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Paperweights For Sale
Pop Art "Coca Cola"/ Coke Bottle in Lucite Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really fun pop art "Coca Cola" / Coke bottle in lucite sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with minor markings and crazing due to age;...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Paperweight Feather Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Paperweight Feather in Bronze
Original vintage unrestored. Original patina.
Multiple inscriptions + signatures in Spanish
9.5 w x 1.88 d ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano Glass Dove Bird Paperweight, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage murano glass paperweight features a delightful sitting bird design. The clear and blue glass gives the paperweight a cha...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 6.0 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of four paperweights in art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of four paperweights in art glass.
Millefiori style, abstract motifs embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensio...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass.
Flower motif, aquarium, and apple embedded in the glass. Handmade.
Around the 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Studio Art Glass Paperweight with Abstract Blue and White
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage studio art glass paperweight is handmade in vertical oval form with abstract blue and white organically shaped figuration in its center, build on vertical orientation. Stran...
Category
Late 20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Vintage Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight, measuring a compact 4 inches in diameter and standing at 3 inches in height, is a captivating testament to th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France
Located in Delft, NL
Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France
Dimensions: 13,5cm H, 6,5cm W, 5cm D
Condition: Mint
Designer: Pierre Giroudon
Origin: France
Period: 1970’s
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme
By Ars Murano
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme
Eye-catching Italian glass stonebath, Murano, intense red color with transparency that allows you to see inside, giving you the...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
1960's Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker signed "Footlighters 1969"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Stone and Brass Match Holder and Striker, signed "Footlighters 1969," embodies the essence of the 1960s era. Crafted from stone and brass, it e...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Brass
Delightful Hand Blown Glass Black Songbird Mike Hunter, Twists Studio, Scotland
By Mike Hunter
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
The sweetest of hand blown glass songbirds by the renowned glass artist, Mike Hunter of Twists Studio in Scotland
Solid black as night glass, with a bright yellow beak
Signed M Hunter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Paperweight in Pewter, ca 1930s
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern paperweight in pewter, ca 1930s.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form.
Designed Monique Gerber.
Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well.
Re...
Category
1970s French Minimalist Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight
By Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and bronze "Barley" paperweight after an ancient coin of Metapontum 5th Century B.C. in its original box and documentation
20th Century
Marks: Lalaoun...
Category
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze.
Each of these geckos are ha...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Purple Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the elegance of the 20th century Italian craftsmanship with this captivating purple glass plateau. Its sleek, undulating form and the rich purple hue at its center set again...
Category
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight - Blue Chrome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exceptional 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight stands out as a rare find with its distinctive blue chrome hues. The piece is not only signed by the renowned artist John Barber but also showcases a captivating swirl pattern, making it a unique and collectible addition to any art glass enthusiast's collection. The fusion of the rare signature, the vintage year...
Category
1970s Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Bronze Geometric Paperweight, Brass-Plated, 1980s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Bronze Geometric Paperweight, Brass-Plated, 1980s
This bronze paperweight looks like a gem, thanks to its graphic and geometric lines.
This piece was designed in 1987 for the 20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gorgeous Highly Polished Rainbow Obsidian Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous highly polished rainbow obsidian paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful colors and measures 6.25"W 4....
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Paul J. Stankard Upright Root People/Bees Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century.
This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paperweights
Materials
Brass, Iron
Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright yellow-green with inner olive green head, Italian art glass owl figurine sculpture. It has red applies eyes and stands o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Uranium ...
Golden Barberry Glass Jellyfish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Golden barberry glass jellyfish sculpture. Hand blown glass sculpture of a jellyfish in golden barberry. Made in the USA. Other color variations av...
Category
2010s American Other Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
An Italian marble mushroom objet d’art in magenta, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental vintage Italian marble mushroom paperweight / objet d’art. In rare tones of magenta with pewter veining. A repair is apparent when examined from below. Pick up in centra...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet in a miniature size. Womderful desk weight in amazing painta. Great texture and weight to this helmet. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Adirondack Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Paul J. Stankard Bee Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Floral, Seeds & Pollen Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Botanical / Root People Upright Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: The paperweight details include a root person and flowers. Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, ...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Crumpled WSJ / Newspaper Paperweight by Designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. / MOMA
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool crumpled WSJ / newspaper paperweight by designer Tibor Kalman for M & Co. and MOMA, circa 1980s. This three-dimensional art object is made of...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
Paul J. Stankard Ant Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Yellow Flowers & Root Person Upright Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard “Experimental” Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Upright Raspberries, Flowers & Root People Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
1990s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Paul J. Stankard Honeycomb, Flowers & Mask Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
Early 2000s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Brass Praying Hands Paperweight, Desk Accessory, Bowl or Object
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern solid cast brass paperweight, bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif at the t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Paul J. Stankard Blueberry & Root People Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Yellow Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space.
Our Se...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights
Materials
Resin
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Paperweight
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Distinctive...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Paul J. Stankard Morning Glories, Bee & Masks Oblate Paperweight
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943)
Additional Information: Provenance: Private Collection, Palm Beach, Florida. “What Walt Whitman did with words, I seek to do in...
Category
Early 2000s American Paperweights
Materials
Glass
John Deacons Perthshire Millefiori glass presse-papier 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass paperweight.
A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used ...
Category
20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Brass says paperweights, Italy 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Brass says paperweights
Italy 1970
10 x 10 x 10 cm / piece
Conditions: excellent, no defects
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Metal
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Clear Glass Panda Bear Paperweight
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Villeroy & Boch paperweight features a delightful sitting panda bear design. The clear glass material is cut-to-clear and gives the paperweight a charming cuddly appearance. This modern original is a perfect addition to any collection of decorative pottery and glassware, and would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves bears...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in Norwich, GB
19th Century Italian micro mosaic grand tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny. Rome - Circa 1870.
Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset ...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights
Materials
Slate
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to blue, and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights
set of two
glass artist Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Italy
Pear 7 h x 4 diameter
Apple ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 MOLE / Candy / Kobalt paperweight by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
MOLE is a paperweght designed by Malwina Konopacka in collabo with I Believe In Paper – polish, paper brand. This small object, featuring Malwina Konopacka's characteristic color com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paperweights
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
England, early 20th century
A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight.
Each of these brass leaves are handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using ve...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
Located in London, GB
Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object.
Each ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Painted Paper Mache Egg, Signed and Dated
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Paperweights
Materials
Paper
Snow Globe Black White Chanel Number 5
By Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare limited edition of a Chanel Snow Ball with white bags on a white base, which are only for VIP Customers in excellent condition and with the original bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paperweights
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique, New and Vintage Paperweights
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
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