Inkwells
19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Inkwells
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Inkwells
Silver Plate
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Inkwells
Stone, Bronze, Other
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Silver, Bronze
1890s French Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Malachite
20th Century Unknown Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
1990s French Regency Inkwells
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inkwells
Ormolu
1940s Portuguese Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Copper
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
1910s American Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1870s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Danish Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s Other Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Fruitwood
19th Century Japanese Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
1810s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
1980s Vintage Inkwells
Crystal
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
1890s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Metal, Enamel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Inkwells
Iron
Early 1900s English Edwardian 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.