Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
A brass Art Nouveau period ink blotter. Beautiful Art Nouveau details captured in blotters' handle.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells
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Brass
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Hermès Ink Blotter by Dupre-Lafon, 1970s France
$3,200 / set
Hermès Ink Blotter by Dupre-Lafon, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Hermès ink blotter by Dupre-Lafon. Made with thick tanned cowhide and finished with a thick brass ring on top with the words Hermès Paris imprinted on the base of the ring....
Category
Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set
$325Sale Price|50% Off
Art Deco Marble & Brass Letter Holder & Ink Blotter Set
Located in Bern, CH
Made of solid marble and brass. Ink blotter still has several sheets of blotting paper.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Nouveau Ink Blotter by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna
By Robert Oerley
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil ink blotter designed by Robert Oerley, circa 1906, Vienna.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Just Andersen, Early Ink Well and Ink Blotter in Alloy Bronze, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen. Early ink well and ink blotter in alloy bronze, 1930s-1940s.
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
$326Sale Price|20% Off
French Copper & Wood Desk Art Nouveau Ink Blotter, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ink blotter for blooting paper Made circa 1900, in wood and embossed copper Vegetal motifs To be placed on a desk or a side table.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Copper
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Old Vienna Paris Porcelain Inkwell and Ink Blotter Desk Set - 2 Pc Set. item features Painted scenes, beautiful color, crown mark to inkwell, ver nice antique set.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower. Porcelain ink blotter with floral motif. Ca. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower ink blotter, c. 1900. Porcelain blotter decorated with hand-painted flowers in the classic “Saxon Flower” pattern, gilded rim, and knob-shaped handle.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H Good vintage condition, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 4.5"W x 1....
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Signed Gustav Stickley Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts period hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Gustav Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 2"D x 2.5"H Good original vintage condition, wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.88"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern in verdigris green patina By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Centu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Silver Finished Hammered Copper Rocker Blotter
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period acid silver finished hammered copper rocker ink blotter By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Copper
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze rocker ink blotter In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York 'Zodiac' Bronze Rocker Blotter, circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 2.75"D x 2.5"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze rocker ink blotter in the very rare Nautical pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring the iconic Graduate pattern By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Earl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter, Circa 1910
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.63"W x 2.75"D x 2.13"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Doré and Favrile Glass Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Grapevine" pattern gilt bronze and Favrile slag glass rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Fontana Arte Desk Set
$1,000 / set
Fontana Arte Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Fontana Arte desk set consisting of letter knife, ink blotter and pen holder.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Carl Sorensen Desk Accesories
$5,500 / set
Carl Sorensen Desk Accesories
By Carl Sorensen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Carl Sorensen collection of desk accessories-stamps, blotters, letter openers, ink blotters. Beautiful bronze patina and verdigris finish.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Grand Tour Desk Set, Six Pieces
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Grand Tour Desk Set, Six Pieces
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful 19th Century Classical Marble & Bronze Mounted Three Piece Grand Tour Desk Set Six piece set includes a letter rack, an ink blotter, & an exquisite pen tray with...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France 1970s
$517Sale Price|40% Off
Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France 1970s
By Le Tanneur
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
This 3 piece set includes : a letter holder, a vide poche, an ink blotter. Letter holder : 12cm H x 26cm W x 11cm D Square vide poche : 13,5cm H x 13,5cm W x 2.5”cm D Ink Blotter : ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
$2,800 / set
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk set includes leather: desk pad, mail holder, ashtray, manual date/calendar, ink blotter and pen tray. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Vintage 1970’s Gucci Leather and Faux Bamboo 5 piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
There is a Notepad holder, an ink blotter, a pen holder with glass liner and a letter opener.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
$2,500 / set
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk set features a paper holder, pen holder, ink blotter, adjustable calendar, chrome scissors and letter opener and manual push rolodex directory.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp
$3,200 / set
Cream Leather Desk Set by Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk set includes: desk pad, mail holder, paper tray, picture frame, red ceramic ashtray and an ink blotter with red accents on each item. Good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
1940s Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Rare Desk Pieces- Set of 4
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Tray with glass inkwells 20.25” long 5.6” wide 2.5” tall Ink blotter 3.5” wide 5.75” long 3.5” tall Catchall 6.9” square 1” tall Writing pad 13.25” x 17.25” closed .75” Tall 26.5...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Nice Late 19th Century Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Desk Set The large Chinese designed rectangular desk set centered with a bronze crane and two decorated ink holders on eithe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Leather Desk Set in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece set includes: Desk organizer: 6.125” H x 12.5” W x 5.375” D Ink blotter: 2.5” H x 6.25” W x 3.25” D Notebook holder: 1” H x 7.5” W (14.5” W when unfolded) x 5.25” D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell Desk Set with Owl Figures, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
In the set, there is also an ink blotter and a brush holder, each decorated with a beautiful owl figure.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
$5,000 / set
Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A total of 9 items, including two lidded inkwells, an ink blotter, an ashtray, a pen holder, two square plates, a miniature vase, and a tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal pieces: two inkwells (one tall, with handles, the other more squat and without handles), a pair of candlesticks, a bell (wi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
"Conquest of Spain, " Extraordinary, Monumental Bronze Inkwell, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Conquistador figure lifts out to serve as an ink blotter. Although not signed, this is clearly an important piece, and was cast by the American Art Foundry, a company that was a ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century French Burl Wood 6-Piece Desk Set with Letter Rack and Accessories
Located in Dallas, TX
The ensemble includes a shaped letter holder with three graduated compartments, a fitted writing surface with inset red leather, a blotter, ink blotter rocker, and additional organiz...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Burl, Paper
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
Impressed: 3388 A The lot comprising five pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which at that time served the dual purp...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
$1,650 / set
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
The set comprising: Portfolio style desk pad mat; 20" Long, 14" Wide Stationary letter box, leather covered wooden construction with hinged slat lid and patinated brass latc...
