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Paper Weight, Metal, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A paper weight in shape of a nail
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1950s Austrian Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Metal

Retro Paper Weight, Metal,  Austria
Paper Weight, Metal,  Austria
H 0.6 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in
La Murrina Paper Weights
By La Murrina
Located in Milan, IT
La Murrina paper weights Original label on one. Measurements: 15 x 6.5 cm 12 x 6 cm 10 x 8 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Murano Glass

Retro La Murrina Paper Weights
La Murrina Paper Weights
H 5.91 in Dm 2.56 in
Postmodern 1996 Gibson Paper Weight
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Postmodern paper weight. Features a blue swirl.
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Glass

Retro Postmodern 1996 Gibson Paper Weight
Postmodern 1996 Gibson Paper Weight
H 2.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Paper Weight
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
Lithograph in colors on wove paper 43.2 x 55.9 cms (17 x 22 ins) Edition of 38
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1970s Abstract Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Lithograph

Retro Paper Weight
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H 17 in W 22 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Amber Paper Weight
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Paper Weight Amber or Mustard Colored . Mid Century Modern Table Decor. Possibly Glass
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Glass

Hermès Equestrian Paper Weight, 1960s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant silver plates Hermès paper weight/ reading guide with a detailed horse head handle in solid
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1960s French Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bubbled Spherical Paper Weight Kaiser Krystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Bubbled Spherical Paper Weight by Kaiser Krystal is a stunning addition to any desk or
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Crystal

Signed Heavy Bronze ''Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Signed Heavy Bronze ''Trojan Executive" Sculpture/ Paper Weight
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1990s American Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Bronze

Mille fleur Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Murano Paper Weight with Beautiful Flowers Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 4
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass

Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Brass Three Wise Monkeys Paper Weight , France 1970s
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage White Marble Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume. Finely
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Retro Paper Weights

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Marble

Vintage Studio Glass Rabbit Figure Paper Weight, Russia, circa 1980s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage glass rabbit figure paper weight - unidentified maker with original labels attached to the
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Late 20th Century Russian Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass

Paper weight 1980 Mint Directors Conference
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Weight: 139.71 g
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1980s Dutch Other Retro Paper Weights

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Nickel

Gucci 1980's Desk Paper Weight
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is the most classic and cute mini Gucci paperweight just for you! Why not get your fine home goods from the luxury fashion house of Gucci? The quality and love put into every p...
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1980s European Retro Paper Weights

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Turtle Paper Weight
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1998 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Turtle Paperweight, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length, 1 1/4 inches wide, 3/4 inch in height and weighing 3.5 Ounces, very finely detailed...
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1990s American Retro Paper Weights

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Sterling Silver

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Retro Paper Weights

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Marble

Pair of Gold Camphor Wood Paper Weight for Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold camphor wood paper weight. The four treasures of the study or the "treasures" and tools of the
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1980s Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Gold

Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Brass Cabbage Paper Weight with Label
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
, organically shaped petite cabbage paper weight from the Dorothy Draper Company, Signature Collection (labeled
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Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Retro Paper Weights

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Brass

4 Painted Iron Paper Weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan No. 21
Located in Norton, MA
4 painted-gilt iron paper weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan NO. 20 This is an old stocked item and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Paper Weights

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Iron

Small Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight, Italy circa 1960's
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian 1960's Murano Red and White Heart Shaped Paper Weight
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Sculpture / paper weight in clear mouth-blown art glass with inlaid
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass

Vintage Brass Pen, Phone Dialer, Paper Weight Attributed to Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage ink pen / rotary phone dialer / paper weight made of lacqered polished brass with an ink
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Retro Paper Weights

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Brass

4 Painted-Gilt Iron Paper Weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan No. 20
Located in Norton, MA
4 painted-gilt iron paper weights by Boku Undo Co. Japan NO. 20 This is an old stocked item and
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Mid-20th Century Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Iron

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Paper Weight Letter 0pener in Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Desk paper weight letter opener set designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Silver, Silver Plate

Mid Century French Brass Nautilus Shell Paper Weight Bookend Objet d'Art Decor
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century French brass nautilus shell paper weight bookend objet d'Art. A solid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Brass

Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight Gold and Brown 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight. This is a very unique lighter letter
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Paper Weights

Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight Gold and Brown 1950s
By Dunhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ascot Florentine Dagger Lighter Letter Opener Paper Weight. This is a very unique lighter letter
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Paper Weights

