Inkwells
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Inkwells
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Inkwells
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Rococo Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
Late 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Brass
1810s French Gothic Revival Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Inkwells
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Bronze
1960s Italian Vintage Inkwells
Iron
2010s American Art Deco Inkwells
Crystal, Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
1770s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Silver
1830s French Neoclassical Antique Inkwells
Brass
Late 19th Century German Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century French Other Antique Inkwells
Bronze
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Inkwells
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Antique Inkwells
Crystal
19th Century French Charles X Antique Inkwells
Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Vintage Inkwells
Crystal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Inkwells
Pewter
1910s British Other Vintage Inkwells
Glass, Wood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Inkwells
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Copper
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inkwells
Metal
Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Inkwells
Brass, Metal
19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inkwells
Sterling Silver
1880s English Antique Inkwells
Porcelain
19th Century British Victorian Antique Inkwells
Brass
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Glass
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Inkwells
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
1860s French Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Inkwells
Silver Plate
19th Century British Antique Inkwells
Serpentine
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inkwells
Brass
1850s Antique Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Inkwells
Pottery
1880s French High Victorian Antique Inkwells
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.





