$436Sale Price|20% Off
Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A Sphynx paper-weight made in Austria. An unusual desk paper-weight, created in Vienna Austria back in the 1870. This beautiful piece was designed with Egyptian revival and grand to...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
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!
$416Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Sculpture Egyptian Black Stone Figurine Cat Decorative
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Marble, Malachite
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the inkstand is made of clear crystal, intricately cut glass with a pattern that reflec...
Crystal, Metal
$180
H 9.25 in W 3 in D 5.38 in
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Marble, Metal
$1,081
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
Murano Glass Paperweight
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
Art Deco Sphinx Sculpture by Charles Vos, Dutch Design, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco sculpture of a Sphinx. Design by Charles Vos for De Sphinx Maastricht. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Original manufactured in white ceramic, the...
Ceramic
$12,450 / set
H 25.25 in W 47 in D 24 in
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large Pair of Egyptian Revival Vintage Patinated Brass Sphinxes. The impressive pair of brown patinated resting sphinxes, with an unverified but intriguing provenance purportedly t...
Brass
Vintage French Bulldog Sculpture on Agate Base
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5.25” H x 3” D x 2.25” W bas...
Agate, Crystal
$400
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
$259Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 4.14 in
Murano Glass Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Glasgow, GB
This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...
Gold Leaf
$295
H 3.75 in W 2.63 in D 1.88 in
Antique Miniature Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dog Figurine with Confetti Fur
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Staffordshire pottery figurine. Depicting a seated Spaniel. With confetti fur and painted black highlights. Simply a wonderful Staffordshire dog figurine! ...
Pottery
$3,060 / set
H 21 in W 42 in D 18.25 in
Antique Grand Tour Style Patinated Sphinx Statues, 44 Inches Wide
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of grand tour style large patinated figures of seated sphinxes. Each noble figure with serpent diadem headdress, lying with front paws postured.
Metal
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Style Bronze Winged Sphinx Tazza
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Art Deco Egyptian Revival style bronze tazza with a winged Sphinx figure. The double handled tazza top depicts a warrior with Pegasus. The piece retains a dark rich patina. ...
Bronze
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
French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude an air of ancient mystery and modern sophistication with this striking vintage cast metal cat head bust. Influenced by the elegant aesthetics of Egyptian Revival and Art Deco d...
Metal
Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs. It is topped with a sphinx in patinated bronze. Eg...
Marble
Egyptian Revival Sphinx Inkwell by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival inkwell desk set featuring a tomb form stamp box with a sphinx mounted on either side. The front section has a recessed pen tray. The piece is made of...
Marble, Brass
$600Sale Price|60% Off
H 6 in W 14 in D 19 in
Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This exquisite Vintage Maitland-Smith Egyptian Revival Tessellated Marble Inkwell is an impressive piece of craftsmanship that seamlessly blends function with artistic beauty. Its de...
Stone, Brass
19th Century Pair of Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of bronze Egyptian Revival sphinx figures in reclining poses seated on solid wooden rectangular plinth bases. A well-detailed pair with extended eagle wings drawn b...
Bronze
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.