Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass paperweight, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Colors include pink, green, blue and white Zanfirico rib...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Black Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Modern/Postmodern black and neutral flesh-tone art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with an organic modern design, circa 1970s.
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon design, circa mid-20th century, I...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
FORNASETTI Glass Paperweight
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage glass sphere paperweight by Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1990s Original label underside Diameter: 3 inches / Height: 1.5 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order refere...
Glass
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object. A very beautiful orange and blue ribbon art glass paperweight decorative blown crystal glass paperweight.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Emerald green art glass ball sphere, in the modern style, with a tropical grass or palm-like design, circa late-20th century. Piece is a nice size, a little bigger than t...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Murano glass paperweight by Fratelli Toso, produced in Italy during the 1960s, features a spherical form combining bullicante bubbles, ribbon canes, aventurine detailing, and a ...
Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Round Sphere Paperweight on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Round Sphere Paperweight on Gold Base/Stand.
Glass
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Glass Sphere Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A transparent glass sphere on a square glass base decorative object or paperweight, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century.
Glass
Very Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Kugel Sphere with Brass Ring
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large 19th century German silver mercury glas Kugel sphere having original brass ring. Kugel is derived from the German word for ball or sphere. These decorative reflective gla...
Mercury Glass
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s Transparent Murano glass sphere-shaped paperweight.
Murano Glass, Paper
Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere paper weight - similar to a tigers eye, yet white, opaque and subtle changes in every direction. A handsome compliment to any desk or shelf.
Opaline Glass
Venini 24 Karat Gold Inclused Sphere Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian handblown glass egg paperweight sculpture with 24-karat gold orb inclusion at center. Engraved signature on bottom, Venini, Italia.
Art Glass
1970s Couple Murano Paperweight
Located in Palermo, Italia
Beautiful sphere-shaped Murano glass paperweight with gold inclined spiral details.
Art Glass
Large Murano Glass Sphere Paperweight with Internal Bubbles, 1970s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Large decorative Murano glass sphere with a lovely random pattern of controlled bubbles in sizes ranging from a pin head to an inch in diameter.
Murano Glass
Modern Large Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern large art glass studio paperweight sculpture, with encased glass in pink swirls with gold flecks and controlled bubbles. Measures: 7" diameter x 7" height.
Art Glass
Modern Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern art glass paperweight sphere with controlled bubble rings surrounding a larger central bubble, signed illegibly on bottom.
Art Glass
Italian Midcentury Murano Floral Glass Sphere on Glass Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass sphere with floral motif atop a glass Stand. The item is in great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear to the bottom.
Murano Glass
Pair of 2 Vintage Spheres Paper Weight 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 2 vintage Italian paper weight Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are to be considered a guarantee of a handc...
Chrome
Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object Signed
By Beranek Glass 1
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful orange and blue art glass paperweight decorative object by Beránek Glassworks, circa Mid-20th Century, Czechoslovakia.
Art Glass
Glass Paperweight by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage glass sphere paperweight / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original label underside Diameter: 3 inches / Height: 1.5 inches 1 available in stock in I...
Glass
Irish Art Glass Paperweight Sphere Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Irish art glass paperweight sphere or decorative object in several shades of green, circa late-20th century, Ireland.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Modernist Crystal Art Glass World Ball Healing Sphere
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Crystal World Ball Healing Sphere Art Glass 4 diameter Preowned vintage condition See all images.
Crystal
Murano Paperweight with Ribbon Detailing
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intricate and lovely multi-ribbon detailed glass sphere. A wonderful decorative paperweight
Blown Glass
Round Glass Sphere Paper Weight with White Stripes on a Black Field
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and 6" large sphere of glass with white stripes on a black field. The piece is a wonderful decorative piece for anywhere in the home or office. Also a nice paper weight, how...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$80
H 2.38 in Dm 2.13 in
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
Murano Glass
Vintage Black Ceramic Sphere Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage sphere vase is a masterclass in minimalist form and modernist execution. Crafted from heavy ceramic, the piece features a perfectly rounded, sculptural silhouet...
Ceramic
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Original sticker on the base Measures: diamet...
Murano Glass
Piero Fornasetti Eva or Eve Porcelain Plate # 8, Signed, Unused
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Eva or Eve porcelain plate number 8. Signed. Appears to be unused.
Porcelain
Fornasetti Jewelry Dish or Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
An Italian porcelain tray or dish with Greco-Roman design by designer by Piero Fornasetti, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. Use on a desk/vanity or on a cocktail table. etc. Tra...
Porcelain
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Variations”). These plates were made for d...
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #78
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.78 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960. Original mark on t...
Porcelain
Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...
Murano Glass
Handmade Big Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 12 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in ...
Marble
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...
Marble
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian clear Murano glass paperweight hand blown with bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3.75 inches Order reference #: FABIOLTD G147 This p...
Murano Glass
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This elegant Murano glass paperweight features a clear, transparent design with a delicate light blue flower inside. Small, subtle air bubbles are suspended within the glass, adding ...
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
vintage paperweight in Murano glass, 1970
Murano Glass
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 3 in Dm 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Latticino Paperweight Multicolor Blue, Pink and Green
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass Latticino paperweight is a true burst of color and sparkle, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. A kaleidoscope of blue, yellow, green, pink750 and white, t...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Piero Fornasetti, Oranges Tray, Atelier Fornasetti, ca. 1955
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare oranges aluminum Tray Prod. Fornasetti, Milan, Italy, ca. 1955 Serigraphed metal. Label not present H 4.5 cm x 39 x 51 cm Bibliography: Mariuccia Casadio, Barnaba Fornasett...
Metal
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
Murano Glass
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...
Glass
$950
H 5.63 in Dm 6.25 in
Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue...
Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate Motiv 24
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rosenthal Fornasetti "Temi e Variazioni" porcelain plate motiv 24, with gold rim and black and white printed center depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalie...
Porcelain
Fornasetti Enamel Metal Mahogany Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...
Metal
$297 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Fornasetti Cushion Silenzio from the Series Tema e Variazioni Cotton
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti cushions will add to each room an unexpected detail thanks to the most iconic Italian atelier designs. The decoration features two variations from the famous Forna...
Cotton
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl / ashtray / trinket dish / jewelry holder with amazing decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1960s. Great original c...
Porcelain
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This beautiful Murano glass paperweight features a unique design with small air bubbles at the bottom and surrounding the delicate blue flower inside. The bottom is made of rich blue...
Murano Glass
FORNASETTI Rare Larger Vintage Table Lamp
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with painted metal in malachite design (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on the base 1 ligh...
Metal
FORNASETTI Vintage Table Lamp
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Oggi Maria Pia newspaper table lamp with painted metal (lithographical and transfer-printed) and brass / made in Milan Italy in the 1980s Original label on the base 1...
Metal
FORNASETTI Hot Air Balloon Poker Card Game Set Box
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hot air balloon poker card game set box, screen print on wood, with two decks of playing cards, eight dices and chips / Designed by PIero Fornasetti, made in Milan Italy by F...
Wood
FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #281
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri on a nude female torso, no.281 / made in Milano Italy circa ...
Porcelain
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning paperweight features a beautiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The inside bottom of the piece is made of rich blue glass, where the bubbles are ca...
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.
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