With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blue paperweight you’re looking for. Frequently made of
glass,
murano glass and
art glass, every blue paperweight was constructed with great care. Find 95 options for an antique or vintage blue paperweight now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blue paperweight — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A blue paperweight is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
Fratelli Toso,
Alfredo Barbini and
Baccarat each produced at least one beautiful blue paperweight that is worth considering.
A blue paperweight can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $494, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $5,315.
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.