Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large glass paperweight you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
glass,
metal and
murano glass, every large glass paperweight was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the large glass paperweight you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A large glass paperweight, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Victorian or
Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one large glass paperweight that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Murano,
Galliano Ferro and
Antonio da Ros produced versions that are worth a look.
A large glass paperweight can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $515, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $6,771.
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.