Inkwells
19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Rubber
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century English Other Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Iron
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
2010s Italian Inkwells
Resin
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Spelter
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwells
Brass
1910s English Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwells
Ebony
19th Century Dutch Antique Inkwells
Delft
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1840s Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Crystal
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century English Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
2010s Italian Inkwells
Resin
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Belgian Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass, Pewter
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Ormolu
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Inkwells
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Inkwells
Brass
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.