1900 Bronze Paperweight
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze paperweight 1900 1st half of the 20th century representing a crying baby's head on an alabaster base in the spirit of Carries unsigned.
Bronze
An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, gilt bronze paperweight of a cat playing with a ball of yarn.
Marble
Art Déco Guinea Pig Bronze Paperweight by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco small guinea pig bronze paperweight/sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, ...
Metal, Bronze, Copper
French 19th century Classical bronze paperweight
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French bronze Classical paperweight depicting Mercury.
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
By Luigi Betti
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Art Deco shy naked women made of bronze and mounted over a green marble base. It is signed L.
Bronze
RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN A KENRICK & SONS N°5 CLENCHED FIST BRONZE PAPERWEIGHt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original Victorian Bronze A. Kenrick & Son's clenched fist paperweight A truly stunning piece of Victorian desk art, th...
Bronze
American Art Nouveau Swirl Paperweight by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau gilt bronze and mosaic inlaid TIffany Favrile "Swirl Paperweight" by, Tiffany Studios decorated with an organic swirl pattern with inlaid Tiffany Favrile yell...
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog Paperweight on Marble Base
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring character to a desk or library with this finely cast antique French bronze paperweight, crafted circa 1880. The composition features a reclining hunting dog poised alertly atop...
Marble, Bronze
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
By Max Lange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
"Joy of Effort", Superb Bronze Paperweight/Medal with Nude Male Hurdlers, 1912
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most renowned sculptures ever created by Robert Tait McKenzie, this medal depicting three nude male hurdlers represents, in miniature form, a relief created in 1912 for th...
Bronze
Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
By François Linke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli.
Bronze
$1,300 / item
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight.
Marble, Bronze
Victorian English Marble Paperweight with Bronze Whippet, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English marble paperweight with silver plate bronze whippet.
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze (Silvered) Paperweight putto vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Bronze (Silvered) Paperweight putto vienna around 1920s Original condition
Bronze
Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire, made during 1820s-1830s in Europe.
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Deer Head & Letter Opener Sculpture Paperweight Antique, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative paperweight and Letter opener sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age.
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Animalier Bronze Marble Greyhound Sculpture Desk Paperweight 1900
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small and stylish desk sculpture or paperweight. Despite its smaller size it is rather heavy. It was made in Scandinavia or Germany during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: W: 9 cm, ...
Bronze
French Belle Époque, Patinated Bronze Desktop Sculptural Paperweight, 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: H: 8.25” x W: 3.25” x D: 4.25” Base diameter: 2.75” This beautiful and delicate desktop dark chocolate-brown patinated bronze sculptural paperweight depicts an angel, ...
Marble, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900.
Marble, Bronze
"In a Pickle" Antique Bronze Oriental Trinculo Jester Paperweight Onyx Malachite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"In a Pickle" Antique Bronze Oriental Trinculo Jester Paperweight Onyx Malachite.
Bronze
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming Empire-period paperweight featuring a finely cast gilt bronze sphinx resting on a rectan...
Marble, Bronze
Erotic - Nude Woman Viena Bronze Sculpture / Desk Paperweight. Austria 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic - Nude Viena Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight. Austria 1900´s. Lovely woman nude paperclip or paperweight.
Bronze
Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Late 19th century nice quality bronze and dark green marble work. The finely detailed plumage of the bird with its fierce gaze demonstrates the handiwork of the craftsman. In a world...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile - Automobilia Can be used as a desk paperweight.
Bronze
Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel
Located in Knivsta, SE
Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel.
Bronze
Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming bronze letter holder and paperweight is a striking example of European craftsmanship and design.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Gilt Eagle Motif & Emerald Glass Paperweight
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique French empire style paperweight. The paperweight features an emerald green glass base adorned with gilt bronze laurel wreaths surrounding a centralized eagle motif.
Brass, Bronze
$9,051Sale Price|28% Off
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century.
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Lion Head Paperweight
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking 19th-century bronze paperweight modeled as a lion’s head, a timeless symbol of strength, courage, authority, and protection.
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture of a French Bulldog Bookend or Paperweight, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco or Cubist Bronze sculpture of a French bulldog bookend or paperweight.
Marble, Bronze
Bronze skull early 20th century
Located in MILL, NL
Bronze skull. Presumably Italian, early to mid-20th century. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: 18L x 10W x 12H
Bronze
French Bronze Dore Paperclip
Located in Tampa, FL
A mid 19th century beautiful quality bronze dore paperclip depicting wheat. Can be hung on the wall. From France.
Bronze
18th Century Bronze Dore Cremona Bolt
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century bronze dore Cremona bolt with the working mechanism not present. Beautiful bright bronze dore decoration. French, circa 1780.
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Bassinet, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
French gilt bronze bassinet, circa 1875. On marble base.
Bronze
$1,624 / set
19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Miller on the bronze base. Mounted on a marble base. Originally used as a paperweight.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suitable for use as a paperweight. Italy, late 19th century.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
Bronze
$278Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze of Beethoven by Henri Dropsy, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven. By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920. In very good condition. Sculpture probably made o...
Marble, Bronze
Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.
Crystal, Bronze
$556Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Bronze
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...
Bronze
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Located in NEWARK, GB
The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so finely detailed for such a small fellow, cold painted in realistic colours, the cat ha...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
Agate, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
$185Sale Price|42% Off
A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite cast bronze sprung hinged letter/document clip from France circa 1880 is a stunning example of functional artistry. Crafted in the form of a crane's head, it embodies ...
Bronze
Art Deco Scottish Terrier Bronze Desk Ornament on Hardwood Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A charming Art Deco Scottish Terrier desk ornament mounted on a beveled hardwood base, dating to the 1920s–1940s. The finely cast terrier features expressive modeling and a rich dark...
