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French Art Nouveau Desk Table Lamp by Charles Schneider, C. 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
French Art Nouveau desk table lamp by Charles Schneider (Epinay-sur-Seine, Paris), France, C.1920 on stylised bronze base. The base also with concealed opening for an inkwell. The glass shade was made of blown double glass. Measures approximately 14.00 x 8.00 x 6.00 inches. Lamp shade, white, orange, and amber yellow. Signed Schneider on the shade (difficult to photograph see photos), also with signed base for probably the foundry. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917. Very small chip to top shade fitting, see last photograph. The Schneider Glassworks, established by brothers Charles and Ernest Schneider in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, in 1917, was among the leading producers of fine-art glass between the two world wars, creating exuberantly colorful vessels...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Inkwell
Located in Delft, NL
19th century bronze inkwell A bronze inkwell in 2 colors in a sleek round shape with 2 armrests with the head of a dragon to lay a pen on. The lid of...
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19th Century European Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Inkwell After the Roman Oil Lamps, c. 1815–25
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly detailed French Empire bronze and brass inkwell conceived in the archeological revival manner, after the form of ancient Roman oil lamps. The central reservoir, cast with a ...
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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Pen Case
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic brass inkwell & pen case (Qalamden). Solid brass with cast parts. The case's sides are engraved with geometric designs. 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1.5" h. Whi...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver and Crystal Cut Inkwell by J.M. Van Kempen and Son, 1874 The silver and crystal inkwell consists of 3 parts, all silver pieces are marked with the Dutch silver hall ma...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Italian Carved Marble Stone Inkwell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique inkwell from Italy, Masterfully carved from marble with lion and lioness , letter opener and a pen included A wonderfully accessory for any desk.
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19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Church Cathedral Siena Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a French Patinated Bronze Architectural Style Grand Tour Regency Period Double Inkstand of rectangular outline and compact proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This stunning offering is modelled as an ancient Gothic Style Religious building ending on a well veined Sienna Marble platform base. The Ormolu dome top finial covers complete with their internal bronze linings. An early ormolu and Sienna Marble Watch stand is included. Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination, small repair to corner of marble base, see image. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done. Back and front views are similar, no visible foundry marks. Height: (inkstand) 5.25" (13.5cm). Width: (at base) 7" (17.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4” (10.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Please take time to scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our Shop PATRICK HOWARD ANTIQUES...
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French Art Deco pottery inkstand with a seated child in a pierrot clown dress by Jean de la Fontinelle (1900-1974) and dating from ar...
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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Liberty Co. An Arts Crafts Pewter Inkwell with Violet Enamel Decoration.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Regent Street. London. An English Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with violet-colored enamel decoration to the top, and to each of the circles at the four corners. Stamped...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Cast Gilt Brass Figural Inkwell
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass inkwell on marble base.
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1920s Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Grand Tour Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Set Inkstand English Regency 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an English Grand Tour Regency period brass inlaid Mahogany Inkstand of rectangular outline and generous proportions. First quarter of the Nineteenth Cent...
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Inkwell Glass and Nickel Combination Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Inkwell glass and nickel combination around 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Nickel

Art-Deco Swedish Hammered Silver Ink Well with Silver Pen
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Swedish hammered silver ink well with silver pen. It is a complete set made and marked by the same maker Kynning Silvervaruverkstad GV ...
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20th Century Swedish Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Silvered Bronze Inkwell in the Form of a Caparisoned Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early twentieth century silvered bronze inkwell in the form of a caparisoned elephant in mid-stride with trunk raised, the blanket opening to reveal double inkwells. Standing on a wh...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

1920s Pewter Inkwell by Just Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s, Denmark. Crafted by Just Andersen, this pewter inkhorn showcases the refined lines of the Swedish Grace movement. The footed base anchors the design while a glass insert provi...
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1920s Danish Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Cut-Glass and English Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in Bath, GB
A really handsome vintage art deco inkwell, beautifully shaped and star cut on the underside. The collar and hinged lid is made from sterling silver and the top of the lid beautifull...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Anglo-Indian Styled Cast Metal Figural Camel Inkwell or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and cold-painted inkwell has no maker's marks, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1900 in the Anglo-Indian style. This ornately cast figural sitting...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Inkwells

Materials

Spelter

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by renowned maker William Brownfield and dating from around 1870. The rectangular shaped desk...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory for your desk.
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1840s Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb French Rococo style bronze double inkwell is a luxurious example of 19th-century decorative artistry and functional elegance. Expertly cast in bronze, the inkwell feature...
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1920s French Rococo Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder decorated in the Imari pattern and dating from the early ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 3/4 in W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in A superb example of late 19th century French craftsmanship, this French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell by ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating from the 19th century. The inkwell, possibly Russian or French stands raised on four b...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition. By De La Rue.
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Metal

J F Poole Hayle Arts Crafts Handbeaten Cornish Copper Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts hand-beaten lidded copper inkwell by J F Poole Hayle dating from around 1895. Made in Cornwall the inkwell is of rounded cylindrical shape and stands rai...
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Sterling Silver-Mounted Pairpoint "Controlled Bubbles" Crystal Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, Pairpoint "controlled bubbles" crystal inkwell, Goodnow & Jenks, Boston, circa 1890s-1900. Monogrammed (script, interlocking HLL?) sterling silver lid has se...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Silver Mounted Inkwell by Samuel Jacob for Morning Star Ship, London 1896.
Located in Trieste, IT
Silver and cut crystal inkwell from Morning Star ship made by Samuel Jacob. Silver part has a full set of London Hallmarks for 1896. 13.5 Diameter 6.5 High
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1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.75" H x 11.5" W x 6.25" D.
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Early 20th Century Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco inkwell Vienna, circa 1920s Original condition.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Metal, Nickel

