Inkwells
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1940s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
1850s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1760s French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
1870s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Victorian Inkwells
Bronze
1870s Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1810s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s American Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1860s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1820s Restauration Antique Inkwells
Bronze
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
1880s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Steel
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.