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Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

$3,483

H 4.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.26 in

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

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

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

Crystal, Brass

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H 5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Inkstand

Located in Toronto, ON

Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

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H 3.94 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Located in Benington, Herts

An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830. This beautiful

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Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Oversized English Boulle Inkstand
Oversized English Boulle Inkstand

Oversized English Boulle Inkstand

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H 3.55 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in

Oversized English Boulle Inkstand

Located in Northampton, GB

Large Sized Boulle Inkwell & Pen Tray The Inkstand with a square base having four convex faces

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French mother-of-pearl marquetry and red Boulle encrier, or inkstand

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Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning antique George IV red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry 'Boulle

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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle. The inkstand takes a

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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Boulle brass inkstand
Boulle brass inkstand

Boulle brass inkstand

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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

Boulle brass inkstand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Boulle brass inkstand, supporting the original clear cut glass inkwell with hinged cover. Having

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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

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H 4.75 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

hinged lids, this inkstand beautifully demonstrates the exceptional qualities of Boulle artistry. Boulle

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

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H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning antique French Boulle & cut brass inkstand circa 1860 in date

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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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H 2.37 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

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H 5.25 in W 13.75 in D 8.25 in

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

Located in Montreal, QC

This inkstand exemplifies the excellence of French decorative accessories of the period. The design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French coromandel wood and cut brass Boulle work ink stand, circa 1840 in

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Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

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

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

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H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 10 in

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

Materials

Brass

Boulle Inkstand
Boulle Inkstand

Boulle Inkstand

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H 4 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Boulle Inkstand

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Boulle Inkstand with decorative gilded Ormolo brass feet, pen holder and carrying handle. To the

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Early 20th Century British Inkwells

A Boulle Inkstand
A Boulle Inkstand

A Boulle Inkstand

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Dm 16.15 in

A Boulle Inkstand

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional early William IV circular standish in floral boulle marquetry with mother-of-pearl

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Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Superb Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Desk Stand, Inkstand, Boulle
Superb Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Desk Stand, Inkstand, Boulle

Superb Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Desk Stand, Inkstand, Boulle

Located in Vancouver, BC

boulle to top and perimeter. Large pen tray in front. Two original heavy glass inkwells. Brass and

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Antique 1850s English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand
Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand

Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand

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H 2 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elaborate filigree work in superb condition. Generously scaled.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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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.