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Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal With Blank Matrix
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large French Napoleon III Carnelian Desk Seal with Blank Matrix France, circa 1870s A large French Napoleon III carnelian desk seal with a blank matrix, dating to circa 1870s. This o...
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Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Paperweights

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Carnelian

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful large glass paper weight with large bubbles throughout, many symmetrical and a lovely red ribbon spiraling inside. A compliment to any desk, work station or as a decorat...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Signed Decorative Leaf Shaped Daum Crystal Vide-Poches, France, 1970's
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
Elegant leaf shaped etched vide-poches or paperweight by Daum Nanct France. In pristine condition. This piece wlll ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC...
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1970s French Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful paper weight made of Black Onyx. The piece rests on a sterling stand with three lions paws. The stunning piece is a compliment to any space, side table, desk or work st...
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20th Century Paperweights

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

20th century French Blown Glass Paperweight, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Blown Glass Paperweight or glass sulphide. Its vibrant composition of interwoven blue and pink patterns makes it a small work of art, perfect for brightening up a desk, a shelf, or a...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Vintage Sculptural Pawn Shape Brass Paperweight Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and whimsical brass paperweight that adds personality and style to your office or décor. The weighty piece is signed “Made in England” and adds style to any place. A great ...
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1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Brass

Pair of Travertine Horse Bookends Letter Holder by Fratelli Mannelli Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of horse-shaped bookends and letter holders in travertine marble by the Italian designers Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form in the shape of a tradi...
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Early 20th Century German Paperweights

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Paperweight. Rosenthal Minimalist lead crystal glass Horizon line pillar votive candle holder, vide poche, catchall, paperweight ma...
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Late 20th Century German Paperweights

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Crystal

Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes. This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Dekor Libreria Pattern, (Library), 1980s The circular Fornasetti porcelain paperweight has a continuous scene of books...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Ceramic

Stylized Eagle Head Sculpture / Paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice stylized eagle head sculpture / paperweight by Saint Louis Crystal of France, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"W...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns Measures: length 5 inches, width 4.5 inches, height 1 inch This piece makes for a great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

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Stone

Midcentury Bottle-Shaped Sculpture in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful bottle shaped sculpture made entirely of travertine marble. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine, Marble

Signed Italian Venini Murano Multi Color Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Paperweight by Venini Italy. This piece is a stunning compliment to any desk or work station. Hand Crafted with multi colored Ribbons and of a good weight. Could actually ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Emporio Armani Seguso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Paperweight and Bag
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso clear and iridescent surface Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is documented to the Seguso Viro company, for the Emporio Armani stores in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Glass Ashtray, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass ashtray is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. A very beautiful transparent glass with a particular glass proc...
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1970s European Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs C. 1979. This is a rare piece. He rarely did his work in bronze. It retains the original darkened patina and has not been polished nor will be.It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

20th century French Blown Glass Paperweight, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Blown glass Paperweight or glass sulphide, captivating with its spiral pattern of deep purple tones and pearlescent white. A decorative piece that will bring a touch of elegance and ...
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1980s French Vintage Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Scandinavian glass artist. Three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade. Around the 1980s. In perfect ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Pair of Mounted Spheres on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spheres mounted on iron bases. One is 19th century and is made of stone. The second sphere is made of cement and is from the mid 20th century. They are great accent pieces...
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20th Century Italian Other Paperweights

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Stone, Cement, Iron

Querandi Art Glass Paperweight in Cobalt Blue
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Querandi Art Glass Paperweight in Cobalt Blue This Querandi art glass paperweight features an ovoid shape. Its design is characterized by a pattern of concentric bands in shades of c...
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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Mats Jonasson Frosted Crystal Glass Seal Toucan Paperweight Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
A lead crystal glass paperweight, produced circa 1980s by Mats Jonasson of Sweden, designed as a seal, with frosted detail in the shape of a toucan. Marki...
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

Casted Glass Banana in Pale Bronze
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural glass banana, handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by artist Devyn Ormsby. Individually cast from a true to size banana into a solid, crystal glass form. The banana shape st...
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2010s New Zealand Paperweights

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Crystal

Aries Glass Block Zodiac Signs Panoramic Optical Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Aries glass block zodiac signs panoramic optical glass Optical glass block characterized by absolute cleanliness, handcut and polished and panoramic on one side for a better engravi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Paperweights

