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Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s Transparent Murano glass sphere-shaped paperweight. Inside the structure you can see a variation in the...
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1990s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Paper

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Bronze Dore Cremona Bolt
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century bronze dore Cremona bolt with the working mechanism not present. Beautiful bright bronze dore decoration. French, circa 1780.
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1780s French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Pair of ashtrays. Blue glass. Murano, Italy, 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ashtrays. Blue glass. Murano, Italy, 20th century. Pair of glass ashtrays combining two shades of blue and decorated, on the outside, with a series of thick projections or s...
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20th Century Italian Other Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Paperweight of Beautifully Crafted Glass Colored Gray Purple
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight of Beautifully Crafted Glass Colored Gray Purple Additional information: Dimensions: 6 W x 6 D x 5.5 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Paperweight, Probably Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular white lacquered paperweight with silver-plated fittings and handle and polychrome city view on cardboard, framed behind glass.
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Paperweights

Materials

Paper

Lalique Tete De Coq Rooster Hood Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
Rene Lalique Tete De Coq hood ornament (car glass mascot). 20th century. French reproduced from original marketed by Rene Lalique et Cie as a paperweight...
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1920s French Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Located in Marbella, ES
Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.
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Late 20th Century European Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo
By SkLO
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Abstract Glass Paperweights Hand Made and Signed by Sklo Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent Style: Abstract Artist: Sklo Time Period: Early 21st Century Plac...
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1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Glass

FERMACHE WITH AMMONITE real fossil from the rounded Paleozoic Era biege #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
An authentic ammonite with a round shape and elegant biege color shades that become clearer toward the center, revives today in a elegant paperweight, unique and unrepeatable. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

19th Century Pair of Crystal Shell Paperweights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very unusual and eye-catching pair of 19th century crystal paperweights in the shape of conical 'shells'. Smooth to the touch, their clear crystal cones are filled with a riot of h...
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19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Solid Wood Paperweight Small – BULLET
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Solid Wood Paperweight Medium – BULLET
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Solid Wood Paperweight Large – BULLET
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The BULLET Series solid wood paperweight and decorative object is an ideal choice for those seeking simple and natural décor. Handcrafted from cedar wood, this minimalist and modern ...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Trio of Midcentury Decorative Marble Desk or Shelf Objects
Located in London, GB
A set of three marble specimens. Belgium, circa 1970s. Formed in spheres. Two green specimens - 8.5 diameter, a slightly larger sphere at 10 diameter in cm. Price is for the ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 7 H cm This sphere has damage and a number G04029 engraved. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

FERMACARTE WITH AMMONITE contemporary design with authentic fossil shell #1
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Thought of as paperweight for an eclectic desk or bookcase shelf, this delightful small and unique sculpture, exceeds functionality to be also a piece of furniture exclusive and...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

FERMACHE WITH TRILOBITE real fossil of the Paleozoic Era to admire and use #2
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
On a basis in polished metal lies a magnificent fossil of genuine trilobite that seems to rest on top of a rock. Today, this exceptional marine organism lived millions of years ago...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Brass

Fine antique paperweight with cut steel (possibly Russian, Tula)
Located in London, GB
Fine early 19th century paperweight with highly polished green wooden base giving the impression of marble. Fine interior decoration under glass with cut steel bezel and a fine twist...
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1830s Russian Antique Paperweights

Materials

Cut Steel

FERMACHE WITH AMMONITE - real fossil of the Paleozoic Era rounded biege #2
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A genuine ammonite with rounded shape and elegant biege color shades that become clearer toward the center, revives today in an elegant unique and unrepeatable paperweight. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paperweight with Authentic Ammonite - Elegant and Unique Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of history and sophistication to your desk with this unique paperweight with authentic ammonite, a one-of-a-kind piece that combines natural charm with modern design. Amm...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

