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Unique Sterling Silver 'Map of the World' Inkstand, by Cartier, Paris

Unique Sterling Silver 'Map of the World' Inkstand, by Cartier, Paris

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary and unique special-commission double inkstand in Sterling silver, the stand with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo
Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo

Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo

Located in South Coast, CA

Fantastic antique Napoleon III era 13" writer's box, double inkwell or inkstand with rear

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

English William IV Inkstand
English William IV Inkstand

English William IV Inkstand

Located in Sheffield, MA

William IV gilded bronze inkstand with two molded glass inset inkwells with hinged bronze covers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine Sportsman's Inkstand / Letter Box
Fine Sportsman's Inkstand / Letter Box

Fine Sportsman's Inkstand / Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The inkwell lid is adorned with a boar. Maid by Meridan, Connecticut in the 1890s.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Metal

French Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Inkstand
French Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Inkstand

French Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A mahogany inkstand, with two inkwells and a central tray for desk accessories.

Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Antique 19th Century Inkstand, Leather, H561
Antique 19th Century Inkstand, Leather, H561

Antique 19th Century Inkstand, Leather, H561

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique 19th Century Inkstand, Leather, H561 Having two glass inkwells with brass and leather lids

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Leather

Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand
Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand

Fine 19th Century Boulle Inkstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elaborate filigree work in superb condition. Generously scaled.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder
Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder

Art Deco Sengbusch Inkstand, with Pen Holder

Located in Vancouver, BC

Art Deco Sengbusch inkstand, with pen holder, B2781Y Having an inkwell and pen holder With

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Brass Inkstand, Leaf Form, Scotland 1910, H558
Antique Brass Inkstand, Leaf Form, Scotland 1910, H558

Antique Brass Inkstand, Leaf Form, Scotland 1910, H558

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Brass Inkstand, Leaf Form, Scotland 1910, H558 Scotland 1910 Brass + Glass Embossed Lid

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Single Brass Inkstand, Square Base, Scotland 1910, B2778y
Antique Single Brass Inkstand, Square Base, Scotland 1910, B2778y

Antique Single Brass Inkstand, Square Base, Scotland 1910, B2778y

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique single brass inkstand, square base, Scotland 1910, B2778y Scotland 1910 Brass + Glass

Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian inlaid Papier Mache Mother-Of-Pearl inkstand

Victorian inlaid Papier Mache Mother-Of-Pearl inkstand

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Vancouver, BC

A nice original Victorian desk set made of papier mache having overall painted/gilded decoration including inlaid mother-of-pearl; with original glass ink bottles; English circa 1870;

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Located in Firenze, IT

inkwell liners and lids on accompanying stand. Measures: 29cm x 15cm.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Inkwell with Fish by Franjou, France
Art Deco Inkwell with Fish by Franjou, France

Art Deco Inkwell with Fish by Franjou, France

By Franjou

Located in Retie, BE

Art Deco inkwell with a fish by the French Artist Franjou. This desk ornament has a bronze

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

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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.