French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronz...
Marble, Bronze
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base wh...
Bronze
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Ink Well 600, 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid inkwell on stand, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1930.
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pewter Desk Set by Carl-Einar Borgström for Ystad Tenn, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Executed in pewter with details in Bakelite, this Art Deco set includes: – Inkwell stand with sculptural tropical scene – Letter opener – Letter holder – Second inkwell holder (miss...
Pewter
Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
Features: Central Inkwell Stand: Featuring two seated lions holding oval shields, surmounted by a large imperial crown.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Streamline French Desk Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France the first piece to this set is a large letter stand which has three tiered slots, the second stand holds two inkwells and a pen rest and the last piece is the...
Chrome
WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell and Pen Tray Desk Stand, Retains Original Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF Art Nouveau inkwell and pen tray desk stand Art Nouveau Pattern Retains original glass Inkwell and Patina The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Metal
$1,552Sale Price / set|35% Off
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand, Two Cut Glass Inkwells With A Pen Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Art Deco Egyptian Revival Desk Stand With Two Cut Glass Metal Topped Inkwells With A Formed Pen Tray Base Decorated With A Rope & Key Design Will Be Supplied With ...
Chrome
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Allegorical Faience Inkwell
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, yellow, and green Allegorical faience pottery desk stand inkwell featuring a castle, bird, and foliate designs.
Faience, Pottery
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Mahogany & Brass Desktop Lamp & Inkwell Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Desktop Writing And Reading Stand. The Stand Is Fitted Additionally With One Brass Inkwell Pivotable Pen Stand Brass Perpetual Calendar.
Brass
Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Over three true and three false drawers plus inkwell. The whole stands upon turned and tapered supports with bun feet.
Rosewood
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
The six-piece set includes: picture frame, stamp box, inkwell, pen tray, match stand, and set of four blotter corners with leather desk blotter.
Bronze
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Brass jugendstil desk set with lion heads. inkwell 28,5x18,5x6cm clock 24,5x13x8cm match stand with ashtray 14x13x11,5cm
Brass
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Belle Époque Classical Silver Inkwell on Stand
Located in New York, NY
French 950 silver inkwell on stand, circa 1910. Straight sides with vertically applied strapwork bands; curved bottom and raised foot.
Silver
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.
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