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French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular green marble and gilt bronze inkstand composed of two inkwells hemmed with fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

$2,883
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century
French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century

French Porcelaine and bronze Inkstand. Marks of Samson. Nineteenth Century

$8,168
An Agate Stone Inkstand
Located in Madrid, Madrid
An agate stone Neoclassical ink-stand with bronze feet in the shape of lion paws.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

An Agate Stone Inkstand
An Agate Stone Inkstand

An Agate Stone Inkstand

$2,810
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique double inkstand, linage blue and gilt, France 1900, H565 France 1900 Porcelain Floral
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565
Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

Antique Double Inkstand, Linage Blue and Gilt, France, 1900, H565

$650
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and superb Louis XV period inkstand finely chased and gilded bronze base in a Rocaille decor
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray
Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

Fine French 18th Century Inkstand in Bronze Doré and Chinoiserie Lacquered Tray

$3,450
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
An early 20th century Art Nouveau .800 continental silver inkstand. The piece depicts a nude woman
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

$4,600
Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog
Located in Paris, FR
A Paris porcelain inkwell in the style of Jacob Petit, composed of two parties. The bottom five feet resting on shaped scrolls, has two wells for ink and sand, and in the front shell...
Category

20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog
Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog

Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog

$3,483
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

Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass

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

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

$2,480
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV bronze inkstand.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

$1,850
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830. This beautiful
Category

Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

$1,998
Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is an antique French ormolu and porcelain encrier of rectangular form c.1870 in date. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

$2,000
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique French Boulle cut brass inkstand circa 1860 in date
Category

Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inkstand

$1,063 / set
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

$1,441
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent Victorian inkstand, crafted of ormolu-inlaid tortoiseshell in the distinctive style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

$16,850
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique French silver gilt mounted inkstand with a glass base. The inkstand is
Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880

Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880

$14,757
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in
Category

Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

$1,441
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
By Silaguy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

$2,222
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

$1,715
Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand
By Samson Cie
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare Old French Samson-style hand-painted porcelain large two-bottle Inkstand with typical "Samson
Category

Late 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand
Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

$525
Antique French Ormolu Marble Double Encrier Standish Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted and patinated Verde Antico marble
Category

Antique 1870s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Marble Double Encrier Standish Inkstand 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu Marble Double Encrier Standish Inkstand 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu Marble Double Encrier Standish Inkstand 19th Century

$2,265
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

$3,590
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Located in Paris, FR
Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

$3,590
Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Eagle Inkstand, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze and marble eagle inkstand, Circa 1880-1890.
Category

Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Eagle Inkstand, Circa 1880-1890
Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Eagle Inkstand, Circa 1880-1890

Antique French Gold Bronze and Marble Eagle Inkstand, Circa 1880-1890

$4,800
Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
The dog seated on a gilt-tasseled pillow, painted with flowers, with removable inkwell and pounce pot sander and two pen holders. Marked JP on base.
Category

Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

$15,000
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th century Empire gilt bronze crystal marble inkstand attr. Baccarat Square green
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

$3,800
French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality stylish heavy gauge gilt bronze inkstand desk set of generous
Category

Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century

$1,376
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This superb and beautifully designed early 19th century inkstand is made of rosewood with an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

$2,059
Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular base fitted with three inkwell compartments, the finely chased stem with an unmarked round clock and ending in a nozzle, mounted as a lamp.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick
Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick

Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick

$12,000
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Located in Montreal, QC
An amusing large bronze inkstand by Dominic Alonzo, modeled as a cat stalking lovebirds, ready to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat

Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat

$1,500
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
charming inkstand is very much in keeping with period pieces from the mid-18th century which would have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

$3,800
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Located in Montreal, QC
This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

$1,900
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of circular form with round cast and chased serpent handle on a baluster stem and circular base mounted with paired turned rings enclosing three cylindrical cut glass containers alte...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

$1,500
Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
French Napoleon III oval-shaped inkwell. The inkstand is crafted in 18th century Sevres soft-paste
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand
Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

$2,883
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Depicting a winged putto as a drummer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

