Inkwell Inkstand
Antique 1890s German Romantic Inkwells
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century British William IV Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
20th Century English Inkwells
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 1870s Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Other Inkwells
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Inkwells
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s English Chinoiserie Inkwells
Ironstone
20th Century English Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Metal, Silver Plate, Iron
Antique 1810s British George III Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s English Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Pewter
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
20th Century English Art Deco Inkwells
Agate, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Antique 1830s English George IV Inkwells
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century English George III Inkwells
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Inkwells
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Inkwells
Bronze, Brass
Antique 1830s Italian Baroque Inkwells
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Inkwells
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Inkwells
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells
Brass
Antique 1870s English Inkwells
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s English Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Other Inkwells
Silver
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Inkwells
Silver Plate
Antique 1820s Inkwells
Bronze, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
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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.
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