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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.

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

H 4.5 in W 10.984 in D 7 in
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
emblem was originally designed by Antoine-Denis Chaudet (1763-1810) and was adopted by Napoleon for his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 5 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

H 4.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 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

H 6.5 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 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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Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and ...
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Glass

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Located in Savannah, GA
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Tiffany Studios Lotus Pagoda Lamp
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Bronze

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Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4" tall.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell

H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely ch...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

H 10.24 in W 15.36 in D 8.67 in
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed in a scrolled inlaid design. Th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

H 4 in Dm 12 in
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a female figure riding a tiger. All...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

H 9 in W 18 in D 12 in
Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century inkwell is beautifully designed with a detailed sculpted doré' bronze reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped g...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

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H 9 in W 14.75 in D 8.88 in
Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Bronze

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Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

Stunning Antique French Bronze Statue on Inkwell Stand, circa 1880

H 11.42 in W 17.92 in D 11.03 in
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

H 2.56 in W 8.08 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt br...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

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H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

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Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
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Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

H 4.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.26 in
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
French Empire Ormolu Inkwell
Located in London, GB
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Ormolu

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French Empire Ormolu Inkwell

French Empire Ormolu Inkwell

H 7 in W 5 in D 5 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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