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Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand

Located in Kennesaw, GA

inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneers. The piece is

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI
Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Victorian Marble Inkwell Sienna Yellow Inkstand Desk Set Antique Louis XVI

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

An Antique Sienna marble inkwell / inkstand Very well shaped and decorative Made Of yellow and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Bronze Hand Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

as a paperweight and as an inkstand. The item is marked and numbered. This sculpture is interesting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890
Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Equestrian / Jockey CAP Inkstand / Inkwell, C.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome Horseshoe shaped inkstand, the base made from solid English Oak mounted with a silver

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Footed Cherub-Motif Inkstand By William Comyns

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in New York, NY

sterling silver lid of the hobnail cut crystal inkwell. Inkstand is designed with a pen-rest. Measures: 8

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895
Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895

Antique Victorian Silver & Cut Glass Inkstand Inkwell Desk Tidy London 1895

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Victorian Silver Inkstand with two cut glass and Silver lidded Inkwells. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co
Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co

Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co

By Gibson & Langman

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique silver inkstand inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Savannah, GA

inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops. The very special

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Italian Empire Silver Inkstand
Italian Empire Silver Inkstand

Italian Empire Silver Inkstand

Located in New York, NY

Italian Empire Silver Inkstand. Roman sterling silver inkstand of sober neoclassical form

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand

By Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of the sterling silver inkstand is ornamented with a paralleling cast and applied decorated border

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century dolphin Inkstand
19th century dolphin Inkstand

19th century dolphin Inkstand

$4,452Sale Price|20% Off

19th century dolphin Inkstand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Ram Horn and Silver Plate Dolphin Inkwell, bearing a pair of ram’s horns, mounted with plated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Oak

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman
Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

Inkstand of Neopolitan Fisherman

Located in London, GB

it reveals an inkwell. The wooden posts lashed together at the rear of the piece is a pen holder

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand
19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

19th Century French Champleve Inkstand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a luxurious combination of colors in the form of a French champleve inkstand, with a square

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand
Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand

Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Forney, TX

naturalistic grapevines, reminiscent of chamberstick form, the parcel gilt inkstand has three inserts

Category

Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand

By Wedgwood & Bentley

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s

Category

Antique 18th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand
Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Regency Mahogany And Brass Inkstand

Located in Essex, MA

With two ink bottles and candle holder and pen rest. Lower drawer. Brass paw feet.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English sterling silver Victorian inkstand.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand
Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Astoria, NY

Maison Boin-Taburet French Ormolu Bronze Inkstand, late 19th century, with cherub writing on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamelled Inkstand

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th Century gilt bronze and champlevé enameled inkstand with single well with hinge cover and pen

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique  French Marble and Bronze Inkstand
Antique  French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome inkwell has well-defined lines and includes spots for four writing pieces. The marble

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand

Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very handsome double inkwell from the Victorian era.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand
Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand

Antique Victorian Walnut & Ebonised Brass Mounted Inkstand

Located in Ipswich, GB

inkstand having original ornate brass handle and decorative brass detailing with two original inkwells.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century
French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

French Porcelain Inkstand, Sèvres Style, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is an exquisite porcelain gilded and enameled inkstand in the Sèvres style, from France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand
An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

An Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Inkstand

By Jacob Petite

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A whimsical porcelain inkstand attributed to Jacob Petit, born Jacob Mordecai, was a well-known and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Boulle marquetry technique, this beautiful piece is a Victorian inkstand with two capped inkwells

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II
Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

Silver Gilt Inkstand by William Bateman II

By William Bateman II

Located in New Orleans, LA

gilt inkstand by William Bateman II. Hailing from one of the most legendary silversmithing families in

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.
Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.

Silver Presentation Inkstand by Turner & Simpson Ltd.

By Turner & Simpson Ltd

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superlative silver inkwell was presented to Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, the United Kingdom’s

Category

20th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920
French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

French Silver and Enamel Inkstand, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

French silver and yellow enamel inkstand, circa 1920.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Enamel, Silver

A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co
A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co

A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co

By Carrington & Co

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Royal presentation silver inkstand by Carrington & Co., in the form of two military drums from

Category

Mid-20th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Antique Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

rose quartz inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique

Category

Vintage 1920s British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand
Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

Located in London, GB

Antique Italian green marble and 'lava cameo' inkstand Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 10cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Walter and John Barnard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830
English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, circa 1830

Located in Paris, FR

inkstand is composed of two inkwells and two penholders. Dim: W: 3.9 in – D: 3.9in – H: 3.5in. Silver

Category

Antique 1830s English George IV Inkwells

Materials

Agate, Silver

Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

Restauration Period Inkstand in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

Restauration inkstand composed of a high, gilt bronze base with two inkwells and two penholders

Category

Antique 1820s Restauration Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a palm decorated columnar carrying ha...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox
Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox

Antique Sterling Silver Double Inkstand by Robert Frederick Fox

By Robert Frederick Fox

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

double inkstand features two exceptional pyramid-shaped inkwell vessels. Each vessel retains its

Category

Vintage 1910s English Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century
A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century

Located in Delft, NL

A Portuguese silver inkstand from the early 19th century This early 19th century silver inkstand

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Of oval shape, with a cupid holding a bow and arrow riding aloft a gilt dolphin forming a lid over a compartment, flanked by ink and sand pots on masked plinths cast with Medusa mask...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Rubber

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century
Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Siena Marble and Ormolu Double Inkstand Late 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant antique Siena marble and gilt bronze inkstand inkwell. The hand carved marble base with

Category

Antique 1880s French Inkwells

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This beautifully detailed French bronze and gilt inkwell shows a Revolutionary figure sounding an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898
Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898

Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand by John Grinsell & Sons, 1898

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver fox inkstand; an

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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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.