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Retro Glass Inkwell

Mid-20th Century French Spelter and Cut Glass Inkwell with Deer Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
center flanked by two cut glass ink well holders on either side. The inkwell is further decorated with
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Glass Inkwell

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Spelter

Large Mid Century Glass and Brass Inkwell
Located in Clearwater, FL
A mid century glass inkwell with a hinged brass top. A very stylish design that displays
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Brass

Vintage Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage inkwell is a decorative object realized in the Mid-20th Century Silver and glass inkwell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Silver

Retro Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Inkwell, Mid-20th Century
H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 10.63 in
Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
- double inkstand with two glass inkwells or ink containers with reliëf lids with a kind of wolf on. In
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Retro Glass Inkwell

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Metal

Retro Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
Inkwell with Elephant, 1930s
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
Russian Imperial Antique Double Eagle Sterling Silver Glass Inkwell Marked JR
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Russian Imperial inkwell is crafted out of controlled bubble glass and features a
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Mid-20th Century Russian Victorian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Silver

Crystal Pen Holder with Inkwell by Walther Design
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pukeberg walther glass designed Solifleur rectangular single stem glass. Interesting and
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Crystal

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
By Cartier
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed
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Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Retro Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
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H 2.5 in Dm 10 in
Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Sterling silver inkwell made in Denmark, 1920. Very large size silver inkwell holder made of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Silver

Retro Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
Sterling Silver Inkwell XL Size, Denmark, 1920
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H 8.27 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Sterling Silver Inkwell Made by Gösta Helenius, Ábo Sweden, 1928
Located in Paris, FR
Writing stand, Sterling silver and glass, by Gösta Konstantin Helenius, Ábo Sweden 1928. Square
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Mid-20th Century Retro Glass Inkwell

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French marble inkstand from the Art Deco era. Inkwell for antique dealers and collectors of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Glass Inkwell

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Marble

Retro 20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
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H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 9.45 in
Berndt Friberg, Stoneware Celadon Glazed Discus Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Tokyo, 13
-shaped mouth extending from the body of a shallow column, and this glass inkwell-like shape is almost
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Glass Inkwell

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Ceramic

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass inkwell attributed to a design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Glass

Silver & Enamel Film Inkstand by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company London 1940
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Silversmiths Company, London 1940. The Inkwells are formed as staked Film Canisters and the Calendar as a
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Glass Inkwell

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Silver, Enamel

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hHandicraft made in Italy
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
The inkwell, rectangular in shape, was completely handmade obtained from a silver plate and finely
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Retro Glass Inkwell

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Inkwell Desk Tidy, c1930
Located in Devon, England
London made In England, 'dip well' Fountain well No 427. There are two inkwells made from clear glass
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Glass Inkwell

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Rubber, Glass, Bakelite

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy quality fully adjustable
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1960s Art Nouveau Retro Glass Inkwell

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Glass

Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
Green Glass Banker’s Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 11 in D 10 in
Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
stand which has three tiered slots, the second stand holds two inkwells and a pen rest and the last
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Glass Inkwell

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Chrome

Lalique "Verone" Crystal Bowl
By Lalique
Located in Mérida, YU
objects including perfume bottles, vases, inkwells, decorative boxes, and bookends. Lalique glass is lead
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1970s French Art Nouveau Retro Glass Inkwell

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Crystal

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Located in Greven, DE
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved wooden double inkwell with a majestic owl figure sitting on two books. The owl has glass eyes, and the Stand has a tray for pen and accessori...
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1930s German Black Forest Retro Glass Inkwell

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Baseball Paperweight by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern baseball paperweight- executed in translucent crystal- represents the simple elegance of Tiffany & Co. at its finest. Since its founding in 1837, Tiff...
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1980s American Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France
By Gaston Bigard
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid "BIGARD". Ceramic with authentic craquele lacquer and a brass lid with beautiful Art ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Retro Glass Inkwell

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Brass

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell Stand With Carved Oval Face Having A Pen Rest Lift Up Lid With Glass Insert H300 M...
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1930s Scottish Retro Glass Inkwell

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Antique English Papier Mâché Inkstand
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique black papier mâché inkstand ornately hand-painted, with original inkwells, little lidded stamp box and place for pens. Quite good condition.
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By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Devon, England
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Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Northampton, GB
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Retro Glass Inkwell

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Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
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Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Thatched Roof Cottage, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. Little house with cute details. Nice bronze work, beautifully chiseled. The original glass insert is existing. A similar inkwell...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Glass Inkwell

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Gold, Bronze

Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th-century set has a warm golden finish with its original patina and has been made in T...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Retro Glass Inkwell

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Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century Scottish Retro Glass Inkwell

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Longchamps Three-Piece Ponyskin Desk Set, French, 1950s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
roller, by Longchamps, French, 1950s. Measure: Writing pad 19” W, 13” D. Inkwell 8” W, 6” D. Roller 7” W
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20th Century French Rosewood and Glass Inkwell, 1960s
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1960s French Retro Glass Inkwell

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Murano Blue Swirl Glass and Silver Plate Inkwell
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Vintage Sterling Silver 'Treasury' Inkstand 1938 Ink Well Stand Queen Anne Style
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Glass Inkwell

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Sterling Silver

1950s Blue Murano glass And Brass Inkwell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Blue Murano bubble glass ink well. Brass fittings. Heavy.
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1950s Retro Glass Inkwell

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Murano Glass

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Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco era inkwell and tray, comprised of colored marble, including two raised inkwell with
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Glass Inkwell

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Art Deco Marble Double Inkwell
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Located in Delray Beach, FL
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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1980s English Edwardian Retro Glass Inkwell

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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Located in New York, NY
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Glass Inkwell

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By Marc Lalique
Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Golf Inkwell by Merchants
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 8.08 in
Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Desk inkwell in cut crystal and 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on
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1990s Italian Empire Retro Glass Inkwell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Desk Inkwell in Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
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Art Deco Onyx, Malachite and Sterling Silver Inkwell by John Griffith & Sons
By Henry Griffith & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
inside of the inkwell reveals a removable glass ink chamber. Excellent condition dating to circa 1930
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Silver Plate

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Located in Delft, NL
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increasingly more innovative experimentation in glass commencing around 1883. Early works used the familiar
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Crystal

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By Lalique
Located in Dallas, TX
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Crystal

Mid-20th Century French Marie Claude Lalique Crystal Vase with Frosted Decor
By Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in Dallas, TX
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Crystal

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By Cartier
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Retro Glass Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro glass inkwell you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and glass, every retro glass inkwell was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a retro glass inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro glass inkwell made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro glass inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., Lalique and Mario Vallè are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Glass Inkwell?

The average selling price for a retro glass inkwell at 1stDibs is $587, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.

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