Antique Cloisonne Inkwell
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
The inside of the inkwell is colored red. The condition is good with only minor losses to the cloisonne.
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Materials
Brass
Cloisonne Inkwell
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell with Cloisonné-Enamel, France circa 1880.
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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.
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, cloisonné enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1880 Description: Oval inkwell with a centrally...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Longwy Inkwell Set with Art Nouveau Cloisonné
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
Traditional cloisonné style enamel floral design in pink, green and yellow on vibrant turquoise ground.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
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 Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 8 × 8 cm Description: This small in...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
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An inkwell and Two Candlesticks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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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 period.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Inkwell
Located in Media, PA
The inkstand features a wide, rectangular tray with rounded edges, designed to hold pens or wax seals, supporting a central raised inkwell. The entire surface is decorated with vibra...
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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 underside and fine cantered edges. Of course makes them stand-out examples are the pol...
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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.
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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 Cloisonne enameled geometric and floral decoration, seated on beveled onyx base, circa...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
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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 inkwell / encrier, a platter / tray, and a candlestick with a female bust, circa ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets
Materials
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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 Christofle, Emile Reiber
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice quality French Japonisme red and gold patina ormolu and cloisonné enamel encrier attributed to Emile Reiber for Christofle, the tray receiving ink reservoir and box, the ...
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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 cloisonne (enamel on copper) and having a Miller Fleur (Thousand Flowers) design, the se...
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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.
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20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Garniture
Materials
Iron
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Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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Located in Bilzen, BE
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Located in Paris, FR
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An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
$124,900
H 7 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
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Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XV style inkwell, circa 1880-1890.
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Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, France, circa 1890.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
$1,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
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French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French brass inkwell, 19th century. 8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
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Brass
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
$590 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Antique Cloisonné-Emaille Desk Set, Bronze Doré, France, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné- enamel work in bold blue, turquoise, red and beige colours. Measures: Stamp- or matc...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
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Antique French Rococo Style Gilt Pewter and Porcelain Inkwell Signed Chatelain
$619
H 2.09 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
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Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Rococo style gilt pewter and porcelain inkwell from circa 1900, marked "Chatelain". This beautifully shaped gilt pewter inkwell is adorned with flowers in the center ...
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
$300Sale Price|50% Off
H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Antique Inkwell, Bronze D´oré, Desk Utensil, Neogotic, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique inkwell from gilded brass. France, 1840-1860.
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Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
$548Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Antique Inkwell From France, Brass With Glass, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
$597Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.34 in Dm 2.76 in
19th Century Small Inkwell in Porcelain and Silver-Gilt in Sevres Style
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
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Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble is a soft grey color and the inkwell itself nicely crafted.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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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