Category
20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper inlaid brush and inkwell holder and ink blotter rocker, features a wood base with ornate...
Category
Antique 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Italian Renaissance Murillo Design Collectors Writing Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Underneath the six drawers there's a slide-out writing surface which showcases the contrasting brown leather ink blotter, inkwell and notepad. The top of the desk sits on four subs...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Leather
Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The base of each piece is silk and finished with Asprey in gold The condition is pretty much retail new so far as I can see, there may be the odd age or transport related patina m...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Gold
Gucci 5 Piece Desk Set in Crocodile/Alligator Gifted by Frank Sinatra
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The desk pad has a new green paper blotter. The ink blotter has a new matching green paper.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
The inkstand is accompanied by a rosewood ink blotter, which is decorated with Boulle marquetry in tortoiseshell and brass, and was made later in the 19th Century by J.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
"Danger Signal" Original Oil by Robert Atkinson Fox
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
His worked appeared as art prints, calendars, advertising pieces, ink blotters, candy, handkerchief and jewelry boxes, magazine covers, children’s books, newspaper inserts, postcards...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
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Recent Sales
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Unavailable
H 4 in W 17.75 in D 6.5 in
Continental Art Deco Bronze and Black Portor Marble Desk Set, circa 1925
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Small chips to marble edges, larger chips to ink blotter.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set
Unavailable
A French Art Deco Alligator Leather Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco alligator leather desk set in pristine originial condition. Consisting of: Desk Blotter, Letter Rack, Double Inkstand, Ink Blotter, Memo Pad & Holder, Letter Opene...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desk Accessories
Materials
Leather
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Unavailable
H 45.5 in W 28.5 in D 13.5 in
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
This includes inkwells, writing implements, ink blotter and leather bound ledgers.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Satinwood
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau 7 Piece Desk Set by Heintz-Sterling, Copper, Bronze with Provenance
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling Silver on Bronze & Copper.-set consists of:blotter, blotter roller pad, paper clip holder, ink-well, tray, picture frame, letter opener- marked patent pending Amazingly the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
Art Deco Brass Table Lamp and Writing Set with Ink Well and Blotter Rocker
Located in Vienna, AT
Beside the table lamp it consists of a pen tray, a blotter rocker, an ink well and a small dish for clips or pins.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This would probably have been used to store small items such as a pot of ink, quills and a blotter. It may also have supported a candlestick.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pierrot Ink Blotter
By Peter Tereszczuk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A bronze crystal and ivory ink blotter. Base with two integral inkwells, set with a bronze and ivory bust of a Pierrot.
Category
20th Century Austrian Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Folk Art Ink Blotter, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
French "Art Populaire" sculptural ink blotter, depicting two spotted horses standing on a barrel, mid-19th century, from the private collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Cou...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Turn of the Century French Carved Gilded Ink Blotter
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden ink blotter from France, circa 1900. The handle and upper surface are alive with bold, verdant flourishes, carved in burnished wood.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Inkwells
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century Carved Oak Desktop Storage Box with Carved Ink Blotter
Located in Evergreen, CO
Carved oak desktop storage box with rocking ink blotter. Featuring greenery, roses and gardenias.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Vintage Ink Blotter, English, Marble, Desktop Accessory, Paperweight, Art Deco
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H 3.55 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Ink Blotter, English, Marble, Desktop Accessory, Paperweight, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ink blotter. An English, marble desktop accessory or paperweight, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble
1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina
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H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in
1920 René Lalique Ink Blotter Deux Sirenes Enlacees Mermaids Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ink Blotter "Deux Sirènes Entrelacées" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
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H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Rocker Blotter and Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
The three-piece set includes: rocker ink blotter and ink blotter ends featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Rocker ink blotter measures: 5....
