Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm Made from ebonised wood and inlaid with brass in the...
Brass
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, circa 1850.
Crystal, Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853 Measures: Height 17cm, width 38.5cm, depth 27.5cm This 19th Century English inkstand ...
Brass
Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise Shell, France, 19th century A superb and increasingly rare antique Napoleon III period Boulle inlay inkstand, exemplify...
Tortoise Shell
Inkstand
Located in Toronto, ON
Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand
Brass
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830.
Oversized English Boulle Inkstand
Located in Northampton, GB
Large Sized Boulle Inkwell & Pen Tray The Inkstand with a square base having four convex faces used to sit pens leading up to a large central Ink Well with a faceted spherical lid ...
Brass
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, circa 1830 in date.
Mother-of-Pearl
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' inkstand, made from rosewood, circa 1820 in date.
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This antique English inkstand was crafted in the 19th century in ormolu and tortoiseshell using the technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle.
Brass, Ormolu
Boulle brass inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
Boulle brass inkstand, supporting the original clear cut glass inkwell with hinged cover.
Brass
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent Victorian inkstand, crafted of ormolu-inlaid tortoiseshell in the distinctive style made popular by French ébéniste André-Charles Boulle.
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.
Brass
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 in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass inkwells and a li...
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 is well-thought out with everted edges, a trough-shaped depression for pens and ev...
Crystal, Brass
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 retailed by the eminent retailer J.C. Vickery, of Regents Street, London. The encrie...
Brass
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 date and made in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass ...
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 an overall design of tortoiseshell camellias against pewter leaves on a brass ground...
Silver
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The inspiration for the decoration from designs by the master cabinet maker Andre Charles Boull...
Brass
Boulle Inkstand
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Boulle Inkstand with decorative gilded Ormolo brass feet, pen holder and carrying handle.
A Boulle Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional early William IV circular standish in floral boulle marquetry with mother-of-pearl, pewter and tortoiseshell. Each band of marquetry is bordered with a finely chased l...
Mother-of-Pearl
Superb Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Desk Stand, Inkstand, Boulle
Located in Vancouver, BC
England, 1850. All original, very good condition, wear consistent with age. Inlaid with brass boulle to top and perimeter. Large pen tray in front. Two original heavy glass inkwe...
Brass
Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elaborate filigree work in superb condition. Generously scaled.
Brass
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.
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