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French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

Located in London, GB

An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. ...

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Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A 19th century  French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
A 19th century  French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square

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Antique 19th Century French Other Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique  French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique  French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

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

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is an exquisite porcelain gilded and enameled inkstand in the Sèvres style, from France

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.  

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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Silver

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This beautifully detailed French bronze and gilt inkwell shows a Revolutionary figure sounding an

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Metal

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.

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Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand
An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

By Jacob Petite

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A whimsical porcelain inkstand attributed to Jacob Petit, born Jacob Mordecai, was a well-known and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Rubber

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with

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Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Lisse, NL

Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

By George Josef Burgstaller

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of Museum Quality and generous proportions, by George Josef Burgstaller, Late Nineteent...

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1

Located in North Miami, FL

distinguished example of French Napoléon III design, this inkstand combines the artistry of sculptor Armand Le

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930
20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930

20th Century Marble French Art Deco Inkwell, 1930

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French marble inkstand from the Art Deco era. Inkwell for antique dealers and collectors of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

By Jean de la Fontinelle

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish French Art Deco pottery inkstand with a seated child in a pierrot clown dress by Jean de

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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Rococo Style Inkwell / Stand, Emile Puiforcat

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this magnificent French silver gilt inkstand made circa late 19th/early

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne
A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne

A Champlevé Enamel Three Piece Desk Set, Attributed to Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

a flaming torch. French, Circa 1880. Approximate Dimensions Inkstand: Height 15 cm / 6 inches

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand
Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

Iznik-Style Ceramic and Brass-Mounted Ink Stand

By Iznik Pottery

Located in London, GB

Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm

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Antique 19th Century French Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Located in Lisse, NL

inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman emperial style

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Fine French Directoire Inkstand
Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Fine French Directoire Inkstand

Located in London, Middlesex

Rectangular white statuary marble inkstand with elaborate gilt bronze mounts applied to the sides

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkstand
Inkstand

Inkstand

Unavailable|$3,800

Inkstand

Located in Toronto, ON

Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Inkstand

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

cover. French Haviland Limoges porcelain. Scrolling quadrapodal rectangular inkstand with gilt-molded

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand
A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand

A Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Inkstand

Located in Sharon, MA

This elaborate Baroque style inkstand has a fire gilt frame and a pair of raised urns for the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Inkwells

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique bronze inkwell, Ormolu mounted inkstand, France 1890, H303 France 1890 Bronze Bronze

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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

(Encrier) circa 1840 After the Antoine Cosysevox. Bronze depicting Fame riding Pegasus.      

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Antique 1840s European Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s
Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s

Wonderful Old Paris Hand Painted Porcelain Inkstand, France, 1880s

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Wonderful Old Paris hand painted porcelain inkstand, France, 1880s Good condition, some minor

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand
French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

French 19th century green marble and gilt bronze inkstand

Located in Paris, FR

A rectangular green marble and gilt bronze inkstand composed of two inkwells hemmed with fluted

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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French Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French inkstand for your home. Each French inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French inkstand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A French inkstand, designed in the Empire, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French inkstand over the years, but those crafted by Baccarat, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Boin-Taburet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Inkstand?

Prices for a French inkstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

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.