Inkwells
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Porcelain, Wood
1810s European George III Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Rococo Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
1870s Antique Inkwells
Metal
1890s German Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Early 1900s English Antique Inkwells
Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Malachite, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Antique Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Brass
1920s German Other Vintage Inkwells
Silver Plate
Early 1900s European Baroque Antique Inkwells
Brass
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1880s Antique Inkwells
Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Crystal, Pewter
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells
Art Glass, Softwood
1910s British Other Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Crystal, Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Brass
20th Century Louis XIV Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Inkwells
Brass
1890s Antique Inkwells
Metal
1920s European Art Nouveau Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1890s Vienna Secession Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Marble
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1940s Portuguese Vintage Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Metal, Silver, 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.