Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
This inkwell comprises a base and hinged cover. The base is elaborately decorated with red, gold
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Materials
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Cloisonne Inkwell
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
$4,235 / set
H 5.12 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An ormolu, enamelled and cloisonné inkwell and two candlesticks from the 19th century, Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880. Stamped at the bottom "M B 5 9".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
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Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
$2,400 / set
H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Circa 1890. Includes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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Inkwell in Gilded and Cloisonné Bronze and Onyx
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in gilded and Cloisonné bronze and onyx, 19th century, Napoleone III period. Measures: H
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Unusual Antique English Inkwells, Cloisonné, Enamel, circa 1870
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H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Pair of Unusual Antique English Inkwells, Cloisonné, Enamel, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent pair of Victorian inkwells, made from heavy English crystal with a hobnail cut
Category
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Inkwells
French Bronze and Champleve Enamel Inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French bronze and Champleve Cloisonne enamel inkwell Encrier by Ferdinand Barbedienne, circa 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement Cloisonne and Onyx Ink Well, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Aesthetic Movement inkwell offers cube form with spherical hinged lid having
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Metal
French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
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H 3.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
French Ormolu Bronze, Onyx, and Champlevé Cloisonné Enamel Desk Set, Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
French ormolu bronze, onyx, and champlevé cloisonné enamel three-piece desk set, comprising of an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle
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H 3.94 in W 8.86 in D 5.91 in
French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice quality French Japonisme red and gold patina ormolu and cloisonné enamel encrier
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900. The desk set made of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century China Inkwell
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Small enamel cloisonné inkwell square. Very fine work with beautiful colors. Complete with lid and
Category
20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Garniture
Materials
Iron
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By William Comyns
Located in San Mateo, CA
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Cloisonne Inkwell For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cloisonne inkwell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cloisonne inkwell — often made from metal, bronze and enamel — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a cloisonne inkwell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cloisonne inkwell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cloisonne inkwell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy and L'Escalier de Cristal produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cloisonne Inkwell?
The average selling price for a cloisonne inkwell at 1stDibs is $2,624, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $4,618 for the highest priced.
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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