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Black Forest Ink Well

Unique & Intricate Swiss Black Forest Style Hunting Ink Stand Original Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Brass

Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Carved Inkstand, naturalistically hand-carved of solid linden wood, with the central
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Walnut

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
Loyal and watchful, this fabulous pair of Black Forest hounds, of excellent size and quality, are
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Bone, Walnut, Glass

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of three antique Black Forest hand carved walnut wood hinged ink wells with glass insert eyes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing Black Forest inkwell has been meticulously hand carved from wood and dates to 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Cut Glass, Wood

French Barbizon Pastoral Landscape Painting of Horses by Jules Dupré
By Jules Dupré
Located in Shippensburg, PA
right "Jules Dupre", numbered verso with ink stamp "28288" circa 1840s Item # 111EJT27Z A fine
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Antique 19th Century French Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Persian Baluch Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Cabin, Lake Tahoe, Adirondack, Black Forest, Eclectic, Modern, Industrial, Artisan, Nomadic
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Rug, Bai Niao Chao Feng, Birds Saluting the Phoenix
Located in Dallas, TX
each day from morning till night. Then, one year, a drought left the rest of the forest birds without
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Balouch War Rug with Tribal Nomadic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Nomadic, Ethnic, Navajo, Adirondack, Black Forest, Southwestern, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, Modern, Eclectic, Black Forest, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic, Industrial, Artisan, Urban, and
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern, Modern, Abstract Expressionism, Folk Art, Contemporary, Rustic, Lodge, Adirondack, Black Forest
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Nahavand Hamadan Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Regency, Regency, Adirondack and Black Forest. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Persia (Iran). Measures
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Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, Long Living Room Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Country, Tribal, Black Forest and Adirondack. With its perfectly worn
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
very similar to ink painting except that it was done in hiramaki-e technique. Confident, bold strokes
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Vintage Romanian Tribal Rug with Adirondack Lodge Style
Located in Dallas, TX
-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Navajo, Adirondack, Black Forest, Southwestern, Tribal
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Adirondack Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Rug with Warm Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Rustic Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Adirondack, Black Forest, Cottage, Victorian, Old World, Eclectic, Modern
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Azari Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Country, Tribal, Adirondack and Black Forest
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Camel Hair
Located in Dallas, TX
, Industrial, Lodge, Cabin, Adirondack, Black Forest, Chippendale, Traditional, Modern, Cottage, Bungalow
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Brass

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Inkwells

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Black Forest Ink Well Set - Bear with Cubs
Located in Austin, TX
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Early 20th Century Swiss Inkwells

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Inkwells

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Located in Shreveport, LA
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Carved Black Forest Stag Ink Well
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Black Forest Letter Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carved walnut black forest letter box, circa 1900. Featuring a carved doe on top of two foliate
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Early 20th Century Georgian Black Forest Desk Accessories

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Black Forest Inkwell Hand Carved German Cuckoo Bird Sculpture, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Antique 1860s Black Forest Inkwells

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19th Century French Black Forest Carved Elm and Walnut Bear Sculpture Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Black Forest Ink Well For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black forest ink well available at 1stDibs. A black forest ink well — often made from fabric, wool and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black forest ink well, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A black forest ink well made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Black Forest Ink Well?

Prices for a black forest ink well can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $485 and can go as high as $56,676, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.