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Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand
Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

Old English Ellis Silver Plate Georgian Style, "Adam" Influenced Inkstand

By Ellis Bros.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare English Ellis silver plate "Georgian style "Adam" influenced inkstand with original panel

Category

Early 20th Century English Adam Style Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company

By Barbour Silver Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A spectacular American Art Nouveau peened sterling silver inkstand with overall foliate decoration

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand
Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

Old French Samson-Style Hand-Painted Porcelain Two-Bottle Inkstand

By Samson & Cie

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare Old French Samson-style hand-painted porcelain large two-bottle Inkstand with typical "Samson

Category

Late 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850
19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

19th Century, Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand, Robert Hennell, c.1850

By Robert Hennell

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century Victorian silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hindged lid

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand

Category

Antique 1880s Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand c.1840

Located in London, GB

date and made in the manner of George Bullock. The encrier comprises two glass inkwells with a

Category

Antique 1840s French Inkwells

A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand
A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

A Regency Mahogany, Sheffield plate and Sterling Silver Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular silvered top with a gadrooned edge and a pen tray at each side, the center supporting a chamber candlestick, and flanked by two glass containers for ink and sand, the...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with

Category

Antique 1840s English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century
Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Rococo Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Inkstand and Candlestick, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century multicolored porcelain and ormolu inkwell in Meissen taste. This piece is very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique French mother-of-pearl marquetry and red Boulle encrier, or inkstand

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

20th Century Russian Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1900
20th Century Russian Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1900

20th Century Russian Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian Monumental silver mounted on colt green marble inkstand

Category

20th Century Russian Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Silver

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand
Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand

Fabulous Antique English Sterling and Cut Glass Hand Pierced Double Inkstand

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Exquisite Antique English hallmarked STERLING SILVER and cut crystal Two Bottle Inkstand or

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890
Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Antique English Novelty Inkwell, Owl, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual and handsome inkstand or inkwell made from a combination of English Oak, glass and

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English Silver Inkstand Presented to a Chilean Politician by Elkington
English Silver Inkstand Presented to a Chilean Politician by Elkington

English Silver Inkstand Presented to a Chilean Politician by Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

central oblong sandbox is capped with addorsed putti, and the two cut and etched glass inkwells have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Gallery Inkstand by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver gallery inkstand made

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing
1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

1890s Antique Chinese Export Silver Inkstand and Pen Rack by Woshing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver inkstand and pen stand made by

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Marble Inkstand Attr. Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Berlin, DE

French 19th century Empire gilt bronze crystal marble inkstand attr. Baccarat Square green

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

Red and White Veined Marble Mounted Ormolu Inkstand by Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in London, GB

Centered by an ormolu model of a nude bearded male between two ink holders with blue glass inserts, inscribed on verso 'F. BARBEDIENNE. FOUNDER. PARIS,' on toupie feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870
Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870

Desk inkstand made from gilt brass and malachite, 19th century, English C1870

Located in Central England, GB

This very stylish high quality mid-19th-century desk inkstand would have been produced by a top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1910
20th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1910

20th Century Russian Faberge Silver-Mounted on Green Marble Inkstand, circa 1910

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

marble inkstand. Of rectangular shape, vibrant green marble body mounted with a seating moose, next to an

Category

20th Century Russian Inkwells

Materials

Silver

A Fine Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Figural Inkstand by Friedrich Gornik
A Fine Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Figural Inkstand by Friedrich Gornik

A Fine Early 20th Century Austrian Bronze Figural Inkstand by Friedrich Gornik

By Friedrich Gornik

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome early 20th century figural bronze inkstand depicting the finely modelled figures of

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ink Stand / Inkwell with Taper Stick 1851

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Victorian solid Silver Inkstand with two fitted glass lined Inkwells and a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Inkstands and Inkwells, A Collector's Guide, First Edition
Inkstands and Inkwells, A Collector's Guide, First Edition

Inkstands and Inkwells, A Collector's Guide, First Edition

By Betty and Ted Rivera

Located in valatie, NY

Inkstands and Inkwells, A Collector's Guide by Betty and Ted Rivera. NY, Crown Publishers, Inc

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Inkwell / Desk Tidy 1871

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Victorian Solid Silver Inkstand with two glass lined Inkwells with hinged lids

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV
Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV

Antique Sterling Silver Inkstand with Glass Inkwells 1837 William IV

By Robinson, Edkins, & Aston

Located in London, GB

standing on four scroll and shell feet. The Inkstand has a silver and cut glass Inkwell and a silver and

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco  All Sterling Silver Inkwell on Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand
Art Deco  All Sterling Silver Inkwell on Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand

Art Deco All Sterling Silver Inkwell on Sterling Silver Footed Inkstand

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver inkwell on sterling silver footed inkstand, Birmingham, England, year

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand

Located in Benington, Herts

An exceptional quality French Boulle inkstand / inkwell dating to circa 1830. This beautiful

Category

Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand
Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Crystal Footed Inkstand

By William Naylor

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian sterling silver and crystal footed inkstand, the inkwell anving a sterling silver hinged

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand
Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

Rare 18th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Porcelain Inkstand

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Paris, FR

French Napoleon III oval-shaped inkwell. The inkstand is crafted in 18th century Sevres soft-paste

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Loetz Klostermuehle Bohemia Inkstand or Inkpot Art Nouveau PG 358, circa 1901
Loetz Klostermuehle Bohemia Inkstand or Inkpot Art Nouveau PG 358, circa 1901

Loetz Klostermuehle Bohemia Inkstand or Inkpot Art Nouveau PG 358, circa 1901

By Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous inkstand, inkpot or inkwell Loetz Widow Art Nouveau. Made by Loetz / Klostermuehle

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand
Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand

Empire Style Silver Double Inkwells Tray/Inkstand

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a unique polished silver double inkwell tray. It is composed of two wide cilynder shaped

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique silver plated golf inkstand, golfing inkwell
Antique silver plated golf inkstand, golfing inkwell

Antique silver plated golf inkstand, golfing inkwell

Located in NEWARK, GB

An interesting antique Edwardian era silver plated inkstand. A heavy and substantial piece, very

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand
Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Napoleon III Boulle Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with two cut glass inkwells and pen tray over a drawer. The sides rounded. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

Baccarat Louis XVI Style Inkstand

By Baccarat

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a glorious Baccarat Louis XVI style inkstand. This is a gorgeous item ! High quality

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

European Bronze Crab Form Inkstand
European Bronze Crab Form Inkstand

European Bronze Crab Form Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

Very realistically posed with a hinged cover that opens to expose an inkwell.

Category

Antique 1880s European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand
Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

Bronze and Ebonized Wood Double Inkstand

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An equestrian themed bronze and wood double inkstand. The footed base supporting the oval black

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece
Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

Napoleon´S Tomb Inkstand Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Napoleonic inkstand, silvered cast iron model of Napoleon's Tomb, fourth quarter of the 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand
Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Nineteenth Century Cobalt Porcelain Inkstand

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a lovely porcelain ink stand, most probably French, from the nineteenth century. Brilliant cobalt ground with glorious, hand-painted floral and gilded decoration, and bronze ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand
French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

French Empire Blue and Gilt Porcelain Inkstand

Located in New York, NY

French Empire blue and gilt porcelain inkstand. Circular inkstand with glass inkwell insert, holes

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain, Cut Glass

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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.