Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand
English, 19th century
Measures: height
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boulle from the court of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
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Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
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Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass
English, dated 1853
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
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Brass
H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with
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Antique 1840s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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Located in London, GB
technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle.
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Boulle Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic boulle inkstand available at 1stDibs. Each boulle inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bone. A boulle inkstand, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Boulle Inkstand?
A boulle inkstand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,685, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $16,850.
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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