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French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Ink Well
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine bronzeand marble ink well done in the empire taste is nicely detailed and is done in
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
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Measures: L 9 in. (23 cm) / l 5.1 in. (13 cm) / H 6.6 in. (17 cm)
Empire period, circa 1810.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Double Inkwell / Antique Pewter Inkwell from the 1900s -1Y75
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Art Nouveau double inkwell, crafted from pewter, exudes the elegance and charm of
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Art Deco Double Inkwell (1920s/1930s) -1Y04
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite vintage Art Deco double inkwell from
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Chrome
Antique Renaissance Style Bronze Inkwell - Early 20th Century -1Y12
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite antique bronze inkwell, crafted in the
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
1880s Bronze French Empire Inkwell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s bronze French Empire inkwell. Adorned with griffins.
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Antique 1880s Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Marble Inkwell with Bronze Doré Mounts
By Maison Giroux
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 19th century French Empire inkwell is composed of richly veined Verde Antico marble finished
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Second Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This
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Antique 1860s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Grand Tour French Empire Bronze Inkwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome Napoleonic bronze inkwell features gilt bronze mounts of
Neo-classical design.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour French Empire Green Glass Ormolu Mounted Inkwell
Located in Nashville, TN
Emerald green glass mounted inkwell with ormolu frieze of laurels, demigods and an eagle (lid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Marble and Ormolu Double Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and Regal French gilt bronze and marble double inkwell. The dark green highly figurative
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Antique 1890s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour French Empire Style Green Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
And a grooved pen holder. Rich emerald or Empire green base with empire styled mounts.
Light wear
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Inkwells
Materials
Glass
Small Empire Inkwell in Gilded and Dark Patinated Bronze from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and beautiful inkwell in gilded and dark patinated bronze with cups in porcelain. French
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Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Important and massive French inkwell; the ink containers are in gilded bronze; their body was made
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
French Empire blue and gilt porcelain inkstand. Circular inkstand with glass inkwell insert, holes
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Cut Glass
19th Century French Bronze and Green Marble Inkwell with Roman Figure and Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your desk with antique flair with this fine Empire style inkwell from France. Crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Inkwell with Bust of Hippocrates
Located in Soquel, CA
sits atop four bronze feet. French Empire (2nd) period double inkwell and bronze sculpture aesthetic
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Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Inkwells
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
sculpture signed on back Basil and dated 1830, with two inkwells flanking.
Beautifully made desk object
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Burl Fruitwood Encrier
Located in New York, NY
French Empire gilt bronze and burl fruitwood encrier.
Central candlestick surrounded by four quill
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Elegant inkwell with lid in gold-patinated bronze. french empire
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Elegant inkwell with lid in gold-patinated bronze
French Empire
Made in France during the Empire
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Antique 1820s French Empire Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The French 19th century inkwell depicts the Napoleon statue and his likens so well. Using soft
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Rare 19th Century French Empire Inkwell on Siena Marble, circa 1860s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very rare 19th century French Empire inkwell on Siena marble, circa 1860s.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Siena Marble
French Empire Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
A Rare French Empire Style Inkwell with 2 crystal Bottles, on Rare Sienna Marble.
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20th Century French Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Period Inkwell C.1810
Located in London, GB
French Empire marble and gilt bronze inkwell. Dark green veined marble on small incised gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Fine French Empire Gilt Wash Bronze Helmet Inkwell, Circa 1810
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Fine French Empire Gilt Wash Bronze Helmet Inkwell, Circa 1810
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Tin
French Empire-Style Encrier
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire-Style Encrier Crafted from Italian Siena & Black Marble with Ormolu Mounts, an inset
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Empire Ink Stand in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in Wilmington, DE
A lovely and complete Empire Ink Stand in Gilt and Patinated Bronze.
This charming traveling
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism
Located in Vienna, AT
Swiss musical mechanism, signed „Aliberto [?] 33“, with two melodies (selectable), fire gilded brass with mother of pearl and a small mirror.
Francois Alibert made musical boxes be...
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Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Empire Ormolu and Bronze Inkwell, French, C 1810
Located in New York, NY
# G038 - An amusing Empire bronze and ormolu inkwell designed as a fountain. Surmounted at the top
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
French Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Empire Style Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 19th century Empire style bronze and Baccarat crystal inkwell.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
A French Empire marble and bronze inkwell.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Empire Bronze-Mounted Baccarat Inkwell
By Baccarat
Located in Oaks, PA
Empire bronze-mounted Baccarat inkwell, beautiful crisp bronze casting, on faceted Baccarat crystal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Inkwel in Bronze Ormolu and Green Patina
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare outstanding condition and gorgeous bronze chasing for this Napoleonian inkwell resting on
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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French Empire Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic French empire inkwell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every French empire inkwell was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French empire inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French empire inkwell, designed in the Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French empire inkwell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert Marionnet, Baccarat and Ferdinand Barbedienne are consistently popular.
How Much is a French Empire Inkwell?
Prices for a French empire inkwell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,705.
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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