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Glass

Stone Inkwell, Souvenir from Oran Area, circa 1940, Morocco
Located in Labrit, Landes
Marocain stone inkwell The sculpture represents a horseshoe surrounded by branches of leaves The words "Souvenir oranais" are wroten in French on ...
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1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Stone

FERMACHE WITH TRILOBITE real fossil of the Paleozoic Era to admire and use #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
On a polished metal base lies a magnificent fossil of authentic trilobite that appears to be resting on top of a rock. Today, this exceptional marine organism lived millions of y...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

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Stone, Brass

Paperweight in Murano Glass with Inner Bubbles and Gold Dust, Sculpture, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful sphere in Murano glass. Game of air rising from a golden dust.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Paperweight on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style paperweight on stand. Circa Mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 2.5" H (Ball) x 5.5" H (Ball o...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperwe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

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Glass, Wood

Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight. Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Nybro Sweden Hunter and Moose Large Crystal Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Nybro Sweden Hunter and Moose Large Crystal Art Glass Heavy Paperweight. Made in Sweden by Nybro, this vintage large glass paperweight ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

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Crystal

Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s Original sticker on the base ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paperweights

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Blown Glass

19th Century Grand Tour Lion Attacking a Horse Miniature Bronze Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 19th century Grand Tour miniature model of the Lion Attacking a Horse sculpture. Modeled after the ancient Roman version found on Capitoline Hill. Sized as a paperweight...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Slate, Bronze

Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass owl figurine, paperweight / sculpture. Documented to th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles. Clear Controlled Bubble Standing Penguin Bird Animal Art Glass Figurine Paperweight. Collectible Blown Clear G...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Querandi glass paperweight
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Querandi Glass Paperweight This Querandi glass paperweight from the 1970s features an oval shape similar to that of an egg, with a flat base for stability. Its interior design featur...
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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Heavy Solid Bronze Clover Shaped Paperweight, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze paperweight.  
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Bronze

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Believe it is supposed to be a Terr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has an original impo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Carl Auböck Paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #4223 "Hand", Austria.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

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Brass

Italy 1980 Post-Modern Abstract Pewter Sculpture Walter Valentini
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Pewter

Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown art glass decor, Sommerso orange center with gold flecks Italian blown art glass pear fruit decor paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Querandi "Half Apple" glass paperweight from the 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Querandi "Halved Apple" Glass Paperweight 1960s Querandi glass paperweight, "Halved Apple" design, 1960s. Crafted using German techniques, it features a stylized shape resembling an ...
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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Enameled Aluminium Paperweight, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage paperweight apple shaped, realized in 1980s in Italy. Very good condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs and more embedded in the glass. Handmade. Around the 1980s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 6.0 ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

French Art Deco Rene Lalique Opal Turkey Glass Dish, 1925 -signed
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very fine signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique strong opal Dindon (Turkey) pintray -depicting a finely detailed Turkey, The piece has been photographed against white and black as opal ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and paperweight set. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the "Pulveri" technique. Both pieces are profusely covered in gold leaf. The apple still retains an original but worn "Made In Italy" label underneath. Would make a great display on any desk, vanity or bedside table. Apple paperweight measures 2 5/8" high x 3 1/4" across, Pear bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Paperweights

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Pen Holder, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pen holder is a decorative object realized in the 1960s. A decorative pen holder with art glass base. Good condition except for some minor...
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1960s European Vintage Paperweights

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Art Glass

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun pair of functional sculptural accents. Measures: LG - 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. MD - 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.  
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Paperweights

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Acrylic

Sterling Silver Model of an Irish Setter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary cast English sterling silver model of a setter; part of our animal related silverware collection This fine contemporary cast sterling silver ornament...
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2010s English Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Glass Paperweight, Northern Europe, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass paperweight is an extraordinary decorative object manufactured in Northern Europe in the 1970s. Glass paperweight with blue...
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1970s European Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Carl Auböck Paperweight #5188 "Pipe", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5188 paperweight in the shape of a pipe, Austria. New.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Blue Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass pear fruit gold flecks leaf. Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 7" H x 7" W x 4.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Aluminum

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.

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