$3,431
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
An oval inkstand in walnut-burr veneer with gilt bronze mounting resting on four clawed feet, The
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period

$10,210
Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
Centered by an ormolu model of a nude bearded male between two ink holders with blue glass inserts, inscribed on verso 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FOUNDER. PARIS,' on toupie feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

$4,823
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century multicolored porcelain and ormolu inkwell in Meissen taste. This piece is very representative of Louis XV style, with its rich decoration of multicolored flowers, ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

$2,162
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 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
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Cut Glass

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand
French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

$250
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French porcelain inkstand with double inkpots in a soft sea foam color. The decoration is in white
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

$140
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French ormolu inkstand, mounted with Bleu Celeste Sèvres Porcelain
Category

Antique 1870s French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand

$2,265
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boull...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

$1,875
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French ormolu inkstand, mounted with Bleu Celeste Sèvres porcelain
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century

$857
French Louis Revival Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Inkstand, 1870, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Louis Revival ormolu and Sevres porcelain inkstand, circa 1870
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis Revival Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Inkstand, 1870, 19th Century
French Louis Revival Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Inkstand, 1870, 19th Century

French Louis Revival Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Inkstand, 1870, 19th Century

$940
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French ormolu inkstand, mounted with Bleu Celeste Sèvres porcelain
Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand, 19th Century

$1,647
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious Baccarat Louis XVI style inkstand. This is a gorgeous item ! High quality
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

$400
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely porcelain ink stand, most probably French, from the nineteenth century. Brilliant
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

$650
Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleonic inkstand, silvered cast iron model of Napoleon's Tomb, fourth quarter of the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece
Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

$1,120
Antique French Charles X Gilt Bronze Inkstand / Standish with Cut Glass Inkwells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique gilt bronze inkstand. In the Charles X style. The inkstand holds 2
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Charles X Gilt Bronze Inkstand / Standish with Cut Glass Inkwells
Antique French Charles X Gilt Bronze Inkstand / Standish with Cut Glass Inkwells

Antique French Charles X Gilt Bronze Inkstand / Standish with Cut Glass Inkwells

$950
Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog
By Jacob Petit
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell made of porcelain from Paris in Jacob Petit’s style. This unusual inkwell is composed of two parts. The bottom, which has five scroll-shaped feet, has two wells for ink and s...
Category

Antique 1840s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog
Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog

Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog

$2,154
Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV-style desk set composed of a gilt and patinated bronze inkstand and two matching
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks
Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks

Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks

$2,633
19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century, French Louis XV style figural cast bronze double inkwell pen holder. Item features
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder
19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder

19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder

$950
Large Art Deco Onyx Bronze Elephant Desk Inkstand Set w. Letter Opener Stamp
Located in Lisse, NL
top quality made and realistic elephant sculpture. To have found this finest inkstand in such complete
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Large Art Deco Onyx Bronze Elephant Desk Inkstand Set w. Letter Opener Stamp
Large Art Deco Onyx Bronze Elephant Desk Inkstand Set w. Letter Opener Stamp

Large Art Deco Onyx Bronze Elephant Desk Inkstand Set w. Letter Opener Stamp

$2,393
Early 20th Century French Inkstand Bear Made of Carved Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 20th century French inkstand bear made of carved walnut.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Inkwells

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Early 20th Century French Inkstand Bear Made of Carved Walnut
Early 20th Century French Inkstand Bear Made of Carved Walnut

Early 20th Century French Inkstand Bear Made of Carved Walnut

$394
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...
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism
French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism

French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism

$16,756
Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely cast 19th century French inkstand mounted on a malachite like base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand
Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand

Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand

$1,395
French Gilt Mounted Oriental Lacquer Inkstand
Located in Vancouver, BC
gilt bronzes French and the porcelain marked for the Chantilly factory, France; late 19thC;
Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Mounted Oriental Lacquer Inkstand

French Gilt Mounted Oriental Lacquer Inkstand

$8,500
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French Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French inkstand for your home. Each French inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French inkstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French inkstand, designed in the Empire, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French inkstand over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Boin-Taburet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Inkstand?

Prices for a French inkstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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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