Victorian Inkstand
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets
Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Desk Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells
Glass, Resin
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Argentine Victorian Inkwells
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 1850s English More Desk Accessories
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s English Inkwells
Ebony
Antique 1830s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Inkwells
Metal
Antique 1830s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s Scottish Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Sets
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique 1840s English Inkwells
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Inkwells
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Early Victorian Desk Sets
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British Victorian Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Silver
Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s Scottish Desk Sets
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories
Antique 1890s British Inkwells
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Glass, Papier Mâché
Antique 1890s European Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
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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.













