Inkwells
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Brass
1840s English William IV Antique Inkwells
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Glass
19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1930s English Vintage Inkwells
Wood, Glass, Feathers
1820s English George III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Metal
20th Century French Inkwells
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Brass
1850s Danish Biedermeier Antique Inkwells
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Glass
Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Silver Plate
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Walnut
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century French Inkwells
Crystal, Malachite, Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1870s English Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s European Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Inkwells
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Enamel, Silver
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Brass, Chrome
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Glass
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Marble
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Cut Glass, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Wood
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
1910s English Georgian Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
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.