What is a glass paperweight?

A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Blue Glass Paperweights

Perthshire Paperweight

Fratelli Toso Murano Paperweight

Lampwork Paperweight

Blue Baccarat

Green Paperweight

Mid Century Blue Desks

Murano Blue Bubbles

Millefiori Glass

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

$1,089Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Baccarat Red White and Blue Convex Glass Paperweight

$2,000

H 2 in Dm 3 in

Antique Baccarat Red White and Blue Convex Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Antique Baccarat faceted art glass paperweight with closepack cane millefiori mushroom at center

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

CAITHNESS - High Seas - Blue Swirl Glass Paperweight - U.K. - Late 20th Century

$500

H 2.88 in Dm 3 in

CAITHNESS - High Seas - Blue Swirl Glass Paperweight - U.K. - Late 20th Century

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Chatham, ON

glass paperweight - striking design - signed and numbered on the base - United Kingdom (Scotland) - late

Category

Late 20th Century Scottish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

$275

H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

Located in Rochester, NY

Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2

$592 / set

H 1.78 in Dm 4.34 in

Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2

By Ken Scott

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight

$488Sale Price|24% Off

H 2.5 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

$1,657

H 1.58 in Dm 2.76 in

1950 Paolo Venini Olivetti Murano Glass Blue Paperweight

By Paolo Venini

Located in Brescia, IT

Olivetti Paperweight Paolo Venini Murano, 1950 "Inciso" Turquoise Glass Paperweight "Olivetti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Clichy Paperweight Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850

$1,628

H 1.86 in Dm 2.96 in

Clichy Paperweight Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850

By Clichy

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Clichy Paperweight – Spaced Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850 Date : c1850 Origin

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Antique 1850s British Glass

Materials

Glass

Clichy Paperweight With Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850

$896

H 2.01 in Dm 2.52 in

Clichy Paperweight With Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850

By Clichy

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A Clichy Paperweight With Concentric Millefiori Blue Ground c1850 Date : c1850 Origin

Category

Antique 1850s French Glass

Materials

Glass

French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986

$889

H 1.78 in Dm 3.08 in

French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986

By Saint Louis

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ground. The glass paperweight has facet cup windows to the top and around the side and has a central

Category

Vintage 1980s French Glass

Materials

Glass

Saint Louis Paperweight Lampwork Flower 1994

$561

H 2.25 in Dm 3.23 in

Saint Louis Paperweight Lampwork Flower 1994

By Saint Louis

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Saint Louis Paperweight with Lampwork Flower Date : 1994 Origin : Saint-Louis-Les-Bitche

Category

1990s French Glass

Materials

Glass

Recent Sales

Paperweight Egg Daum Blue Flower

Unavailable

H 3.23 in Dm 1.97 in

Paperweight Egg Daum Blue Flower

By Daum

Located in Grenoble, FR

French art crystal glass egg shaped paperweight showing a cornflower with controlled bubbles made

Category

20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Viro Murano Art Glass Paperweight

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 4.93 in

Seguso Viro Murano Art Glass Paperweight

By Seguso Viro

Located in Grenoble, FR

Awesome large Murano paperweight signed Seguso Viro. This paperweight is an unique object, evoking

Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Crystal Blue Green Gold Red Murano Glass Heart Shaped Modern Paperweight

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H 0.6 in W 4.3 in D 3.6 in

Italian Crystal Blue Green Gold Red Murano Glass Heart Shaped Modern Paperweight

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass

Located in New York, NY

Cosulich Interiors & Antiques by Veve Glass, entirely handcrafted in colored Murano glass, royal blue, gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bespoke Italian Crystal White Blue Silver Murano Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight

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H 0.6 in W 4.2 in D 3.5 in

Bespoke Italian Crystal White Blue Silver Murano Glass Heart Shaped Paperweight

By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Italian heart paperweight with striped post-modern decor, exclusive for Cosulich

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Leaf

Fine Perthshire Blue Gentian Paperweight 1981D

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Dm 2.68 in

Fine Perthshire Blue Gentian Paperweight 1981D

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A Perthshire Blue Gentian Paperweight 1981D Date : 1981 Origin : Scotland Features : A

