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Style: Modern
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal & Silverplate Mellon Inkwell
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

Inkwell attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass inkwell attributed to a design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Inkwells

Materials

Glass

Vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine vintage Must de Cartier crystal inkwell. It is a melon shaped inkwell with a chunky ribbed crystal body, reflecting the light beautifully, the ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

WMF Art Nouveau Inkwell with Reclining Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elongated wave-form base with classical draped figure reclining against rolling sea at one end. Hinged inkwell compartment at opposite end. Glass insert missing.White metal with silv...
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Early 1900s German Antique Modern Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight
Located in Queens, NY
3 American Post-War forged and fabricated steel double sided knobs / paper weightS with controlled rust patina. marked (PALEY, 1994) (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century American Modern Inkwells

Materials

Fabric

Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme®/rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen and mechanical pencil. Includes black and red ballpoint inks with 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Additional blue refill included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Inkwells

Materials

Stainless Steel

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Inlstand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Modern style sterling silver inkwell. The inkwell was made from a raw sheet of 925 silver and hand-shaped to form a slightly rounded rectangle. A double-line border was soldered on t...
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2010s Italian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Modern inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with crystal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original inkwells, popular names associated with this style include and Must de Cartier. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $320 and tops out at $575 while the average work can sell for $448.

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