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Chain Paperweight

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sought after early chain paperweight, golden brass plated, and lacquered steel by Werkstätte Carl
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck #5072-2 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-2 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of nickel plated steel. Austria
Category

2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Carl Auböck #5072-1 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-1 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of gold plated steel. Austria. New.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron, Brass

Vintage Murano Art Glass 'Laburnum' Paperweight Vase, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Murano art glass paperweight vase featuring encased 'Golden Chain Laburnum' - striking blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Link of British Royal Navy Chain
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass minesweeper chain. This is a segment of a stud link English Navy. Non-magnetic brass
Category

Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique
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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Rare Bronze Sculpture “Charles VII, The Victorious” by Antoine-Louis Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Shippensburg, PA
articulation of the details of his armor and chain-mail and the saddle. Unlike many of Barye's equestrian works
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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1980s Baccarat French Bunny Rabbit Paperweight Crystal Sculpture
By Baccarat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Precious 1980s France Baccarat bunny rabbit paperweight sculpture French crystal glass approximately 3.25 H 2 W 3 D. Signed Baccarat Preowned original vintage good condition. See im...
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Located in Miami, FL
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Carl Auböck Model #4272-2 'Rooster' Brass Bell
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4272-2 'Rooster' brass bell. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bell is executed in polished brass. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the...
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Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Bowl in Patinated Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' bowl in patinated brass. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in patinated brass. Originally concei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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Rare Coffee Table in Set with Saporiti White Polyester Material, circa 1970
By Saporiti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Brass Bowl
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric selection.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Carl Auböck #3470 Polished Brass Candleholder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Carl Auböck #3600 polished brass candleholder. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Vintage Murano Glass Apple Shaped Paperweight
Located in Glasgow, GB
This vintage Murano glass paperweight, shaped in the form of an apple, showcases handcrafted skill and excellence with its intricate internal details and technical creativity. It exe...
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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Apple Shaped Paperweight
Vintage Murano Glass Apple Shaped Paperweight
No Reserve
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
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Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage handblown glass Murano paperweight. This paperweight has a unique design in that the interior of the glass looks like tortoiseshell with beautiful tones...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

French Deco Leather and Mohair Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile French deco daybed (circa late 1930s) can be converted from a bench to daybed, when the arms are removed and reoriented into the appropriate frame fittings. The staine...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

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Vivai del Sud Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Italy, C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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19th Century, French, Louis Philippe Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis Philippe style beautifully burled walnut daybed. Mid-19th century, France. Recently upholstered and re-conditioned.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

1950s Daybed in Pine, Seat and Cushion Covered with Velvet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s daybed in pine, seat and cushion covered with velvet.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

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Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl Aubock, Paperweight Chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
19th Century French Baccarat Engraved Crystal Mounted Bronze Perfume Bottle
By Baccarat
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight-Sculpture, circa 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Auböck four-chain link paperweight-sculpture, circa 1960, Austria. Heavy silvered metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock Chain Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Aubock four-chain heavy paperweight-sculpture, circa 1960, Austria. Silvered metal
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight
By Walker & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paperweight in the form of bear-baiting; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This fine
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Vintage 1950s English Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage German Hotel Elephant Weimar Heavy Brass Room Key Chain Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage heavy brass souvenir key fob advertising Hotel Elephant of Weimar, Germany. Includes original box and insert. “The Hotel Elephant is an historic luxury hotel with a histo...
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Brass

Carl Aubock Silvered Bronze Four-Chain Link Paperweight Sculpture/Desk Accessory
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy four-chain link paperweight sculpture/desk accessory by the renowned Viennese Carl
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1960s Brass Chain Links Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Giant 1960s brass chain link paperweight. Beautiful and solid piece, good weight, 2lbs. 5.3oz. No
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Baccarat Crystal Lamp with Twisted Pattern, Mid-Century, 1950s, France
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Degue Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, France, Late 1920s
By David Gueron Degue
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Interlaced Chain Paperweight Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Marseille, FR
Silvered paperweight sculpture in the style of Carl Auböck. It forms an interlaced chain made in
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Giant 1960s Carl Auböck Brass Chain Link Paperweight, Austria
Located in Washington, DC
Giant 1960s Carl Auböck brass chain link paperweight.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Paperweights

Paperweight "Chain" by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Paperweight "Chain" No 5072 Designed 1960´s by Carl Auböck, Austria Vintage piece
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Paperweight "Chain" by Carl Auböck
Paperweight "Chain" by Carl Auböck
H 2.13 in W 8.27 in D 2.13 in
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Chain Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chain paperweight you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chain paperweight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage chain paperweight now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chain paperweight, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chain paperweight is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chain paperweight that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck and Werkstätte Carl Auböck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chain Paperweight?

Prices for a chain paperweight start at $273 and top out at $2,100 with the average selling for $1,150.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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