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Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style

Located in London, GB

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1925

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Örebro, SE

Rare pewter inkstand, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden -1925. Lid in the shape of a fish, relief

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand with table bell

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

925 sterling silver inkwell in the shape of a cathedral. The tray plate has been completely hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand, London 1901, Gallery Border

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Ernest Damant, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver ink stand, features shaped and pierced gallery borders, and two glass ink wells with ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930
Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930

Pewter Inkstand by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930

By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Örebro, SE

Very rare and amazing pewter inkstand with glass tube by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900
Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

Victorian sterling silver inkstand with gallery border - London 1900

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1900 by William Hutton & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, features a shared and pierced gallery style border, and two cut ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton

A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton, Coldstream Guards, by Prince

Category

Early 20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic form

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880
Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Antique Double Inkstand With Glass Inserts, Gutta-Percha, France, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique inkstand with two crystal inkwells. The base and the lids are made of gutta

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Resin

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany. The inkstand is of rectangular organic

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Pewter

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840
French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

French Chinoiserie Porcelain Figural Inkstand, Jacob Petit, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With removable globe cover revealing a removable ink-pot. The Chinese Buddha holding a quill holder in his left hand.

Category

Antique 1840s French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg Buchwald, who produced it first in the manufacture of Marieberg, later also in Eckernförd...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Faience

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells
Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Japonais Revival Coppered Inkstand with Hand Carved Glass Ink Wells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique coppered Japonais Revival inkstand with two ink pots and a stamp holder. The border of the

Category

Antique 1890s English Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand
18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

18th/19th Century English Georgian III Period Matthew Boulton Inkstand

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Forney, TX

A fine quality Georgian III period silver plated inkstand by celebrated English silversmith Matthew

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918
Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

Military WWI British MkIV Tank Bronze Desk Inkstand, circa 1918

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

Located in London, GB

An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to

Category

Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan
A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

A Very Good 19th Century Cut Glass & Sterling Silver Inkstand / Capstan

By Charles Boyton II

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

; hinged lid, the interior retains its original removable glass reservoir. The inkwell sits within its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand
Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Figural Elephant Inkwell Desk Stand. This is an antique Victorian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Inkwells

Materials

Ebony

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822
George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822

George IV Bachelor Inkstand Made in Sheffield by Thomas & James Settle, 1822

Located in London, GB

In the manner of Paul Storr. A very rare George IV Bachelor Inkstand made in Sheffield in 1822 by

Category

Antique 19th Century English George IV Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A 19th century  French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
A 19th century  French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères
19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

19th Century Vieille Garde Sculpture on Inkstand by A. Le Véel and Susse Frères

By Susse Freres, Armand LeVeel 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Napoleon III 'Vieille Garde' sculpture with inkwells and marble base inkstand by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard
George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard

George III Three Bottle Inkstand Made in London in 1810 by Emes & Barnard

Located in London, GB

This spectacular piece has a shaped broad rectangular form and stands on four winged paw feet. The edge of the main body is decorated with gadrooning interspersed with raying shells,...

Category

Antique 1810s European George III Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand
C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand

C F A Voysey Attri, Made by Richard Rathbone, an Arts & Crafts Copper Inkstand

By Richard Rathbone, Charles Voysey

Located in London, GB

copper inkstand with domed top lid with upturned lip handle and a pen tray to the front.  

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Inkwells

Materials

Copper

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray

By Vernis Martin

Located in Forney, TX

encrier (inkwell or inkstand) Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish Art Deco Marble and Bronze Desk Set with Deer Figures, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Marble and Bronze Desk Set with Deer Figures, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Marble and Bronze Desk Set with Deer Figures, 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

: Inkstand with hinged inkwell and bronze deer figures Rocker blotter with curved base Letter holder with

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and important Kayserzinn pewter inkwell, designed by Hugo Leven. Who, in this day and age

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand
Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand

Fine Antique George II Double Partners Inkstand

Located in Torino, IT

silver mounted finely cut-glass inkwells. The body of the inkstand is ornamented with a gadroon decorated

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desk Accessories

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks

By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory

Located in Forney, TX

pieces: 1 encrier (inkwell desk tray / inkstand); 1 ink blotter; Pair of (2) dainty candle holders, which

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Antique Quality 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set
Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Magnificent Quality Antique 19th Century French Cast-Brass Desk Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality 19th century antique French cast-brass desk set with a very attractive inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set

Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set

Located in Forney, TX

, 10.25" Wide, 6" Deep Inkstand, with double inkwell holders flanking a central writing instrument pen

Category

20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand
Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand

Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Inkstand

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wave Edge sterling silver inkstand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Square with corner

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905
Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905

Comyns English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Inkstand, 1905

By William Comyns

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Regency sterling silver inkstand. Made by William Comyns in London in 1905. Serpentine

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Japonesque Hand Hammered Inkstand with Applied Bugs & Leaves
Tiffany Japonesque Hand Hammered Inkstand with Applied Bugs & Leaves

Tiffany Japonesque Hand Hammered Inkstand with Applied Bugs & Leaves

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Japonesque sterling silver ink stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1881. Square with concave sides and fluted corners on cast scroll and bead supports. Centrally mounted bal...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell
Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Rare Antique Classical Roman Bronze & Glass Inkstand with Crystal Glass Inkwell

Located in Lisse, NL

inkstand dates from the late 19th century and it has a large number of striking Roman emperial style

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1930, H305 England 1930 Single Inkwell With Brass

Category

Vintage 1930s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304
Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Brass Inkwell, Single Inkstand, England 1920, H304 England 1920 Single Inkwell With Brass

Category

Vintage 1920s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H300 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell

Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301
Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Metal Inkwell, Painted Inkstand, Germany 1930, H301 Germany 1930 Metal German Inkwell

Category

Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303
Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Antique Bronze Inkwell, Ormolu Mounted Inkstand, France 1890, H303

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique bronze inkwell, Ormolu mounted inkstand, France 1890, H303 France 1890 Bronze Bronze

Category

Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Inkstand
Inkstand

Inkstand

Unavailable|$3,800

Inkstand

Located in Toronto, ON

Choice antique mid 19th century French Boulle Inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Regency Inkstand
Regency Inkstand

Regency Inkstand

Unavailable|$2,500

Regency Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Regency bronze and ormolu mounted Inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand
Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

Located in Mississauga, ON

A late 19th century Italian Pietra Dura inkstand; with two removable blown glass inkwells with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Inkwell Inkstand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the inkwell inkstand you’re looking for. A inkwell inkstand — often made from metal, silver and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the inkwell inkstand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A inkwell inkstand, designed in the Victorian, Empire or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one inkwell inkstand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Elkington & Co., Walter and John Barnard and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Inkwell Inkstand?

The average selling price for a inkwell inkstand at 1stDibs is $2,268, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $60,057 for the highest priced.

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.