$796Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A magnificent c.1950s Baccarat Five Row Concentric Close-Packed Millefiori Paperweight. The base features the acid etched post-war Baccarat mark. Large and showy with great bright co...
Glass
Beranek Large Abstract Paperweight or Glass Sculpture, Signed
By Beranek Glass 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large art glass paperweight or sculpture features an abstract design in sapphire blue with green accents, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. The piece is marked with the...
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed
By Steuben Glass, George Thompson
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large art glass paperweight features sculptural oval silhouette with central design of a wide white glass latticino ribbon wrapped around large controlled bubble, encased in ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson
By Steuben Glass, George Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson, USA, Circa 1970s This exquisite Steuben glass egg paperweight, designed by renowned artist George T...
Crystal
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Daum France Blown Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape in Red and Blue Flower Swirl.
Crystal
Contemporary Teardrop Glass Paperweight, Signed, Canada, Circa 2012
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio glass 'teardrop' paperweight sculpture - hand made/mouth blown with striking green, white and yellow swirl center - indistinctly signed and dated on the base (unk...
Art Glass
Bill Slade Studio Glass Paperweight, Bullet Series, Signed Art Glass Object
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking studio glass paperweight is part of the acclaimed Bullet Series by Bill Slade. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the piece features an elongated, capsule-li...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handmade art glass Ribbons paperweight - signed and dated 1975
By Venini
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful handmade art glass paperweight. This paperweight has an attractive egg shape with bands of red and pink ribbons wrapping around a clear centre.
Art Glass
Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue Clear Controlled Bubbles Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large modern studio art glass paperweight in cobalt blue and clear glass with controlled bubbles forming an abstract biomorphic shaped element within the piece is handmade and signe...
Art Glass
$144Sale Price / set|51% Off
Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo
By SkLO
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent Style: Abstract Artist: Sklo Time Period: Early 21st Century Plac...
Glass
Hand Blown Glass Ocean Sea Wave Paperweight Signed Karg
By Rollin Karg
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass paperweight with interior ocean wave with hues of turquoise, deep indigo, sky blue, cadet blue and crimson ribbon wave. Engraved signature Karg, at bottom edge rim.
Blown Glass
RYBKA - Vintage Carved Studio Glass Paperweight - Signed - Circa 2003
Located in Chatham, ON
RYBKA - Vintage carved studio glass paperweight with inclusions - artist signed and dated - circa 2003.
Art Glass
$487Sale Price|25% Off
Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight
By Oggetti, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso "Alexandrite" purple Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is fully signed underneath, “Oggetti Murano".
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Barbini Signed Iridescent Shrimp Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent shrimp aquarium paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, and it is signed "A.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Signed Dominick Labino Hand-Blown Art Glass "Controlled Bubble" Paperweight
By Dominick Labino
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed Dominick Labino Hand-Blown Art Glass Controlled Bubble Paperweight, circa 1970s.
Art Glass
Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simply wonderful studio art glass! Date: 2007 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, with some fine & ...
Sterling Silver
$282Sale Price|28% Off
Murano Art Glass Fish Paperweight, Signed, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Murano art glass, signed. A nice addition to any desktop.
Murano Glass
Clear and Magenta Glass Signed Studio Paperweight with Bubble Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
Studio hand blown luminous glass paperweight with magenta and clear glass freeform design. Engraved signature on bottom, Mc B.
Blown Glass
Abstract Glass Paperweight Signed, Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White Design
Located in North Miami, FL
This abstract art glass artisan paperweight is signed in cursive on the underside N Laso.
Gold
Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury medal or paperweight in mouth blown crystal Murano glass ang 24k gold.
Gold
Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede Seguso and is signed on the bottom. In amazing conditions with no chips or scratches, this stylish and unique ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Glass paperweight with possible gouache on paper or fabric, signed - 800
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass paperweight with possible gouache on paper or fabric, signed.
Glass
Mid 20th Century Murano Aquarium Art Glass Elio Raffaeli, signed Paperweight Egg
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handmand and hand blown on the island of murano this art glass aquarium egg sculpture is signed by master artist Elio Raffaeli.
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$250Sale Price|27% Off
Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with Oude Horn leerdam W Heesen
By Willem Heesen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with O Horn, 1980 Oude Horn Leerdam from Willem Heesen Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 5 H cm Period of Time: 1980 Con...
Glass
$140Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Swedish Ahus Glass Paperweights, Signed Studio Åhus 1992 HD-AZ
By Studio Ahus
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
2 Modern Swedish Åhus glass paperweights. The signed paperweights are frosted glass with colorful interior and frosted glass surface.
Glass
Signed Italian Venini Murano White Ribbon Paperweight
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with White Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually serve as...
Murano Glass
Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Pair Italian Venini Murano Crystal Signed Paperweight Bookends
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This pieces are sold individually or as a pair and are a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbo...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bruce Freund Signed Mid-Century Style Multicolored Hand-Blown Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Bruce Freund Signed Mid-Century Style Abstract Multicolored Hand-Blown Studio Art Glass Paperweight, circa 1990.
Art Glass
Paperweight Caithness Scotland Signed Collectible " Obsession" with Box 1970's
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Caithness Scotland- collectible "Obsession" art glass paperweight. Caithness Scottish glass designer paperweight limited edition signed and numbered: K111648.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Minimal Abstract Figurative Crystal Sculpture signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This delightfully formed Mid-Century Modernist Minimal Abstract Figurative Crystal Sculpture signed Steuben originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. This pi...
