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Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

By James Allen

Located in Morristown, NJ

compartments for writing instruments, paper, and correspondence. The desk retains both original cut glass

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine and early Regency period rosewood writing desk set beautifully decorated with delicate

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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Rosewood

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing.It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of

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19th Century Moorish Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Inkwell in red marble with  "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with  "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

By Henri Chapu

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Portable  "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable  "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Located in Soquel, CA

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene

By Delft

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

$78,500

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

French Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire
France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire

France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire

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H 3.55 in W 3.75 in D 7.09 in

France, Japonism, Inkwell Ecritoire

Located in Paris, FR

This writing desk inkwell is composed with a 19th century Japanese lacquer base decorated with a

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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Bronze

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

English Bamboo Writing Desk with Inkwells
English Bamboo Writing Desk with Inkwells

English Bamboo Writing Desk with Inkwells

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H 28 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

English Bamboo Writing Desk with Inkwells

Located in Austin, TX

An English bamboo desk with lacquered top and fitted inkwells, over a frieze with lacquered panels

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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass

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19th Century French Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Swedish Silversmith, Writing Kit/Inkwell in Silver with Elf, 1890s
Swedish Silversmith, Writing Kit/Inkwell in Silver with Elf, 1890s

Swedish Silversmith, Writing Kit/Inkwell in Silver with Elf, 1890s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish silversmith. Writing kit/inkwell in silver with elf, 1890s. Measures: 16 x 13.5 cm. In

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1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Silver

Elegant 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Writing Desk Set
Elegant 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Writing Desk Set

Elegant 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Writing Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

This elegant 19th century ormolu bronze and white Carrara marble writing desk fitted with two

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1850s French Baroque Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists
Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists

Antique Adjustable Jugendstil Working Table with Inkwell for Craftsman & Artists

Located in Lisse, NL

original glass inkwell certainly has signs of usage, but the overal condition in terms of stability and

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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Metal

19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells
19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells

19th Century J J Mechi Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells

By John Joseph Mechi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite English craftsmanship from the early 19th century a mahogany writing slope befit with A

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi
19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing pens, and document

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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Brass

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box
19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

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H 9.65 in W 19.89 in D 6.3 in

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th c. mahogony writing box with leather desk top, inkwell and several (secret) storage units

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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

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H 8.25 in W 20 in D 11.25 in

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing pens, and document

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19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s
Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s

Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Writing Set with Two Inkwells, circa 1850s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Early and rare Royal Copenhagen writing set with two inkwells. hand-painted with flowers

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1850s Danish Biedermeier Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Inkwell Signed HR Quimper
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Inkwell Signed HR Quimper

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Inkwell Signed HR Quimper

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a lady's writing desk with this colorful antique inkwell from Brittany. Crafted in western

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Early 20th Century French Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Faience

19th Century English Bamboo Desk with Inkwells
19th Century English Bamboo Desk with Inkwells

19th Century English Bamboo Desk with Inkwells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a pair of silvered top inkwells. The desk is outfitted with a single drawer .

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Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Silver Plate

Victorian Wood and Silver Plate Writing Box with a Pair of Inkwells
Victorian Wood and Silver Plate Writing Box with a Pair of Inkwells

Victorian Wood and Silver Plate Writing Box with a Pair of Inkwells

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a handsome Victorian box with silver plate accents. There are two inkwells, a pen holder

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1910s Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Silver Plate

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Manduel, FR

Desk accessories writing desk with crystal inkwells in Boulle marquetry Napoléon III period

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

Fine Erhard Sohne Dragonfly Bowl Tray Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau Tiffany Style
Fine Erhard Sohne Dragonfly Bowl Tray Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau Tiffany Style

Fine Erhard Sohne Dragonfly Bowl Tray Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau Tiffany Style

By Erhard & Söhne, Tiffany Studios

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

rare pair of Jugendstil jewelry caskets or trinket boxes with original keys and a fine writing desk set

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

Materials

Brass

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Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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c. 1850 Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell & Pen Case
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Brass

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
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19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Writing Desk With Inkwell

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Brass

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique writing desk with inkwell you’re looking for. Each antique writing desk with inkwell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique writing desk with inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique writing desk with inkwell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique writing desk with inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Platerías Martínez, Asprey International Limited and Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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