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Inkstand
Located in Toronto, ON
Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkstand
Inkstand

Inkstand

$3,800
An Agate Stone Inkstand
Located in Madrid, Madrid
An agate stone Neoclassical ink-stand with bronze feet in the shape of lion paws.
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Antique An Agate Stone Inkstand
An Agate Stone Inkstand

An Agate Stone Inkstand

$2,800
19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths
Located in Nashville, TN
This very unusual pair of 19th century Charles X gilt and metal quill holders are in the shape of boots with spurs. They are mounted on beautiful dark red marble plinths. They make q...
Category

Late 19th Century French Charles X French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths
19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths

19th Century Charles X Bronze Gilt-Metal Quill Holders on Red Marble Plinths

$265
France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire
Located in Paris, FR
This writing desk inkwell is composed with a 19th century Japanese lacquer base decorated with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Japonisme French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire
France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire

France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire

$1,450
Single Candelabra, Inkwell, French
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gilt bronze single candelabra. Covered top inkwell at the base. Louis XV style, 19th century
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Single Candelabra, Inkwell, French
Single Candelabra, Inkwell, French

Single Candelabra, Inkwell, French

$1,500
Early 19th Century French Faience Inkwell
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century French Faience Inkwell
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Antique Early 19th Century French Faience Inkwell
Early 19th Century French Faience Inkwell

Early 19th Century French Faience Inkwell

$750
Baccarat crystal inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
complete Baccarat inkwell crystal
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Antique Baccarat crystal inkwell
Baccarat crystal inkwell

Baccarat crystal inkwell

$1,000
A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish
Located in Woodbury, CT
mechanical globe with retracting dome is supported by a turned base with suspension rings. Probably French
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Directoire French Antique Inkwells

Antique A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish
A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish

A French Gilt Metal Globe Form Inkwell or Standish

$2,750 / set
Small Decorative Glass Inkwell by French Designer Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Amsterdam, NL
condition is perfect. Script signed R. Lalique France. Measure: Diameter 8.5 cm. See Marcilhac page
Category

1910s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Small Decorative Glass Inkwell by French Designer Rene Lalique
Small Decorative Glass Inkwell by French Designer Rene Lalique

Small Decorative Glass Inkwell by French Designer Rene Lalique

$2,692
French Gilt Bronze and Red Marble Cherub with Dog Inkwell Pen Stand 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
French gilt bronze and red marble cherub with dog inkwell pen stand, 19th century. The gilt bronze
Category

19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Red Marble Cherub with Dog Inkwell Pen Stand 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze and Red Marble Cherub with Dog Inkwell Pen Stand 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze and Red Marble Cherub with Dog Inkwell Pen Stand 19th Century

$1,025
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Located in Brussels, BE
. All in gilt bronze. Beautiful quality of chasing. Size: Inkwell W 48cm French work of the late 19th
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Desk Set with Inkwell, Letter Opener and Basket

$2,812 / set
19th Century French Inkwell
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French inkwell, Louis-Philippe period.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Inkwell
19th Century French Inkwell

19th Century French Inkwell

$2,150 / set
Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Art Deco French inkwell in black marble with white veins and bird metal sculpture in a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture
Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture

Art Deco French Inkwell in Black and White Marble and Bird Sculpture

$472
Gilded Bronze French Inkwell of and Sheep and Its Lamb, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century gilded bronze French inkwell of a sheep and its suckling lamb. Ceramic
Category

Early 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze French Inkwell of and Sheep and Its Lamb, Early 19th Century
Gilded Bronze French Inkwell of and Sheep and Its Lamb, Early 19th Century

Gilded Bronze French Inkwell of and Sheep and Its Lamb, Early 19th Century

$1,200
French Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Heavy weight 19th century bronze-mounted and crystal inkwell,  circa 1880.
Category

1880s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Inkwell, circa 1880

French Inkwell, circa 1880

$1,980
Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze and Marble Inkwell Antique French Bronze and Marble Lion Inkwell, circa 1880
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880
Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880

Antique French Inkwell, circa 1880

$1,295
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, Frane, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant French Art Deco Inkwell in gilt bronze and portor black marble with its white and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, Frane, 1920
Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, Frane, 1920

Art Deco French Inkwell, Bronze and Portor Marble, Frane, 1920

$777
19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Louis XV style doré bronze inkwell encrier desk set ormolu gilt. An exceptionally
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set
19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set

