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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Onyx Marble Italian Inkstand

$416.96
£305.67
€350VAT Included
CA$574.34
A$581.78
CHF 334.04
MX$7,053.86
NOK 3,876.15
SEK 3,945.47
DKK 2,668.95

About the Item

This striking 1930s Art Deco Italian inkstand is a beautiful testament to the era's streamlined elegance, masterfully carved from a solid piece of onyx marble with rich, warm honey and caramel veining. Featuring an organic yet distinctly geometric form characteristic of Italian Art Deco design, it includes two integrated wells and a central curved depression designed to hold pens or styluses. The piece possesses a lovely natural translucency and a polished finish that catches the light beautifully on any desk or vanity. Please note that there is a visible hairline crack or natural vein separation along the front right well rim. It remains an authentic, character-filled decorative antique perfect for collectors of vintage desk accessories or classic 20th-century Italian craftsmanship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Catania, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7139250713172

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