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
French Leather Desk Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Original paper in ink blotter. Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze and enamel rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 4"D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
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H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ink blotters were as common as business cards are today.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze rocker ink blotter featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
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H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.38 in
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios (signed to the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 2.38"...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 3"D x 1.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Comprising of a folio, ink blotter and letter box. Folio: 16" high x 12.5" wide.
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Desk Sets
Materials
Velvet
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
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H 16 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Letter box: 12" high x 13" wide x 9" deep. Ink blotter: 3" high x 7" wide.
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
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H 9.26 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Antique Grand Tour Victorian Classical Marble & Bronze Three Piece Desk Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Extra dimensions Main base with bust Height: 23.5cm I Width: 48cm I Depth: 28cm Letterack Height: 10.2cm I Width: 18cm I Depth: 8cm Ink Blotter Height: 7cm I Width: 17.5cm I Depth: ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
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H 0.38 in W 24.5 in D 12.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Nautical Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
Matching Nautical rocker ink blotter available separately.
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Leather Desk Accessories by Longchamp
By Longchamps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing leather and brass desk accessories by Longchamp. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, paper tray, pen tray, letter holder and small box.
Category
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk set features a writing pad, pen holder, ink blotter and manual calendar. Great vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Rich Brown Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A desk set by Adnet, comprises a complete inkwell, an ink blotter, a letters holder and a desk mat that opens up and can be fitted with writing paper.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Writing Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
Marble writing desk set contains big base, two ink wells with glass inserts, ink blotter and letter stationery.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Green Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set features a paper tray, ink blotter, pen holder, cup holder, letter caddy, clock, letter opener and scissors.
Category
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
French Desk Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large trash can along with a mail holder, paper tray, ink blotter, writing pad, notepad holder, letter opener holder and rectangular box.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Desk Accessories
Materials
Suede
Stunning Art Nouveau Sterling and Mixed Metal desk Set
Located in New York, NY
This set is made of Sterling silver,brass with copper pieces comprising ,a desk blotter,letter rack,inkstand,letter opener,match case,pen tray and ink blotter.This set features a bea...
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Leather and Brass Desk Set by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Gucci desk accessory collection. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, note pad, letter holder and pen holder.
Category
20th Century Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
French Leather Desk Set in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-piece set includes letter tray, letter opener, ashtray/catchall with brass dish, calendar pad, notepad and ink blotter. Excellent vintage condition. Very unique set.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk set includes: desk pad, ink blotter, mail holder, ashtray, adjustable calendar, chrome scissors and letter opener.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Gucci Desk Set in Black Leather and Wood
By Gucci
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Three-piece set includes desk pad which opens to a portfolio, ink blotter and pen rest with glass insert. Desk pad and pen rest embossed with 'Gucci' logo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Six-Piece Arts & Crafts Tiffany School Jennings Brothers Bronzed Desk Set 19th C
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H 4 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Six-Piece Arts & Crafts Tiffany School Jennings Brothers Bronzed Desk Set 19th C
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six-piece Arts & Crafts Tiffany School bronzed desk set by Jennings Brothers includes paper clamp, stamp box, letter holder, ink blotter, and inkwell, en verso stamp "JB 1864", 19th ...
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Leather Desk Set by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Gucci desk accessory collection. Set includes an ink blotter desk pad, note pad, letter holder and pen holder.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Embossed Leather Five-Piece Desk Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office desk with this elegant Gothic set; created in France circa 1860 and made of brown embossed and repousse leather, the desk set have five pieces comprising a la...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Four-Piece Leather Desk Set, circa 1940
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H 1 in W 27 in D 14 in
Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, Four-Piece Leather Desk Set, circa 1940
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Paul Dupre-Lafon for Hermes Paris, four-piece leather desk set, circa 1940 comprising: (1) Hinged desk pad - (open 27" long) (closed 14" x 13") (1) Ink blotter (4" high x...
