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Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England
Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England

Charming Headshaped Ink Stand, Gilt White Metal Patinated Wood 19th C. England

Located in Knivsta, SE

Charming Ink Well/Inkstand in the shape of man's head, painted white metal and patinated wood. Made in England during the 19th century. A simply charming inkstand consists of a a pa...

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19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890

Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic example of the intricate woodcarving known as Black Forest, this inkwell depicts an adult bird feeding its offspring. This inkwell dates to circa 1890, placing it in the mi...

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1890s French Black Forest Antique Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Signed A Hiolle French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Floral Inkwell, circa 19thCentury
Signed A Hiolle French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Floral Inkwell, circa 19thCentury

Signed A Hiolle French Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Floral Inkwell, circa 19thCentury

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Exceptional French gilt bronze double inkwell desk stand signed A. Hiolle, dating to the Belle Époque period, circa 1800's. Elegantly sculpted with flowing naturalistic lines and abu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Zodiac" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.13"W x 4.13"D x 2"H. Go...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal & Silverplate Mellon Inkwell
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal & Silverplate Mellon Inkwell

Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal & Silverplate Mellon Inkwell

By Must De Cartier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal and Silverplate Melon Inkwell France, Circa 1989 Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 2.75" high A refined and elegantly crafted melon-form inkwell from th...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Crystal Wells, UK, 19th Century
Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Crystal Wells, UK, 19th Century

Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Crystal Wells, UK, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian bronze inkwell with 2 crystal wells with finial tops and side handles on 4 scroll legs. Vintage condition

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand
French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand

French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand

Located in New York, NY

Fine French champleve Chinoiserie inkstand, Late 19th c., rectangular stand, blue and red enamel ground with blue florals, censer-form inkwell to center, raised on bracket feet, att...

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base
19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base

19th Century French Empire Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Bronze Mount and Marble Base Origin: France Material: Gilt and patinated bronze, green marble Date: Second Empire, circa 1860–1880 Dimensions: H × W × D: 10 × 13 × 16 ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze inkwell featuring Greek key designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France
19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France

19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Patinated And Gilded Bronze Inkstand From The Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Patinated And Gilded Bronze Inkstand From The Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Patinated And Gilded Bronze Inkstand From The Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Patinated and gilded bronze inkstand from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in Japanese style. Japanese-style inkstand, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century, in patinated...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Ink Well 600, 1930
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Ink Well 600, 1930

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. This exquisite Art Deco inkwell, design #600, features a striking pyramid-inspired f...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter
Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter

Located in New York, NY

Boar Tusk Oak Leaf and Acorn Desk Blotter. Boar tusk handled velvet blotter with gilt metal oak leaf branches and acorns framing green metal on ball feet. United States, early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900
Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900

Antique Inkwell, Shape of a Walnut, Marked GRENOBLE, Switzerland, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Origin: Switzerland Material: Wood, glass Date: c. 1900 Dimensions: H × W × D: 6 × 8 × 5 cm Description: Small inkwell made of carved wood in the shape of a walnut. The lid is hinge...

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Inkwells

Materials

Pine

Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell, with Scotty dog Austria
Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell, with Scotty dog Austria

Black Forest Wood Carved Inkwell, with Scotty dog Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Really beautiful Austrian inkwell. Hand carved and with lovely Scottish Terrier wich glass eyes in the middle.

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique gilt bronze large inkwell featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6"D x 3.75"H...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped
Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

Antique Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Antique Desk Utensil, Vase-Shaped

Located in Greven, DE

Antique inkwell made from bronze, gilded. On the base is depicted a hunting scene with hunting hounds in the woods. Very good condition of the bronze work.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel
Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Late 19th Century Inkwell with Onyx Marble and Cloisonne-Enamel

Located in Greven, DE

Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel and Onyx Base Origin: France, probably Paris Material: Gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel, onyx Date: Circa 1880 Description: Oval inkwell with a centrally...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze Inkwell, French Louis XVI Style, 1870s
Antique Gilt Bronze Inkwell, French Louis XVI Style, 1870s

Antique Gilt Bronze Inkwell, French Louis XVI Style, 1870s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Gornik Bronze Sculptural Inkwell; Stamped and Signed
Early 20th Century Gornik Bronze Sculptural Inkwell; Stamped and Signed

Early 20th Century Gornik Bronze Sculptural Inkwell; Stamped and Signed

By Friedrich Gornik

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique bronze zoomorphic piece designed and manufactured by Friedrich Gornik (1877-1943). The artist signature and foundry mark (AR, for Arthur Rubenstein, Vienna) are located along...