19th Century French Inkwell Bronze Louis XV Style Dore Encrier Desk Set

$377
Antique Oversized French Inkwell on Oak Base with Bronze Mounts, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oversized French molded glass inkwell seated on oak base with cast foliate bronze mounts
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oversized French Inkwell on Oak Base with Bronze Mounts, circa 1890
Antique Oversized French Inkwell on Oak Base with Bronze Mounts, circa 1890

Antique Oversized French Inkwell on Oak Base with Bronze Mounts, circa 1890

$600
19th Century Solid Bronze French Gothic Inkwell ~ SALE ~
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast from solid bronze, this antique Gothic French inkwell was designed to last for generations as
Category

19th Century French Gothic French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Solid Bronze French Gothic Inkwell ~ SALE ~
19th Century Solid Bronze French Gothic Inkwell ~ SALE ~

19th Century Solid Bronze French Gothic Inkwell ~ SALE ~

$295
Continental Marble and Glass Inkwell
Located in Petaluma, CA
extra quality look. A really fine and clean example of a French inkwell.
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Continental Marble and Glass Inkwell
Continental Marble and Glass Inkwell

Continental Marble and Glass Inkwell

$375
19th Century French Inkwell as Custom Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
antique inkwell mounted as custom lamp
Category

19th Century French Other French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Inkwell as Custom Lamp
19th Century French Inkwell as Custom Lamp

19th Century French Inkwell as Custom Lamp

$960
19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
France in Louis XV Style. There is one small top decoration of the left inkwell that is missing
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style
19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style

19th Century French Inkwell and Ink Stand with Letter Holder in Louis XV Style

$502
French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century French Rococo chinoiserie inkwell of gilt bronze with gilt bronze happy Buddha
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Rococo French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell
French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell

French Rococo Chinoiserie Inkwell

$5,600
French Chinoiserie Or Japanned Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Very pretty French coromandel chinoiserie inkwell in the Louis XV-XVI transitional style .Ormolu
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Chinoiserie Or Japanned Inkwell
French Chinoiserie Or Japanned Inkwell

French Chinoiserie Or Japanned Inkwell

$1,800
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French marble inkwell with bronze details and two ink wells. The piece is designed with a
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell

$1,100
French Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell
Located in Petaluma, CA
This finely cast detailed inkwell is the perfect addition to your elegant desk. It has the two
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell
French Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell

French Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell

$395
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French gilt bronze inkwell. This stunning French Art Nouveau Napoleon III gilt bronze
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$2,450
Follot French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau Inkwell with a reed and pond lily motif by Paul Follot. Circa 1900. Signed
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Follot French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
Follot French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

Follot French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell

$5,500
Bronze Poodle Inkwell, France, 19th Century
Located in Norwalk, CT
A detailed figure of a standard poodle stands on this antique inkwell. All bronze with wood bottom
Category

Early 19th Century French Regency French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Poodle Inkwell, France, 19th Century
Bronze Poodle Inkwell, France, 19th Century

Bronze Poodle Inkwell, France, 19th Century

$1,250
Inkwell
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very handsome and impressive gilt bronze and sienna marble inkwell. There is a reason sienna marble
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Inkwell
Inkwell

Inkwell

$1,950
Antique French Bronze Crab Inkwell, 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze crab inkwell. The two front claws can be used as a pen holder. Date: 1900
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Crab Inkwell, 1900
Antique French Bronze Crab Inkwell, 1900

Antique French Bronze Crab Inkwell, 1900

$897
Antique Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Green Onyx Chempleve Bronze Mounted Inkwell
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell
Antique Inkwell

Antique Inkwell

$950
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell
Located in London, GB
This French antique gilt bronze and polished wood inkwell stand has beautiful decoration all over
Category

1860s French Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell

$720
French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
Located in New York, NY
Very detailed French 19th century carved wood dog inkwell holding a pen in its mouth. This is a one
Category

Late 19th Century French Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog
French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog

French 19th Century Carved Wood Inkwell Dog

$1,500
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell
Located in London, GB
This French antique gilt bronze and polished wood inkwell stand has beautiful decoration all-over
Category

1860s French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Walnut Inkwell

$480
18th Century French Bronze Mounted Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful one of a kind inkwell was made in France, circa 1780.
Category

1780s European French Antique Inkwells

18th Century French Bronze Mounted Inkwell

18th Century French Bronze Mounted Inkwell

$1,600
Flamand French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell
By Georges Flamand
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau gilt patinated bronze Inkwell by Georges Flamand. This piece features three
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Flamand French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Flamand French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Flamand French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$5,500
Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality double inkwell, circa 1900. Oval shape with a marble base, pierced gilt gallery
Category

