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Rare Important Heavy 19th Century Bronze Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Museum Quality Heavy 19th Century Bronze Paperweight of Framed Composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Outstandi...
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20th Century French Paperweights

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Bronze

Textural White Stone Slab
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful stone stab with textural design. This rectangular slab can easily be displayed on a table or leaning on a shelf. It showcases an abstract design of rounded curves. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

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Stone

Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960'S
Located in Paris, FR
Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960'S
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1960s French Vintage Paperweights

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Ceramic

French Belle Époque, Patinated Bronze Desktop Sculptural Paperweight, 19 Century
Located in New York, NY
Signed illegibly original red marble base. Dimensions: H: 8.25” x W: 3.25” x D: 4.25” Base diameter: 2.75” This beautiful and delicate desktop dark chocolate-brown patinated br...
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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench by Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze five hole fire hydrant wrench by Jones, USA. This piece can used for its original intention or for decorative purposes. Due to its weight it would be a perfect office pap...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

1950s Crystal Paperweight with Colours Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s crystal paperweight with colours decoration.
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Mid-20th Century European Paperweights

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Glass

Victorian Brass Paperclip
Located in Tampa, FL
An 1880s English, Victorian very heavy brass clip for papers and objects. A true collectors piece. Can be hung or laid flat.
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1880s English Antique Paperweights

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Brass

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

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Art Glass

Stunning Vintage Tray / Sculpture Made of Brazilian Rosewood Unknown Author
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Solid Brazilian rosewood tray, with aluminum details. This peace is a huge vintage tray and also an amazing sculpture of a fish. This is one of...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Wood

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

French Gilt Bronze Bassinet, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
French gilt bronze bassinet, circa 1875.  On marble base.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s sculpture of grapes with stem in bronze and grapes in crystal.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

Venini Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This egg-shaped Venini glass paperweight has a purple spiral encased in an orange spiral. It still bears the original Venini label with the Veronese va...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Set of 2 Aluminum Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aluminum Luna Paper Weights by Stem Design Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 3 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 0,3 kg (each.) Finished and assembled by hand in India. Also available in Brass. 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

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Aluminum

A Fine Perthshire Blue Gentian Paperweight, 1981
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Fine Perthshire Blue Gentian Paperweight, 1981 Additional information: Date : 1981 Origin : Scotland Features : A blue lampwork flower with a complex centre cane on parallel white...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

“Revolve” No.S2 'made to order' – Contemporary Plaster Sculpture from Denmark
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S2. This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP. The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them ...
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2010s Danish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Kosta Boda Art Glass Paperweight by Erik Hoglund
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage cobalt blue Kosta Boda art glass paperweight by Erik Hoglund, featuring a woman’s head and torso. In excellent vintage condition. Diamete...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

A Paul Ysart Twelve Aventurine Spoke Concentric Millefiori Paperweight, c1950
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Paul Ysart Twelve Aventurine Spoke Concentric Millefiori Paperweight, c1950 Additional information: Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : Twelve aventurine centred yellow fili...
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20th Century British Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Pewter Paperweights 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a new work by Mattia Biagi Sculptural Paperweights.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Paperweights

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Pewter

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

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 " sea...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

“Revolve” No.S1 Blue – Contemporary 21st-Century Stucco Sculpture 'no. 01/05'
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S1 in Blue (no. 01/05) This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all truly one of a kind. You can buy this unique piece or request your favorite color under customization. The piece is made from plaster, fish glue, and pigments. It's waxed and weighs 8.5kg (19 lb). About Revolve: The starting point of this project is rooted in Flensted Mouritzen's interest in old stucco materials and moulding techniques. It has grown into a fascination with the two-dimensional line of the running mould technique being transformed through a specifically created turning machine...
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2010s Danish Modern Paperweights

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Cast Stone

Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme Eye-catching Italian glass stonebath, Murano, intense red color with transparency that allows you to see inside, giving you the...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Shagreen Galuchat Design Leather Paperweight - GALUCHARME Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add a touch of elegance to your desk with this unique paperweight made of shagreen galuchat leather, a fine and exquisite material known for its uniq...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Vintage Leaf-Shaped Glass Plate, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Leaf-shaped plate is an elegant glass decorative object, realized during the 1970s. This leaf-shaped plate shines through the light green glass surface for a beautiful luster. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paperweights

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Ceramic

Five Crystal Tabletop Objects
Located in East Hampton, NY
5 crystal paperweights or table top ornaments. The pieces separately measure: 1. 5.5" x 2.5" x 2.5" 2. 7.25" x 3.25" x 3.25" 3. 7.00" x 3.00" x 3.00" 4. 5.5" x 2.25" x 2.25" 5. 7.75"...
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20th Century Paperweights

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Crystal

Bubbles, Black-blue blown glass sculpture-object
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, MB
Handcrafted blown glass sculpture-object with ever-changing irregular shapes. It features a decoration consisting of a transparent mass and a colored mass that blend together. It is ...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Fingers Letter Holder with Granite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze legs letter holder by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a patinated bronze set of fingers that are separated to store envelo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Paperweights

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Granite, Bronze

Sterling Silver Paperweight or Crumb Collector
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A/2620. Sterling silver American paperweight: an idea for an elegant gift - But You can use also as crumb collector... Very elegant for Your desk.
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Mid-20th Century American Jugendstil Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Bubbles, Black-blue blown glass sculpture-object
Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, MB
Handcrafted blown glass sculpture-object with ever-changing irregular shapes. It features a decoration consisting of a transparent mass and a colored mass that blend together. It is ...
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2010s Italian Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Advertising paperweight - "J.Gliksten & Sons LTD"
Located in London, GB
Advertising paper/Desk weight. "J.Glicksten & Son LTD" Wansbeck Road. London NE. Advertising hardwoods for motor bodies. Estimated roughly 1900/1910. No chips or cracks. A few sur...
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Early 1900s English Antique Paperweights

