Dandelion Paperweight
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Resin
Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Paperweights
Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Lucite
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21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights
Resin
2010s Japanese Modern Paperweights
Acrylic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Resin
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Other
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Beech, Birch, Elm
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Hungarian Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookcases
Brass
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century German Brutalist Stools
Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
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.
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