Inkwells
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Copper
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver
1820s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Inkwells
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal, Silver
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s French Antique Inkwells
Walnut
19th Century English Charles II Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver
Mid-19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Glass, Walnut
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Metal
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Inkwells
Faience
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Ceramic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Brass
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Antique Inkwells
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Tin
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Inkwells
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Gothic Inkwells
Brass
20th Century English Chinoiserie Inkwells
Pewter
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
1910s English Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Gothic Inkwells
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 20th Century Inkwells
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Inkwells
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Gold
20th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Crystal
Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Oak
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
1920s French Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Georgian Inkwells
Silver
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.