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Cloisonne Inkwell

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

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Brass

Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
H 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised
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Antique Mid-19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass & Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
French champlevé inkwell. An elusive antique inkwell, created in France, with chinoiserie
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Famille Rose Qianlong Period Enamel Inkwell by L'Escalier de Cristal C.1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Famille Rose Painted Enamel inkwell set Qianlong Period (1736-1795) by l’Escalier de Cristal
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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900. The desk set made of
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets

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Copper, Enamel

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890. Includes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Ceramic

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
H 5.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cloisonné bronze desk set, 19th century A cloisonné bronze desk set composed of a pair of
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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Desk Sets

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Bronze

Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Paul Milet French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Salon des artistes français, Milet exhibited unique but also utilitarian pieces: inkwells, tidy boxes
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Milet Sevres French Art Deco Stoneware Bear, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
français, Milet exhibited unique but also utilitarian pieces: inkwells, tidy boxes, candlesticks. He
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Paul Milet French Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Salon des artistes français, Milet exhibited unique but also utilitarian pieces: inkwells, tidy boxes
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Located in Vancouver, BC
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Located in Seguin, TX
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Antique Classic Brass Ink Well
H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Art Nouveau Repousse Brass & Glass Inkwell
Located in Austin, TX
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19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor with a pen rest. Width: 8,07 i...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids. The base of the inkstand has a classic Greek Key pattern around the sides and rows...
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Large Antique Black Forest Novelty Inkwell, Dog, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...
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Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Inkwell, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

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Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell with Insert
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique hand-hammered repousse sterling silver inkwell, circa 1900. The inkwell has a single back hinge to open the lid and a screw cap and the glass liner. Fine condition and rich p...
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English 19th Century Brass Lobster Double Inkwell Registry Dated 1889
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century brass full bodied lobster inkwell with hinged carapace that when opened reveals two blown glass inkwells. This rare inkwell is registry dated 1889 and is sup...
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Brass

Japonisme Lamp Att. to E. Lièvre , Japan-France, Circa 1880
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in PARIS, FR
Height with lampshade : 133 cm (52,3 in.) / without lampshade : 125 cm (49,2 in.) ; Lampshade - Height 74 cm (29,1 in.) ; Diameter : 86 cm (33,8 in.) Important Japanese style go...
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19th Century French Inkwell
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French inkwell, Louis-Philippe period.
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Marble, Bronze

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H 8 in W 13.38 in D 6.63 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century gilt and patina bronze inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders.
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Antique English Heavy Brass Alligator Inkwell, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique French 19th Century "Vieux Paris" Jacob Petit Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Jacob Petit (1796-1868) was first a porcelain painter in the Sevres factory and then opened his own shop, where decorative porcelain was made and painted such as the inkwell shown here.
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

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Porcelain

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By Sheldon Berkowitz
Located in Boston, MA
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
decorations, cloisonné enamels, and gilded sequins. At the Salon des artistes français, Milet exhibits unique
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By Christofle, Emile Reiber
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Cloisonne Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cloisonne inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cloisonne inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and enamel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a cloisonne inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cloisonne inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cloisonne inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy and L'Escalier de Cristal produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cloisonne Inkwell?

The average selling price for a cloisonne inkwell at 1stDibs is $2,624, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $4,618 for the highest priced.

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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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