Paperweights

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this piece is in great condition.

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Marble

The center made up of blue marble veneers, yellow marble and green marble with each section banded by Carrara marble.

Vetreria Fratelli Toso

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Cute Murano handblown opalescent green and blue with controlled bubbles art glass horse head paperweight sculpture. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, and still retains a parti...

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Lapis Lazuli

Beautiful Lapis lazuli cube is ideal as a paperweight or decorative piece. Lapis lazuli comes from the Sari Sang mountains in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. It contains pyrite, wh...

Etienne Fermigier

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Aluminum

Etienne Fermigier (1932-1973) mail trays, 1970. Folded and lacquered aluminium sheet MF Edition Measures: H 6 cm, L 25.5 cm, P 37 cm. A brilliant designer, he held an importan...

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass

Large vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight. Measures: 6" x 6".

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass

Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.

Taikkun Yang Li

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Porcelain

Created by artist Taikkun Li exclusively for Pagoda red, this limited edition hand-painted cola bottle is one of a series drawing on the rich tradition of Chinese blue-and-white cera...

Vasa Velizar Mihich

Early 2000s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Acrylic, Lucite

Op Art acrylic cube designed by Yugoslavian artist, Vasa Mihich. Signed and dated, Vasa 2000. Change the viewing angle, change the optical experience. The colors range from black, re...

René Lalique

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Art Glass

Cute Rene Lalique Art Deco Belacourt paperweight -this very rare bird was originally made by Rene Lalique to go on a vase, but it is recorded that he made some as stand alone pieces ...

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

Midcentury Verdigris bronze apple sculpture, unsigned.

Ghirò Studio

2010s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Crystal

Ghiro Studio designs, develops and produces works and creations in glass, creations that do not mark the time in which they are produced. Each piece is painstakingly hand-cut and for...

Susse Frères, Aimé-Jules Dalou

Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

A very Fine small-scale sculpture of a woman harvesting wheat by Aime Jules Dalou (1838-1902). A cire perdue model cast by Susse Freres in Paris. Signed in the base: DALOU / Su...

Cristalleries de Saint Louis

Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Glass

A rare antique pressed glass model of a sphinx by Saint Louis - the premiere French 19th and 20th century glass house. Purportedly, Saint Louis exhibited a similar sphinx model th...

Meissen Porcelain

Early 20th Century German Paperweights

Porcelain

A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form in the shape of a traditional slipper (Pantoffel) or s...

Fornasetti

Vintage 1960s Italian Paperweights

Porcelain

Porcelain paperweight printed with two figures in a chariot pulled by six horses. Marked Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy on the underside. OUR REFERENCE NN8871j  

20th Century American Bookends

Brass

These two swordfish bookends are comprised of brass. They will add a touch of the nautical to any bookcase, desk, and interior. What's noteworthy in the design are the fish's dynamic...

2010s American Other Animal Sculptures

Blown Glass

Handblown glass sculpture of a jellyfish, scarlet and gold in color, made in the USA. Other color variations available.

The Design Foundry

2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Brass

Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object. Eac...

Mid-20th Century Belgian Architectural Models

Chrome, Belgian Black Marble

Atomium 1958 Worlds Fair Brussels Belgium atomic paper weight. Created to commemorate The Atomium, a landmark building in Brussels, originally constructed for the 1958 for the Brusse...

René Lalique

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Art Glass

An amazing Yellow clear and frosted, signed, Rene Lalique Chardonneret Moqueur (Ref: Marcilhac 1211 -where they note that it was only made in clear/colorless and yellow) Designed to ...

Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Art Glass

Almeric Walter Henri Berge Pâte de Verre paperweight depicting a young blue bird. Art Nouveau Art Deco, circa 1920 Inscribed: “A. Walter Nancy” and “B” for Henri Berge Measure: Hei...

Vetreria Fratelli Toso

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Elegant Murano handblown dark brown mini spots and blue millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Made with a satin ...

Victor Salmones

Vintage 1960s Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Bronze

'Joined Hands' By: Victor Salmones (Mexican, b. 1937-1989) Bronze on granite square base. Signed and inscribed 'V. Salmones' E - 45 Size: 10" high x 4" square base.

Early 2000s Afghan Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Lapis Lazuli

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, beautiful blue coloring and golden s...

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Busts

Pyrite

Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...

Alberto Donà

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pop art sculpture, exclusive for Cosulich Interiors, in blown Murano glass by Alberto Donà Studio, handcrafted in vibrant red, in the shape of realistic lips. A very interesting fun...

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Brass

Two brused brass bar with ingravings imitating South African mint gold bars.

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Brass, Belgian Black Marble

Who can't use two more muscle men around?? The pair are exceptional and will hold your finest periodicals! Stunning gilt figures, gracefully paired on marble stands. The marble do...

Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Brass

Cane wrapped brass pipe rest by Austrian master object designer Carl Auböck. This example with excellent original age and patina. Designed as a pipe rest but perfect for the artful ...

Carl Auböck

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Brass

Large, solid brass dinner bell or paperweight by Viennese master designer Carl Auböck, made in Austria in 1944.

John Sheppard

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Porcelain

This sculptural geometric octahedron is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individual black oxide burnout detailing, giving each of its eight sides a uniq...

John Sheppard

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Porcelain

This sculptural geometric dodecahedron is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individual black oxide burnout detailing, giving each of its 12 sides a uniqu...

John Sheppard

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Porcelain

This sculptural geometric icosahedron is handcrafted from slabs of unglazed white porcelain with highly individual black oxide burnout detailing, giving each of its 20 sides a unique...

Bitossi, Raymor

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Ceramic

Italian pottery catch-all and covered box by Bitossi for Raymor. Subtle colorful glazing on top surfaces with chrome mirror and white glazes on the sides and interior. Signed with pa...

Riccardo Licata, Canedese

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass

Glass fish sculpture, designed Riccardo Licata, Gino Canedese, Murano 1950, Italy.

Hayno Focken

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Brass

Modernist brass candelabra designed by noted German designer Hayno Focken. This design will accommodate four larger candles. Signed with Focken's conjoined HF mark.

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Brass

Mid-20th pair of brass Herons sculpture You can turn the herons as you want.

Virginia Metalcrafters

20th Century American Letter Openers

Brass

Offered is a stunning, set of two, heavy Virginia Metalcrafters (1936-2012) solid brass desk objects. Williamsburg crest letter opener, measures: 8.5" L x 2.75" W x .50" H; key paper...

Alfredo Barbini

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful sphere in Murano glass. Game of air rising from a golden dust.

Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Brass

Carl Auböck patinated brass leaf shaped tray. This is model 3178. Signed with Auböck Austria impressed mark to the underside.

Visibility Studio

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Iron

Named after a character from Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 epic “Seven Samurai,” the Kyuzo collection is comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by material-ity, these objects pr...

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Italian diamond faceted Art Glass catchall or paperweight in hand-cut Murano Glass, a very decorative bowl or ashtray with a diamond multifaceted exterior which catches the lig...

2010s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Murano Glass

A fun and charming decorative object of organic design, a creative contemporary work made of reclaimed Murano glass leftovers after the production. Colorful pieces of glass are amalg...

Souda, DDQ

2010s Chinese Modern Paperweights

Metal

This listing includes our pen brick in the brass finish. A scaled down version of one of the most ubiquitous construction materials, the pen brick makes a perfect pen Holder or pa...

Souda, Nina Cho

2010s Chinese Modern Paperweights

Metal

This listing includes our wave business card holder in a brass finish. Add some polish to your desktop with the wave business card holder. Geometric, minimal, and poetic, this des...

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Marble

The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.

Curtis Jere, Ben Seibel, Bill Curry

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Steel

Handsome steel i-beam or railroad tie bookends, circa 1970s. Very heavy, substantial and functional. Excellent condition with very minor wear they show beautifully. These are ava...

Unknown

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Metal

This pair of vintage cubes were originally used by a jewelry maker. The big one is made of brass, the other is made of metal. They are decorative objects that can be used as paperwe...

Unknown

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Inkwells

Sterling Silver, Crystal

Cubic crystal inkwell/paperweight with base of 16 beveled squares. Monogrammed TEP on top. Hallmarked STERLING/1928.

Venini

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Glass

This egg-shaped Venini glass paperweight has a purple spiral encased in an orange spiral. It still bears the original Venini label with the Veronese vase printed in silver on a yell...

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Metal

French Art Deco elephant paperweight sculpture, France, circa 1930. A circus elephant sat on a drum. Spelter, alabaster and silver plated metal.

William Leuchars

Antique Mid-19th Century English Paperweights

Vermeil, Cut Glass

Rare and fine antique English W. Leuchars silver gilt (vermeil) and cut-glass scent bottle Maker: W. Leuchars 38 Piccadilly London The double sided scent bottle one side is for ...

20th Century Natural Specimens

Amethyst

A beautiful natural purple amethyst sculpture piece that can work well as a stand-alone decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. Piece measures approximately: 3.25 ...

Visibility Studio

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Iron

Named after a character from Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 epic “Seven Samurai,” the Kyuzo collection is comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by materiality, these objects pro...

Fiammetta V.

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Marble

Black marble paperweight with mouse shape. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in sha...

Fiammetta V.

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Marble

Small white Carrara marble paperweight with pineapple shape. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in Italy. Slight...

Fiammetta V.

2010s Italian More Desk Accessories

Marble

Paonazzo marble paperweight with mouse shape. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in ...