At 1stDibs, there are several options of fish paperweights available for sale. The range of distinct fish paperweights — often made from
glass,
murano glass and
art glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of fish paperweights available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Fish paperweights are generally popular furniture pieces, but
mid-century modern,
Art Deco and
Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some fish paperweights are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller fish paperweights, measuring 1.75 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Fish paperweights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Archimede Seguso,
Just Andersen and
Murano Glass Sommerso are consistently popular.
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.