Inkwells
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Inkwells
Faience
19th Century English Georgian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Moorish Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Inkwells
Porcelain
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Pottery
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Iron
19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Gold, Bronze
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Inkwells
Silver
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Brass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal, Nickel
2010s Italian Inkwells
Resin
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Wood
2010s Italian Inkwells
Resin
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Inkwells
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Brass
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Bone, Walnut
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Pewter
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
1890s French Gothic Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Inkwells
Soapstone
19th Century Rococo Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Bronze
1870s British Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century Inkwells
Metal
1810s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling 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.