Inkwells
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Inkwells
Brass
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Inkwells
Faience
1890s German Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Enamel
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Louis XIV Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Brass
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Metal
1890s German Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Inkwells
Zinc
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Antique Inkwells
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Other Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass, Enamel
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Iron
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Metal
20th Century Unknown Inkwells
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Spelter
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1940s Portuguese Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells
Crystal, Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Inkwells
Crystal
Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
1840s Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Crystal
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.