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Why is it called a paperweight?
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A paperweight is called by that name because its original purpose was to hold down papers on desktops so that they did not slip off or become disorganized. Today, some people use paperweights as decorative objects rather than to weigh down papers. Shop an assortment of paperweights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes
Additional information:
Dimensions: 7 W x 7 D x 7 H cm
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
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Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive green and yellow tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Paperweight of a Fish, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Yellow Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
fish paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with original
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
