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Paper weight Spiral Sphere Brass Plated Silver designed by Natalia Criado

Paper weight Spiral Sphere Brass Plated Silver designed by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Spiral Paperweight Crafted From Silver-Plated Brass, Showcasing A Fluid, Organic Form Inspired By The Elegance Of A Nautical Shell. Its Sculptural Silhouette Captures The Essence Of ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice statue or paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a metal base. Was made as a journeyman's piece. The journeyman's piece is a centr...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz this heavy piece will be a great addition to a desk or bookshelf. It is round with so...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. Signed by Artist A.R. and Date 5.3.80. The best addition to your desk or e...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Christian Dior Arnolfo di Cambio 1980s Objet Decoration Crystal Paper Weight
Christian Dior Arnolfo di Cambio 1980s Objet Decoration Crystal Paper Weight

Christian Dior Arnolfo di Cambio 1980s Objet Decoration Crystal Paper Weight

By Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Christian Dior (Maison) table lighter by Arnolfo di Cambio in crystal with curved sides and facets, silver metal lighter. Width 7 cm x height 7.8 cm x depth 7 cm. The lighter works p...

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1980s French Other

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano
Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large round glass paperweight infused with multiple suspended bubbles, creating captivating depth and movement within the sphere. The bubbles catch and refract light beau...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century) A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Steel

Russian Lapis Lazuli, Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Paper Weight Desk Clock
Russian Lapis Lazuli, Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Paper Weight Desk Clock

Russian Lapis Lazuli, Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Paper Weight Desk Clock

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent old desk clock is an antique collector's dream. The details on this desk clock are beautiful. It is designed with Russian Lapis and Gilt-silver, paired with a white ...

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage Handmade mid Century Modern style Paper weight sculpture w/floral motif
Vintage Handmade mid Century Modern style Paper weight sculpture w/floral motif

Vintage Handmade mid Century Modern style Paper weight sculpture w/floral motif

Located in Seattle, WA

A letter P is illustrated in the center of a floral motif. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.Box H15. Dimensions. 4” W ; 4” D ; 2.50” H

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Late 20th Century Crystal Glass Paper weight "Tête de Lion" by Marc Lalique
Late 20th Century Crystal Glass Paper weight "Tête de Lion" by Marc Lalique

Late 20th Century Crystal Glass Paper weight "Tête de Lion" by Marc Lalique

By Marc Lalique

Located in London, GB

Dramatic frosted and polished glass paperweight/car mascot modelled as a lion's head in striking pose. This fabulous sculpture was produced at the Lalique glassworks and is enhanced ...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden

By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A fantastic rather large handmade vintage glass sculpture or paperweight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, Sweden. This piece is showcasing his enormous talent as a glas...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Cork & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident
Cork & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident

Cork & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident

Located in Geneve, CH

Cork & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident Dimensions: W 30 x D 15 x H 53.5 cm Materials: Bronze or Cork, Paper.

Category

2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Bronze & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident
Bronze & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident

Bronze & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident

Located in Geneve, CH

Bronze & Paper Fulcrum Table Lamp by Resident Dimensions: W 30 x D 15 x H 53.5 cm Materials: Bronze or Cork, Paper.

Category

2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Hand by Carl Aubock
Hand by Carl Aubock

Hand by Carl Aubock

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A brass paper weight in the shape of an open hand.

Category

20th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lucite Finials
Pair of Lucite Finials

Pair of Lucite Finials

Located in East Hampton, NY

Large pair of Lucite finials or bookends or large paper weights or ...... very beautiful ......

Category

Vintage 1980s Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Crystal Bookend by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
Crystal Bookend by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

Crystal Bookend by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Fontana Arte solid block made out of crystal. The paper weight or bookend reveals a different view on this precious material.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends

Materials

Glass

Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France
Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France

Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rare and Magnificent Brutalist Bronze Dolphin Sculpture, 1970s, France Can be used too, as a Paper Weight.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy
Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy

Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Albert Paley Modern Forged Steel Knobs, Paperweights, USA, 1994
Albert Paley Modern Forged Steel Knobs, Paperweights, USA, 1994

Albert Paley Modern Forged Steel Knobs, Paperweights, USA, 1994

Located in Queens, NY

3 American Post-War forged and fabricated steel double sided knobs / paper weightS with controlled rust patina. marked (PALEY, 1994) (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century American Modern Inkwells

Materials

Fabric

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper
"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper

"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper

By Jim Crabb

Located in Soquel, CA

"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper 1975 Black and white surrealist lithograph by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947).