Category

Vintage 1980s British Glass

Materials

Glass

Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights

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H 2.5 in Dm 4 in

Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights

By Vintage Italian Glass

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Three Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. The range from 1.75" - 2.5" high and 3.25

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Paperweight Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

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H 3.15 in Dm 2.76 in

Seguso Paperweight Murano Glass, 1950, Italy

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Milano, IT

Seguso paperweight Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Baccarat Lampwork Four Flowers Paperweight 1988

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H 2.45 in Dm 3.27 in

Baccarat Lampwork Four Flowers Paperweight 1988

By Baccarat

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A Baccarat Lampwork Four Flowers Paperweight 1988 Date : 1988 Origin : France Features

Category

Vintage 1980s French Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1960s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Design Paperweight, Set of four

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H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

1960s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Design Paperweight, Set of four

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Brescia, IT

Set of four Murano glass Perfect condiction.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Kosta Boda Orange and Cobalt Blue Glass Paperweight Sculpture Desk Accessory

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Kosta Boda Orange and Cobalt Blue Glass Paperweight Sculpture Desk Accessory

By Kosta Boda

Located in North Miami, FL

This Kosta Boda glass paperweight sculpture has immersions of an orange blob floating inside the

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Baccarat French Cobalt Blue Glass Parrot Paperweight

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H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Baccarat French Cobalt Blue Glass Parrot Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A finely made French blue cobalt glass paperweight modeled as a parrot by renowned glass makers

Category

20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Murano Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights

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H 2.13 in Dm 3.5 in

Murano Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous set of Murano hand blown blue and white millefiori Italian art glass flower garden

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Blue Cobalt Bubbles Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight

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H 3.75 in Dm 3.5 in

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Blue Cobalt Bubbles Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight

By Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue, and cobalt blue Italian art glass mushroom

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

1980s Blue and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight

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H 3.38 in Dm 3 in

1980s Blue and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful blue and clear art glass decorative object or paperweight with a 'controlled

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Butterfly Paperweight

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H 2 in Dm 3.25 in

Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Butterfly Paperweight

By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower mosaic design Italian art glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights

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H 2.75 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (3 available as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Cenedese Murano Blue Swirl Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Starfish Paperweight

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H 1.25 in Dm 5 in

Cenedese Murano Blue Swirl Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Starfish Paperweight

By Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue swirl, and flower murrine Italian art glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Daisy Flower Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

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H 3 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Daisy Flower Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Created with a satin

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights

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H 2.75 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Murano Red and Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights

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H 2 in Dm 3.5 in

Murano Red and Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

and blue millefiori flower garden paperweights. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. The flowers

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Vistosi Murano Blue White Orange Black Bullseye Italian Art Glass Paperweight

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H 3 in W 4.25 in D 4 in

Vistosi Murano Blue White Orange Black Bullseye Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Vistosi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Large Murano handblown white, blue, green, orange and black Italian art glass bullseye paperweight

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Toso Murano Blue Red White Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

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H 3 in Dm 3 in

Toso Murano Blue Red White Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The first is a blue and white

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Dark Pink Sky Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight

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H 2.75 in Dm 3.13 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Dark Pink Sky Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight is sectioned into 4 parts

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

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H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

Located in Rochester, NY

Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Minimalist Limited Edition Robins Egg Blue Baccarat Paperweight

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H 2 in Dm 2.75 in

Vintage Minimalist Limited Edition Robins Egg Blue Baccarat Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This is the sought-after Minimalist design beautiful turquoise blue paperweight that was purchased

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Large Victor Trabucco Red Berries and Flower Blossoms Glass Paperweight

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H 3.25 in Dm 3.88 in

Large Victor Trabucco Red Berries and Flower Blossoms Glass Paperweight

By Victor Trabucco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine example of one Victor Trabucco's large scale paperweights. The lampwork includes a branch

Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight

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H 4.5 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

and blue art glass paperweight with satin surface. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Still

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Wild Flowers Ribbon Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight

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H 2.75 in Dm 3 in

Fratelli Toso Murano Wild Flowers Ribbon Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original label underneath

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Elio Raffaeli Signed Blue 'Sommerso' Murano Glass Penguins or Bird Figures

