Antique English bubble glass paper weight, with a Jack Russel dog, England 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique English bubble glass paper weight or paper press, with intaglio of the head of a Jack Russel dog, carved and painted reverse, Essex crystal style links. (Essex crystal jewelr...
Glass
Pair of Lobed Glass Decorative Paper Weights
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century lobed glass decorative paper weights
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 1.07 in W 2.21 in D 3.35 in
18th Century Xuande Mark Chinese Bronze Mythical Beast Paper Weight
Located in Drottningholm, SE
18th century Xuande mark Chinese bronze mythical beast paper weight. A nice small bronze paperweight in the shape of a mythical beast.
Bronze
Bronze Owl and Marble Paper Weight
Located in London, London
Paper weight Stylised bronze owl Bronze perch Marble base Early to mid 20th century.
Marble, Bronze
Antique Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paper Weight
By Stuart Clifford
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection This exceptional antique glass ...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Heavy Art Deco Cut Crystal Paper Weight, Numbered Limited Edition
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Art Deco Cut Crystal Paper Weight, Numbered Limited Edition A superb Limited Edition French Paper Weight, Probably St Louis Number 229/500 The Paperweight has a stepped base ...
Crystal
Swedish Paper Weight in Marble from the Island of Öland, circa 1850
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A Swedish marble leaf press or paperweight with a ball handle from the Island of Öland, circa 1850. Make a great desk accessory.
Marble
Bronze Architectural Element Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unique and heavy Bronze Architectural element to be used as a paper weight or decorative element. The weight is great for a paper weight and the design and shape are very inte...
Bronze
Antique Wooden Carved Horse Paper Weight, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great wooden carved head of a horse. It is mounted on a wooden base - usable as desk decoration or paper weight. Made in Germany ca. 1920. Measures: Width 4.13" (10.5 cm) Height 6...
Walnut
Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Door Stops, Bookends, Paper Weights
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze Maitland Smith monkey door stops, bookends, paper weights.
Bronze
Sold
H 3.55 in W 8.47 in D 4.65 in
Paper Weight with a Patinated Bronze of Napoleons Death Mask on a Green Marble
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
A paper weight with a patinated bronze of Napoleons death mask on a green marble base, France, early 19th century.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Lobed Glass Decorative Paper Weights
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century lobed glass decorative paper weights
Blown Glass
19th Century Late Regency Period Ormolu Whippet Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Late Regency Period gilt bronze whippet paper weight, modelled upon a bronze grassy verge with gilded base.
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Micromosaic Paper Weight
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A Grand Tour micromosaic paper weight depicting vignettes of historical Roman architectural landmarks, set within scalloped black marble form. In the centre is a large roundel depict...
19th Century Dutch Cast Gilt Metal Lion Statue Paper Weight
Located in Antwerp, BE
An elegant statue of a lion mounted on a marble base to be used as a desk accessory paper weigh. A perfect gift!
$1,093
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
1930s Barovier & Toso White Murano Glass Scottish sausage Terrier Dog Figurine
Located in London, GB
1930s Barovier & Toso White Murano Glass Scottish sausage Terrier Dog Figurine Made by Ferro for Barovier and Toso furnace in Murano.
Blown Glass
$300Sale Price|50% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s
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
6” Large Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight
Located in Boca Raton, FL
6” Large Controlled Bubble Clear Glass Paperweight, rare collectible.
Blown Glass
$399
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Porcelain sculpture of a Terrier dog, England Thuringia, Germany, 1940 - 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Painted porcelain sculpture depicting a Terrier puppy dog in a sitting position. Porzellanfabrik Unterweißbach, Thuringia, Germany, 1940 - 1950.
Porcelain
Italian Ceramic Terrier Dog Vintage, 1950s
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian ceramic terrier. 1950s. Very Hollywood Regency.
Ceramic
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate airbubbles / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 5 inches / height 4 inches 1 available in stock in Italy...
Murano Glass
Antique Sterling Silver Terrier Dog Pepperette by Hurcomb, 1910
By William Edward Hurcomb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepper modelled in the form of a dog; an addition to our novelty silverware collection This exceptiona...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage "Bubbles" Art Glass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Bubbles" art glass paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.25"D x 3"H. Much better looking in person t...
