Inkwells
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Copper
19th Century Dutch Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Glass, Resin
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century Russian Inkwells
Siena Marble
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Inkwells
Iron
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Glass, Resin
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze, Gold
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Swedish Inkwells
Silver
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Italian Inkwells
Resin
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwells
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
1870s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Harewood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Brass
1840s French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal, Nickel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
20th Century English Neoclassical Inkwells
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Gold, Brass
19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Glass, Resin
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal, Brass
1840s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Silver Plate, Metal, Silver
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Inkwells
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Moorish Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s French Folk Art Antique Inkwells
Chrome, Wrought Iron
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.