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Inkwells For Sale
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Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte container / inkwell. Measures 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. x 5 cm. Beautiful turquoise glaze. Marked. In perfect condi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell
Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Chamotte Container / Inkwell

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French Art Deco pottery inkstand with a seated child in a pierrot clown dress by Jean de la Fontinelle (1900-1974) and dating from ar...
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20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand
Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

Jean de la Fontinelle French Art Deco Pottery Figural Ink Stand

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19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Longwy ceramic desk set with inkwells and candle holders. Beautiful cloisonné enamel floral design with vibrant blue pink, rose, green and yellow on bright turq...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell
19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

19th Century French Longwy Ceramic Inkwell

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 bronze cross...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

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

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

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Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming French gilt bronze inkwell in the form of a dog house with the roof on a hinge to store the ink bottle.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

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Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French

Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French

H 3 in W 7 in D 3 in
Stoneware Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 24.5 cm high and it is in mint condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

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Stoneware

Stoneware Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s
Stoneware Vases, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s

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H 9.65 in Dm 3.15 in
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
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19th Century French Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's
By Jean Luce
Located in New York, NY
Chic solid glass Art Deco mirrored paperweight, having bevelled edges. This piece is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to display and use. Made in the 1930's att...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

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Mirror

Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's
Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's

Mirrored Art Deco Paperweight Att. to Jean Luce, C 1930's

H 1 in W 8.75 in D 4.38 in
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque influence. Handcrafted in Champlevé enameled gilt bronze with ornate and colorful blue, pink, red, green and white enameling over the heavily shaped and scalloped base, that borders the stunning Severes style (I have not removed it to check for a makers mark) enameled porcelain tray scene of frolicking putti. The stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised balls act as a pen rest, the inkstand raising on four ball feet. Similar to French cloisonne, each champlevé design is a one-of-a-kind work of art. A beautiful warm verdigris patina adds to its character and charm. This wonderful antique objet...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Art Deco French silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a cat, ' Chat De Siam Assis ‘. This figure was produced as paperweight and also as car ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz
Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Cat 'Chat De Siam Assis' by Edouard M. Sandoz

H 7.21 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Kensington, MD
After a 16th century Venetian design, winged putti with taloned legs support a turned bronze inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garlands, surmounted by a lion holdin...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

H 6 in Dm 3.5 in
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A dark vase (black & brown) with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 17,5 cm (7") high. It´s in very good condition except from a bit sharp edge at the top, t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Stoneware

Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s
Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s

Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950s-1960s

H 6.89 in Dm 2.37 in
Brown Stoneware Vases, Flambé - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is in Flambé-technique and designed in the 1940s. The vase is 12,5 cm high and it is in excellent condition. Gunnar Nyl...
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Brown Stoneware Vases, Flambé - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand
Brown Stoneware Vases, Flambé - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand

Brown Stoneware Vases, Flambé - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand

H 4.93 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian ormolu and malachite mounted inkwell, circa 1870 in date. The ormolu inkwell has a decorative inset turquoise cabochon gemstone with a chain ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Inkwells

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Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell

19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell

H 3.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century gilt and patina bronze inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

H 4 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
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Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Russian malachite mounted desk set, 19th century, comprising an inkwell and Stand and a fountain pen. The bulbous cut glass inkwell with a domed malachite mounte...
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1880s Russian Antique Inkwells

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Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century
Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

Antique Malachite Desk Set Inkwell 19th Century 19th Century

H 5.12 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Very large, impressive, Russian malachite and gilt bronze inkwell set. Napoleonic inkwells, huge pen tray, desk lamp.
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1960s Vintage Inkwells

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Malachite

Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set
Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set

Large Napoleonic Malachite Inkwell Set

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 13 in
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Trois Sirenes" inkwell created 1921 in molded opalescent with blue stained glass. Molded "R.LALIQUE" among mermaids and engraved "R.Lalique France" on side. Perf...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

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Blown Glass

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids
1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

1921 Rene Lalique Trois Sirenes Inkwell Opalescent Blue Stained Glass, Mermaids

H 3.94 in Dm 9.45 in
Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 19th century ink well in the form of a heart, charming naive decoration. Minor chips as expected for age. Wonderfully evocative item. Dim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inkwells

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Pottery

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well
Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

Early 19th Century Love Heart Ink Well

H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
French Art Deco inkwell signed Sèvres, circa 1920.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres
French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres

French Art Deco Inkwell by Sèvres

H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 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 bronze cross...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells

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Crystal, Malachite

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

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell
By Lapierre Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, etched sterling silver-mounted crystal inkwell; hinged lid, LaPierre Silver Co, New York, circa 1890s.
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19th Century Antique Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell
Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

Etched Sterling Silver-Mounted Crystal Inkwell

H 3.75 in Dm 3 in

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.

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