At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal controlled bubble paperweight for your home. Each controlled bubble paperweight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
art glass and
murano glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer controlled bubble paperweight, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each controlled bubble paperweight bearing
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one controlled bubble paperweight that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Arte Nuova Murano,
Galliano Ferro and
Gino Cenedese produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a controlled bubble paperweight can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $2,750, while the average can fetch as much as $350.
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.