Inkwells
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1930s Scottish Vintage Inkwells
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Nickel
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
1930s German Black Forest Vintage Inkwells
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Inkwells
Marble
1890s Scottish Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Copper
19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Silver
1890s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
20th Century Gothic Inkwells
Brass
1930s German Black Forest Vintage Inkwells
Metal
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Inkwells
Nickel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Other
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1920s English Vintage Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Ormolu
1940s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century French Other Antique Inkwells
Metal
1890s English Antique Inkwells
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Glass
20th Century Swedish Inkwells
Silver
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
20th Century Gothic Inkwells
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1910s Scottish Vintage Inkwells
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Marble, Brass
1890s Scottish Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Brass, Chrome
Mid-19th Century American Antique Inkwells
Rubber
Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells
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.