Inkwell Art Deco, faceted blue glass, brass, France, 1920s
1 100 PLN
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This antique French inkwell from the 1920s exemplifies Art Deco craftsmanship, featuring thick, faceted glass in a vivid, cool turquoise-blue hue. The octagonal geometric body and pyramidal lid reflect the era’s fascination with precision and clarity of form. The glass is adorned with hand-applied relief decorations: white, beaded garlands and enamel dots create an expressive contrast with delicate, gilded scrollwork and lattice motifs. The original brass collar and hinged mount display a natural patina, harmonizing with the tactile, textured quality of the surface. Light plays across the glass facets, while the raised decorations add a sensory dimension. The inkwell is preserved in very good condition—there are no cracks or chips to the glass, and the metal elements and decorative finishes bear refined traces of age, attesting to its authenticity.This piece resonates with the voice of the 1920s—a time when architecture and everyday objects sought new order in geometry and luxurious materials. The inkwell evokes the spirit of a French salon, where light reflecting off the cool glass facets mingles with the gentle gleam of gilded lines, and the delicate reliefs recall the atmosphere of a personal studio filled with ink, paper, and intimate conversations about art. Every hint of patina, every minor loss in gilding or enamel, stands as a quiet record of the passage of time—an authentic layer in the narrative written onto the glass.This inkwell can be paired with classic Art Deco desks or contemporary consoles with neutral finishes to emphasize its decorative impact. In a study or living room, it may serve as a focal point atop a vanity amidst marble or ebony accents, or as a collector’s highlight in a showcase alongside other early
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Height6.5 cm
Length4.5 cm
Dimension details
Length4.5 cm
Height6.5 cm
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