Crystal
Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight
By Saint Louis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage French signed art glass paperweight. By Saint-Louis. With a sulphide cameo of King Louis XV framed by a garland of red millefiori canes.
Art Glass
Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An organic crystal paper weight. Substantial in weight. Signed by artist. CREATOR Signed. Possibly Finland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNI...
Crystal
St. Louis Heart Shaped Diamond Cut Glass Paper Weight. Signed.
Located in Milan, IT
t. Louis Heart Shaped Diamond Cut Glass Paper Weight. Signed
Glass
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Opal Turkey Glass Dish, 1925 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very fine signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique strong opal Dindon (Turkey) pintray -depicting a finely detailed Turkey, The piece has been photographed against white and black as opal ...
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight, 1993
By Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Art Glass 1993 abstract design paperweight. Beautiful handcrafted pink and white swirl Murano art glass paperweight.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rene Lalique 'Antelope' paperweight signed c1929 -original grey staining
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The signature is easy to see on the base -see image 7 -fully signed R Lalique making its production pre 1945. The antelope paperweight is fully listed and illustrated in Marcilhac Pa...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique 'Barbillon' paperweight signed c1930 -original green staining
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The signature is easy to see on the side of the base block -see first picture and others. The fish paperweight is listed in Marcilhac Page 388 (black edition) No1176 René Lalique wa...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique 'Deux Aigles' paperweight signed c1914 -original grey staining
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The Deaux Aigles paperweight is fully listed and illustrated in Marcilhac Page 380 (black edition) No801 -its only the second paperweight he created and very rare René Lalique was p...
Art Glass
Rare Hand Signed Faceted Paperweight, Val Saint Lambert Circa 1960
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare Hand Signed Faceted Paperweight, Val Saint Lambert Circa 1960" Rare Hand-Signed Faceted PaperweightVal Saint Lambert, Belgium — Studio or One-Off Piece, circa 1960 Description ...
Glass
Venini, Murano Glass Paperweight / Abstract Sculpture, Signed
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini paperweight / abstract sculpture with a traditional swirl ribbon design. This is signed and is shown with circle marker in last picture, very faded, but is (Venini I...
Glass
Oiva Toikka glass bird sculpture/paperweight for Nuutajarvi Notsjo , signed
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful signed Oiva Toikka glass bird.
Glass
$165Sale Price|40% Off
Studio Art Glas Iridescent Egg Paperweight Signed Maslach 1979
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Maslach signed studio art glass paperweight, dated 1979, features an elegant egg shape with a stunning iridescent surface that shimmers in hues of deep blue, soft green, and war...
Art Glass
$900Sale Price|64% Off
Magnificent Set of 3 Colorful Heavy French Beveled Baccarat Paperweights
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Heavy Beveled Glass French Signed Baccarat Paperweight set featuring Prince Charles, Dwight Eisenhower, and ...
Art Glass
Italian Murano Handblown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable|$628
Daum France glass signed paperweight
By Daum
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful Daum France glass paperweight signed, blue flower and controlled bubbles brilliant condition.
Art Glass
Unavailable|$608
Vitange Caithness Scotland Signed Paperweight
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange Caithness Scotland glass paperweight signed brilliant condition.
Art Glass
Unavailable|$192
Cancer Optical Glass Block Handcut Zodiac Signs
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Cancer optical glass block handcut zodiac signs Optical glass block characterized by absolute purity, handcut and polished and on one side panoramic cut for a better engraving effec...
Cut Glass
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Signed Renne 'Reindeer' Glass Paperweight 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
Very rare and highly Art Deco Rene Lalique (Signed R. Lalique France) clear and frosted Renne (Reindeer) paperweight Ref: Marcilhac 1197, designed 1931.
Art Glass
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
Large Signed Paperweight Glass Italy Paperweight
Located in West Hartford, CT
Very large Italian glass paperweight with fish motif. Signed on bottom but had to make out artist.
Glass
Figural Steuben Crystal Apple Sculptural Paperweight, Signed, 20th Century
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art glass crystal figural sculpture paperweight of teacher's apple by Steuben, signed on base, 20th century Measures: 4.5" height x 3.25" diameter Additional information: Steu...
Crystal
Steuben Crystal Sculpture Paperweight of Squirrel by Lloyd Atkins, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
midcentury Steuben figurative mouth blown crystal sculptural paperweight feature colorless art glass in full body form of Seated Squirrel designed by Lloyd Atkins 1963 for Corning Mu...
Crystal
Steuben Crystal Sculpture Paperweight of Baby Duck by Lloyd Atkins 1950, Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
Midcentury Steuben figurative mouth blown crystal sculptural paperweight features colorless art glass in full body form of Baby Duck (duckling) designed by Lloyd Atkins 1950 for Corn...
Crystal
Glass Paperweight Signed Joel Philip Myers 1968
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Glass paperweight signed Joel Philip Myers 1968.
Art Glass
Rare Vintage Signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage signed 1975 John Barber Studio Art Glass Swirl Paperweight, measuring a compact 4 inches in diameter and standing at 3 inches in height, is a captivating testament to th...
Art 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.