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Napoleon 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

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Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
H 8.75 in W 16.5 in D 10 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

Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand Napoleon French c1890
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Lion Inkwell Desk Inkstand French c1890 Handsome Lion Bronze Good condition with minor
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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Inkwells

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Bronze

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

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

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
actually weighs 7 kilograms or 15.5 pounds lbs. If you are looking for the ideal inkstand for your antique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

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

Napoleon I Empire Encrier, Gilt Bronze and Verde Antico, Signed Basil, 1830
Located in New York, NY
Impressive gilt bronze and Verde Antico marble inkstand centered by a bust of Napoleon I, the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

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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
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
(1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out of the marble and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare & Important Spanish Damascene, Iron, Steel, Gold Inlaid Clock, Eibar, Spain
By Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in New York, NY
their own private use. The latter included a gold and silver-damascened iron inkstand supplied to Isabel
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Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Steel, Iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered Bouclé fabric
Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Greven, DE
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Located in Salt Lake City, UT
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Located in Paris, FR
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Located in Montreal, QC
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Located in London, GB
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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 French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Located in London, GB
government, to provide furnishings for Napoleon's exile on St. Helena. Coromandel wood or Calamander wood
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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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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