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Chain Paperweight

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sought after early chain paperweight, gold plated steel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck #5072-2 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-2 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of nickel plated steel. Austria
Category

2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Carl Auböck #5072-1 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-1 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of gold plated steel. Austria. New.
Category

2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' nickel paperweight. Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Nickel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl Aubock, Paperweight Chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
Carl Aubock Paperweight Chain
H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight-Sculpture, circa 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Auböck four-chain link paperweight-sculpture, circa 1960, Austria. Heavy silvered metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Carl Aubock Chain Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, BE
Carl Aubock four-chain heavy paperweight-sculpture, circa 1960, Austria. Silvered metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Hotel Elephant Weimar Heavy Brass Room Key Chain Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage heavy brass souvenir key fob advertising Hotel Elephant of Weimar, Germany. Includes original box and insert. “The Hotel Elephant is an historic luxury hotel with a histo...
Category

Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock Silvered Bronze Four-Chain Link Paperweight Sculpture/Desk Accessory
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy four-chain link paperweight sculpture/desk accessory by the renowned Viennese Carl
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1960s Brass Chain Links Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Giant 1960s brass chain link paperweight. Beautiful and solid piece, good weight, 2lbs. 5.3oz. No
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Interlaced Chain Paperweight Sculpture
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Marseille, FR
Silvered paperweight sculpture in the style of Carl Auböck. It forms an interlaced chain made in
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20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Giant 1960s Carl Auböck Brass Chain Link Paperweight, Austria
Located in Washington, DC
Giant 1960s Carl Auböck brass chain link paperweight.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Paperweights

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Chain Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chain paperweight you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chain paperweight for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage chain paperweight now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chain paperweight, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chain paperweight is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chain paperweight that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck and Werkstätte Carl Auböck produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chain Paperweight?

Prices for a chain paperweight start at $273 and top out at $2,100 with the average selling for $1,150.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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