Inkwells
1930s Scottish Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s German Other Vintage Inkwells
Silver Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Pewter
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Metal
1910s British Other Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells
Art Glass, Softwood
20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Glass
20th Century Louis XIV Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Brass
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Blown Glass
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Glass
20th Century French Inkwells
Zinc
1940s Portuguese Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s Other Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Brass
1930s British Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Metal, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Spelter
Early 1900s Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Inkwells
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Inkwells
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Italian Other Inkwells
Animal Skin, Wood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Pewter
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal
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.