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Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture
Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Art Deco Murano Italy Millefiori & Gold Square Paperweight Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano hand blown art glass sculpture or paperweight features 3 rows of different multicolored millefiori elements, arranged in a wide band in the center of the piece and fra...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks
Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver plate ice tongs hay hooks, when you move your ice or pick up the hay. Be the chicest with your block! This pair of Ice / hay tongs are a great deco...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight

Murano Glass Paperweight

$250Sale Price|50% Off

Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate airbubbles / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 5 inches / height 4 inches 1 available in stock in Italy...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984
Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984

Josh Simpson Early Dichroic Planet Paperweight, 1984

By Josh Simpson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Planet series paperweight features a vortex core of dichroic glass with controlled air bubbles accentuating the folds of dichroic element, encased in clear glass layer in som...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage "Mushroom" Iron Ashtray Vase, Italy, 1970s
Vintage "Mushroom" Iron Ashtray Vase, Italy, 1970s

Vintage "Mushroom" Iron Ashtray Vase, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage "Mushroom" iron ashtray vase is a original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Made in Italy. The object is realized in dark green colored iron. Mushroom shape. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Iron

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

Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Studio Glass Paperweight - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage art or studio glass paperweight - unsigned - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surface scratches from age and use....

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s
Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

Murano Glass and Gold Bullicante Paperweight by Cenedese, Italy, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Glasgow, GB

This large Murano glass and gold bullicante paperweight by Cenedese was crafted in Italy around the 1980s and exemplifies the technical precision associated with the Venetian glass t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960
Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960

Located in Oirlo, LI

Vintage Beautiful Glass Paperweight Made Around 1960 Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 5 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Nana brass hunting dog with stone base paperweight
Nana brass hunting dog with stone base paperweight

Nana brass hunting dog with stone base paperweight

Located in Firenze, FI

This stunning brass hunting dog with a stone base is a true testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of Bronzetto. The intricate detailing of the hunting dog is a testa...

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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

$334Sale Price|20% Off

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight

Located in Marbella, ES

Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.

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Late 20th Century European Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus
Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Small Sculpture of Fluid Man Representing Phallus

Located in Milano, IT

Small sculpture in chromed metal representing the fluid man, designed in the 50s. In jargon it is called "sexual fluidity": that is the tendency of people under 25 to choose a partner of their own or of the other sex, without limits and without taboos. The pleasure and experimentation together, following the circumstances, availability and predilection of the moment. The vintage metal sculpture...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970
Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970

By Strathearn

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, that we attribute to a Scottish maker, Circa 1970. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori cane design,...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France
Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France

Coq Nain, Rooster, iconic paperweight sculpture, designed by R. Lalique, France

By Lalique

Located in Puglia, Puglia

"Coq Nain" crystal paperweight, signed Lalique. Model no. 1135. Originally created as car mascots, they were mostly designed and created by René Lalique in the mid- to late 1920s be...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight
Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight

Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique vintage brass turtle box and paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and as paperweight is really well constructe...

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies

Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent limited edition paperweight attributed to Fratelli Toso. Large and showy with great bright colors of red, blue and green. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Mid-Century Brass Antelope Desk Letter or Paper Clip
Mid-Century Brass Antelope Desk Letter or Paper Clip

Mid-Century Brass Antelope Desk Letter or Paper Clip

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine vintage Mid-Century brass stag or antelope desk letter or paper clip by the Virginia Metalcrafters. Impressed maker's mark on reverse. This handsome desk clip is well made and...

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1960s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.
Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.

Lino Sabattini Paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, c. 1960, France.

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Brussels, BE

Lino Sabattini stone-shaped paperweight for Christofle, Gallia Collection, circa 1960, France. Silver-plated metal. Signed : Christofle France, Coll. Gallia. Dimensions: 12 cm W, 7...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

Located in Stamford, CT

If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Crystal Bubble Globe Paperweight
Crystal Bubble Globe Paperweight

Crystal Bubble Globe Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

Crystal bubble globe paperweight. Vintage French clear crystal globe with "planetary" bubble inclusions for desktop use or shelf display, with eviden...

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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig. Early 19th Century
Charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig. Early 19th Century

Charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig. Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Very charming Paperweight in marble, in the shape of a fig, probably made in the early 19th Century. Nice patina. The paperweight has some minor wear and chips in the marble. (See pi...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Lalique French Crystal Modern "Dove" Ring Dish
Lalique French Crystal Modern "Dove" Ring Dish

Lalique French Crystal Modern "Dove" Ring Dish

By René Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lalique French crystal modern "Dove" Ring Dish, script signature LALIQUE France 20/21 st century molded crystal Measures: 3.62 in. by 2.75 in.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice statue or paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a metal base. Was made as a journeyman's piece. The journeyman's piece is a centr...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A Perthshire Lampwork Fruit Paperweight, 1994
A Perthshire Lampwork Fruit Paperweight, 1994

A Perthshire Lampwork Fruit Paperweight, 1994

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Perthshire Lampwork Fruit Paperweight, 1994 Additional information: Date : 1994 Origin : Scotland Features : Two oranges, two bunches of grapes, a pear, a lemon and several cherri...

