French Antique Inkwells
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century French Other French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
1880s French French Antique Inkwells
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Rococo French Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s French French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century European French Provincial French Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1810s French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Silver
19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1920s French French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Steel
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Directoire French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Marble
1890s French Neoclassical French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s French French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Louis XV French Antique Inkwells
Silver, Bronze
19th Century French Empire French Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Metal
19th Century French French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Metal, Silver
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
1870s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement French Antique Inkwells
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Provincial French Antique Inkwells
Faience
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Inkwells
Brass
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Finding the Right desk-accessories for You
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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