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous crystal glass musical note paper weight By Tiffany and Co. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 4.13"D x 0.75"H Good original vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs
Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs

Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs

Located in North Miami, FL

Soft rose patina to this earthenware small sculptures/ paper weights depicting a family of playful bear cubs.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench
Vintage Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench

Vintage Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage fire hydrant wrench, a solid bronze piece which can still be used as a wrench, however, due to the wonderful sheen and weight makes a great, well sized paper weight or decora...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Murano Glass Paperweight With Swirl Tornado Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Jelly Fish Murano Glass Paperweight 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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Striking Mid-Century Cast Pewter over Marble Base Bull Sculpture
Striking Mid-Century Cast Pewter over Marble Base Bull Sculpture

Striking Mid-Century Cast Pewter over Marble Base Bull Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice patina, circa 1960s. sitting on solid black marble base can be used as paper weight or sculpture.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Pewter

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures 4.25" D x 2.5" H. #2537.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight
Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Vintage Cut Geode Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage cut geode paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown, tan, grey and blue colors and measures 3.75"D x 3"H.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

GIFTCRAFT - Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - India - Late 20th Century
GIFTCRAFT - Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - India - Late 20th Century

GIFTCRAFT - Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - India - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

GIFTCRAFT - Vintage studio glass paper-weight - original label on the base - India - late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 5" W x 4" D x 4.5" H. #2393.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight

Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Paperweight, 1940
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Paperweight, 1940

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Paperweight, 1940

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery "Potter at the Wheel" paper weight By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1940 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light blue color...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Pottery

Hand Carved Bone Bust of Nefertiti on Wood Base
Hand Carved Bone Bust of Nefertiti on Wood Base

Hand Carved Bone Bust of Nefertiti on Wood Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A compliment to many spaces - on a shelf, or as a paper weight on a desk or work station. A truly spectacular piece.

Category

20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Cartier Double Love 12 Diamonds Rose White Gold Bracelet SZ 16
Cartier Double Love 12 Diamonds Rose White Gold Bracelet SZ 16

Cartier Double Love 12 Diamonds Rose White Gold Bracelet SZ 16

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Comes with a screwdriver original Cartier box and Cartier Authentication paper. Weight: 45.8 Measurement: 13mm size 16 Condition: very good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s
Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s

Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, red and clear.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Cast Iron Heart Ashtray
Cast Iron Heart Ashtray

Cast Iron Heart Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The thick ashtray would be a great catchall or paper weight.    Dimensions 4.25" width x 4.25" depth x 1.5" height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Rock Crystal Dragon's Head Statue 8.5 lb
Rock Crystal Dragon's Head Statue 8.5 lb

Rock Crystal Dragon's Head Statue 8.5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

Weighing at an whopping 8.5 lb, this wonderful piece makes a fantastic paper weight, card and pen holder, or simply as an interior decor element symbolizing power and prosperity.

Category

Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks
Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of Ice / hay tongs are a great decorative item or can be used as a paper weight.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray

By Andromeda Murano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Use it as an ashtray, vide poche or for decorative bowl or paper weight. no hallmark.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights on a desk or decorative animal sculptures around the house.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights
Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights

Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights

By Roger Capron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Roger Capron tree of life stoneware paperweights France, circa 1950’s Beautifully preserved Handmade, intricately etched trees Organic matte finish Marked identification Can be used...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Paperweights

Materials

Stoneware

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Europe, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Europe, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Europe, 1970

Located in London, GB

Hand-sculpted and bronze cast sculpture is like a landscape that can be used as a ashtray or paper weight is made in the 1970's and is signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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Paper Weights For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of paper weights for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and stone, all paper weights available were constructed with great care. There are 209 antique and vintage paper weights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Paper weights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of paper weights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern paper weights are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made paper weights over the years, but those made by Rajhastani, Baccarat and Vintage Murano Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Paper Weights?

Paper weights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $275, while the lowest priced sells for $46 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.