Inkwells
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Copper
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal, Nickel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwells
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
1850s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Inkwells
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1870s Swedish Folk Art Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Crystal
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Copper
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Pottery
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Copper
1920s Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s English Victorian Vintage Inkwells
Ceramic
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Metal
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s French Rococo Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Gold, Bronze
1890s American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Inkwells
Bronze
1890s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
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.





