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Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style
Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style

Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style

Located in Greven, DE

Pair of Dog Sculptures as Paperweights Dimensions: H × W × D: 9 x 17 x 17 cm Description: Two finely modeled figures of Great Danes, one seated and the other reclining. The dogs ar...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899

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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Polychrome Glass Sulphide Paperweights
Pair of 19th Century French Polychrome Glass Sulphide Paperweights

Pair of 19th Century French Polychrome Glass Sulphide Paperweights

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming pair of 19th-century French decorative glass paperweights, traditionally described in France as “sulfures,” each featuring colorful internal inclusions encased within thic...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Antique paperweight in marble and embossed copper. United Kingdom 1890.
Antique paperweight in marble and embossed copper. United Kingdom 1890.

Antique paperweight in marble and embossed copper. United Kingdom 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

An antique English paperweight or paper press, in yellow Siena marble, rectangular in shape with a rectangular embossed and chased copper plaque depicting a group of horses in a stab...

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Late 19th Century British Other Antique Paperweights

Materials

Siena Marble, Copper

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early 19th century. Minor chips (se pictures) Wear con...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Italian Venetian Style Crystal Paperweight

Italian Venetian Style Crystal Paperweight

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) multi colored round crystal paperweight with 5 bubbles.

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight
Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight

Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual sculptural anthropomorphic figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored amber and champagne glass gather is cased over with clear glass. Controlled bubbles...

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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Decorative Leaf Shaped Daum Crystal Vide-Poches, France, 1970's
Signed Decorative Leaf Shaped Daum Crystal Vide-Poches, France, 1970's

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

Materials

Crystal

1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy
1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy

1970s Crystal Paperweight Sculpture by Fontana Arte for ISTUD, Italy

By Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

This elegant limited edition paperweight sculpture was made by Fontana Arte for ISTUD Italia in the 1970s. As the pictures show, it comes with its original box and ticket which s...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip
English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip

English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative Desk Clip England, early 20th century A distinguished English bronze 'His Royal Highness Prince Albert' Commemorative...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight

By Fratelli Toso

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

Materials

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

Hand-Carved Marble Paperweight / Bookend, Orb style
Hand-Carved Marble Paperweight / Bookend, Orb style

Hand-Carved Marble Paperweight / Bookend, Orb style

Located in New York, NY

A white marble paperweight in the shape of an orb, hand-carved in India, circa 1980. Beautiful veinless white marble, exquisitely carved by hand from top to bottom by Indian artisa...

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1980s Indian Agra Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

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

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

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage studio glass bubble form paperweight - unsigned - United States (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor surfa...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red
Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight with Red

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

Materials

Art Glass

Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981
Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981

Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Colorful Post-Modern art glass paperweight features a complex abstract fused glass design enclosed inside the heart-shaped clear glass in sommerso technique. Blue, pink, and white p...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France  1920´s
Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France  1920´s

Rare "Monkey in Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Rare "Monkey in Circle or Hoop" Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Abit. France 1920´s Very hard to find Car mascot / Hood Ornament " Monkey in Hoop ". An extremely rare find, is t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Modern Murano Heart Sculptures Or Paperweights, White, Gold, Italy
Mid Century Modern Murano Heart Sculptures Or Paperweights, White, Gold, Italy

Mid Century Modern Murano Heart Sculptures Or Paperweights, White, Gold, Italy

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of vintage mid century modern hand blown Murano glass abstract heart sculptures and or paperweights have their original Made it Italy paper label on the back. They are exqu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Vintage Dummy Hand Grenade Paperweight
Vintage Dummy Hand Grenade Paperweight

Vintage Dummy Hand Grenade Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool vintage hand grenade paperweight, circa 1950s. The piece is in well worn vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 2"D x 2"H. Cool and unique piece! #4068

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Mid-20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Metal

1970's Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
1970's Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight

1970's Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Geometric Solid Bronze Arch Sculpture, circa 1930s
Art Deco Geometric Solid Bronze Arch Sculpture, circa 1930s

Art Deco Geometric Solid Bronze Arch Sculpture, circa 1930s

Located in Pasadena, CA

Solid bronze sculptural form in a refined arch silhouette, dating to the early 20th century. The piece features a clean, architectural curve with subtle incised linear detailing to o...

