Antique Inkwell Insert
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Insert
Bone, Walnut, Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Sterling Silver
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Resin
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Resin
1890s Antique Inkwell Insert
Metal
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Inkwell Insert
Onyx, Bronze
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Art Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Art Glass
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Bronze
1880s German Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze, Steel
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Metal
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwell Insert
Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Inkwell Insert
Art Glass, Softwood
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell Insert
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Insert
Copper
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass, Silver Plate
1910s Asian Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze, Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwell Insert
Marble, Gold, Bronze
1880s French Empire Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwell Insert
Spelter
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwell Insert
Spelter
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Resin, Glass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze, Gold
1920s Scottish Antique Inkwell Insert
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwell Insert
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwell Insert
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwell Insert
Metal
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
1910s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
19th Century German Antique Inkwell Insert
Pottery
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Inkwell Insert
Pewter
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwell Insert
Silver Plate
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwell Insert
Ceramic
19th Century French Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwell Insert
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwell Insert
Sterling Silver
1890s French Rococo Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
1890s German Antique Inkwell Insert
Bronze
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Finding the Right inkwells for You
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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