Paperweights

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...

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.

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...

This is a natural specimen. It's a Rutilated golden quartz Stone. It's ready to be mounted to a ring, bracelet or pendant.

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...

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...

FRATELLI TOSO (Manufacturer) - Ermanno Toso (Designer) - Mid Century Murano art glass paperweight - featuring an encased lampwork technique goldfish and silver aventurine floating fl...

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...

French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight - Austria 1920´s. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a Belgian Black Marble base. A statue of a bulldog standing on a black cylindrical base. The bulldog is depicted in a standing position with its head turned slightly to the right. The statue is highly polished, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The black base contrasts with the gold statue, making the bulldog figure...

A rare and iconic mid-century modern sculptural object designed by the renowned Austrian modernist Carl Auböck III (1924-1993) for the Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna. Designed circ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy. This spherical piece features the hauntingly beautiful gaze of Lina Cavalieri, F...

Fantastic pair of mouth-blown bird sculptures in pink Murano glass. These delightful bird are signed on the bottom by A. Seguso and were produced in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. Th...

1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or je...

A charming small silver desk accessory or paperweight. Birmingham 1977. Modelled as a hedgehog with his front feet resting on a log on leafy ground looking up. Commemorative piec...

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...

Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich tradition of ceramic production and many skilled ar...

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" art glass sculpture, circa 1990 Beautiful handmade glass sculpture by noted Florida artist Bill Slade. Dimensions 1.75"...

A French "Langouste", pâte de verre paperweight by Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé. The brown crayfish with red spots straddles a green and yellow curved base. Circa 1920. A simil...

Red rose paperweight. Created from an encased, natural red rose. Measure: 3".

Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...

A fine Lundberg Studios paperweight by Daniel Salazar. By Daniel Salazar for Lundberg Studios. With a white lampwork gardenia with three green leaves ...

American studio glass sculpture or paperweight features organic elongated shape with a veiled internal design. Controlled air bubbles, that are dispersed inside the glass, create an...

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 ...

A stunning paperweight dating back to the late 19th Century with roses and flowers that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it. This art piece has faceted e...

An Italian alabaster marble round sphere or paperweight, /70s Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Marked "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand...

1980s sculpture of grapes with stem in bronze and grapes in crystal.

Charming and unusual decorative marble book, crafted in Italy during the 19th century, featuring a finely executed micromosaic plaque on the front cover depicting a classical Roman t...

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

Rare and unique european art glass paperweight. Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in ...

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...

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...

Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...

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...

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...

A beautiful French bronze Classical paperweight depicting Mercury.

Robert Held Sculptural Art Glass Paperweight, Canada, 20th Century. Signed to the bottom.

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...

Vintage carrara marble stone green Italian ashtray or catchall. Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with three indents...

Bring a touch of natural curiosity and vintage charm into your space with this unique Vintage Boho magnifying glass featuring a distinctive branch handle. The handle, crafted from or...

CAITHNESS (Manufacturer) - High Seas (Collection) - H87830 (Identification Number) - Vintage art glass paperweight - striking design - si...

Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.

Oversized Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier table or desk lighter featuring the brand’s iconic tattoo-inspired tiger and flame graphics in a vibrant multicolor palette. Standing approxi...

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...

A beautifully timeworn 18th-century French Provincial finial, crafted in Southern France circa 1790. This sculptural architectural element features a striking turned walnut top in th...

A thick Block of Crystal with a large hole in the center. The faceted piece had a previous life as an ink well, or small container for stamps or a piece like a salt Cellar. The pi...

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...

Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, paperweights. Two Spherical paperweights in clear art glass with encapsulated green and blue colour fields and controlled air bubbles. Signed to the bas...

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...

This Geometric sculpture is handmade in polished resin in a variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. Our Semi...

 Just Andersen of Denmark, disko metal figure of a Danish girl in national costume on wooden plinth From a series of 12 Just Andersen figures Superb hand painted detail Stamped Nord...

Vintage football, probably from the 1980s/1990s. Made of solid hardwood and therefore very heavy. In very good condition. Dimensions: 25 cm diameter

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

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk paperweight. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid hand-carved oak base with original decorative solid macassar ebony weig...

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...

Vintage round mirrored paperweight cased in walnut with a felt bottom. Year: 1970s Style: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 1.75" tall.

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; ...