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1930s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Golf Gold Paperweight
Golf Gold Paperweight

Golf Gold Paperweight

Located in Paris, FR

Paperweight golf gold made entirely in solid brass in gold finish with golf ball pattern. Also available in palladium or ruthenium.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs
Scandinavian glass artist. Set of three paperweights in art glass. Flower motifs

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

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy

Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass
Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Monte Dunlavy Striped Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage colorful paperweight features white, pink, powder blue, and cobalt blue glass stripes fused in concentric manner. Harmonious color palette allows the use of bright colors to...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op Art Paperweight, New York Art Glass
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op Art Paperweight, New York Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op Art Paperweight, New York Art Glass

By Thomas Kelly

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Op Art paperweight was hand blown in elongated ovoid shape. The colored rounded central gather has evenly distributed swirls of blue glass with randomly added yellow pigment placed in abstract, graphic pattern, with the whole structure enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Subtle reflections of the central colored core in clear glass part of the paperweight add complexity and visual interest to otherwise minimal piece. The paperweight is signed and dated by the artist in etching on the bottom. Thomas Kelly is an established glass artist working in Vitrix Hot Glass studio in Corning, New York. He started in the glass studios of Alex Brand and Thomas Buechner where he had the opportunity to learn from two distinctly different artists, each having their own unique talents; Kelly worked for 10 years with Thomas Buechner III at Vitrix Hot Glass Studio, developing his glass working skills and aesthetic sensitivity. At Vitrix, visiting artists such as Lino Tagliapietra and Fritz Dreisbach...

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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure

By Fratelli Toso

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight
Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Glass Musical Note Paperweight

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous crystal glass musical note paper weight By Tiffany and Co. USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 4.13"D x 0.75"H Good original vintage condition.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Mid century modern Murano Glass Paperweight, 1960s

Located in Palermo, PA

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Querandi Hand-Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Latticino
Querandi Hand-Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Latticino

Querandi Hand-Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Latticino

By Querandi Art Glass

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Querandi Hand-Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Latticino A beautifully handcrafted art glass paperweight by Querandi, showcasing the studio's renowned glassmaking tradition and vib...

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20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Ghidini 1961 Italian Brass Rabbit Him and Her with Personalized Engraved Names
Ghidini 1961 Italian Brass Rabbit Him and Her with Personalized Engraved Names

Ghidini 1961 Italian Brass Rabbit Him and Her with Personalized Engraved Names

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Brescia, IT

This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s
Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s

Rosenthal Horizon Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder Catchall Vide Poche 1980s

By Rosenthal

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Gucci Desk Paperweight
Gucci Desk Paperweight

Gucci Desk Paperweight

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gucci desk paperweight from the 1980s, this elegant piece is based on an anthrazite metal base and an acrylic stand, attributed to Tom Ford.

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1990s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight
Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight

Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An organic crystal paper weight. Substantial in weight. Signed by artist. CREATOR Signed. Possibly Finland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNI...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Modern Paperweight in Pewter, ca 1930s
Scandinavian Modern Paperweight in Pewter, ca 1930s

Scandinavian Modern Paperweight in Pewter, ca 1930s

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern paperweight in pewter, ca 1930s. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's
Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975
John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975

John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975

By John Deacons

Located in Oirlo, LI

John Deacon Presse-papiers Millefiori with Radial Twist, 1975 Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 4 H cm Period of Time: 1975 Country of origin: Scotland Condition: Good

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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Detail Murano stained glass paperweight, 1950s
Detail Murano stained glass paperweight, 1950s

Detail Murano stained glass paperweight, 1950s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Particular Murano stained glass paperweight, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful paperweight made of SUMMERED MURANO GLASS in green color. This object was handcrafted and hand-blown. It...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

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

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight

By Galliano Ferro, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso and Galliano Ferro companies. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green
Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green

Mid-Century Modern Control Bubble Murano Paperweight Green

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage paperweight, in the shape of a pear. Control bubble Murano with clear and green tones. Item unmarked. No information present . Attributed in style a...

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth
An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth

An Art Deco Gilt Bronze Paperweight Set Over A Marble Plinth

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco, gilt bronze paperweight of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Set over a marble plinth and signed Richard to marble. Dimensions:H 6cm, W 10cm, D 8.5cm Origin: French ...

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1920s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight
Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight

Patinated Brass Figurative Fisherman Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A patinated brass figurative fisherman sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 2.5"W x 2"D x 5.5"H. #3799

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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large, unusual Murano glass paperweight features interlacing garlands of complex white and green toned millefiori canes, creating a cross pattern; each square of the cross pattern h...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia & Sus Zorros Grises
1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia & Sus Zorros Grises

1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia & Sus Zorros Grises

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique commemorative plaque. With a silver (or silvered bronze) plaque set on a black glass base. The plaque dedicated with the inscription: "Jose Garcia y sus Zorros Grise...

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Mid-20th Century Uruguayan Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca
Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca

Italy 1980 Abstract Sculpture by Nevio De Luca

Located in Brescia, IT

This Italian artist follow his soul and imagines the scenes story telling the life. This is the cinema story, a dreaming bronze in which we can find a movie. Only one piece, bronze o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle with Classic Reliefs, 1950
Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle with Classic Reliefs, 1950

Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle with Classic Reliefs, 1950

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique cast brass mortar with its original pestle, decorated with classically inspired ornamental reliefs. The body features panels with figurative motifs and architectural details ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Paperweight Ball, 1970
Vintage Italian Paperweight Ball, 1970

Vintage Italian Paperweight Ball, 1970

Located in KUTNO, PL

Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...

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1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Paperweights

Materials

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.