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Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal
Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal

By Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Paperweight "Decorative Flower - Rose Passion" made in black crystal by Daum France. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm.

Category

2010s European Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century
Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century

Grand Tour Inlaid Marble Specimen Paperweight, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles

By C. Charles

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

A gilded bronze paperweight (La Dernière Cène) (The last supper) On the reverse extract of a poem by Jacques Prevert Ils sont à table Ils ne mangent pas Ils ne sont pas dans leu...

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1950s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Glass Paperweight Signed, Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White Design
Abstract Glass Paperweight Signed, Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White Design

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. It has bars of glass sticks in rows of red, black and white, orange copper rust and a gold small bat...

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1990s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold

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

Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980
Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980

Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight Lily Flower with Curled Stem Sculpture 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italian Murano Art Glass Lily Flower with Curled Stem Paperweight. VIntage Murano Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture Decorative Object, 1980s. Beautiful blown art glass Murano lily...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"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

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

Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament
Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament

Solid Polished Clear Crystal Sphere Paperweight Decorative Desk Ornament

Located in Red Lion, PA

This striking decorative crystal orb is a masterclass in minimalist sophistication, offering a brilliant blend of optical clarity and sculptural presence. Meticulously polished to a ...

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20th Century Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919
Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d'Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881-1971,) Guinea pig gilt bronze paperweight. Marked "Ed M Sandoz" near the lower edge, also with Susse Fres Ed mark. Description "COCHON D'INDE" Mod...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso
Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight after Seguso

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass sphere decorative object or paperweight with neon yellow and eggplant hues twisted 'Zanfirico' ribbon design, circa mid-20th century, I...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb
Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

By Cenedese, Elio Raffaeli, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and exquisite magnum murano art glass aquarium paperweight sculpture. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy, this gorgeous aquatic paperweight sculpture features...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980
Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980

Large Vintage Floral & Bubble Studio Glass Paperweight - Italy - Circa 1980

Located in Chatham, ON

Large vintage art glass floral and bubble paperweight - hand made - mouth blown - featuring a striking white lily to the center with green stem and leaves near the base - polished fi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany
Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Crystal Ferrari F40 Paperweight on Wood Pedestal by Hofbauer of Germany, circa 1970s. A refined Hofbauer Ferrari crystal paperweight presented on its original wooden pedestal...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles
Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles

Clear Crystal Ball with Bubbles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A solid hand-blown crystal sphere infused with delicate suspended bubbles, creating a captivating interplay of light and movement within the glass. Though smaller in scale, the piece...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Multi Faceted Brilliant Crystal Paperweight
Multi Faceted Brilliant Crystal Paperweight

Multi Faceted Brilliant Crystal Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 3 inch Crystal Paper weight with many facets. The piece is heavy and will hold down important papers, yet it's faceted surface with many cuts allows the piece to be a decorative p...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

1970's Decorative Sunflower Resin Small Tile
1970's Decorative Sunflower Resin Small Tile

1970's Decorative Sunflower Resin Small Tile

Located in San Diego, CA

1970's Resin sunflower tile decorative paperweight .

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights

Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights

Located in London, GB

These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables. The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...

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20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand
Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand

Vintage 1970s Parker Signature Pen on Brass Stand

By Parker, Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined expression of 1970s executive design, this vintage Parker Signature pen set pairs sleek modernist form with the enduring sophistication of solid brass. The elegant black an...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

Stylized Green Art Glass Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized cat sculpture / paperweight in emerald green by Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity; ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret
Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Antique French Silver Plated Wax Seal Figural Bust Boy Wearing a Beret

Located in Norman, OK

Antique late 19th C. French Solid Silver Plated Over Brass Wax Seal Figural Bust of a French Boy Wearing a Beret with a Script Monogram on the Wax Seal In Overall Good Condition with...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

By Honeywell, S.T. Dupont

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...

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Early 19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble, 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

Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Design This Italian green resin animal sculpture by G. Ruggeri, crafted in the 1960s, embodies the expressive and tactile nature of mid-century...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser
Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser

Vintage Italian Brass Parrot Tape Dispenser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming vintage Italian tape dispenser, crafted in silver-plated brass and designed as a finely detailed parrot’s head. The sculptural parrot features textured plumage, a prominent curved beak and striking green glass eyes. The parrot head is mounted on a silver-plated metal base, with a curved arm ending in a serrated cutting edge for dispensing and cutting tape. A whimsical and highly decorative example of vintage Italian desk accessories...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900
Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900

Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...

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Early 20th Century French Other Paperweights

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

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

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909
Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

By Max Lange

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...

