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Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object
Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object

Emerald Green Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Emerald green art glass ball sphere, in the modern style, with a tropical grass or palm-like design, circa late-20th century. Piece is a ...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style
Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style

Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, in the Renaissance style, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece...

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Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Large Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Mid-20th Century Large Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Mid-20th Century Large Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century large Murano glass millefiori paperweight. Yellows & blues with white predominant. Look underneath to see the amazing structure. 3 5/8" dia. x 2.75" h. We are a fam...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight

$200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A stylish and subtly subversive cast brass paperweight shaped like an oversized screw, made in the 1960s. Both humorous and functional, this sculptural piece blends the industrial wi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Italian Cream Architectural Polished Travertine Marble Four Sided Obelisk
Italian Cream Architectural Polished Travertine Marble Four Sided Obelisk

Italian Cream Architectural Polished Travertine Marble Four Sided Obelisk

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian cream pale polished travertine four sided marble obelisk composed of pieces of marble laminated together to compose the obelisk. Hollow on the interior and felted bottom. N...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object
1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object

1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

An '80s modern or Postmodern period Lucite and copper U.S. penny paperweight, 1980, USA. All pennies are of the year 1980. A great desk accessory or ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Vetro Artistico 1, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative paperweight with label. The paperweight is very bright with high contrast and unique pattern. Loo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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 Alfredo Barbini, Oggetti

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

Italian 1960s Green Leather and Brass Paper Clip
Italian 1960s Green Leather and Brass Paper Clip

Italian 1960s Green Leather and Brass Paper Clip

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1960s Green Leather and Brass Paper Clip in the style of Hermès

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paperweight attributed to Baccarat
Paperweight attributed to Baccarat

Paperweight attributed to Baccarat

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful paperweight attributed to Baccarat. Paperweights were created in France in the 19th century. Glass paperweights began to be widely collected in the mid-19th century, af...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

A Geometric Resin Paperweight with Gilded Leaf Inclusion – France, 1970s
A Geometric Resin Paperweight with Gilded Leaf Inclusion – France, 1970s

A Geometric Resin Paperweight with Gilded Leaf Inclusion – France, 1970s

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking rectangular resin paperweight from the 1970s, featuring a delicate skeleton leaf, gilded before being suspended in layers of black and translucent resin. The minimalist, ...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire 1820s
Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire 1820s

Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire, made during 1820s-1830s in Europe. Classic Laurel Wreath from the Empire Era. Wear c...

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1820s European Empire Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight
Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight

Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice post-modern Italian marble column paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is primarily cream in color with grey and black veining throughout....

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960

Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960

By Vasart

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1960 or slightly earlier back to the 1950's. This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, six spoke radial cane design. having Latticino Spokes. The predominant red, green and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight. The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section. There are no makers markings on the base that we can see. VASART HISTORY Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff. Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis. In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse
Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse

Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A solid brass paperweight designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, featuring a stylized elephant motif. Well-crafted with a warm, even patina and characteristic mid-centur...

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1950s German International Style Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fractal Resin Globe Sculpture
Vintage Fractal Resin Globe Sculpture

Vintage Fractal Resin Globe Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Vintage French sculptural globe from the 1970s, executed in translucent cast resin with a striking internal fractured composition. The spherical form encloses a complex arrangement o...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends
Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends

Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends

$476Sale Price / set|20% Off

Hubbly Setter Dod Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of iron hand painted 1930s Hubbley setter bookends. Wonderful patina and color to the pair. Each bookend has honest wear consistent of age and use. Sold as as pair.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970
Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970

Konst Glashyttan Urschult Paperweight, Glows in UV, Sweden 1965-1970

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage spherical paperweight features a bright, graphic central core done in blue and yellow glass with 3 large controlled bubbles, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear
Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear

Located in Fairfield, CA

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

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles
Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Murano Glass Teapot Shaped Paperweight Cobalt Pink Clear Controlled Bubbles

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful teapot shaped paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles are used to give the p...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

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1920s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Spelter

Sotheby's, New York Important Paperweights, Sale No. 5349
Sotheby's, New York Important Paperweights, Sale No. 5349

Sotheby's, New York Important Paperweights, Sale No. 5349

Located in valatie, NY

Sotheby's - New York: Important Paperweights - Sale No. 5349 - Saturday, June 15, 1985. Sotheby's Auction House, NY, June 1985. 1st Ed softcover. 393 lots photographed in color and b...

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1980s American Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Gino Marotta Decotive Bronze Medallion "La Rosa Sibillina," Signed, 2000s
Gino Marotta Decotive Bronze Medallion "La Rosa Sibillina," Signed, 2000s

Gino Marotta Decotive Bronze Medallion "La Rosa Sibillina," Signed, 2000s

By Gino Marotta

Located in Naples, IT

Bronze medallion designed by artsite Gino Marotta and depicting a stylized rose. Gino Marotta (Campobasso, 1935 – Rome, 2012) was an italian painter and sculptor. After an initial pe...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Green Marble Paperweight , 1970s
Vintage Green Marble Paperweight , 1970s

Vintage Green Marble Paperweight , 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Green marble paperweight realized in Italy in 1970.

