Organic Modern Paperweights
ORGANIC MODERN STYLE
Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.
Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.
Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.
Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.
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Style: Organic Modern
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
Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual sculptural anthropomorphic figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored amber and champagne glass gather is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and white millefiori canes, set up and manipulated to form the center of the piece, are c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Green Red Clear Controlled Bubbles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elongated Murano art glass paperweight with large controlled bubbles forming an abstract biomorphic shaped element within the piece is handmade with central gather of green glass an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Small ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron
Located in Porto, 13
The hammer is one of the most primitive tools invented that is still a very useful tool today. The Cast hammer is an object of beauty and function that fulfills our basic home improv...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Textural White Stone Slab
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful stone stab with textural design. This rectangular slab can easily be displayed on a table or leaning on a shelf. It showcases an abstract design of rounded curves.
Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Stone
BACCARAT France Crystal Starfish Paperweight Art Glass 1970s
By Baccarat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Translucent Crystal Starfish Paperweight by Baccarat France.
This elegant clear crystal art glass paperweight was realized by Maison Baccarat one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765- in France.
It features five reeded elongated tendrils extending outwards realized in crystal, mimicking the form of a starfish.
BACCARAT Clear Crystal star Paperweight. Vintage Baccarat Crystal Glass Sculptural Paperweight or Desk Accessory.
From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent paperweight or decorative object.
Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France"crystal paperweight.
This fabulous heavy crystal art glass vintage signed Baccarat paperweight is sculptural and makes a great desk accessory. Tres chic! Sorry the photos do not do justice to the beauty of this Baccarat crystal paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bubb...
Category
1960s Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Shaped Flower with Curled Stem Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Murano art glass lily flower with curled stem paperweight.
Beautiful blown art glass Murano lily shaped flower with a short curled stem, allowing ...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lucite Encased Dandelion Flower Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite or acrylic encased 'Dandelion' flower seed-head decorative object or paperweight in the Organic Modern style, circa late-20th century. Art meets nature meets technology. A p...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, handcrafted Scottish studio art glass 'Dragonfly' garden paperweight decorative object, made in Scotland, circa late-20th century. A beautiful piece, a traveling garden ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bub...
Category
1960s Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Slag Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique-shaped pieces of slag glass. Each piece will vary in size and shape. Slag glass comes from the glass used to make car windows. These pieces were sourced in Texas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Slag Glass
Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden.
This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Green Malachite Paperweight or Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial piece of natural green malachite, polished smooth. A great paperweight or decorative object (as demonstrated) for a desk, shelf, table, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.25" ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Malachite
Seguso 1980 Italian Silver Navy Blue Apple Green Murano Glass Hen Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Design blown Murano glass rooster sculpture, high quality of craftsmanship with the overlaid body in chartreuse lime green Murano...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Handblown Art Glass Vase in Green Twisted Organic Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano style handblown art glass vase in green twisted shape.
The talented artisan recover traditional glass blowing techniques from Murano, Italy, using pigments to give this vase ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal ball on stand - a lovely rock crystal specimen on an acrylic base, which also looks to be cut crystal. A compliment to any desk or s...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pyrite Skull from Peru
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull.
Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pyrite
Architectural Element Bronze Ring Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous architectural element with good weight. This piece consists of two interlocking bronze loops. Can be used as a paperweight for mail or documents. A great piece for a home of...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Sculpture, Oblong Cube with Oval Opening in Glossy Gray Glaze
Located in New York, NY
Hollow yet weighted, this contemplative ceramic sculpture is both an object to look at as well as to hold. The center opening creates negative space, suggesting the passing through o...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Scottish Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Scottish organic modern style clear/transparent and moss green art glass paperweight or decorative object, circa 1970s, Scotland. A great piece for a desk, office, librar...
Category
1970s Scottish Vintage Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Malachite Jewelry Dish or Desk Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A green malachite jewelry dish or desk vessel, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry/trinket dish, a standalone decorative object, or paperweight/desk accessory for small items, etc. Convenient for a table, office, desk, shelf, vanity, nightstand, etc. Dimensions: .75" Height x 2.25" x 4.75"
Other items in images also available, search 1stDibs ref. #s:
European white alabaster column pillar, ID#: LU1314218503602 (SOLD.)
Blue art glass knot, ID#: LU1314218486102 (SOLD.)
Green Murano art glass paperweight, ID#: LU1314218504872 (SOLD)
Malachite dish (larger of the two), ID#: LU1314218497672 (SOLD.)
Black and brass desk pen set...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Malachite
Two Heavy Sculpture Bronze Eggplant Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two heavy solid bronze patinated eggplant "Aubergine" sculptures.
Organic sculpture paperweight metal bronze eggplant with dark bronze patina.
Nice to use as paperweight or decorat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Purple Amethyst Geode Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A light blue and purple amethyst geode natural specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a light blue surface with a deep purple amethyst encrusted chasm. Dimensions: 4" D...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Granite Geometrical Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid granite paper weight - very clean, architectural and geometrical piece with 18 sides... a good weight for holding down important papers or simply de...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Granite
Grey Agate Onyx Decorative Object or Display Piece
Located in New York, NY
A substantial polished natural agate/geode/onyx decorative object in shades of grey and white. Piece can be used as a decorative piece for a shelf, table, desk, etc., or as a display...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Agate
Purple Amethyst Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A natural purple amethyst stone piece, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a standalone decorative object, paperweight, or used as a display piece. Measures: 6.25" W
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Amethyst
Organic Modern paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original paperweights, popular names associated with this style include Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd., Baccarat, Helena Starcevic Ceramics, and Mats Jonasson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $37 and tops out at $750 while the average work can sell for $350.
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