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Early 20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

English Pewter Figural Inkwell
English Pewter Figural Inkwell

English Pewter Figural Inkwell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique English cast pewter inkwell of an Asian scholar sporting a Fu Manchu mustache and ponytail, fixed to a lacquered wood tray.

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

By Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Kvadrat Maroon Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm 58 x 11 x 87 in Folded 28 x 28 x h.220 cm 11 x 11 x h.87 in Materials and finishes Base in gravity die casting steel, polished and powder coated in textured black. Inox steel polished curved tube. Steel rod fixed to the base, powder coated in black matt. Different options available for the fabric space divider. When folded, horizontal rod used to hang the fabric is stored fixed on the vertical rod by two clipping systems. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the Designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: We are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Steel

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco
Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco

Antique Inkwell, Bald Eagle, Pen Tray, Gilded Bronze, Signed Frecourt, Art Deco

Located in Greven, DE

Antique inkwell made from bronze. Finely chiseled and gilded. Signed "FRECOURT" by the french artist Maurice Frecourt (born 1890, Paris). Very good condition of the bronze and good...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand French Porcelain 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 8.5cm x 12cm x 8cm This charming decorative inkstand d...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.
19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.

19th-Century Napoleon III Period Inkwell Made Of Marquetry And Brass.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th-century Napoleon III-era inkwell made of marquetry and brass. 19th-century inkwell made of marquetry and brass, from the Napoleon III era. H: 9.5 cm, W: 32.5 cm, D: 26 cm Plea...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Over Copper Inkwell, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 2.5"H...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

Empire gilt bronze inkwell, Turquin marble base - early 19th century
Empire gilt bronze inkwell, Turquin marble base - early 19th century

Empire gilt bronze inkwell, Turquin marble base - early 19th century

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine Empire style inkwell, Restauration period circa 1830 - 1840. The bronze inkwell is finely chiseled and gilt with fine gold ; it rests on an ormolu 6-peaks star set on a blue T...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV
Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV

Antique Fayence Inkwell By Henri Delcourt, 1925s, France, Monogram HDV

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful heart shaped faience inkwell by the french artist Henri Delcourt. Monogrammed at the bottom " HDV". One tint cup and three holes for feather pens. Faiences are open-pored ...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts
Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts

Antique English Regency Inkwell Mahogany Cristal Glas Brass Mounts

Located in Munich, DE

We see an important regency inkwell crafted out of mahogany with brass decorations in England, circa 1810. Measurements are taken without the crystal inkwells.

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1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century
Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

Antique French Brass Inkwell, Shoe, Early 20th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful brass inkwell, which shows a antique shoe. France, around 1910.

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Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand
Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand

Silver Plate and Crystal Ink Stand

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Stunning ink stand in Georgian style. Silver Plate and Crystal or cut glass ink wells. Candle holder to light the way. Stamped with makers marks.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Ormolu and Marble Inkwell, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An ormolu and marble inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style inkwell, 19th century, Napoleon III period in marble and ormolu depicting a putto. Dimensions : H...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 4.75"H. ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Table Set by David Andersen from 1930s Norway
Art Deco Table Set by David Andersen from 1930s Norway

Art Deco Table Set by David Andersen from 1930s Norway

Located in London, GB

Art Deco table set from inter-war Scandinavia. Black stone and refined plated metalwork.

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1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona
Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona

By Ronan Bouroullec

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ronan Bouroullec Chromed Baton Paravant For Bd Barcelona The Baton collection was designed by Ronan Bouroullec and is produced by BD. Its sublime simplicity carves around the shape of a cane. The Baton finds its place in a room as a screen divider, a candleholder, a vase, a valet stand, a side table or a mirror. It strikes a balance between a fluent, curving line and a slim and unimposing frame. As a standalone or group, the Baton represents Bouroullec’s emphasis on refining function and form. The system changes interiors. It generates an intimate feeling in the home or a shared space, with an appealing design that is subtle and concise. A minimal frame with multiple uses. Dimensions and technical drawing Unfolded 138 x 28 x 220 cm Materials and finishes Base in gravity die casting steel, polished and powder coated in textured black. Inox steel polished curved tube. Steel rod fixed to the base, powder coated in black matt. Different options available for the fabric space divider. When folded, horizontal rod used to hang the fabric is stored fixed on the vertical rod by two clipping systems. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Ronan Bouroullec is a French designer born in Quimper (Brittany) in 1971. He went to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art when he was 17. The following year he exhibited for the first time at the Salon du Meuble in Paris. His brother joined him in Paris in 1998, and he opened a small studio in 1999, the same year he was awarded the New Designer Award by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec began partnerships with names such as Vitra, and their designs and ongoing partnership led to numerous other collaborations with international design companies. Their designs have spanned multiple fields of expression, from craftsmanship to mass production, beyond the realm of furniture design into technology and art. Permanent public space installations have been produced around the world, and they have been represented in some of the most important international institutions such as MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou in Paris, and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. There have been numerous monographs published on Bourroullec’s work and had his first solo exhibition at the Centre Pompido in the Spring of 2024. Ronan focuses on practical and flexible designs. Designs that are refined, maintaining his creative flair and an era-defining ingenuity. About the manufacturer: BD has been around for over half a century. It was founded in a nightclub in 1972 by a bunch of young architects and designers from Barcelona. They broke into the design world with a new vision: to produce and market their designs, and the designs of their friends with complete creative freedom and design criteria. Beginning with the designs of contemporaries like Ettore Sottsass, Rennie Mackintosh and Álvaro Siza, BD provoked a curiosity about design. These early pieces helped bring international recognition to the country’s design scene, and many of them still exist today. They are an international design company run by a collective ownership —Apartamento Magazine (Nacho Alegre, Omar Sosa, Marco Velardi), Taller Bofill (Pablo Bofill, Ricardo Bofill, Luna Paiva...

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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite
Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

Antique 19th century bronze gilded inkwell with malachite

Located in Bilzen, BE

A richly engraved gilded bronze inkwell decorated with cabochon polished malachite stones Fully engraved in Louis XIV style 19th century both glass inside inkholders missing 11.5 x ...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and black / grey veined marble on gilt bronze toupie feet Style George III / Louis XVI Cond...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell in Art Nouveau Style, France, End of 19th - Beg. of 20th Century
Bronze Inkwell in Art Nouveau Style, France, End of 19th - Beg. of 20th Century

Bronze Inkwell in Art Nouveau Style, France, End of 19th - Beg. of 20th Century

Located in Rīga, LV

Bronze inkwell in Art Nouveau style, France, end of 19th - beg. of 20th century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Style: Art Nouv...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins
Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins

Antique Repousse Sterling Inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins

By Jacobi & Jenkins

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare antique hand-hammered repousse lid sterling silver inkwell by Jacobi & Jenkins of Baltimore, circa 1900. The inkwell has a removable domed sterling repousse lid in a floral pa...

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Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Bronze Pheasant Inkwell with Roll Blotter
19th Century French Bronze Pheasant Inkwell with Roll Blotter

19th Century French Bronze Pheasant Inkwell with Roll Blotter

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian bronze inkwell of standing pheasant with roll blotter. (PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s
Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s

Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Bronze Doré, France, 1900s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful Art Nouveau Inkwell from France, 1900- 1920s. This special inkwell is decorated all over with typical Art Nouveau ornaments. The attention to detail is reflected in the pen...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwell
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwell

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

French Inkwell with Sheaf of Grain Decoration, signed "Frecourt" France, circa 1900 Gilded metal, glass Dimensions: H × W × D: 5 × 12 × 11 cm Description: A compact French inkwell ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer
English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

English Victorian Hardwood Brass Mounted Standish with Single Drawer

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English brass mounted standish with a single drawer and a central handle flanked by 2 replaced inkwells. The piece is centered by a beautifully engraved brass decorative element a...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell
French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell

French Louis XV Style Bronze Double Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze double inkwell with trophy caps and cupid playing the cello on a white onyx base.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique English Silver-Plate, Crystal & Oak Inkwell Stand with Stag's Horn.
Antique English Silver-Plate, Crystal & Oak Inkwell Stand with Stag's Horn.

Antique English Silver-Plate, Crystal & Oak Inkwell Stand with Stag's Horn.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English "Dolphin" Design Silver-Plate, Crystal and Oak Inkwell Stand with Hunting Stag's Horn, Circa 1890's.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Inkwell equestrian subject in silver plate crystal ink bottles 1950s
Inkwell equestrian subject in silver plate crystal ink bottles 1950s

Inkwell equestrian subject in silver plate crystal ink bottles 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Inkwell with equestrian subject in silver plate, with beveled crystal ink bottles, 1950s Italian manufacture. The elegantly shaped base consists of two horseshoes side by side, a cle...

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Mid-20th Century Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...

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18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwells

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Brass

Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells

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.