FERMACARTE WITH AMMONITE contemporary design with authentic fossil shell #2
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Thought of as paperweight for an eclectic desk or bookcase shelf, this delightful little unique sculpture transcends functionality to also be an exclusive and unique piece of fur...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Anatomical Bronze Heart by Jeff Price ( 1954-2018 ) for Blackman Cruz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and sculpted by the artist Jeff Price for Blackman Cruz. This listing is for a patinated bronze heart. 14k Gold plated ($1750) and Sterling Silver ($1750) plated also availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Orange Pen Holder by Royal Haeger
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange pen holder / desk accessory by Royal Haeger. Measures: Height: 2 7/8 in. Width: 9 in. Special Characteristics...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder – Elevate Your Workspace with Style
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Introduce a touch of luxury and modernity to your desk or reception area with this Crystal and Brass Business Card Holder. The sleek brass b...
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2010s American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sculpture Karsten Klingbeil (Berlin Bear and Bull). Desk Accessories/Paperweight
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculpture by Berlin artist Karsten Klingbeil (Berlin Bear and Bull). It is a very rare personal gift from the famous Berlin builder Karsten Klingbei. Solid bronze silver-plated. V...
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Early 2000s German Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Desktop Pen Holder by Jiri Jelinek
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Art glass hand-carved, pen holder / paper weight featuring etched linear motif and layered red glass stripe by Jiri Jelinek. Jiri Jelinek (b. 1967, Cze...
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2010s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Olivetti Synthesis Portalettere Design Sottsass - Design - Olivetti
Located in Milano, MI
OLIVETTI SYNTHESIS portalettere Design Sottsass - design - olivetti OLIVETTI SYNTHESIS SISTEMA 45 - Portalettere Design Ettore SOTTSASS ( 1917 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Plastic

16th Century, Spanish Wrought Iron Handle
Located in Marbella, ES
16th Century Spanish wrought iron handle.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C Pair of Hand Painted Wooden Finials in the Shape of a Vase with Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century pair of hand painted wooden finials in the shape of a vase with handles.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck #4273-1 Paperweight "Foot", Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4273-1 Paperweight "Foot", Austria 2022.
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2010s Austrian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986 Additional information: Date : 1986 Origin : Scotland Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " seash...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Natural Antler Coral
Located in Dallas, TX
Natural antler coral.
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21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights

Materials

Coral

Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Count Gleichen’s Russian shell paperweight, the tooth shaped fragment of a Russian armament shell set above another of rectangular form both raised on a silver mount on an ebonized rectangular plinth, applied with a plaque reading ‘Two fragments of a Russian shell fired at Mr Fred Burne assist.t paymaster and Mr Henry Crave St John midshipman of H.M.S. Cumberland in Aug.t 1854 from Tsee Fort Bonarsund whilst conveying refreshments to the English camp – for their messmate – H.S.H. Prince Victor of Hohenlohe Midshipman landed with the Naval Brigade in 1854’. With a framed caricature of Count Gleichen inscribed Vanity Fair, London, July 5, 1884. Vice Admiral H.S.H Count Gleichen – the Queen’s Nephew.Russian and English, 1854. The print has the following biography on the reverse and on the mount ‘His Serene Highness Prince Victor …. of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, is better known in England as Count Gleichen and as the Queen’s nephew. Born fifty years ago, he was sent to school at Dresden; but at the age of fourteen he conceived ideas not to be bounded within the confines of the small life of a German principality. So he ran away from school to go to sea, and his aunt the Queen of England, being informed of the fact, proposed to her sister to let her adventurous nephew become naturalised as an Englishman and enter the English Navy. This was accordingly done, and Prince Victor, as he was then called, was appointed to the Powerful on the Mediterranean Station, in 1848. He served in the Crimean War and in the operations in China he proved a popular officer and a good sailor-man, and was three times wounded in battle. In 1861 he married the daughter of Admiral Sir George Seymour, sister of the fifth Marquis of Hertford on which occasion it was that he put down his title of Prince and took up for future use that of Count. He became, in due course a Vice-Admiral, and in the meantime he also became a sculptor. It is in the latter art that he now mainly busies himself, and he has created many pleasing busts of his royal relatives and some works of greater pretensions than family portraits. An Alfred the Great, a Beaconsfield, and a Prince Imperial...
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1880s English Antique Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver

