Inkwells
1880s Austrian Other Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Inkwells
Ceramic
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Other Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Inkwells
Metal
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Faience
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inkwells
Crystal
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Onyx, Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
1880s German Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Enamel
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1850s Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Austrian Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Copper
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal, Brass
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s French Antique Inkwells
Crystal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Enamel, Silver
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1810s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1830s French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century English Gothic Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Inkwells
Marble, Gold, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Inkwells
Enamel, Bronze
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Inkwells
Brass
20th Century Italian Other Inkwells
Animal Skin, Wood
Early 1900s American Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver
1810s European George III Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
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.