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Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetrer...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Floating Rivets in Lucite Cube Advertisement Paperweight Style of William Rolfe
Located in San Diego, CA
Floating rivets in lucite cube advertisement for the J L Thompson Corporation, paperweight in the style of William Rolfe, circa the 1980s.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom & Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of two hand blown clear crystal paperweights by Kosta Boda, Sweden. This set includes one mushroom paperweight designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Both are signed and numbered and the mushroom...
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paperweights

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Brass, Iron

Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail Fish. A lovely Art Deco style piece which can work in a variety of different interi...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

French Paperweight with Purple Flower Arrangement of St. Louis, 1910
Located in Oirlo, LI
French Paperweight with Purple Flower Arrangement of St. Louis, 1910 Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 W x 7.5 D x 6 H cm Period of Time: 1910 Country of origin: France Cond...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

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

Materials

Crystal

Cancer Optical Glass Block Handcut Zodiac Signs
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Cancer optical glass block handcut zodiac signs Optical glass block characterized by absolute purity, handcut and polished and on one side panoramic cut for a better engraving effec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Paperweights

Materials

Cut Glass

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant object that can be used as a paperweight or it can be a decorative object simply, to appreciate for its charming shape and for the beauty of the detailed engraving in the wood. It is only a little piece, but trought it, is possible to understand the beauty and quality of design of the building from which it is coming out. This beautiful piece can be useful as bookend also. The photos shown this antique wood fragment...
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Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Paperweights

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Wood

Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight by Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scandinavian Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden 1970s Art Glass Egg Sculpture Paperweight. This stunning studio art glass piece, signed and numbered, dates back to the 1970s. It features a transparent, sloped egg shape with frosted sides, except for a clear, flat window at the front. Through this window, you can admire a beautiful red and gold spiral decoration inside. A label on the front reads "Studioglas Strombergshyttan Sweden, 24 karat pure gold. The bottom is etched signed Strömbergshyttan and numbered. It stands approximately 6" high 2.75" across at the widest area Made in Sweden, circa 1970s. This gorgeous paperweight art glass sculpture is in wonderful vintage condition. About: The Strömberg factory, originally established in Sweden in 1876 as Lindfors, was purchased by Edward Strömberg in 1933. Before acquiring Lindfors, Edward had managed Orrefors and later Eda glassworks. Upon taking over, he renamed the factory Strömbergshyttan, which means "Strömberg's cabin" or "hut." Edward worked alongside his wife, Gerda Strömberg, a designer, and several workers from Eda, including Knut Bergqvist...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Aluminum Desk Accessory / Paperweight
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Desk block This high polished aluminum desk block, adds style and sophistication to your work surface. Made to order.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Paperweights

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Aluminum

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

Materials

Stone

14K Gold Flamingo Money Clip
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This elegant 14K Gold Flamingo Money Clip combines luxury with personality. It features a sleek design with a finely detailed flamingo motif—perfect for adding a touch of west palm b...
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1980s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Gold

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

Capricorn Astrological Sign - Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac Paperweight
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Pebble Capricorn Zodiac Paperweight, Titled Capricornus for the Astrological Sign Capricorn, Circa 1960 The oval ceramic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird 1960s
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass bird. The body of bubbles Italian ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Brass Magnifying Glass and Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast frame. Very decorative piece that can also be displayed a s paper weight of desk acces...
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Early 2000s Paperweights

Materials

Brass

English Teign Valley Red Art Glass Sculpture Paper Weight Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand blown art glass sculpture from Teign Valley Glass in England. The shop has been around since the early 20th C. and is renowned for ...
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20th Century English Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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

German Shepherd Dog Bust Paperweight Sculpture / France, 1910
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German shepherd dog bust paperweight sculpture / France, 1910. Foundry Mark coin. Signed H. Puyen. Silver plated metal mounted over a green marble. Desk scul...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Marked, "MADE IN AUSTRIA" We are assume this is an earlier version of the, 'Best Foot Forward' desktop paperweight. Wonderful patina, presented in as found condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique vintage brass turtle on faux book paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Brass

A Saint Louis Pom-Pom and Bud Reticello Paperweight, 1983
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Saint Louis Pom-Pom and Bud Reticello Paperweight, 1983 Additional information: Date : 1983 Origin : France Features : A fabulous millefiori Pom-Pom with bud and leaves Marks : ...
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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Carl Auböck #5275 Paperweight "Zumbusch Hand", Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5275-2 Paperweight "Zumbusch Hand", Austria 2022. Also available in 8cm height for 315,00 € (#5275-1).
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #5072-2 Paperweight "Chain", Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
#5072-2 Paperweight in the shape of a chain by Carl Auböck. Made of nickel plated steel. Austria. New.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Art Glass Paperweight, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage art glass egg-shaped paperweight produced by Skrdlovice Glasswork in former Czechoslovakia around 1967.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

