French Encrier
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
1930s Modern Landscape Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Inkwells
Porcelain
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Faience
Antique 19th Century Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Vases
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Faience
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desk Sets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
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Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Picture Frames
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century French Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Candle Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Dry Bars
Wood
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Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Country Antiquities
Iron
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Inkwells
Copper
Antique 1850s European Inkwells
Silver
Antique 1840s European Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1850s Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Enamel, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Regency Desk Sets
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 1840s French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Brass, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Inkwells
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Antiquities
Paper
Antique 1850s French Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Animal Sculptures
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Inkwells
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique 1820s French Charles X Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Desk Accessories
Ebony, Amboyna
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Ormolu
Antique Early 18th Century French Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Inkwells
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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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