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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight
Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight

Oggetti Murano Signed Alexandrite Purple Italian Art Glass Sculpture Paperweight

By Oggetti, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso "Alexandrite" purple Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is fully signed underneath, “Ogge...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

English 19th Century W. Leuchars Silver Gilt Two-Sided Cut Glass Scent Bottle
English 19th Century W. Leuchars Silver Gilt Two-Sided Cut Glass Scent Bottle

English 19th Century W. Leuchars Silver Gilt Two-Sided Cut Glass Scent Bottle

By William Leuchars

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

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

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Paperweights

Materials

Vermeil

1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights
1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights

1970s by Renato Toso Murano Glass Pair of Stone Paperweights

By Renato Toso

Located in Brescia, IT

"Sassi" by Renato Toso, 1970 Clear and black Murano glass Excellent condition, just slight sign (look at the picture).

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s
Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight & Pen Holder Stand, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This exquisite Murano hand-blown art glass paperweight and pen holder embodies the refinement and artistry for which Venetian glassmakers are renowned. Crafted with exceptional skill...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)

Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Colored Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Colored Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s

Colored Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Colored Murano glass paperweight, Italy, 1970s It belonged to my grandfather who bought it during his honeymoon. Intact, excellent condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue and white Italian art glass paperweight. Gorgeous vintage studio hand blown crystal art glass paperweight with a cobalt blue base and a white cascading flower or frost. The inside of the paperweight has a large flower and is filled a large controlled bubble in the centre with multiple small controlled bubbles. Vintage Crystal Ball...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century
Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

2 white marble paperweights with tinted marble fruit, Italian work from the 19th century Small chips Height 8.5cm 10x17cm.

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19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight
Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight

Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight

By Daum

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning French art glass paperweight beautifully presented with a single central flower head by renowned glass makers Daum and dating from the 20th century. The paperweight is han...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Cristal D'Albret France JFK Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Green
Cristal D'Albret France JFK Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Green

Cristal D'Albret France JFK Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Paperweight Faceted Green

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1970s, New old stock, Cristal D'Albret France Limited Edition (only 2000 made) JFK and Jackie Kennedy Sulphide Glass Faceted Green Paperweight with COA Paperwork (NO BOX. Cer...

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Late 20th Century Other Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Antique French Paper Clip
Antique French Paper Clip

Antique French Paper Clip

Located in Tampa, FL

A very whimsical antique French brass paper clip in the form of a hand.

Category

1890s French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1970s Modern Lucite Cylinder Desk Paperweight
1970s Modern Lucite Cylinder Desk Paperweight

1970s Modern Lucite Cylinder Desk Paperweight

By Guzzini

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Modern Lucite Cylinder Paperweight Ideal sleek and modern vintage desk accessory approximately 3h x 2 diameter Preowned original vintage condition scratches present ready to ship

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Alabaster Ashtray, Italy Mid-20th Century
Vintage Alabaster Ashtray, Italy Mid-20th Century

Vintage Alabaster Ashtray, Italy Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Alabaster ashtray is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the mid-20th Century. Entirely realized in alabaster (as reported on the label under the base).

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight

Murano Glass Paperweight

$250Sale Price|50% Off

Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white and red scrambled canes within the glass, made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3 inches, height 2.75 inches 1 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes
Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes. The sides of the bit are horseshoes... and perfect for the horse lover. A compliment to any desk or work stat...

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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Blue and Gold-Toned Bust Figurines Male & Female Paper Weights
Blue and Gold-Toned Bust Figurines Male & Female Paper Weights

Blue and Gold-Toned Bust Figurines Male & Female Paper Weights

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of blue and gold-toned bust figurines depict a man and a woman in a stylized, artistic fashion. They are crafted with a distressed finish to create an ...

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1960s Israeli Neoclassical Revival Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass Ball Controlled Bubble Mid-Century Paperweight
Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass Ball Controlled Bubble Mid-Century Paperweight

Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass Ball Controlled Bubble Mid-Century Paperweight

By Renato Anatra

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Murano art glass ball -paperweight with controlled bubble, designed and signed by Renato Anatra. Mid-century period, ITALY. Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.75" diam...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France
Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France

Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Delft, NL

Pierre Giraudon clock parts in lucite , 1970’s France Dimensions: 13,5cm H, 6,5cm W, 5cm D Condition: Mint Designer: Pierre Giroudon Origin: France Period: 1970’s

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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

Adam Jablonski 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 cranberry red glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in a layer of clear...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, 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.