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Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.
Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

Antique French Bronze D' Oré and Green Marble Napoleon Inkstand, Circa 1880.

$6,200
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
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

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Rubber

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

$2,500
H 4.5 in W 10.984 in D 7 in
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

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Bronze

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

$1,430 Sale Price
35% Off
H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
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

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Marble, 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

$2,812
H 6.89 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
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

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Marble, Ormolu

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

$1,625
H 6.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
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
Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

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

$9,300
H 14.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in

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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

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Marble, Bronze

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

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Inkstand

H 24 in W 20 in D 12 in
19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold

19th Century French Napoleon III inkstand in Bronze Gold

H 2.76 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Continental Bronze Crab Form Inkstand
Located in Mississauga, ON
An early 20th century, Continental bronze inkstand in the form of a crab with glass inkpot.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Continental Bronze Crab Form Inkstand
Continental Bronze Crab Form Inkstand

Continental Bronze Crab Form Inkstand

H 3 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
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

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Marble, Ormolu

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

H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
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

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Crystal, Brass

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

Napoleon 111 Boulle Cut Brass and Scarlet Inkstand

H 5.25 in W 13.75 in D 8.25 in
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

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Marble, Bronze

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

Bronze Inkstand modeled as a stalking cat

H 8 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
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

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Metal

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

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
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

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Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 10 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

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

Napoléon III Set Inkstand and Pair of Candlesticks

H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). With four views of Florence panels...
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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Inkwells

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Porcelain

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

H 5.52 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in

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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot

$68,500
H 43 in W 68.75 in D 18 in
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Napoleon Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic napoleon inkstand available at 1stDibs. Each napoleon inkstand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. A napoleon inkstand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made napoleon inkstand has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marcel Debut are consistently popular.

How Much is a Napoleon Inkstand?

Prices for a napoleon inkstand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.

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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