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Mid-century ceramic horse bookends by Anzengruber
Mid-century ceramic horse bookends by Anzengruber

Mid-century ceramic horse bookends by Anzengruber

Located in Wien, AT

An extraordinary and rare pair of ceramic bookends in the shape of elegant horse heads (1x matte black/satin matte, 1x white with a delicate crackle glaze). These expressive sculptur...

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1950s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Red Eye Orb Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture Venini Style
1960s Red Eye Orb Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture Venini Style

1960s Red Eye Orb Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture Venini Style

By Venini

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes. This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass
Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sculpture / Paper Weight in Clear Art Glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda. Sculpture / paper weight in clear mouth-blown art glass with inlaid bubbles. Swedish design, 1970/80s. Measures: 11 x 7.5 cm. In excellent condition. ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight
Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight

Rock Crystal Ball on Stand Paper Weight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rock crystal ball on stand - a lovely rock crystal specimen on an acrylic base, which also looks to be cut crystal. A compliment to any desk or s...

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20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century English Pair of Cast Iron Mounted Lion Masks
19th Century English Pair of Cast Iron Mounted Lion Masks

19th Century English Pair of Cast Iron Mounted Lion Masks

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks circa 1890. Price is each. Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...

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1880s British Antique Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s
Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

Murano Mushroom Toadstool Art Glass Paperweight Green Gold and Pink 1980s

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Style Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Pink, Gold Murine, Green and White 1980s. Beautiful vintage Murano style hand made pink with gold, green and white spots...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight
Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Italian Venetian Style Green Glass Pear Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) green glass pear shaped paperweight.

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20th Century Italian Baroque Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Lalique Chrysis Frosted Crystal Glass Car Mascot and Paperweight Figurine
Lalique Chrysis Frosted Crystal Glass Car Mascot and Paperweight Figurine

Lalique Chrysis Frosted Crystal Glass Car Mascot and Paperweight Figurine

Located in Nottingham, GB

Sculpted as an arched female nude kneeling on an integral circular plinth, this pressed crystal glass figure captures the mythological priestess Chrysis leaning back into the wind. L...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850
Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Chinese Yellow Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a pair in this good of condition is highly uncommon. Malachite Was believed to have healing factors in Europe during the Renaissance and later people saw malachite as a sign of wealth and power due to its rarity. Most pieces made with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century
Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Fragment of an Inscribed Stone
 France, 15th century
 Limestone
 14 × 24.5 × 5 cm This evocative limestone fragment preserves the refined vestiges of a Gothic inscription carved in ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers
Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers

Edwardian Pair of Colored Glass and Sterling Silver Match Strikers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver and colored glass match strikers; an addition to our ornamental collection. These fine antique Edwardian sterling silver match strikers have a circular rounded form. The surface of each colored glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The upper portion of these antique match strikers...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

Victorian Frosted Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight

By Andrew Barrett & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and frosted glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique Victorian glass sterling match striker, with sterling silver mount, has a globular form. The surface of the frosted glass body has a textured finish which composes a match striker and incorporating the impressive applied monogram initials 'CIL'. The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Mid Century Modern 3 Tier Layered Marble Paperweight Parallelogram Stone Block
Mid Century Modern 3 Tier Layered Marble Paperweight Parallelogram Stone Block

Mid Century Modern 3 Tier Layered Marble Paperweight Parallelogram Stone Block

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern paperweight features a striking, three-tier geometric design cut into a sharp Diamond, rhomboid or parallelogram shape. The decorative desk object ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog Paperweight on Marble Base
19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog Paperweight on Marble Base

19th Century French Bronze Hunting Dog Paperweight on Marble Base

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring character to a desk or library with this finely cast antique French bronze paperweight, crafted circa 1880. The composition features a reclining hunting dog poised alertly atop...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Cobra Snake Paperweight / Car Mascot by Rischmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze cobra Snake Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight or Watch stand by Rischmann, France, 1920s. Silvered bronze sculpture of a cobra figure, mounted on a li...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s
Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s

Polished Breccia Marble Sphere Sculpture, Italian Mid-Century, 1980s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A sculptural object of tactile allure and visual intrigue, this Italian marble sphere dates to the 1980s and is meticulously carved from Breccia marble, prized for its dynamic veinin...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Breccia Marble

Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture, Grape Vine Design, Japan, 1900s
Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture, Grape Vine Design, Japan, 1900s

Vintage Hand-Carved Jade Sculpture, Grape Vine Design, Japan, 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage hand-carved jade stone statue was cleverly sculpted to depict fully laden grapevines, combined with a naturally colored rouge segment below creating the illusion of a gnarly grapevine root...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paperweights

Materials

Stone

19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle
19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle

19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Pair of Bronze Stirrups of Horse Saddle

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19th Century Spanish Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –
Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –

Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 –

Located in NANTES, FR

**Saint-Louis Sulfide Paperweight, 20th Century, SL 1971 – This paperweight from the prestigious Saint-Louis Crystal features blue and white spirals. It bears the signature **“SL 1...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills
"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills

"Suzanne", Art Deco Paperweight in Green Glaze by David Seyler for Kenton Hills

By Kenton Hills Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare, perhaps unique, this quintessential Art Deco sculptural object -- probably meant to serve as a paperweight -- was sculpted by David Warren Seyler for Kenton Hills Pottery in no...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Paperweight w/ Yellow Trumpet Motif
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Paperweight w/ Yellow Trumpet Motif

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Paperweight w/ Yellow Trumpet Motif

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, features a vibrant yellow trumpet motif with intricate murines delicately embe...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

French Art Deco Silver Paperweight
French Art Deco Silver Paperweight

French Art Deco Silver Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

French Art Deco Silver Paperweight Origin France Circa 1920 Materials glass and solid silver Frosted artistic glass Artist: Jean Henri Orliac has an artist's punch with the letter H ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight
Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight

Vintage Flower Art Glass Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Flower Art Glass Egg Paperweight in the Style Murano of Italy, circa 1980s. This heavy vintage art glass egg paperweight, crafted in the style of Murano, showcases a vibrant ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Argentine Artistic Crystal Paperweight by Querandí with 925 Silver Inclusions
Argentine Artistic Crystal Paperweight by Querandí with 925 Silver Inclusions

Argentine Artistic Crystal Paperweight by Querandí with 925 Silver Inclusions

By Querandi Art Glass

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Argentine Artistic Crystal Paperweight by Querandí with 925 Silver Inclusions This sculptural paperweight, crafted by Querandí, is oval-shaped and made of solid, clear crystal with i...

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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s
Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s

Oxblood Red Fan by Siemens-Schuckert Model W 250 T, Germany, 1950s

By Siemens

Located in Cork, IE

Based on the design of their 1920s "MET2" and a post-war re-make from their 1930's "C210t", Siemens-Schuckert produced this model "W250T" in Germany between 1949 and 1955. Showcasing their aviation heritage - Siemens-Schuckert also produced aircraft during World War 1, such as the "Riesenflugzeug" (giant plane or R-plane) - this desk fan became THE GERMAN FAN...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest
Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest

Disko Metal Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Stylised Bird Pipe Rest

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal stylised bird pipe rest Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen by combing lead and antimony circa 1930s Stamped on base Measures: Height 2.5 inc...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Turquoise Zanfirico, 1970
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Turquoise Zanfirico, 1970

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Turquoise Zanfirico, 1970

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

A vintage Murano glass paperweight by Fratelli Toso, dating to the 1970s. This colourful Italian art glass piece features an abstract arrangement of vibrant turquoise glass and delic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat
Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat

Mushroom Paperweight Sculpture Millefiori Murrine Canes Murano Clichy Baccarat

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unique art glass sculpture or paperweight made in the shape of a mushroom. Hand crafted with exquisite millefiori murrine canes of various colors and intricate designs on...

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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

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

Pair Italian Verde Polcevere Marble Spheres
Pair Italian Verde Polcevere Marble Spheres

Pair Italian Verde Polcevere Marble Spheres

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of polished Italian Verde Polcevere marble spheres featuring deep hues of green and stark-white veining with a flattened bottom. 2 pairs are available.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block
Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block

Contemporary Faceted Multicolour Acrylic Cube Block

Located in Toronto, ON

A stunning contemporary multicoloured acrylic block. A perfect riser for a small sculpture or a statement on its own on the table or desk, this beautiful block will reveal different ...