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H 3.75 in W 2.56 in D 2.76 in

Elio Raffaeli Signed Blue 'Sommerso' Murano Glass Penguins or Bird Figures

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Elio Raffaeli

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Italian Murano glass pair of birds/penguin figures, often misattributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Art Glass Paperweight

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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in

Large Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Rochester, NY

Very large art glass paper weight. Measures: 6" high.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Richard Marquis, Glass Paperweight/Sculpture for Noble Effort, Marked

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H 3 in Dm 3.5 in

Richard Marquis, Glass Paperweight/Sculpture for Noble Effort, Marked

By Richard Marquis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is one of the most beautiful blue glass in the palette of the master glass blower Richard

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Blue Horned Owl Bird Figurine Paperweight

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H 5.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in

Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Blue Horned Owl Bird Figurine Paperweight

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Dayton, OH

Hand blown Italian art glass figurine of a small blur horned owl with curling beak and deeply set

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Old Paperweight from Murano, Venice, Italy

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H 2.37 in Dm 3.55 in

Old Paperweight from Murano, Venice, Italy

Located in Grenoble, FR

Old paperweight of Murano (Venice, Italy) Millefiori with roses and daisy flowers on a blue

Category

20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

LABELLED Perthshire Blue Glass Millefiori Star Paperweight - P Cane

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H 1.25 in Dm 1.75 in

LABELLED Perthshire Blue Glass Millefiori Star Paperweight - P Cane

By John Deacons

Located in Bolton, GB

A small Scottish blue & clear glass star shaped paperweight filled with multicoloured millefiori

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Handblown Murano Glass Blue Infinity Paperweight

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H 3.25 in Dm 4 in

Handblown Murano Glass Blue Infinity Paperweight

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful blue with infinity bubble inclusions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

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Antique 1850s French Glass

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Glass

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$360Sale Price|20% Off

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Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Paperweights

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$280Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Silver Fleck Blue & White Dish Bowl Italy

By Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

$300

H 2.8 in Dm 2.5 in

Italian Murano Rainbow Bubble Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval shaped, artisan-made, hand-blown, Italian Murano art glass paperweight features a bed of colorful teal, blue, yellow, and red with clear bubbles rising resembling hot air balloo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine

$375Sale Price|25% Off

H 3.07 in W 2 in D 4.25 in

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano

$532

H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano

By Cenedese

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Blue Glass Paperweights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of blue glass paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct blue glass paperweights — often made from glass, art glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. Blue glass paperweights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Blue glass paperweights made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Blue glass paperweights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Clichy, Saint Louis and Caithness Scotland are consistently popular.

How Much are Blue Glass Paperweights?

Prices for blue glass paperweights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, blue glass paperweights begin at $216 and can go as high as $3,284, while the average can fetch as much as $564.

Finding the Right Glass for You

Whether you’re seeking glass dinner plates, centerpieces, platters and serveware or other items to elevate the dining experience or brighten the corners of your living room, bedroom or other spaces by displaying decorative pieces, find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Glassmaking is more than 4,000 years old. It is believed to have originated in Northern Mesopotamia, where carved glass objects were the result of a series of experiments led by potters or metalworkers. From there, the production of glass vases, bottles and other objects proliferated in Egypt under the reign of Thutmose III. Later, new glassmaking techniques took shape during the Hellenistic era, and glassblowing was invented in contemporary Israel. Then, on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, modern art glass as we know it came to be.

Over the years, collectors of glass decorative objects or serveware have sought out distinctive antique and vintage pieces of the mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau eras, with artisans such as Archimede Seguso, René Lalique and Émile Gallé of particular interest for the pioneering contributions they made to the respective styles in which they worked. Today, long-standing glassworks such as Barovier&Toso carry on the Venetian glasswork tradition, while modern furniture designers and sculptors such as Christophe Côme and Jeff Zimmerman elsewhere test the limits of the radical art form that is glassmaking.

From chandeliers to Luminarc stemware, find a collection of antique, new and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

Questions About Blue Glass Paperweights

What is a glass paperweight?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
Why is Bristol glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

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