Inkwells
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Spelter
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s Danish Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Glass
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Egyptian Revival Inkwells
Marble, Brass
19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s English Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century French Other Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century British Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Inkwells
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Multi-gemstone, Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Oak
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Bronze
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
19th Century French Moorish Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Italian International Style Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
1860s French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
1850s French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Inkwells
Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Silver, Copper, Silver Plate
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.