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Fine antique paperweight with cut steel  (possibly Russian, Tula)
Fine antique paperweight with cut steel  (possibly Russian, Tula)

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

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Cut Steel

Peach Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Peach Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Peach Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir

Located in Geneve, CH

Peach bookend mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir. Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm. Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in Lond...

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2010s English Modern Paperweights

Materials

Cement

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm Materials: polished bronze. Horn 1 Paper weight / sculpture FAKASAKA is a de...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Textural White Stone Slab
Textural White Stone Slab

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

Materials

Stone

Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture
Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture

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

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Malachite

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture
David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture

David L. Deming Brass Abstract Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass abstract sculpture or paperweight by artist David L. Deming c.1969, USA. This weighty object has interlocking squares and rectangular shapes. It would be great as an office pap...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Patinated, USA
Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Patinated, USA

Brass and Steel Abstract Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Patinated, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This bronze and steel sculpture features a brass pestle that sits atop a steel mortar. Though not an actual mortar and pestle, this piece resembles just t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece
Stunning Signed Lockdown 2020 Large Artist Sculpture Very Rare Collectable Piece

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

Materials

Brass

Arturito Collection, Concrete Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
Arturito Collection, Concrete Paperweight Set (5 pieces)

Arturito Collection, Concrete Paperweight Set (5 pieces)

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

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

Materials

Concrete

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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.