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Metal

Mikimoto Pearl Sterling Silver Paper Weight in Shell Shape by Mikimoto, 57 Gm
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mikimoto Pearl on a beutiful unique paper weight by Mikimoto Its in shell shape Weight
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1990s Retro Paper Weights

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hand Blown Purple and Gold Paper Weight
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage hand blown paperweight. Features a swirled purple and pink interior.
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1980s Post-Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Glass

Midcentury Amber Glass Paper Weight By Borske Sklo, 1960s
By Borske Sklo National Corporation
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique vintage desk paperweight. Produced by Borske Sklo in 1960s. Original amber color of the glass which is rare to see and find. The glass has the bubbles inside which were hand p...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass

Small Rail Paper Weight Fragment in Bright Sunshine Yellow
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small cut off, a fragment, of a smaller size rail link, newly powder-coated in bright sunshine yellow.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Paper Weights

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Iron

Vintage Murano Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight, 1993
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Art Glass 1993 abstract design paperweight. Beautiful handcrafted pink and white swirl Murano art glass paperweight. Signed by the artist dated 1993. Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Dice Metal Statue 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 nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-20th Century Large Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Paper Weight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful Murano Paperweight with sticker still intact. This piece is exceptional with beautiful green and white spiral trellis with white millefori flowers with a pink center. Mura...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal Pink Ashtray for Val Saint Lambert, Paper Weight Signed
By Guido Bon, Val Saint Lambert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown pink and clear crystal ashtray by Val Saint Lambert. Could be used as a vide poche or decorative desk accessories. Hand blown beautiful piece Size: 6.5" x 4.2" x 2.5".
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Crystal

1980 Vintage Italian Big Paper Weight in Black Marquina Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paperweight with sphere shape in black marquina marble. Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are to be considered a gua...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Marble

Arc de Triomphe Paris Souvenir Building Paper Weight Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Arc de Triomphe Paris souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This item was bought as a souvenir...
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1960s French Art Deco Retro Paper Weights

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Marble, Metal

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Metal

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...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Dice Brass Copper Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice brass dice atop a copper base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Brass, Copper, Metal

1970s Barbini Italian Design Murano Glass Modernist Paper Weight Set of 3
By Barbini
Located in Brescia, IT
Perfect condition. Measures: H cone: 20 cm H ball: 12 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Crystal glass paper weight made and signed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Vicke Lindstrand
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...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Pair of Lucite Finials
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large pair of Lucite finials or bookends or large paper weights or ...... very beautiful ......
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1980s Retro Paper Weights

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Lucite

Pair of Lucite Finials
Pair of Lucite Finials
H 7 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in an Apple 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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Vintage Black Marble Egg Paperweights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional, vintage pair of black marble paper weights. Each is polished and sculpted into the
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1980s Retro Paper Weights

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Belgian Black Marble

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paper weights. Both items are in beautiful original
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
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H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Beautiful 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
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Petite 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
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Hand Made Carved Earthenware, Trio of Bear Cubs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Soft rose patina to this earthenware small sculptures/ paper weights depicting a family of playful
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1980s American Art Deco Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Roger Bezombes Signed Bronze Resin Sculpture Paperweight, France, 1984
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Roger Bezombes France, 1984 Sculpture / paper weight made from Artcurial. Bronze and resin
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1980s French Retro Paper Weights

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Bronze

Mint Green Italian Scavo Glass Aubergine Eggplant Figurine Vegetable Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
a desk paper weight for Your recipes.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Bronze Sculpture Ashtray or Paperweight
Located in London, GB
Hand-sculpted and bronze cast ashtray or paper weight is made in the 1970s and is signed. The shape
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Ashtray or Paperweight
Bronze Sculpture Ashtray or Paperweight
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, and Teal Murano Glass Paperweights, 1970s, Set of 2
By Ken Scott
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of vintage Murano glass paper weight was produced in Italy around the 1970s. They are
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1970s Italian Space Age Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Rock Crystal Dragon's Head Statue 8.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
8.5 lb, this wonderful piece makes a fantastic paper weight, card and pen holder, or simply as an
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Late 20th Century Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Swirl over Water 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 blue waves, with a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paper Weights

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decorative bowl or paper weight. no hallmark.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, intricately etched trees Organic matte finish Marked identification Can be used as a paper weight
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1950s French Retro Paper Weights

Materials

Stoneware

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Retro Paper Weights For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro paper weights available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and glass, all retro paper weights available were constructed with great care. Retro paper weights have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro paper weights made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro paper weights over the years, but those made by Rajhastani, Fornasetti and Fratelli Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Paper Weights?

Retro paper weights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $250, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.