Early 20th Century French Romantic French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell

Early 20th Century French Gilt Desktop Inkwell

$3,086
Antique French Pigsty Inkwell in Gilt Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy well made inkwell in solid gilt bronze. It depicts a pigsty or sty well a small
Category

Late 19th Century French High Victorian French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Pigsty Inkwell in Gilt Bronze
Antique French Pigsty Inkwell in Gilt Bronze

Antique French Pigsty Inkwell in Gilt Bronze

$569
French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Allegory of Geography A French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell Designed with a putto
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell
French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell

French 19th Century Napoléon III Bronze Inkwell

$3,800
18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Bronze inkwell, circa 1790. Rectangular form with gilt bronze footed base with patinated dark
Category

1760s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell
18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell

18th Century French Neoclassical Manner Bronze Inkwell

$3,250
c.1900 French Bronze Glass Double Inkwell
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Phenomenal French bronze and glass double inkstand with clock, day, date and gallery. This
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

c.1900 French Bronze Glass Double Inkwell
c.1900 French Bronze Glass Double Inkwell

c.1900 French Bronze Glass Double Inkwell

$1,290
19th Century French Verde Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect focal point for your desk! Lush verde green marble with bronze inkwells. From France
Category

1880s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Verde Marble and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Verde Marble and Bronze Inkwell

$1,295
Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau colorless glass and patinated bronze figural Inkwell designed by Baccarat. The
Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell

Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell

Large 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Dragons
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful large and heavy bronze inkwell. This inkwell features gorgeous detailing with dual
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Dragons
Large 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Dragons

Large 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Dragons

$795
Antique French Art Deco Stacked Glass Balls Inkwell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique French Art Deco Stacked Glass Balls Inkwell. Fun design with 4 round ball stacked on top of
Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique French Art Deco Stacked Glass Balls Inkwell
Antique French Art Deco Stacked Glass Balls Inkwell

Antique French Art Deco Stacked Glass Balls Inkwell

$495
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival cast bronze inkwell displays incredible detail in abundance
Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell

$349
Early 20th Century Decorative French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality double inkwell, circa 1900. Oval shape with a marble base, pierced gilt gallery
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Decorative French Gilt Desktop Inkwell
Early 20th Century Decorative French Gilt Desktop Inkwell

Early 20th Century Decorative French Gilt Desktop Inkwell

$2,736
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s French bronze and enamel inkwell set. 6 pieces. Painted portraits.
Category

1870s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set
1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set

1870s French Bronze and Enamel Inkwell Set

$2,800 / set
Antique French Ormolu Artistic Cherub Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique French ormolu inkwell, circa 1880 in date. This stunning inkwell
Category

1880s French French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Artistic Cherub Inkwell, 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu Artistic Cherub Inkwell, 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu Artistic Cherub Inkwell, 19th Century

$788
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really
Category

1880s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

$2,468
French Faience Inkwell in the form of a Commode
Located in Pembroke, MA
French faience inkwell in the form of a Louis XV commode with hand-painted details. The inkwell
Category

19th Century French French Antique Inkwells

French Faience Inkwell in the form of a Commode
French Faience Inkwell in the form of a Commode

French Faience Inkwell in the form of a Commode

$950
Louis XV Inkwell
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Louis XV chinoiserie decorated and lacquered bronze Inkwell.
Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Inkwell
Louis XV Inkwell

Louis XV Inkwell

$3,200
Large Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Baccarat inkwell with a square base having the companies signature swirled and ribbed motif
Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Copper

Large Baccarat Inkwell
Large Baccarat Inkwell

Large Baccarat Inkwell

$1,250
Napoleon Bronze Inkwell
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon Bronze Inkwell Circa 1880, French Origin Excellent condition (original patina) Unrestored
Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon Bronze Inkwell
Napoleon Bronze Inkwell

Napoleon Bronze Inkwell

$4,800
20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell, circa 1920s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful bonze inkwell made in France Art Nouveau, circa 1920s. Refined bronze work with a central
Category

1920s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell, circa 1920s
20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell, circa 1920s

20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell, circa 1920s

$957
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French Antique Inkwells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French antique inkwells available for sale. Each of these unique French antique inkwells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are all kinds of French antique inkwells available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Nouveau and Neoclassical French antique inkwells are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French antique inkwells over the years, but those made by Armand Guénard, Ferdinand Barbedienne and E. Dreyfous are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Antique Inkwells?

Prices for French antique inkwells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French antique inkwells begin at $175 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $1,228.

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 French Antique Inkwells
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

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