Category
20th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Desk Stand by Maple & Co London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated desk stand by Maple & Co London having a shaped tray with gadrooned detail to the edge, centre cut glass ink bottle with pen rest in front, two compar...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Six Piece Leather Desk Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Included in the set are a leather and suede letter organizer, a leather covered notepad, a leather and wood letter opener, leather and brass pen holder with calendar, leather desk bl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
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H 3.15 in W 7.88 in L 3.15 in
French Art Deco Desk Set in Macassar Ebony by Dan Karner, circa 1930
By Dan Karner 1
Located in Devon, England
Super quality French Art Deco ink blotter and pad in Macassar ebony wood with cream Bakelite tusks.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bakelite, Macassar, Paper
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
circa 1950's Liberty's London Gold Gilt Tan Brown Leather Desk Suite Pad Etc
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board, pen holder, ink blotter, letter opener and letter holder. All pieces are upholstered with ta...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900
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H 48.88 in W 30 in L 48.88 in
Edwardian Mahogany Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Built in Safe, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The lowest slots on either side are designed to be pushed up so that a tiny hidden drawer on either side is revealed. Before the ink blotter writing surface is an original ink wel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century
By James Howell
Located in London, GB
The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a balance scales and a circular inkwell, each applied with rope twist mounts and engraved anthemions, set with b...
Category
Antique 1860s English Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The suite compromises comprising a stationary casket, an ink blotter, a balance scales, circular inkwell and candlesticks, each applied with rope twist mounts and engraved anthemions...
Category
Antique 1860s English Desk Sets
Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930's
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
Finished on all sides with inset faux ink black leather writing blotter surface. Eastern Europe, 1930's.
Category
Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Maple
Tiffany Desk Set
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Complete Tiffany desk set comprised of A blotter,letter holder,ink well,picture frame,pen tray and clip.
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
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H 27.76 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Coaching Desk, Asprey London, Edwardian, Folding, Portable, Travel, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A superb example of an antique coaching desk In original condition and beautifully presented By the prestigious Mayfair retailer, Asprey London Of superior craftsmanship in sele...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tiffany Studios New York "Venetian" Gilt Bronze Ink Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated "Venetian" gilt bronze ink blotter, by Tiffany Studios New York, features a knob handle with a flat top and a similarly flat top t...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s
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H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
French Champleve Enamel Bronze Ink Blotter Rocker Desk Accessories, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely and unusual vintage bronze French Champleve enamel bronze ink blotter rocker, circa 1900. Two toned blue, pink and yellow enamel throughout in a foliate scroll design.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
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H 4 in W 11 in D 8 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Inkwell Stand Set with Ink Blotter and Candleholder
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Baroque style solid gilt bronze desk set of double inkwell Stand, ink blotter and candleholder, Portugal 1870-1880 All three pieces richly decorated with foliage features,...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Mr Punch Desk Blotter
Located in Folkestone, GB
Collectable silver plated Mr Punch Desktop ink blotter.
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Rocker Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze rocker ink blotter in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 3"D x 2"H Very goo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Four-Piece 1970s Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Austin, TX
The letter holder is 12.75” by 3” by 4.5”. The ink blotter is 3.75” by 6” by 2.25”. The calendar is 11” by 8.25” by 3.75”.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
French Antique, Art Deco, Marble Desk Stand, Large, Inkwell, Blotter, circa 1930
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H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
French Antique, Art Deco, Marble Desk Stand, Large, Inkwell, Blotter, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A quality Art Deco desk stand in fine order In attractively veined rouge marble The platform with pen rest to the front Ink blotter with turned handle A pair of inkwells to the r...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Luxurious Vintage Gucci Leather 4-Piece Desk Set
By Gucci
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Top of the line designer desk set having a blotter with pockets, an ink blotter, a mail holder and a tray to hold paperwork.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
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$9,750
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
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Bronze
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Located in Buchanan, MI
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$11,995
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By Louis Comfort Tiffany
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A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
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Materials
Stained Glass
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Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau mahogany display cabinet.
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cabinets
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Art Nouveau Alphonse Mucha Original JOB Poster, 1898
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in North Bergen, NJ
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Posters
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Paper
HERMES leather Travel Case Circa 1989
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
Leather
Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896
$54,488
H 26.26 in W 18.27 in D 0.04 in
Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha for Job, Cigarette paper. Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Title: Job Date: 1896 Size (w x h): 18.3 x 2...
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Hermes Equestrian Desk Tray, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
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$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 13 in D 9 in
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By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Ink Blotter For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ink blotter available at 1stDibs. An ink blotter — often made from bronze, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the ink blotter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ink blotter, those designed in Art Nouveau, Baroque and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Peter Tereszczuk, Robert Oerley and Tiffany Studios each produced at least one beautiful ink blotter that is worth considering.
How Much is a Ink Blotter?
Prices for an ink blotter start at $150 and top out at $1,447 with the average selling for $1,085.
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.
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