Art Glass
$605
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
1930s Art Deco Table Lamp with Spelter Dog Figurine and Glass Shade
Located in Bochum, NRW
Old Art Deco table lamp or night light, spelter dog figurine and crackled glass globe shade, on reddish marble. Bayonet socket. Good original condition, electric wire needs to be rep...
Marble, Spelter
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880 A small paperweight made of glass, accented with five, spaced bubbles in several layers glass Has a small circular top facet The measurement of the...
Glass
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Dog, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass dog, Italy, 1970s Purchased by my grandparents during a pleasure trip to Venice. Intact.
Murano Glass
Hand-Carved Wooden and Glass Inkwell with Dog Figure, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Black Forest style hand-carved linden wood inkwell with a realistic dog figure with glass eyes. The stand includes a designated rest for pens and accessories in the front, ...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight with the date 1852 inscribed inside
Located in Central England, GB
This most unusual Italian paperweight is made from splattered coloured glass in pale green, yellow, blue, red, white and sparkling bronze over a clear glass centre. It is further de...
Glass
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...
Blown Glass
Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Library Book Trough of deep angled form below a shelf top; raised on ring-turned legs joined by a turned x stretcher - 36.5"w x 16"d x 33"h
Mahogany
Edwardian Plant Stand Pedestal Table Barley Twist
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Edwardian mahogany candle twist plant stand or bust stand circa 1890 Quirky interior pieces with unusual design Bought from a private house sale in London's Knightsbridge Offered in ...
Mahogany
$2,941 / set
H 20.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 15 in W 6 in D 13 in
Monumental Victorian Era English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dogs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Victorian Era very large scale pair of staffordshire Spaniel dogs. They have gilt accents around the chain and lock. The muzzle and snout along with other details are hand ...
Pottery
19th Century Vienna Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Vienna Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel Austria, Mid-19th Century This exquisite 19th-century Vienna porcelain model of a King Charles Spaniel is a beautifu...
Porcelain
$11,612
H 47.84 in W 72.25 in D 14.18 in
Large Antique Breakfront Bookcase, English, Cabinet, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique breakfront bookcase. An English, walnut display cabinet with astragal glazed doors in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A st...
Glass, Walnut
$1,981
H 1.78 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Gold Mounted Meerschaum Carved Confederate Soldier Head Pipe Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and exquisitely carved meerschaum pipe bowl portraying the head of an American Confederate soldier and mounted with gold dating from around 1860. The head has been finely...
Stone, Gold
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian quality Japanese Imari bowl having a large circular bowl with quality hand painted decoration in wonderful red, blue, green, white and gold colours. In lovel...
Porcelain
$356Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Angel and Cherub Motif
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning antique German cast iron Christmas tree stand features a richly detailed design, adorned with angel and cherub motifs. The cylindrical holder showcases an intricate de...
Iron
$1,250
H 22.25 in W 12.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique L Marti et Cie Reuge Marble Slate Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture Set 1889
By L. Marti et Cie
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century L. Marti et Cie French Napoleon III style Mantel Clock & Garniture Set. The beautifully designed lcock is made from slate with filigree engraving, reuge marble pan...
Marble, Slate, Bronze
Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French wall clock in an attractive walnut and ebonised shaped case having a fantastic inlaid decorative ornate circular porcelain dial with original hands, ...
Ebony
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s An uneven 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large antler...
Antler, Wood
Pair Of Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Cache Pots
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Japanese Totai enamel on porcelain cache pots or planters. The ware is enameled with polychrome blossoming flowers and foliage motifs on the turquoise ground made in the Cl...
Enamel
Rare Japanese Red Birds Cloisonne Enamel Censer Koro
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare antique Japanese late Meiji Era tripod and covered enamel copper censer. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The sphere form censer koro is enameled with polychrom...
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Stoneware Cat Pillow, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Stoneware Cat Pillow, China A charming antique stoneware cat pillow from China, cream background with classic brown spots. In great condition with no chops or cracks; s...
Stoneware
$2,800
H 9.3 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.