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Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand
Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

Art Nouveau .800 Continental Silver Figural Inkstand

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

An early 20th century Art Nouveau .800 continental silver inkstand. The piece depicts a nude woman

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog
Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog

Unusual Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with a Sitting Dog

Located in Paris, FR

A Paris porcelain inkwell in the style of Jacob Petit, composed of two parties. The bottom five feet resting on shaped scrolls, has two wells for ink and sand, and in the front shell...

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20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand
Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Antique Malachite Inkwell Desk Set French Inkstand

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French malachite desk inkwell set Love the colour and grain to the malachite which really

Category

Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand
Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

Antique French Louis XV Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV bronze inkstand.

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Located in Benington, Herts

An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830. This beautiful

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Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

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 Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870
Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Inkstand c.1870

Located in London, GB

This is an antique French ormolu and porcelain encrier of rectangular form c.1870 in date. The

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle & Cut Brass Inkstand

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

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Antique 1860s French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand
Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

Victorian Boulle Marquetry Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

A magnificent Victorian inkstand, crafted of ormolu-inlaid tortoiseshell in the distinctive style

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

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

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Antique 1840s French Inkwells

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900

By Silaguy

Located in Antwerp, BE

Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand
Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

By Samson & Cie

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare Old French Samson-style hand-painted porcelain large two-bottle Inkstand with typical "Samson

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Late 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Located in Paris, FR

Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand
Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Early 19th Century Empire Inkstand

Located in Paris, FR

Empire inkstand crafted of ebony, gilt bronze and crystal. Exhibiting an exquisite design of

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850
Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

Large French Porcelain King Charles Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1850

Located in New York, NY

The dog seated on a gilt-tasseled pillow, painted with flowers, with removable inkwell and pounce pot sander and two pen holders. Marked JP on base.

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Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Berlin, DE

French 19th century Empire gilt bronze crystal marble inkstand attr. Baccarat Square green

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Large Double Inkstand Desk Set Lions, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality stylish heavy gauge gilt bronze inkstand desk set of generous

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Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Desk Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This superb and beautifully designed early 19th century inkstand is made of rosewood with an

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Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick
Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick

Rare Empire Ormolu Inkstand Clock Candlestick

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The circular base fitted with three inkwell compartments, the finely chased stem with an unmarked round clock and ending in a nozzle, mounted as a lamp.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Lacquer Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

charming inkstand is very much in keeping with period pieces from the mid-18th century which would have

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand
Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand
Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Walnut Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of circular form with round cast and chased serpent handle on a baluster stem and circular base mounted with paired turned rings enclosing three cylindrical cut glass containers alte...

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand
Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

French Napoleon III oval-shaped inkwell. The inkstand is crafted in 18th century Sevres soft-paste

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Depicting a winged putto as a drummer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century multicolored porcelain and ormolu inkwell in Meissen taste. This piece is very representative of Louis XV style, with its rich decoration of multicolored flowers, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Centered by an ormolu model of a nude bearded male between two ink holders with blue glass inserts, inscribed on verso 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FOUNDER. PARIS,' on toupie feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

c.1900 French Bronze & Glass Double Inkwell
c.1900 French Bronze & Glass Double Inkwell

c.1900 French Bronze & Glass Double Inkwell

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Phenomenal French bronze and glass double inkstand with clock, day, date and gallery. This

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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand
French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

Located in New York, NY

French Empire blue and gilt porcelain inkstand. Circular inkstand with glass inkwell insert, holes

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Cut Glass

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand
White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

White Pate-sur-Pate Enameled French Porcelain Inkstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French porcelain inkstand with double inkpots in a soft sea foam color. The decoration is in white

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Standish Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique French ormolu inkstand, mounted with Bleu Celeste Sèvres Porcelain

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Antique 1870s French Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

By Baccarat

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a glorious Baccarat Louis XVI style inkstand. This is a gorgeous item ! High quality

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a lovely porcelain ink stand, most probably French, from the nineteenth century. Brilliant

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece
Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Napoleonic inkstand, silvered cast iron model of Napoleon's Tomb, fourth quarter of the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog
Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog

Paris Porcelain Inkstand Decorated with Sitting Dog

By Jacob Petit

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell made of porcelain from Paris in Jacob Petit’s style. This unusual inkwell is composed of two parts. The bottom, which has five scroll-shaped feet, has two wells for ink and s...

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Antique 1840s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks
Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks

Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV-style desk set composed of a gilt and patinated bronze inkstand and two matching

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism
French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism

French Inkstand with Musical Mechanism

Located in Vienna, AT

Swiss musical mechanism, signed „Aliberto [?] 33“, with two melodies (selectable), fire gilded brass with mother of pearl and a small mirror. Francois Alibert made musical boxes be...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand
Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand

Dore Bronze Eagle Motif Inkstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and finely cast 19th century French inkstand mounted on a malachite like base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Mounted Oriental Lacquer Inkstand

French Gilt Mounted Oriental Lacquer Inkstand

Located in Vancouver, BC

gilt bronzes French and the porcelain marked for the Chantilly factory, France; late 19thC;

Category

Antique 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Inkstand
Art Deco Inkstand

Art Deco Inkstand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Deco patinated bronze and crystal inkstand. Continental, mid-20th century

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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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.