Soap Dish Sculptural Black Stone Handcrafted Pedra Negra F-2 by Ricard Casabayó
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new functional sculpture made from black stone from Aragon has an organic shape. Can be used as a soap dish or storage for small objects. Pedra Negra F-2 was made by the Barcelona-...
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2010s Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Soap Dish Sculptural Black Stone Handcrafted Pedra Negra F-4 by Ricard Casabayó
Located in Barcelona, ES
New handcrafted soap dish made with black stone by sculptor Ricard Casabayó. Functional sculpture has an organic shape and can be used as a soap dish or storage for small objects. H...
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2010s Spanish Paperweights

Materials

Stone

An Antique French Cane Paperweight, 1851
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
An Antique French Cane Paperweight, 1851 Additional information: Date : 1851 Origin : France, probably Baccarat Features : Four rows of concentric canes around an 1851 date cane Mar...
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19th Century French Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Achille Paperweight
Located in Paris, FR
Paperweight Achille in carved travertine with genuine suede leather covering in olive green finish. Also available in other suede colors finish, on request.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Paperweights

Materials

Travertine

Nickel-plated Brass and Blue Agate Geode Paperweight - Fossiline Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
This elegant paperweight is part of the Fossiline collection, a line of decorative objects that enhance the beauty of natural stones. The square polished nickel-plated brass base acc...
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2010s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Natural Blue Agate Geode Paperweight on Nickel-plated Brass Base
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A small object of great charm: this contemporary design paperweight combines the luster of nickel-plated brass with the raw, authentic beauty of a natural agate geode. The bluish hu...
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2010s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Quartz, Agate, Brass

Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic Malachite sculpture has a polished surface and raw rock bottom. The opaque polished stone features round patterned top and a textured underside. A playful sculpture or pap...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Bronze of Beethoven by Henri Dropsy, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven. By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920. In very good conditio...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 3 cm. Materials: Brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 0,5 kg (each.) Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in aluminum. Please contact us. Sand-cast in solid metal, the Luna paperweight is a minimal object with a strong character. Surface pitting and production marks developed through the casting process are left untreated to retain the material’s richness, to allow for a more profound interaction. Luna has a timeless ornamental quality that is both decorative and functional. The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime. Stem is a contemporary Indian product...
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2010s Indian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
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Late 20th Century African Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...
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1990s Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Art Glass Blue Swirl Jellyfish Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Artisan-made, hand-blown, art glass paperweight by Rochester Folk Art Guild features a graceful, cobalt blue form resembling a jellyfish or a flower encased in a clear glass tall obl...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Scale Rock Crystal Obelisk
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome polished rock crystal obelisk from Brazil. Makes a lovely accessory!!
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21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights

Materials

Rock Crystal

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Chinese bone stamp, 18th-19th century Measures: H. 7 W. 10 cm H. 2.7 W. 3.9 in.
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18th Century Chinese Antique Paperweights

Materials

Bone

Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900. E.F. Caldwell and Co. New York.
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Early 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Paper weight 1980 Mint Directors Conference
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Issued as gift to attendees at the Mint Directors Conference on 19-21 May 1980 in Utrecht. With 2 1/2 guilder 1980 Proof VERY RARE Only ca. 20 pcs issued Dimensions: 79(b) x 75(h...
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1980s Dutch Other Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Nickel

Wooden Christmas Tree Mega FIR – Cedar, 62 cm
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The solid cedar Christmas tree is made entirely from natural cedar wood and adds an elegant touch to your holiday decor with its minimalist design. Inspired by the form of the fir tr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wooden Christmas Tree Mega FIR – Cedar, 62 cm
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The solid cedar Christmas tree is made entirely from natural cedar wood and adds an elegant touch to your holiday decor with its minimalist design. Inspired by the form of the fir tr...
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2010s Turkish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Wood, Oak

Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Purple Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the elegance of the 20th century Italian craftsmanship with this captivating purple glass plateau. Its sleek, undulating form and the rich purple hue at its center set again...
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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Italian Carrara Marble Pen and Card Holder
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined desk accessory crafted in Italy from solid Carrara marble, dating to the 1970s. The sculptural cylindrical form features precision-carved grooves to hold business cards, wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Located in Marbella, ES
Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.
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Late 20th Century European Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
$334 Sale Price
20% Off

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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