure the glass inkwell.
The glass inkwell is topped with a
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Chinese Dragon Boat Inkwell 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Chinese dragon boat double inkwell. Original glass inserts. Circa 1870's bronze.
The Dragon Boat
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19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Nickel
Kralik Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Inkwell
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique iridescent purple glass inkwell by Kralik in the "Pampas" decor, i.e. a Kralik decor shift
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
2-Piece French Victorian Bronze Pheasant Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (priced as set).
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 / set
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Inkwell Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique inkwell desk you’re looking for. Each antique inkwell desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique inkwell desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique inkwell desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique inkwell desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, John Grinsell
Sons and Ferdinand Barbedienne are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Inkwell Desk?
The average selling price for an antique inkwell desk at 1stDibs is $1,449, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $100,005 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Inkwells for You
Now that we no longer need vintage, new or antique inkwells for written communication, these elegant desk accessories make for a distinctive decorative touch in any home office or study.
Prior to the 19th century, the inkwell was an integral part of the writing process. The first fountain pen was patented in 1827. Typewriters found acceptance during the 1880s, and the ballpoint pen, which replaced the inkwell on most desks and writing tables of the era, modernized the way we write. (Later, it would transform how some of us make art.) Today, a well-designed antique or vintage inkwell is a fun, decorative accent for any work area.
If you find yourself working from home today more often than not, why not freshen things up a bit? Small changes can help elevate your workspace: Incremental edits to your interior, such as rethinking your shelving, swapping out your wall decor and adding a touch of the past to your modern-day desktop, can actually make a big difference. Alongside an ornate Art Deco–era desk lamp and an antique paperweight, your inkwell will look right at home and can support your effort to create a happy home office.
Find a collection of unique metal inkwells to suit any taste on 1stDibs or shop by style. Browse a range of Art Nouveau inkwells, Victorian inkwells, Art Deco inkwells and more. Search our selection of inkwells to find the perfect piece for any space.
Questions About Antique Inkwell Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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