Spelter
Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight.
Bronze
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Leaf holder model "Tree of life" by TIFFANY Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk paper holder made of gilded bronze (Ormolu), “Tree of Life” model, made by TIFFANY Studios. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1021 United States, CIRCA 1900.
Bronze
Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...
Bronze
Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique silvered bronze work on a black stone base. Finely chiseled and natuarally depicted. France, circa 1880.
Bronze
1920 Alfredo Biagini Art Deco Italiano Pantera Bronzo Fermacarte
By Alfredo Biagini
Located in Brescia, IT
Alfredo Biagini Tagliacarte Italy, 1920 Rarissimo Tagliacarte in Bronzo con Pantera Firma dell'artista incussa nel bronzo Eccellenti condizioni Originale anni 20
Bronze
Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
By Etling Paris, André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...
Marble, Bronze
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression
Bronze
French Victorian Bust form Bronze and Marble Paperweight
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian small bronze bust form (paperweight) depicting a lady in high dress on a circular green marble pedestal base.
Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Bronze Paperweight
Located in Lučenec, SK
It was made from bronze a flower motif.
Bronze
Hugo Elmqvist Patinated Bronze Paperweight, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A sculptural paperweight in patinated bronze designed by Emy Wahlstrom and made by AB Hugo Elmqvist.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in
Solid Bronze Paperweight Stag Beetle on Oak Leaf Desk Deco ca.1900
Located in Frisco, TX
A rare item from circa 1900. A large bronze stag beetle on an oak leaf ("Hirsch Kaefer auf Eichenblatt"). German handwork. Nice details.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Bronze Figure Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
Signed Tiffany Studios/New York bronze figure paperweight, original patina, measures 1.5 inches high and 2.5 inches wide.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Hound
Located in Wendover, GB
Very heavy 19th century French Bronze figure of a hound with a collar in Bronze around the neck with a glass fronted locket hanging.
Bronze
French Régence Bronze Sphinx, circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
A French Régence bronze sphinx on a rectangular marble base circa 1720.
Bronze
19th Century Meiji Era Cast Bronze Rabbit Statue
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Fantastic solid bronze rabbit. Perfect detailing; likely Meiji Era from Japan. Cast metal. One-of-a-kind, a Fine example of the form. Weight 440g.
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Table Decorations
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze table decorations, attributed to Bozot.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 3.94 in Dm 6.89 in
Copper-Inlaid Bronze Weight in the Form of a Lion, Khurasan, 12th Century
Located in London, GB
A copper-inlaid bronze weight in the form of a lion, Khurasan, 12th century. Cast in the form of a reclining lion with forepaws outstretched, the body decorated with incised cart...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1.07 in W 2.21 in D 3.35 in
18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight
Located in Drottningholm, SE
18th century Xuande mark Chinese bronze mythical beast paper weight. A nice small bronze paperweight in the shape of a mythical beast.
Bronze
Unavailable
Gilt Bronze Lion Paperweight
Located in Midlothian, VA
Swedish Gilt Bronze Lion Paperweight on Marble Base
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XIV Bronze Sphinx Paperweights
Located in London, GB
Shown recumbent with a glorious deep brown patination, on later, stepped Carrara marble bases. The quality of casting is very fine for the early 18th century.
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight
Located in Richmond, CA
Cast iron deceased bird paperweight with remnant gilt finish. Back is stamped DB with the number 64.
Iron, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Empire Animalistic Golden Bronze
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare snake and lizard gilt bronze piece, France 19th century, Empire period. Beautiful quality of bronze. Measures: 5.5 in wide.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze paperweight in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 2.5"D x 0.88"H Good...
Bronze
Russian Bronze Paperweight
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bronze paperweight representing Selene in the clouds, languishing on a crescent moon.
Bronze
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
1930 Art Deco Detroit Ambassador Bridge Bronze Paperweight Jonathan Swanson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930 Art Deco Detroit ambassador bridge bronze paperweight Jonathan Swanson. Item includes commemorative paperweight of ambassador bridge that connects the US to Canada, circa early ...
Bronze
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Paperweight, Circa 1910
By Marshall Field & Co. 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze paperweight In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co.
Bronze
Sold
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Empire Style Marble & Gilt Bronze Paperweight with Helmet and Serpent.
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Paperweight with Helmet and Serpent, 19th Century A striking Empire style paperweight, France, 19th century, combining a finely veined black-and...
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in L 5.12 in
Russian 19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Paperweight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Russian 19th century malachite and gilt bronze paperweight
Malachite, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Glass and Bronze Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York glass and bronze paperweight . Featuring a wave design with purple, blue and green stripes atop a golden background.
Bronze
Antique Hindu Elephant Head Bronze Paperweight -1Y70
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite bronze paperweight, crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the intricate artistry of the era.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Glass and Bronze Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany studios New York Art Nouveau turtleback tile paperweight by Tiffany Studios New York, circa 1910. A similar paperweight is pictured in: Tiffany Lamps and metalware: An i...
Art Nouveau Bronze Paperweight Women's Profile Paul Dubois, 1900
By Paul Dubois
Located in Antwerp, BE
A paperweight in the shape of a females face with swirling hair.
Bronze
Romantic Marble and Bronze Paperweight
Located in Miami, FL
French "Belle Epoque" Period paperweight.
Marble, Bronze
French Antique Bronze Jockey Paperweight, 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: An antique bronze paperweight in the shape of a stirrup with a jockey holding a whip.
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Paperweight
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze paperweight By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.63"W x 2.25"D x 0.5"H.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Paperweight By Pierre Delbet.
By Pierre Delbet
Located in Antwerp, BE
A paperweight in the form of a female head with swirling hair.
Bronze
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.