Inkwells
20th Century English Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Silver
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Pewter
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Glass
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Louis XIV Inkwells
Bronze
1890s Antique Inkwells
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Brass
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal, Brass
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
1890s German Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwells
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells
Faience
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s Other Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
1870s English Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century German Antique Inkwells
Pottery
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Metal, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
1940s Portuguese Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Earthenware
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
20th Century Italian Other Inkwells
Animal Skin, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Spelter
1840s Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Crystal
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.