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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Glass Ocean Sea Wave Paperweight Signed Karg
Hand Blown Glass Ocean Sea Wave Paperweight Signed Karg

Hand Blown Glass Ocean Sea Wave Paperweight Signed Karg

By Rollin Karg

Located in New York, NY

Hand blown glass paperweight with interior ocean wave with hues of turquoise, deep indigo, sky blue, cadet blue and crimson ribbon wave. Engraved signature Karg, at bottom edge rim.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Elegant  "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890
Elegant  "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890

Elegant "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890

Located in Spencertown, NY

An Elegant Silver Mounted "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight, with small chip on a short edge. Beautiful figuring to the stone. Would enhance any desk's appearance. Circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Paperweights

Materials

Porphyry, Silver

Post-Modern Marble Block / Paperweight
Post-Modern Marble Block / Paperweight

Post-Modern Marble Block / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous post-modern green marble block / paperweight ,circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 4"D x 4...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Mortar with Relief Scenes, European Design, 1950
Antique Bronze Mortar with Relief Scenes, European Design, 1950

Antique Bronze Mortar with Relief Scenes, European Design, 1950

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique mortar crafted from solid bronze, featuring an attractive decorative relief design around its entire body. The scenes depicted appear to show figures and architectural elemen...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880
19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century paperweight, ca 1880 A small paperweight made of glass, accented with five, spaced bubbles in several layers glass Has a small circula...

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19th Century European Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble

Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...

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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Ariel brass fish with beige marble base
Ariel brass fish with beige marble base

Ariel brass fish with beige marble base

Located in Firenze, FI

This stunning brass fish figurine with a beige marble base is a unique and eye-catching decorative piece. Handmade with care and attention to detail, this...

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2010s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The cute bird h...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960
Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960

Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

Midcentury hand blown art glass paperweight produced in Czechoslovakia around 1960. The paperweight features a clear glass body with a green controlled bubble and stylized plant moti...

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch
Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch

Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch

Located in New York, NY

A 4" Lucite square with inset gold coin; an award cube from Merrill Lynch. Lucite holds internal coin with iconic 'Merrill Lynch' Bull. Award reads: "Mer...

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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Geometric Crystal Sphere Paperweight or Decorative Object
Geometric Crystal Sphere Paperweight or Decorative Object

Geometric Crystal Sphere Paperweight or Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful crystal geometric honeycomb style paperweight or decorative object, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object (as shown) and a great piece for a desk, office, li...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture
Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture

Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone
3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone

3.70 carat Golden Colored Rutilated Quartz Stone

Located in Pasadena, TX

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

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20th Century Unknown Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

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

Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Frosted Crystal

By Daum

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

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

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2010s European Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle
Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle

Emerald Green Semi Sphere Sculpture in Polished Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

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 Sphere is a very cool and f...

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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight
1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Lovely natural onyx stone ashtray, paperweight or rings bowl, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Cut and polished stone showing the mineral’s distinctive banding striations in different shades of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Emerald Green Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Geometric sculpture made in polished resin in variety of colors. It is a modern and colorful piece that will liven up any space. This sculpture is very versatile and fun! You can ...

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2010s Mexican Modern Paperweights

Materials

Resin

RYBKA - Vintage Carved Studio Glass Paperweight - Signed - Circa 2003
RYBKA - Vintage Carved Studio Glass Paperweight - Signed - Circa 2003

RYBKA - Vintage Carved Studio Glass Paperweight - Signed - Circa 2003

Located in Chatham, ON

RYBKA - Vintage carved studio glass paperweight with inclusions - artist signed and dated - circa 2003. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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).

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster

Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark
Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark

Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Danish Paperweight Die in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl, Mid-Century Modern. Measures: 2 Inch.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Large Egg Shaped Paperweight by Liskeard Glass, England c 1970
Large Egg Shaped Paperweight by Liskeard Glass, England c 1970

Large Egg Shaped Paperweight by Liskeard Glass, England c 1970

Located in Glasgow, GB

Large art-glass paperweight, crafted in the 1970s by the renowned English glassmakers Liskeard Glass, showcases the exquisite 'bullicante' technique through its display of internal b...

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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Déco French Polished Silvered Bronze Balancing Dice Paperweight by E. Brandt
Art Déco French Polished Silvered Bronze Balancing Dice Paperweight by E. Brandt

Art Déco French Polished Silvered Bronze Balancing Dice Paperweight by E. Brandt

By Edgar Brandt

Located in North Miami, FL

Art Déco fench polished silvered bronze balancing dice paperweight by Edgar Brandt By: Edgar Brandt Material: copper, bronze, silver, metal Technique: cast, molded, silvered, polish...

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20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Silver, Copper

Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight
Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight

Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized crystal frog sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clari...

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20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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.