Natural Lapis Lazuli Tiger Statue Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Somis, CA
A striking hand-carved tiger sculpture in natural lapis lazuli, with intense coloration and natural marbling creating a dynamic interplay of royal blue, white, and muted earth tones....
Lapis Lazuli
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Blue Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue purple, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurine on paperweight pedestal.
Gold Leaf
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
The white pear and apple sculptures have sky blue leafs and stems attached to them. An unusual color combination.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Natural Lapis Tiger Sculpture Paperweight with Golden Pyrite
Located in Somis, CA
A masterfully hand-carved sculpture of a tiger, meticulously fashioned from a single piece of natural lapis lazuli. The dynamic composition depicts the big cat in a tense, prowling s...
Lapis Lazuli
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Ve...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$300Sale Price|25% Off
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark cobalt blue and lavender Italian art glass bird paperweight / figurine.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Blown Glass
Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
Malachite
Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...
Malachite
Lapis Lazuli Tiger Sculpture Hand Carved Large Statue 9" Paperweight
Located in Somis, CA
Symbol of power and strength, this striking hand-carved tiger sculpture is made in natural lapis lazuli. Tiger’s head emerges from calcite-rich section, creating a dramatic contrast ...
Lapis Lazuli
Set of Three Glass Birds, FM Konstglass Ronneby, Sweden 1980s
By FM Konstglas 1
Located in Bochum, NRW
A charming set of 3 Blue Art Glass Bird Paperweight Figurines from FM Ronneby, Sweden.
Glass
Crystal Ball Sphere Bud Vase Modern Minimalist
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
. #: LU1314234193782 Daum rectangular vase, search ref. #: LU1314232776542 Blue and orange object paperweight, ref. #: LU1314233277152
Crystal
Oil Still Life Painting by John F. Chambers, Very Large and Framed
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
Depicts two art glass vases and a blue, yellow, and red marbled paperweight surrounded by potted plants illuminated by harsh light.
Canvas
Marked Vetreria Artistica Oball Murano Art Glass Multi-Color Paperweight Italy
By Atelier Oball
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Vetreria Artistica Oball Murano glass, art glass blended cobalt blue, green and rose color paperweight. Marked Oball Murano underneath and the Label Vetreria Artisti...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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.
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.