$600Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Purple Red Core Italian Art Glass Obelisk Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture
By Cenedese, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
The piece has 6 sides, and tappers at the top to a point. The paperweight has a pyramid design, with a teardrop decoration inside.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$324Sale Price|20% Off
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Located in Marbella, ES
Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass
$324Sale Price|20% Off
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Located in Marbella, ES
Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.
Glass, Art Glass
English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight
By Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A collector's quality bone china paperweight from Spode, England Exquisite gilding and floral enamel decoration topped with gilded ball accent Circa 2000 Signed Spode, England F1860-...
Porcelain
Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Blue Agate Paperweight - Precious Stone Desk Accessory - Minimal Sculpture 1980s Chic agate paperweight with a pyramid design.
Stone, Agate, Onyx, Marble
Travertine Pyramid Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A little ancient mystery, a little modern charm. These pyramid-shaped bookends are carved from solid travertine and feel like tiny monuments for your shelf. Each one is a natural scu...
Travertine
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Iron
Hand-Carved Polished Onyx Pyramid Sculpture or Paperweight.
Located in Seattle, WA
This solid onyx pyramid features finely polished surfaces and dramatic natural banding in tones of caramel, cream, rust, and taupe.
Onyx
Antonio Felice Botta Lucite Pyramid Sculpture, Italy 1970s
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning geometric pyramid-shaped lucite sculpture/paperweight designed by Felice Antonio Botta, Florence, Italy.
Lucite
20th Century Marble Pyramid Paperweight
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century marble pyramid paperweight perfect to make a statement in either your home or office.
Marble
Steuben Glass Pyramid Paperweight, Signed, 20th C
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pyramid by Steuben offers art glass construction in pyramidal form with central air bubble, signed, 20th century Measures- 3.25''H x 3''W x 3''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOU...
Glass
Bronze Pyramid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze sculptural pyramid with geometric tubing. Dimensions 5" width x 4" depth x 4.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; bronze carries age appropriate patina.
Bronze
English Marble Stone Paperweight Pyramid Desk Curio
Located in London, GB
A marble specimen desk top paperweight or desk top curio. England, c1930s. Good condition. Location: London Gallery. Dimensions: 9 H x 8 W x 8 D in cm. Delivery: ...
Marble
Acrylic and 1970s US Copper Pennies Pyramid Paperweight Object
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic and 1970s US copper penny pyramid paperweight or decorative object, circa late-20th century, USA.
Copper
Sold
H 4.63 in Dm 3.75 in
Murano Black Gold Leaf Iridescent Surface Italian Art Glass Pyramid Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and gold Italian art glass cone pyramid paperweight. It has a white and black lettering label, reading "Vetri Murano 036".
Gold Leaf
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Modernist Pyramid Paperweight/Sculpture / SALE
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy and finely made signed crystal paperweight is Belgian Val Saint Lambert and from the 1970s.
Crystal
Sold
H 5 in W 2.75 in D 3.13 in
Murano Vintage Blue Italian Art Glass Obelisk Pyramid Paperweight Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
The piece has 6 sides, and tapper cut at the top to a point. The paperweight has a pyramid design. Would make a great display piece on any desk, dresser or coffee table.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
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H 3.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 2.13 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Sculptural Paperweight, 1960's.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 3.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Art Deco Brass & Copper Egyptian Revival Pyramid Desk Statue Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique antique Art Deco Egyptian Revival pyramid desk paperweight/statue. Made of brass and copper.
Brass
Multi-Stone Pyramid including Lapis and Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Could make a great paperweight, desk, table or bookshelf accessory.
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Stone
Sold
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Postmodern Bronze Decorative Pyramid in the Style of Arnaldo Pomodoro, Italy
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This bronze pyramid can be used as a paperweight or as an elegant decorative item.
Bronze
Sold
H 2.125 in W 2.125 in D 0.625 in
Op Art Acrylic Triangle Pyramid Sculpture / Paperweight by Vasa Mihich
By Vasa Velizar Mihich
Located in San Diego, CA
Op Art acrylic triangle pyramid sculpture / paperweight by Vasa Mihich, circa 2001.
Lucite, Acrylic
1970s Small Decorative Brass Pyramid by Sarried Ltd
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Small decorative brass pyramid by Sarried Ltd. USA, 1970s.
Brass
Plaster Decorative Pyramid by Facto Atelier Paris, France, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Hand made artisan plaster decorative pyramid by Facto Atelier Paris can be used as paper weight lead time 1 month this item will ship from Paris France price does not include shi...
Plaster
Italian Travertine Stone Pyramid Paperweight, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pyramid paperweight or decorative object made of neutral cream travertine marble.
Travertine
Five Crystal Tabletop Objects
Located in East Hampton, NY
5 crystal paperweights or table top ornaments. The pieces separately measure: 1. 5.5" x 2.5" x 2.5" 2. 7.25" x 3.25" x 3.25" 3. 7.00" x 3.00" x 3.00" 4. 5.5" x 2.25" x 2.25" 5. 7.75"...
Crystal
$1,914
H 6.3 in Dm 4.14 in
Art Deco Porcelain Lid Box Pagoda Form Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage multicolored porcelain lid box by Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb circa 1939 Germany. A graceful hand painted Art Deco lid box from porcelain by Rosenthal Selb Bavar...
