Inkwells
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Iron
Early 18th Century European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Sheet Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells
Uranium Glass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Metal
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century German Inkwells
Gold Plate
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Pewter
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Glass
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwells
Marble, Gold, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Bone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
1920s Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Rosewood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Leather, Glass
20th Century English Other Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sheffield Plate
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Vintage, New and Antique Inkwells
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.