19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This beautifully detailed French bronze and gilt inkwell shows a Revolutionary figure sounding an alarm of impending uprise while standing on a cobblestone street with a gilt metal d...
Bronze, Metal
Louis Cahuzac French Art Nouveau Figural Bronze Desk Lamp & Inkstand, 1920
Located in Nottingham, GB
Artist: Louis Cahuzac Origin: France Period: Circa 1920 Style: Art Nouveau Type: Figural Desk Lamp / Inkstand / Desk Tidy Materials: Bronze / Bronzed Spelter, Porcelain, Vaseline Ura...
Bronze, Spelter
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H 6 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
A Fine Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Figural Inkstand by Friedrich Gornik
By Friedrich Gornik
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 20th century figural bronze inkstand depicting the finely modelled figures of a lion & lioness striding across a naturalistic ground, both figures demonstrating...
Bronze
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H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder 19th Century French Louis XV style figural cast bronze double inkwell pen holder.
Bronze
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H 8 in W 18 in D 9 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century, French Louis XV style figural cast bronze double inkwell pen holder. Item features cast bronze lions and central face, double inkwell with glass inserts, pen holder, an...
Bronze
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H 31 in W 28 in D 23 in
Patinated Bronze Inkstand with the Figure of Queen Hatshepsut Pharaoh of Egypt
Located in Madrid, ES
Patinated bronze inkstand and black marble with the figure of Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt, circa 1860.
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Napoleon Bonaparte bronze desk inkwell, signed Pinedo with foundry mark. Mounted over a Green Alps marble. Antique signed 19th large bronze gold overlay Napoleon inkwell. We have s...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
Marble, Bronze
French 1910s Art Nouveau Brass Table Desk Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Art Nouveau Brass table desk lamp with brass shade and wooden base. ca. 1920 Natural aged with small cracks in edge shade 2,5 meter black cotton flex with plug and switch in bulb h...
Brass
$985
H 23.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Art Nouveau Figural Lamp, by Viennese Sculptor Theodor Ullmann (1903-1996)
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an Art Nouveau figural table lamp dating from the late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1890–1915), a period famous for blending functional everyday objects with...
Bronze
French 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Heron Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France around 1900, this large Art Nouveau lamp takes the form of a heron in bronze with a double patina, fitted with a pressed-glass tulip shade and an arched support with l...
Bronze
$11,757Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in Dm 19.3 in
Art Nouveau Sculpture Table Lamp Lever de l’Aurore by J. Causse, 19th Century
By Julien Causse
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Nouveau table lamp by Julien Caussé, featuring the sculpture Lever de l'Aurore (The Awakening of Dawn), with two floral glass shades radiating from elegant arms. Crafted in p...
Metal, Spelter
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
H 19 in W 8 in D 5 in
Rare Art Nouveau Lamp by Francois Moreau in Cast Metal Patinated Bronze Finish
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and beautiful table lamp, Made in France, circa 1900 in cast metal with patinated original bronze finish. The lamp has been freshly rewired sitting on a solid mahogany base i...
Metal
$10,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 13 in
Art Nouveau Table Lamp by L. Raphael with Cameo Shades, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Nouveau table lamp titled "Départ des Hirondelles" (Departure of the Swallows), depicting a graceful forest nymph in flowing drapery, signed “L. Raphael” on the base. This sc...
Metal
$5,950
H 45.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp After Pierre-Etienne Champagne Statue LA JEUNESSE
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Nouveau Bronze Lamp After Pierre-Etienne Champagne, Statue LA JEUNESSE. Pierre-Etienne-Daniel Campagne, (France, 1851-1914) "Jeunesse" Lamp Model Represented by Classical Nymph. ...
Bronze
Signed Marcel Debut French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Lamp
By Marcel Debut
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Art Nouveau period French bronze figural sculpture, converted to a table lamp. Signed in cast on base. Marcel Debut (France, 1865-1933), circa 1900. Depict...
Bronze
$2,451
H 16.54 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Raphaël Charles Peyre French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Figural Lamp 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
A highly decorative French Art Nouveau figural table lamp attributed to sculptor Raphaël Charles Peyre, dating to the late 19th century. The sculptural composition is executed in pa...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamp by Rosseau
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Art Nouveau table lamp by Rosseau Classic Art Nouveau regulus(metal) sculpture of a beautiful young woman in a flowing dress The lamp has a single socket and is ...
Metal
Solid Bronze Art Nouveau Table Lamp France, circa 1900
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and heavy desk lamp made out of bronze and fitted with a dusky pink and metallic thread shade.
$2,049
H 14.57 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Edwardian Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp with Hand-Moulded Glass Shade, circa 1910
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant English Edwardian table lamp dating to circa 1910, combining an architectural staged brass column with a hand-moulded glass shade. The lamp features a finely proportioned...
Brass
$22,900
H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze statue. The statue is raised by an elegant stepped circular ormolu base below the circu...
Bronze, Ormolu
Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp with Stone Inserts, 19th Century Design
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau brass table lamp with head at base and stone inserts on shade.
Brass
$1,675
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...
Wood
Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Art nouveau carved wall cabinet in excellent original condition.
Wood
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen rest. All raised up on bun feet. Dimensions Height 4.5 inches Width 8.5 inches ...
Bronze
Large early 1700's Verdure Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LYON, FR
French Aubusson woven tapestry from the early 1700's depicting a lizard standing in luscious vegetation. Created in Aubusson, located in central France. Interestingly this vertical w...
Wool, Silk
$131,137Sale Price|20% Off
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
Bradley & Hubbard Reverse-Painted Glass and Patinated Metal Scenic Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exceptional Bradley & Hubbard reverse-painted glass and patinated metal table lamp was crafted during the first quarter of the 20th century and is a remarkable example of th...
Metal, Bronze
Olympians Bronze Sculpture by Jef Lambeaux
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture in bronze of two Olympian wrestlers signed on the base Jef Lambeaux, a Belgian sculptor, born in Antwerp. Studied at the academy of fine arts in Antwerp. He showed a ...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$21,688
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...
Metal
$2,106
H 14.38 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian Bronze Sculpture of Greek God Apollo 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent antique Victorian patinated bronze sculpture of the famous Greek God Apollo, modelled upon a shaped circular socle, inscribed monogram 'NF' and numbered 2...
Bronze
An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century Description: The ivy wreathed and bearded figure in languid contrapposto, leaning against a tree stump entwined in creeping...
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
Inkwell with Cloisonné Enamel Origin: France Material: Bronze with polychrome cloisonné enamel Date: Circa 1870–1890 Dimensions: H × W × D: 8 × 8 × 8 cm Description: This small in...
Bronze, Enamel
French Victorian Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze square inkwell with 2 cornucopia pen holders.
Bronze
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.25 in W 8.08 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Decorative Lamp, French, Bronzed, Figural Light, Art Nouveau Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative lamp. A French, bronzed composite female figural table light in Art Nouveau revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Traditional se...
Metal
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm
Crystal, Bronze
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
French Set of Champleve Enameled Small Inkwell and Letter Opener
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small bronze champleve enamel set of an inkwell and letter opener. Both of them depicts colorful hand painted flowers, “C” scrolls and foliages. The resting plate of the in...
Bronze
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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