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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

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

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

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

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 Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese

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

Venini Glass Paperweight
Venini Glass Paperweight

Venini Glass Paperweight

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

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 va...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight
Vintage Metal Cat Head Paperweight

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...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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

Etched Crystal Globe on Glass Pedestal
Etched Crystal Globe on Glass Pedestal

Etched Crystal Globe on Glass Pedestal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated **solid glass crystal sphere**, beautifully etched with a detailed **world globe across its surface**, presented on a sleek square glass pedestal. The clarity of the...

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20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Brutalist Sculpture Paperweight by Art3, Solid Aluminum, Spain, 1970s
Brutalist Sculpture Paperweight by Art3, Solid Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

Brutalist Sculpture Paperweight by Art3, Solid Aluminum, Spain, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist sculpture designed and manufactured by Art3 in Spain in the 1970s. Sculpture that can also be used as both a paperweight and a pill box, solid aluminum. Unique cr...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Hermès Paris Letter Opener in Silver and Gold with Original Leather Case
Hermès Paris Letter Opener in Silver and Gold with Original Leather Case

Hermès Paris Letter Opener in Silver and Gold with Original Leather Case

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Letter Opener in Silver and Gold with Original Leather Case An elegant letter opener from Hermès Paris, a refined piece that reflects the unmistakable sophisticated mini...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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

Italian Vintage Working Black Bakelite Table Phone with Handset Mid-20th Century
Italian Vintage Working Black Bakelite Table Phone with Handset Mid-20th Century

Italian Vintage Working Black Bakelite Table Phone with Handset Mid-20th Century

By Siemens

Located in Brescia, IT

The table phone was made in the Mid-Century by the Deutch manufacturer Siemens. It was a product widespread on the European market. The piece was made entirely of black bakelite and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bakelite

Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s
Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s

Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s

By Daum

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This stunning egg-shaped crystal paperweight is made by the legendary French glassmaker 'Daum', and features an incredibly intricate five-petalled violet-blue flower at its centre. K...

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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s

By Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Hand-Carved Black Marquina & White Carrara Marble Sphere, Italy, 1980s
Hand-Carved Black Marquina & White Carrara Marble Sphere, Italy, 1980s

Hand-Carved Black Marquina & White Carrara Marble Sphere, Italy, 1980s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A sculptural sphere of bold contrast and minimalist precision, hand-carved in Italy in the 1980s. Crafted from rich Nero Marquina marble, its deep black surface is naturally veined w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930. Silvered Bronze Sculpture depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s
Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

Caithness Glass Paperweight Eagle soaring over Snowy Mountain, Scotland C 1980s

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful glass paperweight by Caithness Glass, Scotland, showing a soaring Eagle flying over a snowy mountain top, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century....

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20th Century Scottish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey
1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Dindon Butterscoth Glass, Turkey

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Seal Stamp "Dindon" (turkey) made in butterscotch glass by René Lalique in 1925. Engraved signature on the edge. Perfect condition Measure: height: 6 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1960s Murano Glass Paperweight with Multicolor Murrina, Faceted Design
1960s Murano Glass Paperweight with Multicolor Murrina, Faceted Design

1960s Murano Glass Paperweight with Multicolor Murrina, Faceted Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass faceted paperweight with multicolor murrina and air bubbles, Italy, 1960s. Spectacular and luxury large Murano handblown colorful Millefiori paperweight...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s

Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s. Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base. Can de used as a desk paperweight. Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"
Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"

Heavy Steel Railroad Track Train Rail Blacksmith Hobbist Anvil Doorstop 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage section of a railroad track anvil, commonly used by blacksmiths or for hobbyist percussion instruments. Dimension: 12" x 4.75" x 5.75" (W x D x H)

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Whitefriars Miniature Faceted Millefiori Glass Paperweight PP25
Whitefriars Miniature Faceted Millefiori Glass Paperweight PP25

Whitefriars Miniature Faceted Millefiori Glass Paperweight PP25

Located in Nottingham, GB

Five circular printies cut into the domed clear crystal exterior frame a dense arrangement of concentric millefiori canes. The flat polished top facet acts as a primary viewing windo...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Sitting Cat Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized sitting cat sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the...

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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Robin Lehman Leaping Fish Dichroic Art Glass Paperweight, 2017
Robin Lehman Leaping Fish Dichroic Art Glass Paperweight, 2017

Robin Lehman Leaping Fish Dichroic Art Glass Paperweight, 2017

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking art glass sculpture or paperweight features rounded form in clear glass, fully covered with reliefs of leaping fish; the underside of the paperweight is accented with a layer of dichroic glass, adding a striking multi-color shift to the piece, going from blue to teal green, and then to magenta pink. The flowing, dynamic relief depicts its wildlife subjects in concise, refined style, influenced by Art Deco and Swedish Grace, as well as Danish Modern styles. The sculpture is elevated on 3 small clear resin feet, adding a gap between the object and the surface it's displayed on and enhancing the visual effects of the dichroic color shift. The paperweight is signed and dated by the artist on the underside. Robert O. “Robin” Lehman, an internationally renowned Rochester-based glass artist and documentary filmmaker, studied painting and graphic arts during his college years. When he graduated, he studied musical composition with Nadia Boulanger in Paris and then worked with her for 10 years. While in Europe, Lehman combined his skills in sound and vision and began making documentary films. For his work, he has won more than 150 awards at most of the major film festivals in Cannes, Berlin, Chicago, Melbourne, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. His films have also won two Academy Awards and a third nomination as well as an Emmy. Robin was invited to the Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, where he filmed Venetian classical glass master, William Gudenrath...

