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Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful inkwell made of bronze. Depicted is a doghouse with a dog barking at the cat on the roof
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

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Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat
Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat

Antique Inkwell, Bronze, Late 19th Century, Dog and Cat

$488
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

$1,289
H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Located in London, GB
Well what can I say about this incredible Inkwell, I have seen many examples from this period that
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!
Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

Late 19th Century French Bronze Inkwell Modelled as a Monkey Castrating a Cat!!

$5,420
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
paws. The cat has green glass eyes, has painted stripes and the log is painted darker. The inkwell
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Bone, Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest

$1,520 Sale Price / set
41% Off
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

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Art Deco Brass Hagenauer "Cat" Inkwell
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Geneva, CH
Humoristic cat shaped brass inkwell, with internal glass container, signed with the usual firm's
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Inkwells

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Hagenauer "Cat" Inkwell
Art Deco Brass Hagenauer "Cat" Inkwell

Art Deco Brass Hagenauer "Cat" Inkwell

H 2.56 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells
By Black Forest
Located in Antrim, GB
This Pair of whimsically themed and beautifully carved antique linden wood inkwells will charm you
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Antique Early 1900s German Grand Tour Inkwells

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Oak

Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells
Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells

Pair of Antique Black Forest Cat in Boot Inkwells

H 4 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a cat's head emerging from
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Vintage 1910s British Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913
Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913

Antique Sterling Silver Cat Inkwell 1913

H 3.9 in W 1.5 in D 5 in
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful handmade Black Forest inkwell. Around 1920 / 1930. Depiction of a cat. Wood with glass
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Vintage 1920s Inkwells

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Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930
Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Cat, 1920-1930

H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Located in Montreal, QC
An amusing large bronze inkstand by Dominic Alonzo, modeled as a cat stalking lovebirds, ready to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat
Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat

Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat

H 8 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest carved cat inkwell. Glass eyes.
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20th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Cat Inkwell

H 3.25 in W 2.125 in D 2.75 in
Stunning Antique English Brass Novelty Inkwell, Cat, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning figural inkwell, made from English brass, the top portion possibly cast in copper and
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Stunning Antique English Brass Novelty Inkwell, Cat, circa 1880
Stunning Antique English Brass Novelty Inkwell, Cat, circa 1880

Stunning Antique English Brass Novelty Inkwell, Cat, circa 1880

H 4.75 in Dm 3.5 in
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wood cat in boot inkwell from the early 20th century. Whether this
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat in Boot inkwell from the Early 1900s

H 5 in W 6.75 in D 2.75 in
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Wooden Cat Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Wooden cat inkwell
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Antique 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Cat Inkwell
Wooden Cat Inkwell

Wooden Cat Inkwell

H 3 in W 2 in
Old Brass Cat Inkwell Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 brass cat inkwell that was mounted into a lamp many years ago. The original inkwell is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Old Brass Cat Inkwell Lamp
Old Brass Cat Inkwell Lamp

Old Brass Cat Inkwell Lamp

H 20.5 in W 6.5 in D 8.25 in
19thC Folk Art Jockey Cat Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual painted folk art inkwell depicting a jockey cat
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Antique 19th Century Inkwells

19thC Folk Art Jockey Cat Inkwell
19thC Folk Art Jockey Cat Inkwell

19thC Folk Art Jockey Cat Inkwell

H 5 in Dm 6 in
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
. It is highly detailed and realistic with glass eyes, originally used as an inkwell, as the head tilts
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Early 20th Century German Inkwells

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Wood

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder
German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

German Black Forest Carved Wood Cat Inkwell and Pen Holder

H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 4.63 in
19th Century Jockey Cat Figural Inkwell
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual 19th century jockey cat figural inkwell
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

19th Century Jockey Cat Figural Inkwell
19th Century Jockey Cat Figural Inkwell

19th Century Jockey Cat Figural Inkwell

H 5 in Dm 6 in
Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat Top Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Concord, MA
Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat top Glass and Bronze Inkwell. Cat with glass eyes, glass body
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat Top Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat Top Glass and Bronze Inkwell

Whimsical Antique 19th Century Cat Top Glass and Bronze Inkwell

H 2.25 in Dm 4.38 in

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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. Made during the mid-late 1800s, in the Brienz area of Switzerland. I have seen ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog
Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

Three 19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Inkwells Monkey Kingfisher Bulldog

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H 2.56 in W 3.75 in D 3.94 in
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Cat Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic cat inkwell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every cat inkwell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cat inkwell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cat inkwell, designed in the Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cat inkwell over the years, but those crafted by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cat Inkwell?

A cat inkwell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,165, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $1,950.

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.

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