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Alp Giroux, Silver-plated Bronze Inkwell, Orientalist, 19th Century
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Silver-plated bronze inkwell representing a bust of an Arab wearing a turban, which hides the hole
Category
19th Century French Moorish Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Victorian English Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk.
Punched
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,088 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900
s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo)
The inkwell mark is illegible
It has signs of
Category
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York
Zodiac
Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze doré large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria circa 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze inkwell depicting a standing eagle with folded wings. The sculpture rises on a rectangular
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Inkwell in Siena Marble and Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) Italian inkwell in the Roman neoclassical style, finely carved from
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
Pierre-Adrien DALPAYRAT French Art Nouveau Stoneware Inkwell, 1890
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Pewter
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with intricate
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Silver inkwell with chiseled base, four support feet and pen
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with chiseled base, four support feet and pen. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century French Bronze Green Opaline Glass Inkwell Set
Located in Guaynabo, PR
French Bronze Green Opaline Double Inkwells Set. It depicts a Japonisme style bronze tray with a
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, pen holders
claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rack with two reservoirs, pen holders, bell and resting on four
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Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$7,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Inkwell with Pump Mechanism by A. Bocquet France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Integrated Pump Mechanism
Origin: France
Material: Brass, porcelain, nickel-plated
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
By Hans Muller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Art Nouveau Bronze Poseidon Inkwell, by Hans Müller
Austrian, circa 1900.
Behold the Art
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs
four half-ball feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and resting on four half
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell
shell-based claw feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three reservoirs, bell and shell-shaped base resting on three claw
Category
18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,125 Sale Price
50% Off
A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875).
Modelled as
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Repoussé Mystic Inkwell by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
repousse copper sheets clad many decorative letter and desk boxes sold at Bing’s shop in the early-1900s
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Copper
Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs
four relief feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with bell, two reservoirs, pen holder and resting on four
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Victorian English Inkwell in Silver Plated, Queen Anne Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
silver plated inkwell; it has a balanced and harmonious shape; on the top are housed two solid and
Category
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique English Ormolu and Malachite Inkwell, Circa 1860-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English ormolu & malachite inkwell, circa 1860-1880.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks
pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$3,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Relief silver inkwell with tanks, bell
four claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and bell, quill holder and resting on four claw
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$5,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells
stamp box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a "helmet" on rosewood with shells, friezes and a stamp
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with three containers
chiseled tray on zoomorphic feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three containers and a chiseled tray on a support with four
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks
bell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, bell and resting on four
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$8,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Chiseled silver inkwell with two tanks, bell
four hollow feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two reservoirs and bell, base, pen holders and resting on
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Globe-shaped silver inkwell on circular base with pen holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a globe with reliefs and applications, quill holder
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$6,250 Sale Price
50% Off
Inkwell with rosewood base, silver iron-shaped holder
ivory handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Inkwell with rosewood base and silver applications in the shape of an iron with an
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell
three shell-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, bell, two pen holders and resting on a base with
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with floral cutouts, two reservoirs, bell
relief feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with relief floral motifs and cutouts, two tanks and a bell, pen holder
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$3,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Silver inkwell with tanks, bell, square base
four openwork feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs and a bell resting on a square base with a grate
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$2,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Located in Greven, DE
Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount
Origin: China, made for the European export
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Porcelain
Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks, ceramic cores
embossed feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver inkwell with two tanks and two ceramic cores inside, pen holder, stamp
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$3,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Roycroft Arts
Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell
By Roycroft (signed
Category
1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Nouveau Bat Inkwell by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing piece, apart from it being from France, circa 1900.
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
French Lapislazuli and Silver Inkwell by Gustave Keller, 1920s
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This French Lapis Lazuli and Silver Inkwell, crafted by Gustave Keller in the 1920s, stands as a
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Silver inkwell with acanthus reliefs, cut-glass tanks
nib holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with two reservoirs, pearlescent friezes around the edge, letter and
Category
19th Century European Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver
$4,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Art Glass, Softwood
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Thatched Roof Cottage, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded.
Little house with cute details.
Nice bronze
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$455 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Brass Inkwell In The Form Of A Terrier
Located in Essex, MA
Cast terrier with hinge lid opening to an inkwell. From the estate of the founder of Yankee Candle
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish 18th Century Blue Faience Inkwell by Store Kongensgade
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Manufactory, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1740. This inkwell retain with its original ink and sand jars. The
Category
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Faience
Antique English Novelty Inkwell - Brass Tortoise / Turtle c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English inkwell cast in solid English brass in the form of a Tortoise retaining
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze
Coconut Camel Inkwell
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell
A rare and whimsical 19th
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Green Glass Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Among the most visually alluring and technically excellent of all Tiffany Studios New York's desk
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze
Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Glass
Handsome Antique Horn and Silver Plate Inkwell Dated 1897
Located in Bath, GB
An outstanding late Victorian inkwell made from two cattle horns and mounted with silver plated
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Canova Italian inkwell in bronze and marble circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big CANOVA inkwell in italian old bronze with marble base circa 1850.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated and Green Glass Inkwell
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Late 19th Century Victorian inkwell set exemplifies intricate craftsmanship and luxurious
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Silver Plate
Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Ceramic
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze.
Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Desk
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji 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 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.
- 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.
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