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form with stylized clovers to the front border, plain deep welled front, and smaller si...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Inkwell With Dachshund Sculpture, Brass, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful inkwell made of heavy brass. Beautifully crafted and decorated with a dachshund figure. France, early 20th century.
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20th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Louis Philippe Period Inkwell and Bell Set, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped and footed platform or stand with a central carrying handle and three fitted sections housing two inkwells and a sandwell all with removable lids, extending outward from the stand is a hook with a servant bell.
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells

A J Seward of Birmingham Arts and Crafts Hammered Electro-Plated Double Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Arthur John Seward of Birmingham. An Arts and Crafts hammered electro-plated double inkstand, stamped mark.   
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Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

EPNS

Edwardian Sterling Silver Inkwell with Hinged Lid
Located in Vienna, AT
Edwardian, sterling silver and rose quartz Inkwell with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, 1912, Levi & Salamon - makers. Hinged sterling lid surrounds a beautiful amber coloured middl...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios Bronze "Zodiac" Pattern Inkwell on Tray #1078
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiffany Studios number 1078 bronze Art Nouveau "Zodiac" pattern inkwell. This bronze inkwell is permanently mounted on a tray featuring 11 zodiac signs throughout the piece with Libr...
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Early 1900s American Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm 58 x 11 x 87 in Folded 28 x 28 x h.220 cm 11 x 11 x h.87 in Materials and finishes Base in gravity die casting steel, polished and powder coated in textured black. Inox steel polished curved tube. Steel rod fixed to the base, powder coated in black matt. Different options available for the fabric space divider. When folded, horizontal rod used to hang the fabric is stored fixed on the vertical rod by two clipping systems. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the Designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: We are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Steel

Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Sevres Porcelain Plaque s in Robin’s Egg
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large 19th century French Belle Époque inkwell. Grand gilt bronze with many compartments decorated with Sevres porcelain plaques. ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded. Signed "FRECOURT" by the french artist Maurice Frecourt (born 1890, Paris). Very good condition of the bronze and good...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 2.25"H. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Large Edwardian Style Sterling Silver Bell-Form Inkwell With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian-style, sterling silver, bell-form inkwell, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927. Maker's mark is rubbed. Measures: 5 inches high x 4 1/2 inches diameter (at...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat White Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat White Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm 58 x 11 x 87 in Folded 28 x 28 x h.220 cm 11 x 11 x h.87 in Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the Designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: We are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Steel

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French or...
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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm Materials and finishes Base in gravity die casting steel, polished and powder coated in textured black. Inox steel polished curved tube. Steel rod fixed to the base, powder coated in black matt. Different options available for the fabric space divider. When folded, horizontal rod used to hang the fabric is stored fixed on the vertical rod by two clipping systems. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Steel

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chis...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of Antique Inkwells, Glass and Silvered, Circa 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of antique glass inkwells with silvered lids, France, circa 1880s.  
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding, Victorian Period, sterling silver, footed inkstand with matching sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell, London, year-hallmarked for 1901...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris around 1810. The gilt bronze with some patina. Wear...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Blue and Gold Porcelain Inkwell By Crown Stafforshire
Located in Vienna, AT
A Crown Staffordshire powder blue ground gold plated chinoiserie inkwell early 1900s. Excellent quality inkwell gold gilt Chinese scenes Printed mark and of the dealer T Goode & Co. ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Gold Washed Sheffield Silverplate Equestrian Themed Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and highly decorative 19th century English equestrian-themed inkwell, finely crafted in Sheffield silver plate with a richly preserved gold-washed interior. Designed i...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian colonial decorative desk ebony wood stand. Late 19...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ebony

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard. French, circa 1880. A finely cast inkwell or storage box constructed in two parts. The top having a young ...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Patinated Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period patinated bronze inkwell featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 2"H. Good o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray.
Located in London, GB
Townshend Art Metal Workers. Birmingham. An Anglo-Japanese brass pen/quill tray with a pair of porcelain inkwells decorated with cherry blossoms. Impressed makers mark.
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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Harlequin Ceramic Ink and Pen Stand by Aladin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A lovely French Harlequin ceramic ink and pen holder by Aladin. The white ceramic piece features purple and gold accents throughout.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Substantial French Empire Figural Encrier
Located in London, GB
A substantial and very fine quality late French Empire Verde marble and ormolu figural encrier or inkwell. Extremely well cast winged goddess of victory seated on a classical style k...
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1830s French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Antique Bronze Inkwell By Joseph D´Aste (1881-1945), Young Boy and Goose
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell by the artist and sculptor Joseph D´Aste. Nicely chiseled bronze work on a red marble base. In the middle of the plinth is a boy holding gently a goose in his arms. Right and left of the boy are the two inkwells with original inlets made of porcelain. In the marble base is a space espacially for the fountain pen. The bronze is signed at the back "J. D´Aste". D´Aste was born in Naples, Italy in 1881. He moved to Paris around 1900, exhibited at the Salon from 1905. He produced numerous groups and statuettes of children, mostly depicting popular and rural scenes, as well as animal studies...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Double Inkwell on Sterling Silver Tray by J E Caldwell Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Art Nouveau double inkwell on sterling silver tray by J E Caldwell & Co., circa 1900. This stunning piece features two square crystal wells with etched floral designs in the ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells

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.

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