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2010s American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass

James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base. James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

1960s La Murrina Murano Glass Paperweights by Gianmaria Potenza, Set of 3
1960s La Murrina Murano Glass Paperweights by Gianmaria Potenza, Set of 3

1960s La Murrina Murano Glass Paperweights by Gianmaria Potenza, Set of 3

By Gianmaria Potenza, La Murrina

Located in Roma, IT

We are delighted to offer for sale a charming set of three Murano glass weights designed by the artist and founder of the historic Italian glassmaking company La Murrina, and produced by the company under the same name during the 1960s. Beautiful and playful, these light blue glass pieces are decorated with bands of blue, orange, and lattimo (opaque white) murrine. Their distinctive shape recalls the weights once used with antique weighing scales...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Nybro Sweden Frosted Art Glass Seated Cat Figurine Paperweight
Nybro Sweden Frosted Art Glass Seated Cat Figurine Paperweight

Nybro Sweden Frosted Art Glass Seated Cat Figurine Paperweight

Located in Nottingham, GB

Cast in solid colourless glass, this stylised seated cat displays a softly diffused satin finish across its entire outer surface. The modelling keeps surface details restrained and f...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Venini Coral Flower Glass Paperweight Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi
Venini Coral Flower Glass Paperweight Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi

Venini Coral Flower Glass Paperweight Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi

By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning and rare mid-century Italian Murano hand blown coral flower paperweight attributed to Fulvio Bianconi and dating from around 1960. The paper weight is of rounded shape sta...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this adorable crystal elephant figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting elephant with dim...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Gordon Bunshaft's Collection: Lighter, Paperweight, Shovel Pin and Glass Piece
Gordon Bunshaft's Collection: Lighter, Paperweight, Shovel Pin and Glass Piece

Gordon Bunshaft's Collection: Lighter, Paperweight, Shovel Pin and Glass Piece

By Gordon Bunshaft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a collection of personal desk objects from the estate of Gordon Bunshaft, the influential American architect best known for his work with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and iconi...

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20th Century Unknown Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Mid century modern Murano Glass Paperweight, 1960s
Mid century modern Murano Glass Paperweight, 1960s

Mid century modern Murano Glass Paperweight, 1960s

Located in Palermo, PA

This beautiful Murano glass paperweight features a beutiful design with air bubbles suspended within the glass. The bottom is made of deep blue glass, where the bubbles are carefully...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Natural Baltic Pressed Amber Orb Paperweight
Natural Baltic Pressed Amber Orb Paperweight

Natural Baltic Pressed Amber Orb Paperweight

Located in Nottingham, GB

A dense spherical paperweight crafted from pressed Baltic amber, shaped with a smooth circular profile and finished with a ground, flat base that allows it to sit firmly on a desk or...

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century
Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century

Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Late 19th century nice quality bronze and dark green marble work. The finely detailed plumage of the bird with its fierce gaze demonstrates the handiwork of the craftsman. In a world...

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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s
Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

By Rollin Karg

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage studio art glass sculpture or paperweight features disk or pebble shaped body with swirling colored glass core in red, white, and blue colors, accented with large controlled ...

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20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Antique Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight
Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight

By Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and bronze "Barley" paperweight after an ancient coin of Metapontum 5th Century B.C. in its original box and documentation 20th Century Marks: Lalaoun...

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century
GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century

GOEBEL - Vintage Molded Glass Owl Paperweight - Germany - Mid 20th Century

By Goebel Company

Located in Chatham, ON

GOEBEL - Vintage studio glass molded owl form paperweight - signed - Germany - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface s...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s
Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

Beautiful Lot of Three Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful collection of authentic Murano hand-blown Italian art glass sculptures, expertly crafted in the form of assorted fruits and vegetables. Showcasing vibrant colors and remark...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Standing Bear Money Box
Standing Bear Money Box

Standing Bear Money Box

Located in London, England

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co. U.K circa 1900. H 16cm x W 7cm x D 6cm Please be in ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Neodymium Alexandrite Glass Whale Sculpture, Glows in UV
Neodymium Alexandrite Glass Whale Sculpture, Glows in UV

Neodymium Alexandrite Glass Whale Sculpture, Glows in UV

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass sculpture of a whale features minimal, proportional form with rounded head and raised tail, made in unusual neodymium glass (also known as alexandrite glass), which...

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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design
Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design

Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Millefiori Italian art glass paperweight Beautiful glass art paperweight in millefiori design in various shades of blues, red and white, accenting the close concentric complex. Mur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Antique Arculus Close Concentric Millefiori Glass Paperweight
Antique Arculus Close Concentric Millefiori Glass Paperweight

Antique Arculus Close Concentric Millefiori Glass Paperweight

By Whitefriars, Clichy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English glass paperweight. By Arculus. Of a medium to low dome form. Dates to the early 20th century (pre-1930). With a close-concentric millefiori design, featuri...

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Early 20th Century British Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Miniature Royal Horse Guards Helmet
Miniature Royal Horse Guards Helmet

Miniature Royal Horse Guards Helmet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare and fine quality miniature Royal Horse Guards officer's full dress helmet having red horsehair plume, silver plated body with gilt brass fittings, original leather linings and i...

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1960s European Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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.