Porcelain
Petite Classica Crystal Inkwell
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small and elegant crystal inkwell with a brass collar with a square base and faceted lid makes a wonderful accent on your desk or table top. Ink-well, ink well, inkwell.
Crystal, Brass
$196Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 2.65 in D 2.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Faceted Obelisk Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Faceted Obelisk Sculpture, Japan 1980's. Impressive piece to add to a collection as well as feature on a side, console or coffee table.
Crystal
Vintage Limoges Egg Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain with Gilded Brass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large porcelain hand painted Limoge box in the shape of an egg. Trimmed in a gilded bronze. Egg is painted a rich burgundy color with gold accents.
Brass
Small Modernist Crystal Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small modernist crystal obelisk / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 1.675"W x 1.675"D x 9.75"H. #4423
Crystal
$950
H 8.5 in Dm 4.13 in
1964 Alfredo Barbini Round Cone Blown Art Glass Obelisk Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Clear Alfredo Barbini blown Murano Art Glass rounded Sculpture, Obelisk or decorative Object. Made in Italy, circa 1964. Partial transparent Foil Label at the Top of the Cone, BARBI...
Blown Glass
Lucite "Diamond" Sculpture with Infused Colors
By American Studio Workshop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite -Diamond- sculpture in Lucite displaying an array of colors. The colors where infused when the Lucite was casted and the results are short of amazing. Measurem...
Lucite
Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Hexagonal Pedestal Porcelain Vase
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English porcelain hexagonal pedestal vase decorated in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 1919. The vase of tall, elegant form ...
Porcelain
Spode Porcelain Japan Pattern Imari Vase, Pattern 1227, Regency
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Japan Pattern Imari Vase, Pattern 1227, Regency Circa 1808–1815 The vase is of tapering paneled baluster form, the shouldered body of flattened octagonal section ris...
Porcelain
Pink Murano Seguso Flavio Poli Glass Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand blown midcentury Murano pink vase from 1960s.
Art Glass
$155
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Ceska Crystal Prism Cut Triangle Ashtray Beveled Edges Art Deco Bohemian Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Ceska Bohemian Crystal Art Deco hand-crafted faceted geometric Triangle Ashtray. This beautiful piece is cut crystal with beautiful cut facets to create prisms of color when light pa...
Crystal
Multi Faceted Brilliant Crystal Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 3 inch Crystal Paper weight with many facets. The piece is heavy and will hold down important papers, yet it's faceted surface with many cuts allows the piece to be a decorative p...
Crystal
$145
H 7.75 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Marble Obelisk in Variegated Pink Stone
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully proportioned marble obelisk in richly veined shades of pink and cream. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a quietly architec...
Onyx, Marble
Lucite Obelisk Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite obelisk decorative object, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a deck, office, library, shelf, cocktail table, etc. Obelisk measures:...
Lucite
Vintage Royal Crown Derby Old Imari Cabinet Vase No. 1128
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English porcelain cabinet vase. By Royal Crown Derby. In the Old Imari pattern. Pattern no. 1128. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful vase! Date: 20th Centur...
Porcelain
$1,456
H 11.82 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Neon Yellow Italian Murano Glass Obelisk
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass obelisk in a beautiful light neon yellow colored / coloured glass, made circa 1970. Won...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$829Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid Century Modern Gino Cenedese Antonio da Ros Frog Figurine Murano Art Glass
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely vintage decorative frog figurine with blue accents attributed Antonio da Ros for Cenedese.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Whether you’ve carved out a space for a nifty home office or you prefer the morning commute, why not dress up your desk with antique and vintage desk accessories? To best tiptoe the line between desk efficiency and desk enjoyment, we suggest adding a touch of the past to your modern-day space.
Desks are a funny thing. Their basic premise has remained the same for quite literally centuries: a flat surface, oftentimes a drawer, and potentially a shelf or two. However, the contents that lay upon the desk? Well, the evolution has been drastic to say the least.
Thank the Victorians for the initial popularity of the paperweight. The Industrial Revolution offered the novel concept of leisure-time to Europeans, giving them more time to take part in the then crucial activity of letter writing. Decorative glass paperweight designs were all the rage, and during the mid-19th-century some of the most popular makers included the French companies of Baccarat, St. Louis and Clichy.
As paper was exceedingly expensive in the early to mid-19th-century, every effort was made to utilize a full sheet of it. Paper knives, which gave way to the modern letter opener, were helpful for cutting paper down to an appropriate size.
Books — those bound volumes of paper, you may recall — used to be common occurrences on desks of yore and where there were books there needed to be bookends. As a luxury item, bookend designs have run the gamut from incorporating ultra-luxurious materials (think marble and Murano glass) to being whimsical desk accompaniments (animal figurines were highly popular choices).
Though the inkwell’s extinction was ushered in by the advent of the ballpoint pen (itself quasi-obsolete at this point), there is still significant charm to be had from placing one of these bauble-like objets in a central spot on one’s desk. You may be surprised to discover the mood-boosting powers an antique — and purposefully empty — inkwell can provide.
The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass-production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier.
Find antique and vintage desk accessories today on 1stDibs.
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.