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2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA
Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Cretaceous Ammonite Fossil, Sahara Desert Specimen c. 66 MYA

Located in Marrakech, MA

This fossilised specimen of an extinct ammonoid cephalopod originated from the sedimentary basins of the Sahara Desert. Dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 66 million...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Paperweights

Materials

Limestone

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s. This nice doggy stands up on a small clear glass base. It has white spots on a bla...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s
Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s

Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s

By Novy Bor Glassworks

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass The paperweight has a small chip on the bottom which is ground so that it does not have sharp edges Re-polished Original Condition.

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...

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1890s Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight in bronze, Spain 1970's
Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight in bronze, Spain 1970's

Brutalist sculpture by Ardisur, paperweight in bronze, Spain 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist sculpture designed and manufactured by ardisur in spain in the 1970s. Sculpture made out of bronze that can also be used as a paperweight. Rare item that will ele...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lucite Finials
Pair of Lucite Finials

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 Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Space age Murano orange glass presse-papier, Italy 1960s
Space age Murano orange glass presse-papier, Italy 1960s

Space age Murano orange glass presse-papier, Italy 1960s

Located in Firenze, IT

Space age Murano blown orange glass presse-papier Italy 1960s 20 H x 12.5 × 8.5 cm Conditions: excellent, consistent with age and use.

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Rare Antique St. Louis Floral Lampwork Glass Floral Paperweight ca. 1850
Rare Antique St. Louis Floral Lampwork Glass Floral Paperweight ca. 1850

Rare Antique St. Louis Floral Lampwork Glass Floral Paperweight ca. 1850

Located in Nottingham, GB

A beautiful mid-19th century St. Louis glass paperweight, dating from the classic period of French paperweight production circa 1850, featuring a delicately crafted lampwork pelargon...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Roma, IT

Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This fantastic Mur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Charming 18th Century Bronze Dog Paperweight on Rouge Marble Base
Charming 18th Century Bronze Dog Paperweight on Rouge Marble Base

Charming 18th Century Bronze Dog Paperweight on Rouge Marble Base

Located in Knivsta, SE

Charming 18th Century Bronze Dog Paperweight on Rouge Marble Base A charming and highly decorative antique paperweight featuring a finely detailed bronze dog seated on a beautifully...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Erik Hoglund Swedish Modern Solid Glass Animal Figure, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970s
Erik Hoglund Swedish Modern Solid Glass Animal Figure, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970s

Erik Hoglund Swedish Modern Solid Glass Animal Figure, Kosta Boda Sweden 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Swedish Organic Mid Century Modern glass sculpture by designer Erik Hoglund. Solid clear glass with a rustic feel to it and a stylized animal shape from the Boda (Kosta) factory in S...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal
Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Natural Specimen Malachite Crystal

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a natural specimen. It's a malachite crystal stone. It makes for a nice paperweight, decorative object or collectible.

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20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Set of 2 Terra Cotta neogothic ornaments
Set of 2 Terra Cotta neogothic ornaments

Set of 2 Terra Cotta neogothic ornaments

Located in MILL, NL

Set of 2 decorative terracotta ornaments. A fine pair of neo-Gothic terracotta ornaments, originally intended as a finial or decorative element on a façade, roof edge or interior fe...

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Late 19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Terracotta

Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo
Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo

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...

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1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c
Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c

Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

This charming bronze letter holder and paperweight is a striking example of European craftsmanship and design. Shaped in the form of a fish with meticulously sculpted scales, this piece brings character and elegance to any desk or tabletop. Its intricate detailing and lifelike form showcase the skilled metalwork, with a touch of whimsy and sophistication.. The deep bronze colour is complemented by the striking red eyes that adds a pop of color, bringing the fish to life and drawing attention to its artistic details. Functional yet decorative, this piece is perfect for organizing letters or securing documents, while also serving as an artful conversation piece. Ideal for collectors of unusual decor or those who appreciate finely crafted metalwork, this bronze fish letter holder...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight

Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight

Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s
Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s

Sculptural Glass Face Paperweight / Prism, Galerie Archipelago, 1980s–1990s

Located in Montréal, CA

Sculptural cast glass object in the form of an elongated human face, cast in solid clear glass and stamped “Galerie Archipelago.” The piece captures facial features in a softly disto...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988
Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988

Robert Eickolt Dichroic Sommerso Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1988

By Robert Eickholt

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass sculpture or paperweight features swirling structure of dichroic glass and controlled bubbles, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso technique. The piece h...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique, New and Vintage Paperweights

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.