Inkwells
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwells
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
19th Century Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Pottery
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Enamel, Pewter
1920s Vintage Inkwells
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Nickel
20th Century Swedish Inkwells
Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Inkwells
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Danish Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Inkwells
Spelter
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Inkwells
Pottery
1840s Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Crystal
1920s French Rococo Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Metal
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Metal
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Copper
19th Century American Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Empire Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Metal, Nickel
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Pewter
20th Century Unknown Inkwells
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Inkwells
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Inkwells
EPNS
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Inkwells
Bronze
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze, Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Inkwells
Ormolu, Bronze
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s Late Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Inkwells
Ebony
19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Bronze
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Inkwells
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Ceramic
1830s French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Crystal, 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.