Materials

Glass

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN A KENRICK & SONS N°5 CLENCHED FIST BRONZE PAPERWEIGHt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original Victorian Bronze A. Kenrick & Son's clenched fist paperweight A truly stunning piece of Victorian desk art, th...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

Murano Glass Sheets from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Murano glass sheets from the 1960s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely one of a kind “Lockdown 2020” brass artists sculpture Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Puzzle by Barbini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Barbini Murano is a prominent glasswork company based on the island of Murano in Italy. They are known for their exquisite Murano glass pieces, which encompass a wide range of decora...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paperweights

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Murano Glass

"Panicaut des Alpes" French resin paperweight by Pierre Bodin - 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Panicaut des Alpes" French resin paperweight by Pierre Bodin -1980s Boho chic - sculpture - herbarium - inclusion Measures : 10.5cmx6cm H:16cm Material : Resin Wear consistent wit...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Resin

A Unique John Deacons Aventurine Butterfly & Flower Lampwork Paperweight, c2010
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Unique John Deacons Aventurine Butterfly & Flower Lampwork Paperweight, c2010 Additional information: Origin : Scotland Features : An aventurine bodied butterfly with orange tippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

Arturito Collection, Big Wood Paperweight
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Paperweights

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Wood

A Perthshire Three-Dimensional Bouquet on Lattice Basket Paperweight, 1997
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Three-Dimensional Bouquet on Lattice Basket Paperweight, 1997 Original box. Additional information: Date : 1997 Origin : Scotland Features : Four flowers and three bud...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

A Perthshire Theobroma Cacao Flower and Pods Paperweight, 1987
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Theobroma Cacao Flower and Pods Paperweight, 1987 Additional information: Date : 1987 Origin : Scotland Features : A styalized pink and yellow flower and green pods on ...
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

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Glass

Fermacarte Bacarat Vetro - Vintage - Deco - Interiors - Desk Accesorize
Located in Milano, MI
fermacarte bacarat vetro - vintage - deco - interiors - desk accesorize bellissimo fermacarte BACCARAT con certificato e scatola.
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1980s European Vintage Paperweights

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Glass

Set di 6 oggetti da scrivania in travertino, Italia, anni '70
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set da scrivania composto da sei elementi cubici in travertino.
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1970s Italian Vintage Paperweights

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Travertine

Oak and Leather Stationery by Casa Comte
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Oak wastebasket, lined with red leather, made by Casa COMTE (1932-1960). Bibliography Mo Amelia Teitelbaum (2010), “Los Creadores de un Estilo, Minimalis...
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1940s South American Art Deco Vintage Paperweights

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Leather, Oak

Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Paperweights

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Wood

Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paperweight in solid transparent acrylic, 1970s.
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1970s Space Age Vintage Paperweights

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Acrylic

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue/paperweight, signed F. Costa. The statue is raised by an oval Rouge Royale base wi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paperweights

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Marble, Ormolu

Leaf holder model "Tree of life" by TIFFANY Studios
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk paper holder made of gilded bronze (Ormolu), “Tree of Life” model, made by TIFFANY Studios. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1021 United States, CIRCA 1900.
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Early 1900s Antique Paperweights

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Bronze

A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Lalique Crystal 'Ship' glass plate, Modern with a ship at high seas signed Lalique France 8.5 in. (21.59 cm.) diameter
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20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Fermacarte Saint Gobain, Fermaparte in Cristallo, Saint Gobain
Located in Milano, MI
Fermacarte saint gobain - fermaparte in cristallo - saint gobain Periodo del design 1960 Periodo di produzione 1960 Paese di produzione Francia Stile Vintage, Postmoderno St...
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1960s French Vintage Paperweights

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Crystal

21st Century by Sergio Asti "Pressacarte" Desk Marble Complement (set of 4 pcs)
Located in massa, IT
Desk Marble complement designed by Sergio Asti Price referred to a complete set of four items: Size Model 1: Cm H 18 x Diameter cm 6 Size Model 2: Cm H16 x Diameter cm 6 Size Model ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

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Marble

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Paperweights

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Crystal, Bronze

Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank.
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19th Century American Antique Paperweights

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Iron

White Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White bookend Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product...
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2010s English Modern Paperweights

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Cement

Rare antique Desk model, chopping block, Bones, Silver plate and marble
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique desk model or sculpture. It is designed as a chopping block, a large tree stump with an arrangement of bones on the top giving it a s...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Paperweights

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Brazilian Hand Engraved Crystal Cubes
Located in Boston, MA
Floral and fauna motifs. One of a kind.
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Paperweights

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Crystal

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

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

“Revolve” No.S6 Blue Contemporary Handmade Scagliola Stucco Sculpture 'no.01/05'
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S6 in Blue (no. 01/05) This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different col...
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2010s Danish Modern Paperweights

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Cast Stone

“Revolve” No.S3 'made to order' - Contemporary Handmade Stucco Sculpture
Located in Holte, DK
“Revolve” – No. S3 This is made in a limited edition of only 5 pieces + 1 AP The five sculptures are made in five different colors, making them all tru...
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2010s Danish Modern Paperweights

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Cast Stone

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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