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Vintage French Bulldog Sculpture on Agate Base
Vintage French Bulldog Sculpture on Agate Base

Vintage French Bulldog Sculpture on Agate Base

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French bulldog on agate base. Carved crystal carnelian red French bulldog mounted on antique agate and marble base. Italy, circa 1940 Dimensions: 5....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Crystal

Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy
Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy

Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight with Butterflies, Made in Italy

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1950s Astonishing rare porcelain paperweight designed by Piero Fornasetti with butterflies. Handmade.Made in Italy. Heavy ceramic construction for use as beautiful desk accessories. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight

Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in sommerso technique; controlled bubbles are used throughout the body of the swan.

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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

LOVE Snowglobe
LOVE Snowglobe

LOVE Snowglobe

$150 / item

LOVE Snowglobe

By Robert Indiana

Located in Jersey City, NJ

LOVE Snow Globe globe dims: 4.5 h x 4" w x 4" l gift box dims: 5.25 " h. x 5.25" w. x 5.25" l packaged in custom gift box ©Morgan Art Foundation Licensed by Artestar, New York Robe...

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2010s North American Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s
Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

Mdina Glass Paperweight, Abstract Design, Handcrafted, Malta, 1970s

By Mdina

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful Art Glass Paperweight made by Mdina glass, Malta during the 1970's This paperweight has an unusual abstract pattern, all hand crafted. It has the original Mdina...

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20th Century British Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green with bubbles, and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati comp...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

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

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is han...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren

By Gunnar Cyren

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

DANSK Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren. Vintage Dansk Modernist Bear Animal Figure Paperweight Silver Plated designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk designed in circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist silver plated bear...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Paperweight, Fratelli Toso Bullicante Murrine Sphere, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano glass paperweight by Fratelli Toso, produced in Italy during the 1960s, features a spherical form combining bullicante bubbles, ribbon canes, aventurine detailing, and a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970
Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

Daum France Crystal Turtle Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1970

By Daum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Daum, France, created this stunning crystal turtle figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the early 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely turtle with dimensional ca...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.
René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.

René Lalique Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight.

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

Molded glass radiator cap/paperweight. "Perche" model, created on May 20, 1929. In perfect condition. Molded signature "R. Lalique" (faint) and stamped "Lalique France" on the base. ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss
Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss

Art Deco Paperweight by Paul Kiss

By Paul Kiss

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco paperweight circa 1925. Wrought iron squirrel stamped P. Kiss. In perfect condition. Height: 16.5 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 12.5 cm Weight: 1.8 kg Paul Kiss, born on March 5, 1886 in Kézdiszentkereszt (hu) (then in Hungary, now Poian in Romania) in the Carpathian Mountains and died in 1962 in Linières-Bouton, France, was an artistic ironworker. He exhibited at major French art events of the 1920s. Paul Kiss helped elevate metalworking to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating magnificent furniture, table lamps, and wall mirrors with exquisite ornamental details, inspired by Art Deco. The pieces often featured geometric patterns, plant motifs, and human and animal figures. Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885 but moved to Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most famous metalworkers of the time. After the First World War, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on Rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and create new public monuments. His clients included the kings of Siam and Egypt. Kiss created the metalwork for the war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In the 1920s, Kiss mentored the young designer Paul Fehér...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle
Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine Resin by Paola Valle

Geometric Sculpture in Polished Tangerine 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

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...

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1850s French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature
Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Vintage Cat climbing a pole desk fancy, Bronze and Silver miniature

Located in NEWARK, GB

The most charming little desk fancy of a cat climbing a pole. The cat is crafted in bronze, so finely detailed for such a small fellow, cold painted in realistic colours, the cat ha...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s
Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s

Mid Century Dandelion Flower Lucite Paperweight by Gumps USA 1960s

By Gumps

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a vintage mid-century dandelion flower encased in lucite paperweight made by Gumps USA in the 1960s. It is a perfect decorative piece of art for a desk or mid-century inspire...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s
Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

Big Murano Glass Paperweight Bubbles inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Paperweight A stunning example of traditional Murano craftsmanship, this hand-blown Italian art glass paperweight showcases the timeles...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930

By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930 A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Priced per item (3 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Antique French Baccarat Scramble Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, Circa 1850
Antique French Baccarat Scramble Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, Circa 1850

Antique French Baccarat Scramble Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, Circa 1850

Located in Nottingham, GB

A rare antique Baccarat scramble paperweight, made in France circa 1850 during the classic period of French glass paperweight production. The composition features upset latticinio m...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s
Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s

Modern Resin Sculpture and Paperweight, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French decorative sculpture and paperweight dating from the 1970s, crafted from translucent resin in a striking cubic form. The piece features layered horizontal bands in shades of y...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham, England. Includes: 4lb., 2lb., 1lb, & 8 oz. sizes. Two smallest are not marked by t...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine
Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Amber 3.5" Buddha Figurine

Located in Pasadena, TX

This Buddha is made of Amber resin. Amber resin possibly from Baltic area.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight
Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Vintage Scorpion in Lucite Dome Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking vintage lucite paperweight featuring a genuine preserved scorpion dramatically suspended within a polished black dome. The dark background creates a museum-like presentati...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century
Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large Turned Thuya Burl Wood Sphere, France, Late 19th Century A beautifully figured and unusually large decorative sphere hand-turned from thuya burl, dating to the late 19th centu...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Burl, Thuya

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

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Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Stylized Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Stylized Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

Stylized Starfish Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous stylized starfish sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the un...

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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor
TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor

Located in St Petersburg, US

SAHI by Haand: 10 cm (4") travertine sphere, crafted with exceptional hand quality. This elegant decorative object seamlessly blends natural beauty with versatility, making it an ide...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM
Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

Vintage 1960s Murano Glass 'Tutti Frutti' Paperweight by AVEM

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. This paperweight is made in Murano glass. It is a "Tutti frutti" model. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be con...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia

By Steven Correia

Located in San Diego, CA

Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...

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Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases

Located in Barcelona, ES

Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Measures: Sta...

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20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects
Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects

Italian Marble Dice Paperweights, 1970s Vintage, Decorative Objects

Located in Milano, IT

1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy. Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches 7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Nickel Paperweight Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished nickel-plated brass b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960
Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Mid century modern Murano glass paperweight, 1960

Located in Palermo, PA

This elegant Murano glass paperweight features a clear, transparent design with a delicate light blue flower inside. Small, subtle air bubbles are suspended within the glass, adding ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s
Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s

Vintage Ferrari Cars Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Vintage Ferrari Badge / Emblem Lucite Desk Paperweight. Italy 1970´s. Very nice Ferrari Advertising paperweight. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully. Measures 3” x 3”. Circa 1960’s

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano
Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Glass Paper Weight with Infused Floating Bubbles in the Style of Murano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful large round glass paperweight infused with multiple suspended bubbles, creating captivating depth and movement within the sphere. The bubbles catch and refract light beau...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze. Each of these geckos are ha...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Prehistoric Antique Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Dice Aluminum Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A german vintage aluminum paperweight or sculpture featuring a dice balanced on one corner. Art Deco style, inspired by the 1930s designs of Edgar Brandt. A minimalist dice sculpture...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

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.