French Line Vautrin "La Dernière Cène" Last Supper Paper Holder Gilded Bronze
Located in Uccle, BE
A gilded bronze paperweight (La Dernière Cène) (The last supper) On the reverse extract of a poem by Jacques Prevert Ils sont à table Ils ne mangent pas Ils ne sont pas dans leu...
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1950s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in Ferndale, MI
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine. Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Handblown Art Glass Paperweight with White Flowers Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano hand blown glass flower paperweight with original label. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, not signed. Italian Murano Art glass pa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Carl Aubock Set of Smoking Accessories
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass and Wicker Wrapped pipe stand (Or Paperweight) with two brass spoon rests.
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1940s Austrian Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, and Muurla, Finland. Two sculptures in art glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, Swedish glass artist, and Muurla, Finland. Two sculptures/paperweights in art glass. An owl and a spherical sculpture with an abstract motif. Signed an...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...
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Early 19th Century Antique Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Murano Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent limited edition paperweight attributed to Fratelli Toso. Large and showy with great bright colors of red, blue and green. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Glass paperweight with possible gouache on paper or fabric, signed - 800
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass paperweight with possible gouache on paper or fabric, signed. Good condition. Thanks
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1980s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand-engraved Aquamarine Sculpture by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
The "Cactus" Sculpture is not only an elegant and modern piece of furniture but it is also a unique and unrepeatable sculpture. This incredible object has been worked and sculpted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Baccarat John F. Kennedy Ruby Red Sulphide French Crystal Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baccarat John F. Kennedy Ruby Red Sulphide French Crystal Paperweight. Item features the original box and paperweight, very nice vintage item, quality French craftsmanship. C...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

1970s Christian Dior Paperweight of a Thimble
Located in CA, CA
A 1970s paperweight by Christian Dior for French crystal glass manufacture, Crystal Au Plomb. The paperweight features a glossy perforated surface towards the top, imitating that of ...
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Late 20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

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

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Wrought Iron Cyclamen Ashtray and Paperweight, Italy 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Wrought Iron Cyclamen Ashtray and Paperweight, Italy 1940s
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

Trio of Lucite Sculptures Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic trio of Lucite sculptures with geometric shapes designed and manufactured by a Los Angeles artist and signed "Henry" 2017. The pieces are beautifully executed, the inlaid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Carl Auböck Paperweight #4992-3 Safety Pin, Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #4992-3 in the shape of a safety pin, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano Glass Bullseye Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Murano glass paperweight. By Vistosi. In the form of a black (or deep amethsyt) ameoba shape with a green & white bullseye pattern. Simply a great Italian glass paper...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Mid-Century Latticino Swirl Paperweight with Gold Flecks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Add a little Mid-Century magic to your desk or display with this stunning Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This spherical beauty features an int...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Onyx Globe Paperweight, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
Enhance your desk with this beautifully crafted onyx globe paperweight. Featuring a polished stone sphere with natural beige and cream hues, it is mounted on a sturdy base with gold-tone metal accents. Perfect as a functional office accessory...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Big Inch Art Deco Tape Dispenser Large Footed Streamlined Tear Drop Atomic Era
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful throwback from the pre-Atomic Era. We have never seen one of these before, extremely over built shop tape dispenser. Came out of an old very dormant QBC Print Shop in Vi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977. Rare paperweight from the "Cailloux" or "Pebbles" series designed by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat in 1975-77. Polished on all sides, its design was meant to recall a sea stone smoothed down by the crashing of the waves. Sambonet also designed the "Cailloux" to highlight the exceptional qualities of Baccarat crystal; feeling weighty and perfectly smooth in the hand, and resembling a crystal clear cube of ice. This 6x6x6cm design was the foundation of the series. References: "Design: Roberto Sambonet" Federico Motta Editore, 1993 "Roberto Sambonet, design, grafico, artista (1924-1995)" exhibition catalog, 2008 "BACCARAT nouvelles formes d'art design par Roberto Sambonet" brochure, 1977 BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France", cube shaped crystal paperweight with rounded edges. Dimensions: 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Condition: Minor surface wearing. Collectible Baccarat Crystal Paperweight...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Black Marquina and White Carrara Marble Sphere
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural sphere of bold contrast and minimalist precision, hand-carved in Italy in the 1980s. Crafted from rich Nero Marquina marble, its deep black surface is naturally veined w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Carrara Marble

Vintage 3.5" Cut Crystal Ball Suncatcher Prism
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1970s cut crystal ball suncatcher paperweight exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. With its mesmerizing facets and sparkling clarity, it adds a touch of charm an...
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1950s Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

Vintage Rubber-Stamp, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage rubber-stamp is an original object realized in brass in Italy in the early 20th century. Dimensions: 8 x 7 cm. Mint conditions.
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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Paperweight #4867 "Egg", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Paperweight #4867 "Egg", Austria. Price is per piece.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1919 René Lalique Stamp Seal Figurine Se Balancant Glass Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal "Figurine se Balancant" made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved signature on the base. Perfect condition. Height: 6,8 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lali...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Souris Mouse Clear Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Souris" (Mouse) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925. Stamped signature. Perfect condition height: 5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight
Located in Savannah, GA
An antique axe in stump cast iron paperweight. 5 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Signed Glass Abstract Paperweight Red, Black, Orange, Gold, White For Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
This abstract art glass artisan paperweight is signed in cursive on the underside N Laso. It has bars of glass sticks in rows of red, black and white, orange copper rust and a gold small bat...
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1990s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold

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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