Category

Early 1900s German Beaux Arts Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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 Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990
Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful vintage Zellique studio art glass pear. Beautiful satin semi iridescent finish to the glass. Signed on the base.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Vintage Amber Murano Sommerso Glass Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1970s A stunning vintage Murano glass owl sculpture, crafted from richly toned amber and smoked glass, Italy, circa 1970. Th...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight
Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight

Vintage Boeing Air Plane Desk Ornament or Paperweight

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A late 1970s model of a Boeing Air Plane. Probably a Jumbo Jet - Type 747 that was launched in 1969. The plane itself is made from chrome-plated brass and the wheels from another kin...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century
1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4 inches high. Appropriated objects similar conceptually to the works of the Carl Aubo...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig

Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver paperweight/model of a pig; part of our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig, sat waving. This cast silver ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the fine features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. This exceptional and comical model is fitted with a leatherette covering to the underside. This impressive example of vintage silverware...

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1990s English Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilded Wooden Frieze Paperweight, Baroque Style, France
Gilded Wooden Frieze Paperweight, Baroque Style, France

Gilded Wooden Frieze Paperweight, Baroque Style, France

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small gilded wooden frieze, mounted on plexiglass. It looks like a wave, but it's a leaf: mounted on plexiglass. To be admired or used as a paper clip. ref. O/5559-5.

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Fruitwood

Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic
Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic

Paperweights Italian Surrealist with Eyes in Acrylic

Located in London, GB

Surrealist paperweight sculptures have eyes screen printed on sharp cut acrylic shapes. The eyes reflect on the different angles and depending on your position they are visible or va...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Located in Palermo, PA

This beautiful Murano glass paperweight features a unique design with small air bubbles at the bottom and surrounding the delicate blue flower inside. The bottom is made of rich blue...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Strawberry Paperweight Sculpture with Controlled Bubbles
Murano Art Glass Strawberry Paperweight Sculpture with Controlled Bubbles

Murano Art Glass Strawberry Paperweight Sculpture with Controlled Bubbles

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautifully executed Murano-style art glass strawberry sculpture, hand-blown in crystal-clear glass with suspended controlled air bubbles and a sculptural folded stem. The organic form captures the essence of a ripe strawberry while remaining distinctly modernist in its interpretation. The substantial body is crafted from thick, heavy glass with dozens of evenly dispersed bubbles encased within the form, creating movement and luminosity from every angle. The elegantly folded leaf crown and rounded stem are expertly pulled and shaped while hot, showcasing the skill of the glassblower. This piece functions equally well as a paperweight, tabletop sculpture, or decorative accent. Its transparent quality allows it to interact beautifully with natural light, making it especially striking on a bookshelf, cocktail table, or curated cabinet display. While unsigned, the design strongly recalls Italian Murano production from the mid-to-late twentieth century, particularly pieces produced by workshops associated with the organic fruit forms popularized by makers such as Venini, Seguso, and Fratelli Toso. Without a signature or label, it is most appropriately cataloged as "Murano-style" or "attributed to Murano." The clarity, weight, and controlled bubble inclusions make this a sophisticated example of Italian-inspired studio glass. Condition Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Minor surface wear consistent with display and handling. This piece works beautifully in: A stack of art and design books on a coffee table A kitchen vignette alongside vintage majolica fruit pieces A Palm Beach or Hollywood Regency interior A contemporary bookshelf as a sculptural accent A luxury bar cart paired with crystal and silver A collection of Murano glass fruit and vegetable...

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960
Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

Daum France Crystal Owl Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1960

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal owl figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1960s. The sculpture features a lovely night owl with dimensional car...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube
Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube

Contemporary Black and Grey / Green Resin Display Cube

Located in Toronto, ON

This contemporary black and grey poured resin cube is ideal for displaying one of our unique Masion Nurita accessories.

Category

2010s American Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass

By Adam Jablonski

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...

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1970s Polish Organic Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere
1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere

1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Italian sphere shape in black marble. Each piece is in a way unique (and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight  / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight  / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15. Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions. HIBOU Par Antoine Bofi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Red and Gold Aventurine Spiral Swirl Clear Glass Paperweight
Italian Red and Gold Aventurine Spiral Swirl Clear Glass Paperweight

Italian Red and Gold Aventurine Spiral Swirl Clear Glass Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

1960's Italian clear glass paperweight with red and gold aventurine swirl / spiral inclusion.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines
Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines

Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic Murano Art Glass paperweight with multicolored Millefiori murrines. This art glass paperweight is designed with a sculptural knob top in clear frosted matte glass resembl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver
Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver

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...

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1870s Austrian Egyptian Revival Antique Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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.