Inkwells
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Pewter
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Inkwells
Enamel
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
1860s Antique Inkwells
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Glass
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
19th Century English George III Antique Inkwells
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1910s British Other Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Marble
Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1860s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Inkwells
Marble
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Inkwells
Ceramic
1890s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Inkwells
Silver
1890s Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
1920s German Other Vintage Inkwells
Silver Plate
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Inkwells
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century Country Antique Inkwells
Spelter
1940s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Steel
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1810s English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century American Modern Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Inkwells
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s 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.